Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2180
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 2180
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
Monthly fee statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #2180 (filed 2023-08-18). Paul Hastings LLP, counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins and Genever Debtors, submits its fee statement for July 1–31, 2023, requesting payment of 80% of fees ($1,461,741.60) and 100% of expenses ($116,812.50).
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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In re: : :
HO WAN KWOK, et al., : :
Debtors.1 : :
-------------------------------------------------------------- x MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2023
In accordance with the Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and
Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023 [Docket No.
2094] (the "Interim Compensation Order"),2 Paul Hastings LLP ("Paul Hastings") hereby submits this monthly statement (the "Monthly Fee Statement") seeking compensation for services rendered and reimbursement of expenses incurred as counsel to (a) Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Individual Debtor"), (b) Genever Holdings Corporation ("Genever (BVI)"), and (c) Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)" and, together with Genever (BVI), the "Genever Debtors"), for the period from July 1, 2023 through and including July 31, 2023 (the "Fee Period"). By this Monthly Fee Statement, Paul Hastings respectfully requests payment of 80%
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
2 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period, in the amounts of \$1,461,741.60 and \$116,812.50, respectively.
1. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, department, bar admission, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each Paul Hastings individual who provided services during the Fee Period. The rates charged by Paul Hastings for services rendered to the Trustee and the Genever Debtors are the same rates that Paul Hastings charges generally for professional services rendered to its nonbankruptcy clients, except that the Trustee's hourly rate has been reduced to \$1,860 (compared to his standard hourly rate of \$1,975).3
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit B and Exhibit C are summaries of Paul Hastings' services rendered and compensation sought for the Fee Period, by project category and Matter ID, respectively.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a summary of expenses incurred and reimbursement sought, by expense type, for the Fee Period.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit E are the fee statements of Paul Hastings for services provided during the Fee Period.
5. Notice of this Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email to the Notice Parties: (i) Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok (lucdespins@paulhastings.com); (ii) Counsel for the Trustee, (x) Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 (Attn: G. Alexander Bongartz
3 At the fee application stage, Paul Hastings will also consider not seeking allowance and payment for fees of timekeepers, who, during the relevant fee application period, billed less than a certain number of hours (as it has done in prior fee applications).
(alexbongartz@paulhastings.com) and Douglass Barron (douglassbarron@paulhastings.com)) and (y) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., 195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Douglas S. Skalka (dskalka@npmlaw.com) and Patrick R. Linsey (plinsey@npmlaw.com)); (iii) the Office of The United States Trustee, Giaimo Federal Building, 150 Court Street, Room 302, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Holley L. Claiborn (holley.l.claiborn@usdoj.gov)); (iv) counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, Pullman & Comley, LLC, 850 Main Street, 8th Floor, PO Box 7006, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06601-7006 (Attn: Irve J. Goldman (igoldman@pullcom.com); and (v) counsel for Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036 (Attn: Peter Friedman (pfriedman@omm.com) and Stuart M. Sarnoff (ssarnoff@omm.com) (collectively, the "Notice Parties").
6. Objections to this Monthly Fee Statement, if any, must be filed by the Notice Parties with the Court and served upon (i) Paul Hastings and (ii) the Notice Parties by email no later than September 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) (the "Objection Deadline"), setting forth the nature of the objection and the specific amount of fees or expenses at issue.
7. If no objections to this Monthly Fee Statement are filed and received by the Notice Parties on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall promptly pay Paul Hastings 80% of the fees and 100% of the expenses identified in this Monthly Fee Statement.
8. To the extent that an objection to this Monthly Fee Statement is filed and received by the Notice Parties on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall withhold payment of that portion of this Monthly Fee Statement to which the objection is directed and promptly pay the remainder of the fees and expenses in the percentages set forth above. To the extent such an
objection is not resolved, it shall be preserved and scheduled for consideration at the next interim
fee application hearing.
Dated: September 7, 2023 New York, New York
G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com
Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com
Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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In re: :
HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 : :
Debtors. :
The undersigned hereby certifies that on September 7, 2023, the foregoing Monthly Fee Statement was electronically filed. In addition, a copy of the Monthly Fee Statement was served by email on the Notice Parties. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.
Dated: September 7, 2023 By: /s/ G. Alexander Bongartz
New York, New York G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
> Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL
Bassett, Nicholas Corporate, 2007 \$1,625.00 122.20 \$198,575.00 1 Bassett, Nicholas (travel; ½ rate) Corporate, 2007 \$812.50 2.90 \$2,356.25 1 Cota, Alex Corporate, 2012 \$1,725.00 7.20 \$12,420.00 N/A Despins, Luc Restructuring, 1986 \$1,860.00 134.90 \$250,914.00 N/A Despins, Luc (travel; ½ rate) Restructuring, 1986 \$930.00 1.10 \$1,023.00 N/A Weitzman, Avi Litigation, 2000 \$1,700.00 0.70 \$1,190.00 N/A
Bongartz, Alex Restructuring, 2007 \$1,625.00 94.50 \$153,562.50 1 Bongartz, Alex (travel; ½ rate) Restructuring, 2007 \$812.50 1.30 \$1,056.25 1 Luft, Avi Corporate, 2000 \$1,625.00 150.10 \$243,912.50 1 Luft, Avi (travel; ½ rate) Corporate, 2000 \$812.50 7.60 \$6,175.00 1 Shelley, Scott Corporate, 1994 \$1,525.00 4.10 \$6,252.50 N/A Strickon, Harvey Corporate, 1972 \$1,900.00 0.30 \$570.00 N/A Traxler, Katherine Restructuring, 1990 \$1,025.00 5.90 \$6,047.50 1
[redacted] Litigation, 2017 \$1,500.00 0.20 \$300.00 N/A
Barron, Douglass Corporate, 2012 \$1,320.00 143.40 \$189,288.00 1 Catalano, Kristin Corporate, 2021 \$915.00 74.30 \$67,984.50 1 Farmer, Will Corporate, 2018 \$1,235.00 102.70 \$126,834.50 1 Ganapathi, Anuva Litigation, 2021 \$915.00 11.60 \$10,614.00 1 Grabis, Maria Corporate, 2016 \$1,290.00 14.40 \$18,576.00 N/A Hibbard, Jack Corporate, 2022 \$855.00 4.70 \$4,018.50 N/A Kim, Sarah Litigation, 2013 \$855.00 9.10 \$7,780.50 N/A Maza, Shlomo Corporate, 2012 \$1,320.00 98.50 \$130,020.00 1 Sadler, Tess Corporate, 2019 \$1,175.00 5.40 \$6,345.00 1 [redacted] Corporate, 2023 \$815.00 138.50 \$112,877.50 1 Sutton, Ezra Corporate, 2021 \$1,015.00 159.00 \$161,385.00 1 [redacted] Corporate, 2022 \$915.00 29.40 \$26,901.00 1
1 In light of the Individual Debtor's well-documented social media intimidation campaign during these chapter 11 cases, which was, among others, also directed at Paul Hastings attorneys, Paul Hastings has redacted in this Application (and the related fee statements) the names of Mandarin-speaking attorneys.
Langer, Bobbi Real Estate, 1984 \$975.00 0.30 \$292.50 N/A
Austin, Javii Legal Research Analyst \$400.00 3.80 \$1,520.00 N/A Elliott, Elizabeth Legal Research Analyst \$400.00 2.10 \$840.00 1 Funao, Miho Administrative \$250.00 N/A
Kuo, Jocelyn Paralegal \$540.00 50.40 \$27,216.00 N/A Liu, Kelly Legal Research Analyst \$400.00 1.80 \$720.00 N/A Lopez, Mayra Technical Operations \$375.00 N/A
Mohamed, David Paralegal \$540.00 89.80 \$48,492.00 1 O'Dea, Heather Legal Research Analyst \$400.00 1.20 \$480.00 N/A Paraprofessional Total: 150.90 \$79,905.50
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY
U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category Hours Fees
B110 Case Administration 53.40 \$54,911.50 B113 Pleadings Review 40.80 \$22,574.50 B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 0.50 \$930.00 B130 Asset Disposition 6.10 \$7,875.50 B131 Sale of Real Estate 3.10 \$5,766.00
B160 Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) 73.70 \$112,703.50 B165 Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) 31.20 \$50,425.50 B190 Other Contested Matters 4.80 \$8,223.00 B191 General Litigation 910.10 \$1,146,237.50 B195 Non-Working Travel 12.90 \$10,610.50 B210 Business Operations 15.00 \$23,707.50 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 4.20 \$4,963.50 B230 Financing / Cash Collections 100.80 \$126,389.00 B261 Investigations 163.20 \$183,561.00 B262 Contempt Proceedings 1.30 \$1,917.50 B310 Claims Administration and Objections 0.50 \$426.00
00001 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$363,609.00 00002 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$220,271.50
00013 Golden Spring Adversary \$90,631.50
00015 Interpleader Adversary \$24,050.00
00019 SN Apartment Adversary \$1,300.00 00020 Greenwich Land Adversary \$327,959.50
Attorney Service (Service of Documents):
Outside Professional Services:
Retrieval of Corporate Documents:
*PAUL HASTINGS LLP 1117 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106 t: +1 650 320 1800 f: +1 650 320 1900 www paulhastings com*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 September 7, 2023 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369632
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$363,609.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$368,472.56
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
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Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
*PAUL HASTINGS LLP 1117 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106 t: +1 650 320 1800 f: +1 650 320 1900 www paulhastings com*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 September 7, 2023 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369632
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$363,609.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$368,472.56
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
*PAUL HASTINGS LLP 1117 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106 t: +1 650 320 1800 f: +1 650 320 1900 www paulhastings com*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369632
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$363,609.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/03/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.5); review and update
07/05/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.5); prepare list of filing
filing deadlines (.2) 1.10 540.00 594.00 07/05/2023 ECS1 Update case issues/task list 1.40 1,015.00 1,421.00 07/05/2023 ECS1 Update trackers regarding upcoming deadlines and critical dates and share with
07/05/2023 JK21 Prepare statement of withdrawal of counsel for electronic filing (0.3); electronically file with the court statement of withdrawal of
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/06/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.6); review and update
07/06/2023 ECS1 Update case trackers regarding critical dates
07/07/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/10/2023 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/10/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/11/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/11/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on case 0.40 1,860.00 744.00 07/12/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/13/2023 AB21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding updates to issues/task list 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/13/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare issues/task list regarding matters and deadlines in the Kwok case (2.3); correspond with D. Barron about same (.1); call with S. Maza regarding same (.1) 2.50 1,015.00 2,537.50 07/13/2023 SM29 Correspond with D. Barron re task list and open issues (.1); call with E. Sutton re task list and open issues (.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/14/2023 AB21 Update call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.
07/14/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/14/2023 DEB4 Prepare agenda for all hands call regarding pending and upcoming litigation 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, S.
, E. Sutton and A.
related issues/task list 2.20 1,320.00 2,904.00 07/14/2023 ECS1 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, S. Maza, A. Luft, D. Barron, W.
matters in Kwok case, strategy, deadlines 2.20 1,015.00 2,233.00 07/14/2023 ECS1 Continue to prepare issues/task list
07/14/2023 LAD4 Prepare agenda for team call (.70); handle same with A. Bongartz, N. Bassett, S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, E. Sutton, W. Farmer, re: next steps (2.20) 2.90 1,860.00 5,394.00 07/14/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.
case, strategy, deadlines 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 07/14/2023 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, A. Luft, S. Maza, D. Barron, W.
07/14/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, A. Luft,
, E. Sutton regarding litigation tasks and case
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/14/2023 SM29 Case strategy and update call with E.
, L. Despins, D. Barron, A. Bongartz, N. Bassett, A Luft 2.20 1,320.00 2,904.00 07/14/2023 WCF Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.
litigation plan and upcoming case matters 2.20 1,235.00 2,717.00 07/16/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding case updates and litigation issues (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/17/2023 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/17/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/17/2023 ECS1 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding open matters and upcoming deadlines 0.20 1,015.00 203.00
pending appeals, and related issues/tasks 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/17/2023 Call with W. Farmer, P. Linsey and E.
adversary proceedings and appeals 0.20 815.00 163.00 07/17/2023 WCF Correspond with E. Sutton and
appeals and related issues/tasks (.3); call
appellate and discovery deadlines (.2) 0.50 1,235.00 617.50 07/18/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/18/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer and L. Despins
pending appeals (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/20/2023 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/20/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/21/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/21/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding certificate of service for template to use
07/24/2023 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/24/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/24/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update 0.40 1,860.00 744.00 07/25/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); prepare draft notices
(1.0); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) 1.90 540.00 1,026.00 07/26/2023 DM26 Email W. Farmer re: case no. 23cv102
appearance regarding district court case no. 23mc62 (.7); update critical dates calendar
07/27/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/28/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/30/2023 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/31/2023 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/31/2023 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system certain notices of appearance regarding adversary proceeding case no. 23-5018 0.60 540.00 324.00 07/31/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 52.00 52,636.50
07/03/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in Despins v. Mei Guo case and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent
07/03/2023 DM26 Research certain procedural filings
chapter 11 cases for 1.50 540.00 810.00 07/05/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in Despins v. Bravo Luck case
working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.60 540.00 864.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/06/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (1.0); review recent filings in certain District Court cases and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.30 540.00 1,242.00 07/07/2023 AB21 Review chapter 11 docket update and recent filings 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/07/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in Mei Guo v. Despins Connecticut District Court case and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.4) 2.30 540.00 1,242.00 07/10/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in Kwok v. Despins District Court case and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.10 540.00 1,134.00 07/11/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in Greenwich & Ngok v. Despins District Court case and USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review additional case documents and prepare same for working group review (.4); review 2.00 540.00 1,080.00
related case dockets re: recent filings (.4)
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review
update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings
07/13/2023 AB21 Review chapter 11 docket update and recent
07/13/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.9); review
same (.3); review recent filings in USA v.
and update working group re same (.1);
related case dockets regarding recent filings
07/14/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.7); review
same (.9); review recent filings in USA v.
regarding recent filings (.5) 2.20 540.00 1,188.00 07/17/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review
update working group re same (.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in Despins v. Mei Guo case and update working group re same (.1); research certain requested case documents (.6); review additional related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.60 540.00 864.00 07/19/2023 AB21 Review chapter 11 docket update and recent
07/19/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.8); review
same for working group review (.5) 2.10 540.00 1,134.00 07/20/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.5); review
dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.10 540.00 594.00 07/21/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review
same (.4); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.5); research pleadings relating to HK Parties and Vartan on sanctions (.6);
regarding same (.1) 2.20 540.00 1,188.00 07/24/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review
update working group re same (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.7); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 07/26/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.7); prepare unredacted exhibits related to case no. 23ap5018 for local counsel (.6); research regarding certain requested case documents (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.80 540.00 1,512.00 07/27/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.70 540.00 918.00 07/28/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.2); review main case docket and adversary proceeding dockets regarding certain decisions/opinions entered (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 3.00 540.00 1,620.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/31/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.5); review
regarding recent filings (.6) 1.70 540.00 918.00 Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review 40.80 22,574.50
07/09/2023 DM26 Draft agenda of matters set for 7/11/23
regarding same (.1) 4.50 540.00 2,430.00 07/10/2023 DM26 Prepare reference materials for 7/11/23
07/13/2023 DM26 Prepare draft agenda of matters scheduled for 7/18/23 hearing (4.3); prepare index of reference materials for hearing (.7) 5.00 540.00 2,700.00 07/16/2023 DM26 Update draft agenda of matters set for
07/17/2023 AB21 Prepare hearing notes for hearing on Epiq fee application (0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); calls with R.
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 18.00 10,588.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2023 AB21 Review PH May fee statement (2.6); calls with D. Barron regarding same (0.2);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with W.
D. Barron, N. Bassett, A. Luft, K. Catalano, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, K. Traxler, J. Kuo) regarding new matter numbers (0.1) 3.20 1,625.00 5,200.00 07/05/2023 DEB4 Conferences with A. Bongartz regarding May fee statement 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/06/2023 AB21 Review PH March, April, and May fee statements (3.5); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (0.1); call with S. Maza regarding same (0.3) 3.90 1,625.00 6,337.50 07/06/2023 SM29 Call with A. Bongartz re time entries and new client matter numbers 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/07/2023 AB21 Revise PH March, April and May fee statements (2.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (0.1);
07/10/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Barron regarding PH March and April fee statements (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); revise same (0.2) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/11/2023 AB21 Review draft motion for approval of interim compensation procedures (0.4); call with D. Barron regarding time entries for PH March and April fee statements (0.3) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding
07/11/2023 KAT2 Prepare parts of second interim fee
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2023 AB21 Revise interim compensation procedures motion (1.8); calls with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey and L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 07/12/2023 AB21 Revise PH March and April time entries (0.4); call with A. Luft regarding same (0.6);
regarding same (0.1) 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 07/12/2023 KAT2 Prepare parts of second interim fee
07/12/2023 AEL2 Call with A. Bongartz re: time entries for March and April fee statements 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/13/2023 AB21 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding PH fee statements (0.1); revise same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/13/2023 AB21 Analyze interim compensation procedures
(0.6); call with P. Linsey regarding same (0.1); revise same (0.3) 1.70 1,625.00 2,762.50 07/13/2023 KAT2 Prepare parts of second interim fee application (1.2); prepare response to UST Appendix B questions (.2); correspond with C. Edge regarding information for interim fee application (.1) 1.50 1,025.00 1,537.50 07/13/2023 LAD4 Review/edit interim comp motion 0.60 1,860.00 1,116.00 07/14/2023 KAT2 Prepare parts of second interim fee application, exhibits, supporting declaration, and proposed order (1.6); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1);
Appendix B information for fee application
07/15/2023 AB21 Review PH May fee statement 2.00 1,625.00 3,250.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2023 AB21 Review PH May fee statement (0.4); call with A. Luft regarding same (0.2); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.2); correspond
07/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding May
07/17/2023 KAT2 Review interim compensation motion 0.20 1,025.00 205.00 07/17/2023 AEL2 Call with A. Bongartz re: May fee statement 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/19/2023 AB21 Review PH June fee statement 3.10 1,625.00 5,037.50 07/20/2023 AB21 Revise PH June fee statement 2.50 1,625.00 4,062.50 07/20/2023 KAT2 Revise PH second interim fee application
regarding June services and related U.S. Trustee request (.1) 0.30 1,025.00 307.50 07/21/2023 AB21 Review PH June fee statement (1.2); calls with D. Barron regarding same (0.3);
(0.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
regarding same (0.1); correspond with W.
with C. Edge regarding same (0.2) 2.40 1,625.00 3,900.00 07/21/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding June fee statement 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/21/2023 AEL2 Correspond with A. Bongartz re: fee application edits 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/24/2023 AB21 Prepare parts of PH second interim fee application (3.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 3.50 1,625.00 5,687.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2023 AB21 Review PH March fee statement (1.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); review PH April fee statement (1.4); correspond with C. Edge regarding fee statements (0.2); call with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); prepare parts of PH second interim fee application (1.8); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.4) 5.70 1,625.00 9,262.50 07/25/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding depositions in connection with PH interim fee application 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/26/2023 AB21 Review PH March, April, and May 2023 fee statements (1.3); correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.2); prepare parts of PH second interim fee application (3.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); call with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 5.20 1,625.00 8,450.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Analyze fee statements and related documents in connection with preparing interim fee application 4.40 1,320.00 5,808.00 07/26/2023 NAB Call with A. Bongartz regarding interim fee application (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/27/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding PH interim fee application (0.3); prepare parts of same (1.9); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); call and correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); review March, April, and May PH fee statements (1.0); correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.1) 3.80 1,625.00 6,175.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Prepare sections of interim fee application 4.80 1,320.00 6,336.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding 0.20 1,320.00 264.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/27/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Jimang Lio lawsuit in connection with fee
07/28/2023 AB21 Revise PH June fee statement (0.8);
(0.1); revise PH interim fee application (0.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
07/28/2023 DEB4 Prepare sections of interim fee application 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/30/2023 AB21 Prepare parts of PH interim fee application 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 07/30/2023 KAT2 Correspond with D. Gonzalez regarding fee
07/31/2023 AB21 Call with K. Traxler regarding notice of PH rate adjustment (0.1); revise same (0.1);
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/31/2023 AB21 Review and prepare parts of PH second interim fee application (1.8); calls with C. Edge regarding same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with K. Traxler regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
07/31/2023 KAT2 Correspond with D. Gonzalez regarding fee matters (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same and change in rates (.1); prepare notice of change in rates (.4); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,025.00 717.50 07/31/2023 NAB Prepare parts of fee application (1.7);
Subtotal: B160 Fee/Employment Applications 73.70 112,703.50
Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals
07/03/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. White (EOCS) 0.10 1,625.00 162.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2023 AB21 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/05/2023 JK21 Prepare for electronic filing notice of filing
(0.2); electronically file with the court notice
07/06/2023 AB21 Call with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding Epiq fee application (0.2);
regarding same (0.2); correspond with H. Claiborn regarding same (0.3) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/07/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same
07/10/2023 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (US Trustee) regarding Epiq fee application 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/10/2023 JK21 Prepare notice of filing of revised AAGL proposed order (0.4); electronically file with the court notice of filing of revised AAGL
service of same (0.2) 0.90 540.00 486.00 07/11/2023 LAD4 T/c M. Kennedy (Chilmark) re: forensic
07/13/2023 LAD4 Interview Teneo team as forensic
07/14/2023 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)
(0.1); calls and correspond with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.1); correspond
(Bohonnon Law) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding investigator retention 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2023 AB21 Call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding fee applications and next steps (0.3); call with
Harneys fee application (0.2) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/17/2023 DEB4 Calls with E. Sutton regarding forensic accountant retention matters 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Voss (FRA) regarding forensic accountant retention issues 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft, N. Bassett and P. Kelker (Risk Advisory) regarding potential
07/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare parties in interest list for forensic accounting firms (.7); call with D. Barron
07/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package with bank accounts
, J.
with D. Barron about same (.1) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/17/2023 AEL2 Call with Risk Advisory re: potential investigative work 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/18/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding hearing on Epiq fee application (0.1); call
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/18/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package with bank account/statement information produced in
, J. Kuo and D. Barron about same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/19/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package with (and summarizing) bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery (.1); correspond with UnitedLex about same (.2) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/19/2023 AEL2 Call with J. Voss re: retention and interested
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 AB21 Review draft Bohonnon retention application (0.1); call and correspond with D. Skalka (Neubert) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/21/2023 AB21 Revise Bohonnon retention application (0.3); correspond with L. Despins (0.2);
Law) regarding supporting declaration (0.1) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/21/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding documents for forensic accountant 0.30 540.00 162.00 07/24/2023 AB21 Call and correspond with P. Linsey
retention application 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/24/2023 AB21 Call with S. Martinez (Alix) regarding retention of forensic accountant 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/24/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft, L. Despins and Kroll regarding potential retention 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Esses (Kroll) regarding list of interested parties 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/24/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding parties in interest list for Kroll 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/24/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on retention of forensic accountants (1.30); interview Kroll re: same with D. Barron and A. Luft (.60) 1.90 1,860.00 3,534.00 07/24/2023 AEL2 Meeting with Kroll, D. Barron, L. Despins re: potential forensic accounting analysis 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/31/2023 LAD4 Review/edit forensic accountant retention terms (1.80); t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: same and update (.40); t/c A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) re: final call (.40) 2.60 1,860.00 4,836.00 Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/10/2023 AB21 Review draft motion to extend removal deadline (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.40 650.00
07/03/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and R.
transfer to interest-bearing account 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/14/2023 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)
(0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding
regarding same (0.1); correspond with T. Sadler regarding same (0.1); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding bank accounts and surety bonds 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/17/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding trustee bond (0.1); correspond with T. Sadler regarding same (0.2) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/18/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding pricing quote for trustee bond (0.2); review related application (0.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/18/2023 TS21 Correspond with Levine Company re surety bond premium quote (.3); call with Levine Company re same (.2) 0.50 1,175.00 587.50 07/19/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfer for Epiq fees 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/20/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding trustee
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/20/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers for Pullman fees and EOCS fees 0.10 1,625.00 162.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 TS21 Correspond with A. Bongartz re surety bond (.1); correspond with surety provider
Dexter White invoices (.6) 1.20 1,175.00 1,410.00 07/24/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding update on pricing quote for trustee bond 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/24/2023 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins, A. Bongartz
07/25/2023 TS21 Correspond with Levine Corporation re
07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding trustee bond (0.1); correspond with H.
07/28/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding update
07/28/2023 TS21 Correspond with A. Bongartz and L. Despins re surety bond 0.10 1,175.00 117.50 07/31/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding trustee
Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 5.50 7,872.00 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
07/10/2023 AB21 Correspond with J. Gervais (U.S. Trustee)
monthly operating report 0.10 1,625.00 162.50
07/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR (0.2); review same (0.3) 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/19/2023 TS21 Prepare June monthly operating report
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Mohamed re monthly operating report 0.20 1,175.00 235.00 07/21/2023 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system monthly operating report by Trustee (.1); correspond with local counsel re service of
07/31/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
07/02/2023 SM29 Review and revise DIP motion from
07/03/2023 Prepare parts of DIP motion and incorporate S. Maza comments in same 6.80 915.00 6,222.00 07/03/2023 EE3 Research certain DIP financing motions
Connecticut and SDNY 1.30 400.00 520.00 07/03/2023 SM29 Review and revise DIP motion 2.00 1,320.00 2,640.00 07/04/2023 Prepare parts of DIP motion 1.90 915.00 1,738.50 07/05/2023 AC43 Review draft DIP motion for key DIP terms (0.8); call with S. Maza regarding DIP credit agreement and motion (0.3) 1.10 1,725.00 1,897.50 07/05/2023 SM29 Call with A. Cota re DIP credit agreement and motion (.3); prepare notes for same (.1) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/07/2023 Review precedent DIP orders (.4); prepare final DIP order (1.2) 1.60 915.00 1,464.00 07/07/2023 DM26 Research regarding certain precedent DIP
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/10/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding interdebtor DIP motion (0.1); conferences with S. Maza regarding same (1.0);
07/10/2023 SM29 Revise DIP motion (1.3); prepare issues list regarding same (.5); analyze authority re same (.3); conferences with A. Bongartz re same (1.0); correspond with L. Despins re same (.4); correspond with A. Cota re credit
07/11/2023 AC43 Review DIP terms and structure (0.9); review precedent credit agreement (0.4);
structure (0.5) 1.80 1,725.00 3,105.00 07/11/2023 Review precedent DIP orders (.4); prepare final DIP order (.7) 1.10 915.00 1,006.50 07/11/2023 MG21 Correspond with A. Cota regarding DIP
agreements (1.1); draft parts of DIP credit agreement (.60) 2.30 1,290.00 2,967.00 07/11/2023 SM29 Correspond with M. Grabis re DIP credit
07/12/2023 Continue to prepare draft DIP order 5.90 915.00 5,398.50 07/13/2023 Review and revise draft DIP order (1.5);
07/13/2023 MG21 Continue to draft DIP credit agreement 2.00 1,290.00 2,580.00 07/14/2023 MG21 Draft parts of DIP credit agreement 1.00 1,290.00 1,290.00 07/14/2023 SM29 Revise DIP motion and order 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/17/2023 AB21 Review draft inter-debtor DIP motion (0.6); call with S. Maza regarding same (0.4) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2023 Correspond with J. Kuo re lien searches (0.2); telephone conference with S. Maza on motion to limit service of DIP motion (0.1) 0.30 915.00 274.50 07/17/2023 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion to limit notice in connection with section
07/17/2023 JK21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding lien searches for Genever entities (0.2); review
07/17/2023 MG21 Draft parts of DIP credit agreement 1.50 1,290.00 1,935.00 07/17/2023 SM29 Email J. Kuo re DIP liens search 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/17/2023 SM29 Call with A. Bongartz re DIP financing (.4); revise DIP motion and order (.3); email M. Grabis re DIP credit agreement (.2); review leases in connection with same (.5);
limit service of DIP motion (.1); call with
07/18/2023 Draft motion to limit service of the DIP motion and corresponding proposed order 2.80 915.00 2,562.00 07/18/2023 MG21 Draft parts of DIP credit agreement (1.00);
(.30); correspond with A. Cota and S. Maza regarding draft credit agreement (.20) 1.50 1,290.00 1,935.00 07/18/2023 SM29 Preliminary review of DIP credit agreement (.3); email M. Grabis re same and security
email from M. Grabis re DIP motion (.1) 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/19/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP
07/19/2023 AC43 Review and comment on DIP credit
connection with same (0.7) 1.80 1,725.00 3,105.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2023 MG21 Review credit agreement (.90); related correspondence with S. Maza (.30) 1.20 1,290.00 1,548.00 07/19/2023 SM29 Review DIP credit agreement (3.0); call with A. Bongartz re same and DIP motion (.3); correspond with M. Grabis re same (.2); review lease documents in connection with security agreement (.5); analyze authority re same (1.7); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.2); email L. Despins re same (.2); revise DIP motion and order (1.1) 7.20 1,320.00 9,504.00 07/20/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/20/2023 AC43 Review changes to DIP credit agreement and provide comments on same (.30); analyze DIP credit agreement issues (1.10);
07/20/2023 Revise motion to limit service of DIP
07/20/2023 LAD4 Review/edit DIP motion (1.20); t/c S. Maza re: same (.30) 1.50 1,860.00 2,790.00 07/20/2023 MG21 Prepare parts of DIP credit agreement (2.4); related correspondence with A. Cota and S.
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins re DIP motion
incorporate L. Despins comments (1.9);
same (.1); revise DIP motion to incorporate further comments from L. Despins (.5); call
revised DIP credit agreement (.3); correspond with M. Grabis re same (.1);
07/21/2023 LAB3 Review lease and maintenance account for
07/21/2023 Review Sherry Netherland related
07/21/2023 Review Sherry Netherland documents related to maintenance fund 0.50 915.00 457.50 07/21/2023 LAD4 Review/edit re-draft of DIP motion and analyze open issues re: same (3.10); t/c S.
(Pullman) re: DIP financing issues (.50) 3.60 1,860.00 6,696.00 07/21/2023 MG21 Review and revise DIP credit agreement (1.20); related correspondence with S. Maza 1.50 1,290.00 1,935.00
07/21/2023 MG21 Review and revise DIP credit agreement (.30) 07/21/2023 SM29 Revise DIP motion (.5); revise DIP credit agreement and DIP order (2.2); further revise DIP motion to incorporate comments from L. Despins (.2); email L. Despins re same and motion to limit notice re same (.1); correspond with M. Grabis re DIP credit agreement (.2); correspond with re DIP liens and borrower accounts (.3); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with D. Barron re same (.2); email B. Langer re same (.2); analyze 5.00 1,320.00 6,600.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/22/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding interdebtor DIP motion (0.1); review same
regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/22/2023 AC43 Review revised DIP credit agreement (.70); correspond with M. Grabis on same (.20) 0.90 1,725.00 1,552.50 07/24/2023 AB21 Call with L. Despins, S. Maza regarding
attorney related to same (0.2); correspond
regarding same (0.1) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/24/2023 JK21 Correspond with M. Grabis and S. Maza regarding lien search results 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/24/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Maza, A. Bongartz and C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) re: DIP financing 0.40 1,860.00 744.00 07/24/2023 MG21 Review lien searches (.1); review updated DIP credit agreement (.2); correspond with S. Maza and A. Cota regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,290.00 516.00 07/24/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, C.
power of attorney in connection with same
07/24/2023 SM29 Review DIP credit agreement and proposed order (1.3); correspond with M. Grabis and J. Kuo re lien searches (.2) 1.50 1,320.00 1,980.00 07/25/2023 AB21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding update on interdebtor DIP motion (0.1);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with P. Friedman (O'Melveny) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with S. Millman (Stroock) regarding interdebtor DIP motion (0.1); call with S. Maza regarding same and DIP order
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/26/2023 SM29 Revise DIP motion in connection with
authority re same (.4); email L. Despins re
motion and order (.1) 1.30 1,320.00 1,716.00 07/27/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding update on interdebtor DIP motion 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/27/2023 Review and revise DIP financing motion
07/27/2023 MG21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding DIP
07/27/2023 SM29 Call with A. Bongartz re DIP motion (.1);
, M. Grabis re same (.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/28/2023 Review and revise motion to limit service,
07/31/2023 AB21 Call with L. Despins and S. Millman (Stroock) regarding interdebtor DIP (0.7);
(0.3); analyze related issues (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/31/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Millman (S-N counsel) and A. Bongartz re: DIP financing 0.70 1,860.00 1,302.00 07/31/2023 MG21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding updates to DIP credit agreement 0.20 1,290.00 258.00 Subtotal: B230 Financing/Cash Collections 100.80 126,389.00
B310 Claims Administration and Objections
07/10/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
07/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Amporfro (Epiq) regarding claims register 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 42 of 207
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 16.30 1,860.00 30,318.00 AC43 Alex Cota Partner 7.20 1,725.00 12,420.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 5.20 1,625.00 8,450.00 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 4.80 1,625.00 7,800.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 70.90 1,625.00 115,212.50 KAT2 Katherine A. Traxler Of Counsel 5.90 1,025.00 6,047.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 17.10 1,320.00 22,572.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 37.00 1,320.00 48,840.00 MG21 Maria Grabis Associate 14.40 1,290.00 18,576.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 2.70 1,235.00 3,334.50 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 4.90 1,175.00 5,757.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 9.70 1,015.00 9,845.50
LAB3 Bobbi A. Langer Attorney 0.30 975.00 292.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 79.50 540.00 42,930.00 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 3.40 540.00 1,836.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/05/2023 Photocopy Charges 96.00 0.08 7.68 07/05/2023 Photocopy Charges 120.00 0.08 9.60 07/07/2023 Photocopy Charges 792.00 0.08 63.36 07/07/2023 Photocopy Charges 120.00 0.08 9.60 07/10/2023 Photocopy Charges 264.00 0.08 21.12 07/10/2023 Photocopy Charges 429.00 0.08 34.32 07/10/2023 Photocopy Charges (Color) 1,264.00 0.20 252.80 07/11/2023 Photocopy Charges 3,186.00 0.08 254.88 07/11/2023 Photocopy Charges (Color) 96.00 0.20 19.20 07/17/2023 Photocopy Charges 146.00 0.08 11.68 07/17/2023 Photocopy Charges 171.00 0.08 13.68 07/17/2023 Photocopy Charges 49.00 0.08 3.92 07/31/2023 Photocopy Charges 636.00 0.08 50.88
07/03/2023 Computer Search (Other) 19.80
07/05/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 14.40 07/05/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 30.24 07/05/2023 Computer Search (Other) 13.95 07/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) 10.08 07/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 30.24 07/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 30.24 07/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) 28.89
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07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; HCHK Technologies, Inc; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; HCHK Technologies, Inc; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; SARI B PLACONA ESQ; HCHK Technologies, Inc.,; 75 Livingston Avenue, 2nd Floor; ROSELAND, NJ 070683737 ; 1ZA6T1630191440793 (MAN) 23.59 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; PRIYA CHAUDHRY; c/o ChaudhryLaw PLLC; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ;
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; BRIAN W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 Princeton Pike; LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 086482201 ;
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; Alex Lipman; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o Lipman Law PLLC; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ;
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; BRIAN
Jareck; 1325 Avenue of the Americas; New York, NY 100196026 ; 1ZA6T1630199621789 (MAN) 23.59
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 32
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023;
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; Officer, Managing Ge; HCHK Property Management, Inc.; 1209 Orange Street; Wilmington, DE 198011120 ;
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; Joshua I. Sherman, Esq.; 10 Mohawk Drive; Livingston, NJ 070393112 ; 1ZA6T1630193529426 (MAN) 30.28 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 PARK HILL DR.; HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ;
07/10/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 26.91 07/10/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 38.16 07/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) 26.46 07/11/2023 Messenger - Requested by Shlomo Maza; City Expeditor Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 97695 dated 07/16/2023; From: Paul Hastings Llp; To: Connecticut Bankruptcy Court 915 Lafayette Blvd Bridgeport Ct 06604; Order # 1577183 dated
07/11/2023 Computer Search (Other) 32.76 07/12/2023 Computer Search (Other) 10.71 07/13/2023 Computer Search (Other) 178.74 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; SARI B
Avenue, 2nd Floor; ROSELAND, NJ 070683737 ;
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07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;
Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;
Grand Iason; 565 Fifth Avenue; NEW YORK, NY 100172413 ; 1ZA6T1630190060008 (MAN) 23.59 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;
Center; 1209 Orange Street; WILMINGTON, DE 198011120 ; 1ZA6T1630198351251 (MAN) 23.59 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ; BRIAN W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 PRINCETON PIKE; LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 086482201 ;
07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ; RYAN T JARECK ESQ; 1325 Avenue of the Americas; NEW YORK, NY 100196079 ;
07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ALEX LIPMAN; c/o Lipman Law PLLC; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ;
07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; PRIYA CHAUDHRY; c/o ChaudhryLaw; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ;
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 34
07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;
Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ; ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 Park Hill Dr.; HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ;
07/14/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 20.67 07/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) 25.92
07/18/2023 Search Fee - SPI Corporate Solutions, Inc., Invoice# 104026 Dated 07/18/23, Lien searches regarding Genever Holdings Corporation and
07/18/2023 Local - Meals - Shlomo Maza; 07/10/2023; Restaurant: Sandwich Bar; City: Flushing; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Dinner expense working late
07/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) 12.60 07/19/2023 Computer Search (Other) 26.55
07/20/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Express Mail; 28.75
07/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) 17.01 07/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) 11.16
07/24/2023 Computer Search (Other) 15.93
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$368,472.56
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$4,863.56 07/31/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 60.42
07/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) 83.52 07/28/2023 Local - Taxi - Shlomo Maza; 07/19/2023; From/To: Office/Home ; Service Type: Uber; Time: 20:12; working late on matter 78.13 07/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) 51.57 07/26/2023 Computer Search (Other) 20.88
07/25/2023 Computer Search (Other) 16.20
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$220,271.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$321,901.82
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$220,271.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$321,901.82
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Wan Kwok Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$220,271.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/13/2023 LAD4 Call with UBS team and Herbert Smith,
Subtotal: B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 0.50 930.00
07/08/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding agenda for 7/11/23 hearing 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/08/2023 NAB Prepare outline for June 12, 2023 hearing 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/09/2023 ECS1 Prepare agenda for 7/11/23 hearing 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare cheat sheet summarizing
for the 7/11/23 hearing (1.4); correspond with D. Barron about same (.1) 1.50 1,015.00 1,522.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding reference materials for July 12, 2023 hearing
07/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare hearing notes for July 11, 2023
07/11/2023 AEL2 Attend Zeisler Hudson Diamond motion to withdraw hearing 1.50 1,625.00 2,437.50 07/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare agenda for 7/18/23 hearing regarding GTV and Saraca 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/13/2023 ECS1 Review certain submissions to prepare for 7/18/23 hearings and pretrial conference in
07/14/2023 DM26 Update draft 7/18/23 hearing agenda (.2);
regarding rule 2004 motion to compel as it
07/17/2023 DM26 Prepare reference materials for hearing regarding GTV, Saraca and Mitchell (1.5);
07/17/2023 ECS1 Review documents and evidentiary issues
conference in Kwok case 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 07/18/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding
07/18/2023 AEL2 Attend hearing re: GTV and Saraca 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 11.80 13,049.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2023 NAB Assess pending litigation 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/07/2023 JK21 Update appeals tracking chart 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/07/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: upcoming
proceedings and open litigation matters 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/07/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft regarding Bravo Luck, Greenwich Land, HCHK, and case issues 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/10/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding hearsay rulings in Kwok case 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/11/2023 AEL2 Meet with N. Bassett re: discovery and litigation plan for upcoming matters 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/11/2023 NAB Conference with A. Luft regarding strategic
adversary proceedings 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/12/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding open litigation issues, discovery, and next steps in
07/13/2023 JK21 Update appeals tracking chart 0.90 540.00 486.00 07/15/2023 NAB Review email from W. Farmer regarding appellate briefing and deadlines 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/15/2023 WCF Review appellate dockets regarding July and August briefing deadlines (.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2);
regarding upcoming appellee briefs (.4) 0.80 1,235.00 988.00 07/15/2023 WCF Correspond with E. Sutton and
deadlines and discovery planning 0.30 1,235.00 370.50 07/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett
07/18/2023 Prepare issues/task list regarding pending
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding discovery and plan re: outstanding motions 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 07/21/2023 JK21 Update appeals tracking chart 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/24/2023 ECS1 Call with W. Farmer and P. Linsey (NPM)
07/24/2023 WCF Call with P. Linsey (NPM), E. Sutton
proceedings and appeals (.3); analyze certain issues discussed for next steps (.3) 0.60 1,235.00 741.00
and appeal filing deadlines 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/31/2023 JK21 Update appeals tracking chart 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/31/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: discovery
07/31/2023 Prepare litigation issues/task list for pending adversary proceedings (.9); call with
07/31/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding litigation
appeals and pending litigation matters (.2) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/31/2023 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 11.00 13,176.00
07/11/2023 NAB Non-working travel from WDC to 1.50 812.50 1,218.75
Connecticut for M. Levine deposition (Bill
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2023 NAB Non-working travel from New York to
07/18/2023 AEL2 Travel back to NY from hearing in CT (Bill
Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 5.20 4,225.00
07/18/2023 AB21 Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding update on Lady May II and next steps (0.1); analyze same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/18/2023 AB21 Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding open invoice 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/20/2023 AB21 Review application for customs bond for
regarding same (0.2); call with J. Reynolds
regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Reynolds regarding same
07/24/2023 AB21 Review Newport dockage fee statement 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/28/2023 AB21 Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding Yachtzoo invoice 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/31/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding open
Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 2.10 3,412.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 56 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2369633
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2023 HAS Review memoranda from and memoranda to S. Maza regarding turnover order 0.30 1,900.00 570.00 07/02/2023 Prepare summary of informant's email regarding Kwok's associates and activities 1.30 815.00 1,059.50 07/03/2023 DM26 Research regarding certain potential Rule
07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding U.S. Trustee filing on Hudson Diamond 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/03/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
07/03/2023 HRO Research information regarding R. Heinemeyer and J. Wang for D. Mohamed 0.70 400.00 280.00
07/05/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and E. Sutton
withdrawal as counsel 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/05/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding 3
07/05/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
07/05/2023 ECS1 Call with C. Fornos (Pillsbury), A. Luft, and
rule 2004 production and concerns relating to confidentiality (.3); review issues and notes to prepare for same (.1); follow up call with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding
07/05/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer call with P. Pileggi (Arent
Almani's rule 2004 requests (.4); follow up call with A. Luft regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,015.00 507.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2023 ECS1 Prepare statement and reservation of rights
counsel (1.7); call with A. Luft and D. Barron re same (.4) 2.10 1,015.00 2,131.50 07/05/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/05/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and related corporate information 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/05/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron and E. Sutton re:
Diamond withdrawal 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/05/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: outstanding rule 2004 investigative requests and next
07/05/2023 AEL2 Revise reply re: Hudson Diamond rule 2004
07/05/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with counsel for G Club (C. Fornos, Pillsbury), E. Sutton, and W. Farmer regarding G Club rule 2004 requests and confidentiality (.3); follow up call with W. Farmer, E. Sutton regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/05/2023 AEL2 Prepare notes for meet and confer with Y.
07/05/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with counsel for Y. Almani
connection with rule 2004 requests (.4);
07/05/2023 AEL2 Analyze and summarize rule 2004 meetings with Y. Almani, G Club 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 07/05/2023 Prepare summary of information relating to
associates provided by informant 0.60 815.00 489.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/05/2023 NAB Email with A. Luft and L. Despins regarding Hudson Diamond discovery issues and related motion to withdraw as counsel (.3); review U.S. Trustee response to same (.1); prepare parts of outline for M. Levine rule 2004 deposition (.7) 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 07/05/2023 WCF Attend call with C. Fornos (GClub), E. Sutton, A. Luft regarding motion to compel compliance with Rule 2004 subpoena (.3); follow-up call with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding same (.1); analyze G-Club and HCHK Master Services agreement regarding Rule 2004 data issues (.5); correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding HCHK Master Services agreement (.1) 1.00 1,235.00 1,235.00 07/06/2023 ECS1 Review information and update notes regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and related corporate information 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/06/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/06/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental omnibus rule 2004 motion (.4); correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft about same (.1) 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/06/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 requests and subpoenas 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with R. Connelly and N. Bassett re: ACASS rule 2004 information 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with E. Sutton re: Cao rule 2004 discovery 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding forensic accountant 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare topic outline for M. Levine Rule 2004 deposition 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 07/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: potential 0.30 1,625.00 487.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/07/2023 Review information related to Kwok's
07/07/2023 NAB Review key documents for M. Levine rule 2004 deposition (.3); email with E. Sutton regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/08/2023 ECS1 Review and prepare documents for M. Levine Rule 2004 deposition 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/08/2023 NAB Review documents related to Hudson Diamond discovery dispute (.2); continue to
2004 deposition (.4) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/09/2023 AEL2 Analyze supporting papers and exhibits re: Hudson Diamond motion 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 07/09/2023 AEL2 Analyze proposed RICO claim 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/09/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding hearing
submissions relating to same (.4); prepare
deposition (1.2); email with E. Sutton and
same (.6); email with M. Levine regarding
07/10/2023 DEB4 Review and prepare documents for Hudson
07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding Hudson
withdraw as counsel 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding Hudson
withdraw as counsel 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Conferences with E. Sutton regarding
motion to withdraw as counsel 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Analyze Hudson Diamond/Zeisler withdrawal documents 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2369633
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/10/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize transcripts in connection with Zeisler & Zeisler's motion
regarding same (2.0); calls with D. Barron about same (.4); correspond with D. Mohamed about same (.2) 3.50 1,015.00 3,552.50 07/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare exhibits for M. Levine rule 2004
07/10/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 0.60 1,015.00 609.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: arguments related to Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal arguments 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Analyze submissions related to Zeisler Hudson Diamond motion to withdraw 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/10/2023 AEL2 Review underlying arguments and testimony
07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Capital One production 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding M. Levine rule 2004 deposition 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding Hudson Diamond transfers 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding M. Levine rule 2004 deposition 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 ECS1 Analyze documents and related topics for M. Levine Rule 2004 deposition 1.30 1,015.00 1,319.50 07/11/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to Rule 2004 requests 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 07/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
and meet and confers 0.30 1,015.00 304.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2023 AEL2 Draft talking points re: Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal motion for hearing 1.80 1,625.00 2,925.00 07/11/2023 AEL2 Analyze cases and arguments to prepare for
07/11/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
deposition and additional issues (.4); review
07/11/2023 WCF Analyze Philips Nizer and Elliot Kwok law firm documents regarding deposition of M.
2004 deposition (2.9) 7.20 1,235.00 8,892.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Follow up correspondence with J. Voss (FRA) regarding investigation 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with J. Voss (FRA) and A. Luft regarding forensic accounting investigation 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/12/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/12/2023 ECS1 Analyze additional topics and related
07/12/2023 AEL2 Prepare outline for forensic accountant interview (.3); interview J. Voss with D. Barron re: forensic accounting assignment
07/12/2023 AEL2 Review report from N. Bassett re: Lamp Capital counsel deposition 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/12/2023 Review and summarize informant's email on Himalaya and Kwok's associates 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/12/2023 NAB Review and revise draft outline for M. Levine deposition (1.1); conference with W.
conversation with W. Farmer regarding 4.10 1,625.00 6,662.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2023 WCF Supplement outlines for Rule 2004
Levine law firm (1.6); conference with N. Bassett regarding same (.2); take Rule 2004
Levine law firm (2.5); follow up conference with N. Bassett regarding same (.3) 4.60 1,235.00 5,681.00 07/13/2023 DEB4 Analyze documents related to Kwok
07/13/2023 Review informant's email on HCHK and
07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L Despins regarding
07/14/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
07/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare outline and cheat sheet in connection with Aaron Mitchell's testimony
and Saraca should not be held in contempt (2.0); correspond with A. Luft about same
07/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare documents and notes for 7/18/23
07/14/2023 Review documents on Relativity in
07/15/2023 AG30 Review F. Lawall and A. Mitchell production for documents reflecting 2.80 915.00 2,562.00
significant transfers or specific discussions
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/15/2023 Review and summarize informant's email
companies and Kwok's associates 1.20 815.00 978.00 07/15/2023 Review production from Francis Lawall on
connection with GTV and Saraca 2.50 815.00 2,037.50 07/16/2023 AG30 Review documents from rule 2004
07/16/2023 ECS1 Prepare parts of outline in connection with
not be held in contempt 2.00 1,015.00 2,030.00 07/16/2023 Correspond with L. Despins on informant's email about Himalaya Farms 0.10 815.00 81.50 07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Hudson Diamond contempt order 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding A. Mitchell cross examination (2.1); prepare parts of outline for same (2.4) 4.50 1,320.00 5,940.00 07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
07/17/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 07/17/2023 ECS1 Continue to prepare outline in connection with Aaron Mitchell's testimony related to
should not be held in contempt (2.4); correspond with D. Barron about same (.5) 2.90 1,015.00 2,943.50 07/17/2023 ECS1 Review Rule of Law entities production of
summary of same for D. Barron (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding 1.10 1,015.00 1,116.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 motions 1.10 1,015.00 1,116.50 07/17/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron re: questioning of Aaron Mitchell re: GTV and Saraca (2.1); prepare part of cross examination for same
regarding same (.5) 2.90 1,625.00 4,712.50 07/17/2023 Review and summarize informant's email on farm activities and key Kwok associates 0.60 815.00 489.00 07/17/2023 Correspond with E. Sutton on exhibit list
07/17/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding preparations for 7/18/23 hearing and A. Mitchell examination 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding A. Mitchell documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/18/2023 ECS1 Prepare exhibits for hearing on order to
not be held in contempt in connection with the motion to compel 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/18/2023 ECS1 Discussions with UnitedLex about Kwok discovery database 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/18/2023 ECS1 Call with D. Barron regarding 7/18/23 hearing, discovery in adversary proceedings, and forensic accountant retention 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/18/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.60 1,015.00 609.00 07/18/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 07/18/2023 AEL2 Review and supplement cross examination outline for A. Mitchell 3.80 1,625.00 6,175.00 07/18/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: A. Mitchell cross
07/18/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK and A.
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft regarding prep for hearing and cross examination of Aaron Mitchell in connection with discovery dispute (.4); call with A. Luft regarding HCHK and A. Mitchell hearing (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding UAE
07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding EY discovery 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Kwok fee disclosure 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok fee disclosures 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/19/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and related corporate information 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/19/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 1.30 1,015.00 1,319.50 07/19/2023 ECS1 Prepare document review protocol in
production (2.5); correspond with W.
about same (.3) 2.80 1,015.00 2,842.00 07/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets in
requests and subpoenas (.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/20/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information (.1);
07/20/2023 ECS1 Call with Ross Fingold (counsel to Nodal
subpoena (.1); email Ross Fingold regarding 0.20 1,015.00 203.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2369633
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents
(.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) about same
07/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package with and summarizing
Kwok discovery (.3); correspond with A. Ganapathi and J. Kuo about same (.3) 0.60 1,015.00 609.00 07/21/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 request 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets in
motions and subpoenas 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package with and summarizing
UnitedLex regarding same (.3) 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 07/21/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/21/2023 WCF Revise G-Club rule 2004 document review
07/22/2023 AEL2 Edit sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 07/23/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/24/2023 DM26 Prepare parts of bank statements spreadsheet for forensic accountant 1.30 540.00 702.00 07/24/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/24/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/24/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/24/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package with and summarizing
Kwok discovery (.2); correspond with A.
07/24/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton
07/24/2023 Review information regarding certain
07/24/2023 Review informant's emails on Kwok related entities and persons 1.50 815.00 1,222.50 07/25/2023 DM26 Prepare parts of bank statements spreadsheet for forensic accountant 1.40 540.00 756.00
07/25/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Ganapathi, , D.
07/25/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 motion 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/25/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/25/2023 Prepare spreadsheet summary of bank
accounting analysis 4.00 815.00 3,260.00 07/26/2023 AG30 Prepare summary of bank account information for forensic analyst 3.50 915.00 3,202.50 07/26/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding next
07/26/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/26/2023 DEB4 Analyze contempt decision 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding
07/26/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Ganapathi, , D.
07/26/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004
regarding same (.2) 1.40 1,015.00 1,421.00 07/26/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/26/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/26/2023 JK21 Prepare parts of forensic accountant bank
07/26/2023 LAD4 Read contempt ruling (.50); analyze/comment on RICO issues (2.90) 3.40 1,860.00 6,324.00 07/26/2023 Prepare parts of spreadsheet regarding bank statements for forensic analysis 3.00 815.00 2,445.00 07/26/2023 NAB Review debtor discovery contempt decision (.4); call with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00
07/27/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004
regarding same (.2) 1.30 1,015.00 1,319.50 07/27/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/27/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Ganapathi, , D.
07/27/2023 JK21 Prepare parts of forensic accountant bank 2.00 540.00 1,080.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/27/2023 Review information on Yaqin Li, witness
07/27/2023 Review G Club production for information
supplemental Rule 2004 motion 1.30 815.00 1,059.50 07/27/2023 NAB Review information related to witness who testified at protests preliminary injunction
developments related to same (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Kwok follower witness 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/28/2023 ECS1 Review document production and
accountant (3.4); correspond with D. Mohamed about same (.1) 3.50 1,015.00 3,552.50 07/28/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to Rule 2004 requests 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/28/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/28/2023 ECS1 Prepare summary of certain financial transactions of the Debtor and his affiliates
rule 2004 discovery targets (.8); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,015.00 1,015.00 07/28/2023 Prepare summary of informant email on
07/28/2023 Review information on Yaqin Li, witness
07/28/2023 NAB Review order to show cause regarding Hudson Diamond discovery (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/30/2023 DM26 Prepare parts of bank statements spreadsheet for forensic accountant 2.50 540.00 1,350.00
informant emails (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding potential disqualification of Yvette Wang's criminal counsel (0.1);
informant information (0.2) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00
informant emails (1.0); correspond with L.
formerfedsgroup.com (0.1) 1.10 1,320.00 1,452.00
07/31/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kroll care package 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/31/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding
07/31/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding additional rule 2004 targets 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/31/2023 ECS1 Prepare response to Rule 2004 targets
07/31/2023 ECS1 Prepare chart and summary of bank
discovery for forensic accountant (3.3); call with D. Barron regarding same (.2);
07/31/2023 JK21 Prepare parts of bank statements spreadsheet for forensic accountant 4.40 540.00 2,376.00 07/31/2023 Review Nicole Tsai's July 29 livestream on
Subtotal: B261 Investigations 163.20 183,561.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2369633
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
NAB Analyze arguments for Mei Guo discovery sanctions appeal (.4); call with P. Linsey (NPM), W. Farmer regarding same (.4) 1,625.00 1,300.00
WCF Call with P. Linsey (NPM), D. Carnelli and
contempt order appeal (.4); prepare notes regarding next steps (.1) 0.50 1,235.00 617.50 Subtotal: B262 Contempt Proceedings 1,917.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 3.90 1,860.00 7,254.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 15.20 1,625.00 24,700.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 2.90 812.50 2,356.25 HAS Harvey A. Strickon Of Counsel 0.30 1,900.00 570.00 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 27.10 1,625.00 44,037.50 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 2.30 812.50 1,868.75 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 2.50 1,625.00 4,062.50
DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 16.80 1,320.00 22,176.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 15.80 1,235.00 19,513.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 53.80 1,015.00 54,607.00 AG30 Anuva V. Ganapathi Associate 8.30 915.00 7,594.50
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 11.60 540.00 6,264.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 10.10 540.00 5,454.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 72 of 207
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Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 07/12/2023 Photocopy Charges 552.00 0.08 44.16 07/18/2023 Photocopy Charges 714.00 0.08 57.12 07/01/2023 Electronic Document Retrieval - TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc., Invoice# 1047352-202306-1 Dated 07/01/23, TLO Charges for June 01, 2023 - June 30, 2023 - TruLookup US
1ZA6T1631299407428 (MAN) 07/05/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163273; 07/05/2023; ; NA; 1 WORLD TRADE CTR; NEW YORK, NY 10007 ; 16.67
NY/CT to meet with client 07/06/2023 Airfare - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; From/To: DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to 213.90
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07/06/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; Restaurant: Big Bowl; City: Arlington, VA; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet
07/06/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023; Restaurant: Spotted Horse Tavern; City: Shelton, CT; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to
07/06/2023 Lodging - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Hotel: Marriott; City: Shelton, CT; Check-in date: 06/26/2023; Check-out date: 06/28/2023; Travel to
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023; From/To: meeting/hotel; Service Type: Uber; Time: 17:12; Travel to NY/CT to meet
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023; From/To: hotel/dinner; Service Type: Uber; Time: 18:26; Travel to NY/CT to meet with
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023; From/To: hotel/meeting; Service Type: Uber; Time: 09:38; Travel to NY/CT to meet
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023; From/To: dinner/hotel; Service Type: Uber; Time: 21:03; Travel to NY/CT to meet with
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; From/To: hotel/meeting; Service Type: Uber; Time: 08:11; Travel to NY/CT to meet
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; From/To: home/airport; Service Type: Uber; Time: 18:41; Travel to NY/CT to meet
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07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; From/To: airport/hotel; Service Type: Uber; Time: 21:15; Travel to NY/CT to meet with
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; From/To: office/meeting; Service Type: Uber; Time: 12:47; Travel to NY/CT to meet
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Rail: Amtrak; Travel to NY/CT to
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; From/To: train station/home; Service Type: Uber; Time: 16:03; Travel to NY/CT to meet
07/06/2023 Local - Meals - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Restaurant: Birch Coffee; City: New York; Coffee; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet
07/06/2023 Vendor Expense - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Baggage Fee 35.00
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07/19/2023 Airfare - Nick Bassett; 07/10/2023; From/To: DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included
07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Restaurant: Mystik Masala; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) 12.37 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Restaurant: Lebanese Taverna Express; City: New York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included
07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; Restaurant: LGA Hunt and Fish Club; City: New York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included
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07/19/2023 Lodging - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; Hotel: Hyatt; City: New York; Check-in date: 07/11/2023; Check out date: 07/12/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) 230.67
07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; From/To: home/DCA; Service Type: Uber; Time: 06:45; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) 10.00 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; From/To: DCA/Home; Service Type: Uber; Time: 19:24; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) 10.45 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; From/To: LGA/Meeting in CT; Service Type: Uber; Time: 09:25; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both
07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; From/To: PH/LGA; Service Type: Uber; Time: 14:15; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) 38.49 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both
07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both
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07/26/2023 Local - Taxi - Douglass Barron; 07/18/2023; From/To: Office/Home ; Service Type: Lyft; Time: 02:37; working late on Kwok matter 33.74 07/26/2023 Attorney Service - Serving By Irving Inc., Invoice# YL-4015A Dated 07/26/23, two services of First Set of Requests on Anthony DiBattista and Brian Hofmeister and the attempted service and service of a subpoena on Linwan "Irene" Feng 575.00
07/28/2023 Local - Meals - Douglass Barron; 07/18/2023; Restaurant: Han Dynasty; City: New York ; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working late on Kwok matter 34.29 07/28/2023 Local - Parking - Luc Despins; 06/27/2023; Parking
07/28/2023 Local - Parking - Luc Despins; 05/30/2023; Parking
07/31/2023 Airfare - Will Farmer; 07/10/2023; From/To: LAX/JFK/JFK/LAX; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; Delta
07/31/2023 Lodging - Will Farmer; 07/13/2023; Hotel: Hampton Inn; City: New York; Check-in date: 07/11/2023; Check-out date: 07/13/2023; Travel to
07/31/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Will Farmer; 07/14/2023; From/To: hotel/airport; Service Type: Taxi; Time: 14:00; Travel to and from NYC for a
07/31/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Will Farmer; 07/11/2023; From/To: airport/hotel; Service Type: Taxi; Time: 14:00; Travel to and from NYC for a
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$321,901.82
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$101,630.32 07/31/2023 Vendor Expense - Will Farmer; 07/13/2023; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; Delta Airlines –
07/31/2023 Vendor Expense - Will Farmer; 07/14/2023; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; Delta Airlines - Additional Delta flight change fee; Service Charge 10.00 07/31/2023 UnitedLex Invoices - Unitedlex Corp, Invoice# 088560 Dated 07/31/23, UnitedLex – DSAI July 2023 Charges – Outside Professional Services 93,448.02 07/31/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Will Farmer;
07/31/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Will Farmer;
deposition; LAX Smartparking - Parking at LAX for Tuesday - Thursday 7/11/23 – 7/13/23 104.99
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$2,431.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$3,386.62
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$2,431.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$3,386.62
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369634
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
07/15/2023 NAB Review decision from criminal court on Wang bail
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount B191 General Litigation 07/03/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal proceedings 0.30 540.00 162.00 07/05/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal proceedings 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/06/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal proceedings 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/11/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/12/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal case (0.2) 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/13/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal case (0.2) 0.40 540.00 216.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2023 JK21 and appeals (0.2); correspond with L. Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case Despins regarding Kwok criminal case (0.2) 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/18/2023 JK21 and appeals for L. Despins Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/19/2023 JK21 and appeals for L. Despins Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/20/2023 JK21 and appeals for L. Despins Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/21/2023 JK21 and appeals for L. Despins Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/24/2023 JK21 and appeals for L. Despins Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/25/2023 JK21 and appeals for L. Despins Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/26/2023 JK21 Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins 540.00 108.00
Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/31/2023 JK21 and appeals for L. Despins Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case 0.20 540.00 108.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 4.10 2,431.00
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.20 1,625.00 325.00
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 3.90 540.00 2,106.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 83 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 3
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$955.62
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$3,386.62
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Corporate Law Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00004 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$12,843.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$12,843.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Corporate Law Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00004 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$12,843.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$12,843.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
B190 Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions) 07/06/2023 NAB Email with E. Henzy (Zeisler) and P. Linsey
07/09/2023 NAB Email with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Ace Decade contempt appeal 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/20/2023 NAB Correspond with E. Henzy (Zeisler) regarding Ace Decade contempt appeal 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/25/2023 AB21 Revise status report for appeal of corporate governance order (0.4); correspond with L.
with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding same (0.1); call with J. Moriarty regarding same
07/25/2023 LAD4 Numerous emails with J. Moriarty (Z&Z) re: appeal status report re: letter ruling 1.20 1,860.00 2,232.00 07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding joint status report for corporate governance order appeal (0.2); call with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); analyze same
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/26/2023 LAD4 Mark-up final draft appeal report 0.30 1,860.00 558.00 07/26/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and A.
issues and strategy (.1); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/27/2023 AB21 Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett
corporate governance order (0.3);
regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/27/2023 LAD4 T/c A. Bongartz & N. Bassett re: delay in Ace Decade contempt appeal 0.30 1,860.00 558.00 07/27/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins and A. Bongartz
strategy (.3); analyze issues related to same
07/28/2023 AB21 Finalize joint status report for appeal of corporate governance order (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 Subtotal: B190 Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions) 4.80 8,223.00
07/17/2023 AB21 Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding Ace Decade strategy 0.10 1,625.00 162.50
07/18/2023 AB21 Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2023 AB21 Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI strategy with respect to Ace Decade (0.4); analyze same (0.3);
(0.1); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft and L. Despins regarding same (0.2); call with A. Luft and L. Despins regarding same (0.2); further call with L. Despins regarding
regarding same (0.3) 1.60 1,625.00 2,600.00 07/19/2023 LAD4 T/c A. Bongartz, A. Luft re: Ace Decade next steps (.20); t/c A. Bongartz re: BVI
07/19/2023 AEL2 Call with A. Bongartz and L. Despins re: BVI legal question re: Ace Decade 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 2.80 4,620.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 2.10 1,860.00 3,906.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 4.10 1,625.00 6,662.50 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 0.20 1,625.00 325.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$12,843.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Sales Process PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$7,875.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$11,707.25
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Sales Process PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$7,875.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$11,707.25
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 f: +1.202.551.1705 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369636
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding update on Lady May 2 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/05/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding objections to Lady May sale 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/05/2023 ECS1 Prepare closing statement and notice thereof in connection with sale of the Lady
07/06/2023 AB21 Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo)
notice of closing statement (0.2); call and
07/06/2023 ECS1 Prepare closing statement and notice thereof in connection with sale of the Lady May (.5); call and correspond with A. Bongartz about same (.1) 0.60 1,015.00 609.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 92 of 207
Finalize closing statement for Lady May sale (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
(Neubert) regarding same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton and J. Kuo regarding filing
07/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare closing statement in connection with the sale of the Lady May 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 07/07/2023 JK21 Prepare closing statement regarding Lady May sale (0.2); electronically file with the court closing statement regarding Lady May
07/10/2023 AB21 Call with L. Macdonald (Alley Maass) regarding crew salary payment (0.3); correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) and J. Avedis (Yachtzoo) regarding same (0.2); call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding Lady May 2 sale process (0.2) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/11/2023 AB21 Review correspondence from J. Avedis
07/13/2023 AB21 Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding crew releases 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/14/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding delivery of storage pod 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/17/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding storage pod (0.2); call with D. Johnson regarding same (0.2); call with L.
releases (0.1); correspond with L. Macdonald regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/19/2023 AB21 Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding update on Lady May 2 sale process (0.1); review customs bond application (0.2);
Maass) regarding crew releases with respect 0.40 1,625.00 650.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding motion to authorize auctioning of Sherry Netherland
07/20/2023 ECS1 Call with A. Bongartz regarding motion to auction estate assets (.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/21/2023 ECS1 Review correspondence from P. Linsey
07/23/2023 ECS1 Review correspondence from P. Linsey
07/24/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston)
07/24/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz and P. Linsey
Subtotal: B130 Asset Disposition 6.10 7,875.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 3.10 1,625.00 5,037.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 2.40 1,015.00 2,436.00 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 0.50 540.00 270.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 94 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 4
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/03/2023 Outside Professional Services - Bohonnon Law
Professional services rendered - June 2023 3,831.75 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$3,831.75
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$11,707.25
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$33,189.75
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$33,189.75
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$33,189.75
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$33,189.75
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 f: +1.202.551.1705 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369637
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Corporate) with respect to Genever US 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/20/2023 AB21 Correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever
07/21/2023 AB21 Call with G. Weston (Harneys Legal) regarding power of attorney with respect to
07/21/2023 AB21 Correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) regarding case update call 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/23/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding update call with C. Abrehart (director) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/24/2023 AB21 Call with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI
and DIP financing 0.40 1,625.00 650.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 2
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever
Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 1.40 2,275.00
07/19/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on sale process Sherry 3.10 1,860.00 5,766.00
Subtotal: B131 Sale of Real Estate 3.10 5,766.00
B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals 07/07/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
AAGL retention application (0.2);
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/08/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding AAGL retention application (0.2); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/10/2023 AB21 Revise proposed order for AAGL retention (0.3); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding notice of filing of
07/20/2023 AB21 Research regarding potential insurance counsel (1.8); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 1.90 1,625.00 3,087.50 07/21/2023 AB21 Research regarding potential insurance counsel (1.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (1.1) 2.30 1,625.00 3,737.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2369637
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/24/2023 AB21 Call with P. Linsey regarding retention of architect (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.2) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/25/2023 AB21 Correspond with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding retention of architect 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/27/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding retention application (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding McCormick retention application (0.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/31/2023 AB21 Correspond L. Despins regarding OMJB retention application (0.2); revise same (0.2); correspond with M. McCormack (OMJB) regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding retention application (0.1); call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.2) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals 7.10 11,537.50 B195 Non-Working Travel 07/20/2023 AB21 Non-working travel to/from NY office to Sherry Netherland apartment (Bill at 1/2 rate) 0.70 812.50 568.75 07/27/2023 AB21 Travel from PH office to SN apartment for 0.60 812.50 487.50
> site visit with architect (Bill at 1/2 rate) Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 1.30 1,056.25
Correspond with L. Despins regarding 0.20 1,320.00 264.00
07/14/2023 DEB4 Conference with T. Sadler regarding 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Genever insurance 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/14/2023 TS21 Call with D. Barron re AIG insurance
comment on AIG insurance payments (.3) 0.50 1,175.00 587.50 07/20/2023 AB21 Correspond with K. Catalano regarding
Netherland apartment 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/20/2023 AB21 Meeting with L. Despins, M. Ullman
07/20/2023 LAD4 Visit SN apartment with A. Bongartz and J. Panico (public adjuster) 1.00 1,860.00 1,860.00 07/25/2023 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding
apartment (0.4); correspond with D.
with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/25/2023 LAD4 T/c J. Panico (adjuster) re: repairs
on same (architect/contractor) (1.40) 2.30 1,860.00 4,278.00 07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding Sherry Netherland site visit (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/27/2023 AB21 Site visit of SN apartment with D. Acheson (architect) (0.8); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3) 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 7.40 12,423.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 101 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2369637
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
DEB4 Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) and J. Gervais (UST) regarding MOR 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 6.40 1,860.00 11,904.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 11.60 1,625.00 18,850.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 1.30 812.50 1,056.25 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 0.50 1,175.00 587.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$33,189.75
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$99,611.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$99,961.90
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$99,611.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$99,961.90
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 104 of 207
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369638
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2023 Analyze Bankruptcy Code section 542 on turning over real estate to the trustee 0.60 815.00 489.00 07/02/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and S. Maza
order, and DOJ stipulation issues (.2); analyze same (.4) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/02/2023 SM29 Revise TRO motion and order to incorporate L. Despins comments (.4); correspond with N. Bassett re same (.2); analyze authority re same (.4) 1.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding DOJ stipulation 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Taurus
07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding
07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Sarnoff regarding DOJ
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ
Bankruptcy Rule 7070 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding
07/03/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins and J. Murray (DOJ) regarding DOJ stipulation 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/03/2023 DEB4 Revise DOJ stipulation 0.40 1,320.00 528.00
Bankruptcy Rule 7070 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/03/2023 JK21 Research regarding Bankruptcy Code section 542 and Rule 7070 orders 0.80 540.00 432.00 07/03/2023 JK21 Review and revise Mahwah complaint 2.30 540.00 1,242.00 07/03/2023 JK21 Research regarding turnover orders for S.
07/03/2023 LAD4 Review/edit DOJ stip (1.10); t/c J. Murray (DOJ) & D. Barron re: same (.20) 1.30 1,860.00 2,418.00 07/03/2023 Correspond with J. Kuo on filing
07/03/2023 Conference with D. Barron regarding
of Bankruptcy Rule 7070 in relation to the Mahwah pleadings (1.8) 1.90 815.00 1,548.50 07/03/2023 Correspond with D. Barron on Bankruptcy
07/03/2023 SM29 Analyze case law and precedent re TROs (1.6); correspond with L. Despins re same (.4); revise same (.3) 2.30 1,320.00 3,036.00 07/05/2023 LAD4 Review/edit revised docs (1.70); t/c S. Maza re: same (.40) 2.10 1,860.00 3,906.00 07/05/2023 AEL2 Prepare comments on draft Mahwah
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2023 Review and revise the Mahwah adversary
07/05/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins re TRO and Mahwah
07/06/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Mahwah adversary proceeding filings 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/06/2023 JK21 Prepare exhibits to Mahwah complaint 1.20 540.00 648.00 07/06/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on exhibits to pleadings (1.30); t/c J. Iverson (USMS) re: TRO terms (.40); t/c S. Maza re: same (.20) 1.90 1,860.00 3,534.00 07/06/2023 Prepare NFSC videos cited in the Mahwah mansion complaint as exhibits 5.90 815.00 4,808.50 07/06/2023 Calls with S. Maza on the Mahwah adversary pleadings and evidentiary matters 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/06/2023 Revise exhibit list for the Mahwah
07/06/2023 Review pictures of the Mahwah mansion shared by law enforcement 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/06/2023 MOL Prepare videos to add subtitles for Mahwah
07/06/2023 NAB Call with S. Maza regarding Mahwah complaint and TRO papers (.3); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.3); analyze issues related to same (.3); call with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.3);
regarding same and related issues (.6); review case law relating to same (.3); 2.30 1,625.00 3,737.50
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/06/2023 SM29 Call with N. Bassett re video evidence for
regarding same and Mahwah pleadings (.2);
complaint (.3); review and prepare parts of
(6.4); call with L. Despins re same (.2) 7.70 1,320.00 10,164.00
07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ
07/07/2023 ECS1 Correspond with a regarding filing of Mahwah adversary proceeding complaint 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/07/2023 JK21 Prepare exhibits to the Mahwah complaint 2.80 540.00 1,512.00 07/07/2023 Continue to prepare exhibits and video exhibits for the Mahwah complaint 0.70 815.00 570.50 07/07/2023 MOL Prepare exhibits to Mahwah complaint for
07/07/2023 NAB Review and revise draft Mahwah litigation
regarding same (.3) 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 07/07/2023 SM29 Review and revise Mahwah complaint and related pleadings (3.8); analyze evidentiary
01/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Mahwah issues (0.1); correspond with L. Despins re: same (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/09/2023 Review and revise pleadings for the Mahwah adversary proceeding 1.90 815.00 1,548.50 07/10/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding Mahwah adversary proceeding theories 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding call
07/10/2023 Review and revise the Mahwah TRO
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/10/2023 SM29 Call with D. Barron re alter ego issues
comments (.1); revise same (.2) 0.60 1,320.00 792.00
07/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza and J. Kuo regarding Mahwah complaint issue 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with J. Murray (DOJ), S. Maza
07/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding
evidentiary issues (.1); analyze evidentiary issues and privilege related to same (.6) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00 07/11/2023 EE3 Research regarding the deed at 675 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430 0.80 400.00 320.00 07/11/2023 ECS1 Correspond with J. Kuo and P. Linsey
adversary proceeding complaint 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/11/2023 JK21 Prepare pleadings and exhibits for filing Mahwah complaint under seal (3.4); telephone conference with S. Maza and D.
related pleadings (0.3) 3.70 540.00 1,998.00 07/11/2023 LAD4 T/c J. Tyminski (USMS) re: next steps (.30);
with J. Murray re: stipulation (.10) 0.80 1,860.00 1,488.00 07/11/2023 Review and revise Mahwah complaint and
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins, D. Barron and DOJ re Mahwah complaint (.4); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1); review open issues to prepare for same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett re evidentiary issues and privilege in connection with Mahwah complaint (.2); call with D. Barron re same (.1); call with J. Kuo and D. Barron re same (.3);
Mahwah complaint (.1) 1.40 1,320.00 1,848.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding
07/12/2023 DEB4 Revise DOJ stipulation (0.3); correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ
07/12/2023 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza and
07/12/2023 ECS1 Prepare amended exhibits and notice
(1.8); correspond with S. Maza about same
07/12/2023 AEL2 Review appearance filing 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/12/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer and L. Despins regarding Mahwah litigation issues 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/12/2023 SM29 Call Clerk's office re docket and certain exhibits (.2); correspond with Clerk re same (.2); review docket and exhibits (.5);
counsel) and E. Sutton re filing same (.2); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1) 1.90 1,320.00 2,508.00 07/13/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding security at Mahwah property 0.10 1,625.00 162.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/13/2023 LAD4 Meeting W. Farmer re: Mahwah take over (.50); t/c S. Batista (guidepost) re: security at Mahwah (.30) 0.80 1,860.00 1,488.00 07/13/2023 WCF Call with L. Despins regarding enforcement
notes regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,235.00 741.00 07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Mahwah service issues 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/17/2023 SM29 Email U.S. Marshals re stipulation with
07/18/2023 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza about service of
adversary proceeding (.1); correspond with
07/18/2023 LAD4 T/c J. Tyminski (USMS) re: modification to proposed order (.40); t/c S. Maza re: same
07/18/2023 Analyze service of the Mahwah pleadings and TRO under FRCP and Nevada law 2.10 815.00 1,711.50 07/18/2023 Correspond with S. Maza on service of
07/18/2023 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins and
comments and precedents (.2); call with L. Despins regarding comments on TRO (.4); prepare notice of same and revise TRO (.9) 1.50 1,320.00 1,980.00 07/19/2023 LAD4 Review/edit revised TRO order (.90); call W. Farmer and J. Tyminski (USMS) re: next
07/19/2023 Prepare revised proposed order regarding
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2023 SM29 Prepare notice of revised proposed TRO and finalize for filing (.5); correspond with
Mahwah pleadings (.1) 1.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 07/19/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding TRO enforcement (1.6); draft issues list regarding same (.2); call with J. Tyminski (USMS) and
07/20/2023 LAD4 T/c J. Murray (DOJ) re: prior entry 0.20 1,860.00 372.00 07/21/2023 LAD4 T/c R. Stout (FBI), J. Tyminski (USMS) re: prior entry (.20); t/c J. Murray (DOJ) re: update on same (.20) 0.40 1,860.00 744.00 07/24/2023 WCF Call with J. Tyminski, Agent Stout regarding
with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,235.00 617.50 07/25/2023 Analyze NFSC's live streaming activities in the Mahwah mansion and schedules of their
07/25/2023 WCF Correspond with J. Tyminski regarding
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 88.70 99,611.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 9.50 1,860.00 17,670.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 4.00 1,625.00 6,500.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 26.00 1,320.00 34,320.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 5.80 1,320.00 7,656.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 112 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 3.30 1,235.00 4,075.50
ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 2.70 1,015.00 2,740.50
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 12.60 540.00 6,804.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/18/2023 Filing Fee - Ezra Sutton; 07/11/2023; Filing fees in connection with an adversary proceeding filed in
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$350.90
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$99,961.90
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$90,631.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$91,826.35
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$90,631.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$91,826.35
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 115 of 207
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023 Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding \$90,631.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint 3.40 1,320.00 4,488.00 07/18/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint 7.80 1,320.00 10,296.00
complaint introduction 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
to Golden Spring complaint 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/19/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00
07/19/2023 DEB4 Analyze documents related to Golden Spring complaint 2.10 1,320.00 2,772.00 07/19/2023 LAD4 Review/edit complaint alter ego 1.70 1,860.00 3,162.00 07/19/2023 Review and prepare part of draft complaint against Golden Spring 2.50 815.00 2,037.50 07/20/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding complaint (0.4); revise same (0.8);
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 LAD4 Review/edit re-draft of complaint 1.10 1,860.00 2,046.00 07/20/2023 Correspond with D. Barron regarding comments on the Golden Spring complaint 0.20 815.00 163.00 07/21/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint 1.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 07/21/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/21/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding Golden
07/21/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
status with the state of New York 0.30 540.00 162.00 07/21/2023 AEL2 Review documents to be used as exhibits 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 07/21/2023 Revise Golden Spring adversary complaint 1.00 815.00 815.00 07/22/2023 AEL2 Prepare parts of draft complaint against
07/23/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00 07/23/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding complaint 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00
complaint and exhibits 0.40 1,320.00 528.00
regarding Hong Kong service 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
07/23/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza on turnover
07/23/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett re: potential claims for complaint 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/23/2023 Prepare exhibits and revise citations for Golden Spring complaint 6.30 815.00 5,134.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/23/2023 Conference with D. Barron regarding
regarding same (.1) 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/23/2023 NAB Review and revise draft complaint (1.3);
regarding same (.3) 1.60 1,625.00 2,600.00
complaint exhibits 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Revise sealing motion 0.60 1,320.00 792.00
Spring complaint and motion to seal 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
to Golden Spring complaint 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/24/2023 DEB4 Conferences with N. Bassett regarding
07/24/2023 DEB4 Revise Golden Spring complaint 2.70 1,320.00 3,564.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins regarding
07/24/2023 ECS1 Prepare motion to seal complaint against Golden Spring (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/24/2023 ECS1 Analyze authority regarding service of
summary of findings regarding same (.9) 2.20 1,015.00 2,233.00 07/24/2023 JK21 Prepare redacted exhibits for Golden Spring
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/24/2023 LAD4 Final review/edit of complaint (.70); t/c D. Barron re: same (.20) 0.90 1,860.00 1,674.00 07/24/2023 Phone call with D. Barron on the motion to seal complaint against Golden Spring 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/24/2023 Prepare exhibits to be filed with Golden
07/24/2023 Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint 3.20 815.00 2,608.00 07/24/2023 Phone call with D. Barron on the Golden
07/24/2023 NAB Review Golden Spring adversary complaint (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.4); calls with D. Barron regarding
regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Chan regarding Hong Kong service issues 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding Golden Spring complaint 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding motion to seal (0.1); analyze same (0.5) 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Revise Golden Spring complaint 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Call with N. Bassett regarding complaint 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of Golden Spring complaint 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Call with E. Sutton regarding Hong Kong
07/25/2023 ECS1 Call with D. Barron regarding service of
corporation in Hong Kong 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/25/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding complaint against Golden Spring 0.20 1,015.00 203.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/25/2023 JK21 Prepare Golden Spring complaint and exhibits for electronic filing (2.5); electronically file with the court complaint
07/25/2023 Review and revise exhibits to the Golden Spring complaint for filing 1.00 815.00 815.00 07/25/2023 NAB Review draft complaint and motion to seal (.6); correspond with L. Despins and D.
(.3); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Golden Spring service issues 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Correspond with H. Claiborn (UST) regarding Golden Spring complaint 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding Golden
07/27/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding Golden Spring complaint exhibits 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/27/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron and A. Chan
07/27/2023 HRO Research corporate documents and information regarding China Golden Spring 0.50 400.00 200.00 07/27/2023 Review China Golden Spring corporate
07/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding contempt decision 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/28/2023 ECS1 Review certificates of service in connection
(.1); correspond with D. Barron and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/28/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of Golden Spring adversary proceeding (.6);
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2369639
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/28/2023 KL12 Research corporate documents and information regarding China Golden Spring 0.50 400.00 200.00 07/31/2023 DEB4 Call with E. Sutton regarding Golden Spring service issues 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
ECS1 Review and comment on service of Golden Spring adversary proceeding (.8); call with D. Barron about the same (.1) 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 78.90 90,631.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 3.70 1,860.00 6,882.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 3.50 1,625.00 5,687.50 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 6.60 1,625.00 10,725.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 30.10 1,320.00 39,732.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 6.00 1,015.00 6,090.00
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 6.20 540.00 3,348.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/12/2023 Photocopy Charges 101.00 0.08 8.08 07/12/2023 Photocopy Charges 101.00 0.08 8.08 07/31/2023 Photocopy Charges 11,408.00 0.08 912.64
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 7
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$91,826.35
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,194.85
07/31/2023 Search Fee - Companies Registry, Invoice# 20230731PT Dated 07/31/23, company search fee on 28 July 2023 for 1 company; requested by Ezra
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$363,772.75
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$365,106.69
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$363,772.75
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$365,106.69
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 124 of 207
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369640
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2023 LAD4 Continue to review issues and prepare hearing outline (1.50); handle hearing on settlement and related discussions (4.10) 5.60 1,860.00 10,416.00 07/11/2023 AEL2 Attend part of rule 9019 hearing for HCHK 2.00 1,625.00 3,250.00 07/18/2023 LAD4 Continue to review issues and prepare hearing outline (1.20); handle hearing (3.10); t/c D. Barron re: same (.20) 4.50 1,860.00 8,370.00 07/18/2023 AEL2 Attend hearing re: HCHK settlement
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 14.30 25,611.00
07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/03/2023 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, M.
the HCHK adversary proceeding 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/03/2023 ECS1 Review invoices of expenses in connection
07/03/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding court's discretion in setting terms of injunction (.9);
07/03/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding HCHK litigation and G News 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/05/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding assignee counsel fees 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/05/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding assignee counsel fees 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/05/2023 ECS1 Call with A. Luft, M. Pena (Norris
HCHK adversary proceeding 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/05/2023 ECS1 Continue to review invoices of expenses in
summary of same (.6) 2.20 1,015.00 2,233.00 07/05/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding co-defendant
07/05/2023 AEL2 Analyze and comment on response to G Club objection to settlement motion 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/05/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with counsel for G News and E. Sutton re: potential sale of assets 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/05/2023 NAB Review draft motion to set answer deadline in HCHK litigation (.4); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.3) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/06/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK
07/06/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding assignee expenses 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/06/2023 DEB4 Conference with K. Catalano regarding alter
07/06/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding assignee expenses 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/06/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
Himalaya activities 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/06/2023 DEB4 Conference with M. Tsukerman (CS)
07/06/2023 DEB4 Prepare reply in support of HCHK rule
07/06/2023 DEB4 Conference with J. Austin regarding research on entity documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/06/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron, P. Linsey
regarding transcript of June 27, 2023 status conference in HCHK adversary proceeding 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/06/2023 ECS1 Analyze case law and statutory authority regarding non-party's standing to object to
about same (.4) 3.20 1,015.00 3,248.00 07/06/2023 ECS1 Review discovery documents in connection with Trustee's reply in support of rule 9019
(2.0); prepare summary of same for D.
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/06/2023 JDA Research regarding corporate information,
information on certain foreign entities (2.4); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 2.50 400.00 1,000.00 07/06/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding standing of creditors of alter ego entity in adversary proceeding (5.1); conference with D. Barron
(1.7); analyze case law regarding standing pursuant to section 1109 of the Bankruptcy
07/06/2023 AEL2 Analyze objections to the HCHK settlement motion 2.10 1,625.00 3,412.50 07/06/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: arguments for rule
07/06/2023 Review information on 133256 B.C. Ltd.,
League, Inc., Kalixun Trading Limited, and
07/06/2023 Analyze case law on identifying proper defendants for alter ego claims 1.20 815.00 978.00 07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with K. Catalano regarding alter ego findings 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/07/2023 DEB4 Call with A. Luft regarding HCHK reply in support of rule 9019 motion 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding U.S.
07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with H. Claiborn (US Trustee) regarding rule 9019 order 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding deed
07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) and R. Jareck (CS) regarding reply in support of rule 9019 motion 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 128 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman regarding assignee expenses 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding assignee expenses 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/07/2023 DEB4 Prepare HCHK reply in support of rule
07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding case law on rule 9019 standing 0.30 1,320.00 396.00
07/07/2023 DEB4 Revise assignee filing re: rule 9019 motion 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman regarding exculpation issue 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare reply in support of rule 9019
(3.3); analyze case law in connection with same (.6); prepare certificate of service regarding same (.3); correspond with D.
supporting case law, and service (.7) 4.90 1,015.00 4,973.50 07/07/2023 JK21 Review and comment on service of reply in support of rule 9019 motion 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/07/2023 KL12 Research corporate information and charter
07/07/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding standing of alter ego entities' creditors and equity holders
07/07/2023 LAD4 Review HCHK response 0.80 1,860.00 1,488.00 07/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: arguments and comments for rule 9019 reply brief 1.90 1,625.00 3,087.50 07/07/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: arguments for rule
07/07/2023 AEL2 Draft parts of reply brief to objections to settlement motion 3.50 1,625.00 5,687.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/07/2023 AEL2 Review and comment on draft reply to objection to settlement motion 1.90 1,625.00 3,087.50 07/07/2023 AEL2 Analyze Himalaya objection to settlement
07/07/2023 AEL2 Call with Cole Schotz re: its rule 9019 reply brief, authority, and argument 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 07/07/2023 Analyze information related to 133256 B.C. Ltd. and its signatory Yanchun Liu 1.00 815.00 815.00 07/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding HCHK issues 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/09/2023 ECS1 Analyze case law on impact of rule 9019 settlement agreement on third parties 0.60 1,015.00 609.00 07/09/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding HCHK litigation issues and strategy (.2); analyze same (.3) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/10/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft, R.
rule 9019 hearing and plan for same 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Shelley regarding assignment issues 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
07/10/2023 DEB4 Prepare documents for HCHK hearing on settlement agreement 2.40 1,320.00 3,168.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Analyze HCHK documents in connection with rule 9019 motion and settlement 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding assignee expenses 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Follow up conference with A. Luft regarding rule 9019 hearing prep 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Cole Schotz fees in connection with settlement 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Cole Schotz fees in connection with settlement 0.20 1,320.00 264.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare documents and case annotations
proceeding (3.2); correspond with D. Barron about same (.3) 3.50 1,015.00 3,552.50 07/10/2023 JK21 Serve, electronically and by hard copy, rule
07/10/2023 LAD4 Review submissions, issues and prepare outline for Rule 9019 hearing (1.6); t/c R. Jareck (CS), M. Tsukerman (CS), D. Barron, A. Luft re: same (.5) 2.10 1,860.00 3,906.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK arguments for rule 9019 settlement hearing 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/10/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: prep for tomorrow's hearing on rule 9019 motion 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Review rule 9019 submissions in preparation for settlement hearing 2.40 1,625.00 3,900.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Prepare notes for call with Cole Schotz regarding settlement motion and hearing 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins, D. Barron, R. Jareck (CS), M. Tsukerman (CS) re: arguments for rule 9019 settlement motion and hearing 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/10/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding hearing
regarding same (.3) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/10/2023 SCS8 Correspond with D. Barron concerning
creditor issues (.2); analyze objection to
assignment for ABC proceedings (.7); draft
07/11/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron
07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding HCHK rule 9019 order 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding assignee counsel fees 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding assignee
07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding HCHK assignee settlement 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding revised proposed rule 9019 order (0.2);
07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding motion for answer deadline 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 ECS1 Revise proposed rule 9019 order in
07/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare Rule 7012 motion in HCHK adversary proceeding 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/11/2023 ECS1 Outline argument for 7/11/23 hearing in HCHK adversary proceeding (.7);
regarding assignee counsel fees (.1) 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 07/11/2023 AEL2 Review submissions and case law in
07/11/2023 AEL2 Review and supplement outline for rule 9019 settlement hearing 2.70 1,625.00 4,387.50 07/11/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett re: HCHK rule 9019 settlement hearing (.1); revise rule 9019 order (.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Conferences with E. Sutton regarding
07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK
to proposed rule 9019 order 0.40 1,320.00 528.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2023 DEB4 Revise rule 9019 order 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding revised
07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding revised rule 9019 order 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/12/2023 ECS1 Analyze service issues in HCHK adversary
regarding same (.2) 1.10 1,015.00 1,116.50 07/12/2023 ECS1 Prepare revised proposed order on rule 9019 motion (.6); call with D. Barron about
07/12/2023 ECS1 Prepare Rule 7012 motion in HCHK adversary proceeding 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 07/12/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding impact of equitable ownership finding 1.00 915.00 915.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: revised terms of proposed HCHK rule 9019 order 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron re: hearing and
07/12/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: edits to proposed
07/13/2023 DEB4 Call with E. Sutton regarding revised
same (.1); correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding same (0.1) 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/13/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding revised proposed rule 9019 order 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/13/2023 DEB4 Revise DOJ stipulation (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding
07/13/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding revised proposed Rule 9019 order 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare revised proposed order on rule 9019 motion (.7); call with D. Barron about
07/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare Rule 7012 motion in HCHK adversary proceeding (.6); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) about same
07/13/2023 ECS1 Correspond with J. Kuo and D. Barron
07/13/2023 JK21 Prepare for filing proposed order regarding settlement agreement with assignee (0.3); electronically file with the court proposed order regarding settlement agreement with assignee (0.4); electronically serve proposed order regarding settlement agreement with
07/13/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding standing for substantive consolidation (1.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 2.10 915.00 1,921.50 07/13/2023 LAD4 Review/edit revised order 0.70 1,860.00 1,302.00 07/13/2023 AEL2 Correspond with P. Linsey and D. Barron re: process for service of revised rule 9019
07/13/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding assignee documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with K. Catalano regarding
07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft
07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding assignee documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/14/2023 DEB4 Conference with R. Jareck (CS) regarding
07/14/2023 ECS1 Review service issues in HCHK adversary
07/14/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of Rule
service regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/14/2023 JK21 Prepare certificate of service regarding pretrial scheduling order (0.6); electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding pretrial scheduling order (0.3) 0.90 540.00 486.00 07/14/2023 JK21 Review and comment on hard copy and electronic service of Rule 7012 motion 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/14/2023 LAD4 Conduct due diligence re: releases to assignee, et al (3.20); t/c and emails R. Jareck (CS) re: same (.50) 3.70 1,860.00 6,882.00 07/14/2023 Phone call with informant on the operation of farms, farm loan project, and companies associated with the farm 0.90 815.00 733.50 07/14/2023 Prepare memo on the operation and structure of farms, farm loan project, and HCHK's involvement in the loan project 2.00 815.00 1,630.00 07/14/2023 Review and summarize informant's email on HCHK and Yanchun Liu 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/16/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
07/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK rule 9019 issues (1.7); analyze submissions and cases for hearing related to same (2.3) 4.00 1,320.00 5,280.00 07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding G
07/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding reference materials for continued settlement
07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding intervention motion 0.20 1,320.00 264.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding service
07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding continued rule 9019 hearing 0.30 1,320.00 396.00
Himalaya Farm witness 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/17/2023 ECS1 Review submissions and related HCHK
agreement (.3); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.4) 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 07/17/2023 ECS1 Review service issues in HCHK adversary proceeding (.1); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/17/2023 JDA Research regarding corporate filings for British Columbia entity, 332156 B.C. LTD 1.30 400.00 520.00 07/17/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding rule
07/17/2023 LAD4 Review submissions, issues and prepare outline for hearing (3.10); t/c R. Jareck (CS)
07/17/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK sur
07/17/2023 AEL2 Analyze and comment on arguments in
settlement motion and order 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 07/17/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron re: objection response and prep for continued rule 9019 hearing 1.70 1,625.00 2,762.50 07/17/2023 AEL2 Analyze objections to rule 9019 motion and
07/17/2023 Review loan agreements between HCHK and the intervenor entities 1.30 815.00 1,059.50 07/17/2023 Review corporate documents of 133256
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2023 Phone call with D. Barron regarding the
07/17/2023 Review documents on Relativity for
director of 133256 B.C. Ltd. 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/17/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft regarding continued
objection and discovery issues (.3); review documents related to same (.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/18/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins regarding hearing on HCHK settlement motion 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/18/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding rule 9019 hearing arguments 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/18/2023 DEB4 Analyze corporate documents from purported HCHK creditors 0.30 1,320.00 396.00
purported HCHK creditors 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/18/2023 ECS1 Analyze authority regarding service via mail under Rule 7004(b) 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 07/18/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: HCHK objection responses 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/18/2023 AEL2 Draft talking points for HCHK hearing on settlement motion (1.9); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 2.10 1,625.00 3,412.50 07/18/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron, E. Sutton re: action items arising from rule 9019 hearing 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/18/2023 Review documents on Relativity for
07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with K. Catalano regarding
07/19/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A
07/19/2023 DEB4 Review findings from K. Catalano regarding 0.30 1,320.00 396.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK issues and post-hearing items 0.60 1,320.00 792.00
07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
07/19/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, admissions
about same (.4) 4.20 1,015.00 4,263.00 07/19/2023 ECS1 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft
proposed intervenors 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/19/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft
07/19/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding standing for creditor of creditor (1.9); summarize same (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding
07/19/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on discovery issues re: intervenors (1.90); t/c D. Barron, N. Bassett, E. Sutton, A. Luft re: same (.50) 2.40 1,860.00 4,464.00 07/19/2023 AEL2 Draft parts of intervenor discovery 5.50 1,625.00 8,937.50 07/19/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: action items from
07/19/2023 AEL2 Meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D.
intervention discovery 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/19/2023 AEL2 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) re: intervention evidence 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/19/2023 AEL2 Call with J. Sherman re: claim in HCHK 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/19/2023 AEL2 Correspond with Pastore firm re: intervention motion 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/19/2023 AEL2 Analyze intervention motion 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2023 Prepare request for production, interrogatories, and request for admissions to the proposed intervenors (1.7); calls with E. Sutton regarding same (.4) 2.10 815.00 1,711.50 07/19/2023 Review corporate documents for Japanese Himalaya League, Inc. 0.20 815.00 163.00 07/19/2023 MF15 Prepare a corporate registry 0.30 250.00 75.00 07/19/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins, A. Luft, D. Barron,
07/20/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding
regarding Xvebing Wang 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/20/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding CHOCK service list 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/20/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft related to standing and interrogatories 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/20/2023 DEB4 Analyze HCHK loan documents (1.2);
(0.3); prepare summary analysis regarding
07/20/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding intervention discovery 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/20/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft, W. Farmer, N.
intervention discovery 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/20/2023 DEB4 Call with E. Sutton regarding requests for
07/20/2023 DEB4 Analyze authorities regarding intervention discovery issues 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/20/2023 ECS1 Analyze authority on standards in connection with intervention in adversary proceeding (.5); draft summary of findings regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,015.00 710.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 ECS1 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service in HCHK adversary proceeding 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production,
(5.0); correspond with N. Bassett, W.
(.4); call with D. Barron regarding same (.2);
07/20/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with R. Pastore, N. Bassett, D. Barron, W. Farmer re: intervention discovery 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/20/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: underlying HCHK
07/20/2023 AEL2 Review issues and notes to prepare for meet and confer with R. Pastore 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/20/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK meet and confer follow up analysis 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/20/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: Rule 26 and HCHK
07/20/2023 AEL2 Prepare parts of discovery requests and
07/20/2023 AEL2 Correspond with E. Sutton re: edits to requests for admission 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/20/2023 Review and prepare memo on the HCHK
regarding same (.3) 1.90 815.00 1,548.50 07/20/2023 Prepare request for production, interrogatories, and request for admissions to the proposed intervenors 1.00 815.00 815.00 07/20/2023 Prepare notices of deposition and
each signatory, and Xuebing Wang 3.10 815.00 2,526.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 NAB Review and revise draft discovery requests
same (.2); call with A. Luft regarding same (.3); call with D. Barron, A. Luft, W.
same (.3); correspond with A. Luft, W.
related to discovery requests (.2); further review draft discovery requests (.4) 2.30 1,625.00 3,737.50 07/20/2023 WCF Meet and confer with Pastore LLP, A. Luft,
discovery and motion to intervene (.3);
07/20/2023 WCF Review motion to intervene arguments 0.30 1,235.00 370.50 07/21/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Jareck regarding
07/21/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft and L. Despins regarding HCHK witnesses 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/21/2023 DEB4 Conference with R. Jareck regarding
07/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production,
(2.8); correspond with N. Bassett, W.
07/21/2023 LAD4 Review/edit proposed discovery 0.90 1,860.00 1,674.00 07/21/2023 AEL2 Draft intervention discovery 2.80 1,625.00 4,550.00 07/21/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: intervenors 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/21/2023 AEL2 Correspond with E. Sutton re: service issues 0.50 1,625.00 812.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/21/2023 Review HCHK loan agreement and
07/21/2023 Prepare rule 30(b)(6) deposition notices to each intervenor party and notice to Xuebing
07/21/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding draft discovery requests (.4); review same (.1) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/21/2023 WCF Correspond with N. Bassett and criminal
discovery for motion to intervene 0.40 1,235.00 494.00 07/23/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery issues and related case law 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
07/23/2023 Correspond with informant on farm loan program and form loan agreement 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/23/2023 Review form loan agreement, addendum,
07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding Holy City answer deadline 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/24/2023 ECS1 Analyze case law regarding application of standards in connection with intervention in adversary proceeding 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/24/2023 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding order setting answer deadline for
regarding same (.2); review certificate of service regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 07/24/2023 ECS1 Review correspondence with defense counsel regarding requests for production,
(.1); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett about same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/24/2023 Review information on entities owned by
07/24/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
preparation for calls with opposing counsel (.4); call with Debtor's counsel and W. Farmer regarding deposition of Debtor (.3);
regarding deposition of Y. Wang (.3); call with W. Farmer regarding same (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/24/2023 WCF Call with Kwok criminal counsel and N.
motion to intervene (.3); follow-up call with N. Bassett regarding same (.1); call with Y.
regarding same (.3) 0.70 1,235.00 864.50
Himalaya entities 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Smith (DLA) regarding
07/25/2023 DEB4 Analyze case law on intervention issues 2.50 1,320.00 3,300.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding motion to modify TRO 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding
07/25/2023 DEB4 Analyze motion to modify TRO (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
regarding same (0.1) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding email
07/25/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK documents 0.40 1,320.00 528.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Placona (MSB) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00
07/25/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Placona (MSB) regarding HCHK documents 0.20 1,320.00 264.00
07/25/2023 ECS1 Analyze authority regarding service of
summary of findings regarding same for N.
07/25/2023 ECS1 Review correspondence with defense counsel regarding requests for production,
intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/25/2023 ECS1 Review proposed intervenors' motion to modify the TRO (.1); review local district court rules in connection with same (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/25/2023 LAD4 Review/edit automatic stay arguments re: intervenors' motion and related issues 2.90 1,860.00 5,394.00 07/25/2023 Correspond with D. Barron on informant's
07/25/2023 Phone call with potential witness on his
07/25/2023 Phone call with informant on the GTV private placement, the farm loan program, and the proposed intervenors 0.60 815.00 489.00 07/25/2023 Prepare motion to authorize and compel discovery on proposed intervenors 2.50 815.00 2,037.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/25/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer, D. Barron regarding third party discovery requests to
intervene (.5); draft list of questions for same (.8); review complaint in connection with same (.4); analyze authority relating to
(.8); correspond with W. Farmer regarding
07/25/2023 NAB Review motion to modify TRO (.4); analyze response arguments (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.3) 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 07/25/2023 WCF Review, revise draft motion for expedited discovery regarding motion to intervene 0.60 1,235.00 741.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Analyze motion to compel discovery 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding HCHK litigation strategy 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/26/2023 ECS1 Analyze case law regarding application of standards related to discovery in connection with intervention in adversary proceeding
compelling compliance with discovery (2.0); correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 3.00 1,015.00 3,045.00 07/26/2023 Review draft motion to compel discovery
07/26/2023 Prepare summary of informant's email on
07/26/2023 Prepare draft rule 26(d)(1) motion to
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/26/2023 NAB Review and revise draft motion to authorize
ancillary documents (.3) 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 07/26/2023 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding HCHK adversary proceeding strategy 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/26/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding expedited
non-parties (1.8); review, revise rule 26(d)(1) expedited discovery motion (1.3) 3.10 1,235.00 3,828.50 07/27/2023 LAD4 Review/edit motion to compel discovery of HCHK intervenors (1.40); long email to W. Farmer re: same (.50) 1.90 1,860.00 3,534.00 07/27/2023 Review Xuebing Wang's video and his
07/27/2023 Prepare summary of informant's email on 1.00 815.00 815.00
07/27/2023 MOL Review, prepare video from Twitter per 0.50 375.00 187.50 07/27/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery issues (.3); correspond with W.
revise written questions for deposition (.8); correspond with Y. Wang counsel regarding potential deposition (.2); correspond with Debtor's counsel regarding same (.1); review discovery authorization motion (.2) 1.80 1,625.00 2,925.00 07/27/2023 WCF Draft written deposition questions regarding Yvette Wang testimony 0.90 1,235.00 1,111.50 07/28/2023 DEB4 Analyze rule 9019 order (0.4); call with E.
with R. Jareck (CS) regarding same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same 0.70 1,320.00 924.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/28/2023 ECS1 Review and compare issued rule 9019 order with proposed order (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/28/2023 LAD4 Review Judge Manning order re: discovery (.20); emails to/from N. Bassett, P. Linsey (NPM) re: same (.30) 0.50 1,860.00 930.00 07/28/2023 NAB Review order on motion to expedite discovery motion (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/29/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding discovery motion (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding court's order
07/30/2023 Review emails and documents from
HCHK transactions 3.00 815.00 2,445.00 07/31/2023 DEB4 Review and comment on intervenor discovery issues 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00 07/31/2023 KC27 Review order approving settlement 0.20 915.00 183.00 07/31/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: G Club
07/31/2023 Correspond with D. Barron on Tokyo informant and HCHK intervenors 0.40 815.00 326.00 07/31/2023 Correspond with informant in Tokyo on Shuai Guo and Japan Himalaya League, Inc. 0.30 815.00 244.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 265.90 332,832.50
07/11/2023 AEL2 Travel to hearing on HCHK settlement 1.40 812.50 1,137.50
motion in Bridgeport, CT from NY (Bill at
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2023 AEL2 Travel back from hearing on HCHK settlement motion in Bridgeport, CT to NY (Bill at 1/2 rate) 1.90 812.50 1,543.75 07/18/2023 LAD4 Travel to/from courthouse for hearing (Bill
07/18/2023 AEL2 Travel to HCHK settlement hearing in Bridgeport, CT from NY (Bill at 1/2 rate) 2.00 812.50 1,625.00 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 6.40 5,329.25
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 29.40 1,860.00 54,684.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 1.10 930.00 1,023.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 16.80 1,625.00 27,300.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 55.10 1,625.00 89,537.50 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 5.30 812.50 4,306.25 SCS8 Scott C. Shelley Of Counsel 4.10 1,525.00 6,252.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 52.40 1,320.00 69,168.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 6.70 1,235.00 8,274.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 49.00 1,015.00 49,735.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 21.40 915.00 19,581.00
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 3.30 540.00 1,782.00
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Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 07/12/2023 Photocopy Charges 202.00 0.08 16.16 07/23/2023 Photocopy Charges 6,816.00 0.08 545.28
07/13/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 19.60 07/13/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 4.14
07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 50.25 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 58.80 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 58.80 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; 58.80 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 9.80
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$365,106.69
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,333.94 07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin; 07/17/2023; Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.; Merchant: Small business bc; Orig Curr:
07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin; 07/17/2023; Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.; Merchant: Small business bc; Orig Curr:
07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin; 07/17/2023; International Transaction Fee - Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.; Merchant: International transaction 0.35 07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin; 07/17/2023; International Transaction Fee - Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.; Merchant: International transaction 0.07 07/31/2023 Search Fee - Companies Registry, Invoice# 20230731PT Dated 07/31/23, company search fee on 7 July 2023 for 1 company; requested by Ezra
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$24,050.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$25,092.24
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$24,050.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$25,092.24
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Interpleader Adversary Proceeding \$24,050.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2023 NAB Participate in hearing on HK USA interpleader action and related matters 4.10 1,625.00 6,662.50 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 4.10 6,662.50
07/06/2023 NAB Review response brief and outline for reply
summary judgment (.4); email with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/07/2023 NAB Review and revise draft reply in support of
regarding same (.3) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/09/2023 NAB Review submissions to prepare for hearing
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00015 Invoice No. 2369641
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/09/2023 NAB related issues Review submissions and prepare notes for hearing on HK USA interpleader and 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/10/2023 NAB Review submissions and prepare hearing
hearing (2.2); analyze issues and case law
hearing issues (.4) 4.40 1,625.00 7,150.00 07/11/2023 NAB Continue reviewing submissions and preparing hearing notes for hearing on HK
summary judgment (2.8); analyze additional cases in connection with same (.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
same and related hearing issues (.2) 4.00 1,625.00 6,500.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 10.70 17,387.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 14.80 1,625.00 24,050.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 07/19/2023 Airfare - Nick Bassett; 07/10/2023; From/To: 601.40 DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included
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07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Restaurant: Mystik Masala; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) 12.38
07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Restaurant: Lebanese Taverna Express; City: New York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included
07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; Restaurant: LGA Hunt and Fish Club; City: New York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included
07/19/2023 Lodging - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; Hotel: Hyatt; City: New York; Check-in date: 07/11/2023; Check-out date: 07/12/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both
07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; From/To: DCA/Home; Service Type: Uber; Time: 19:24; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) 10.45 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; From/To: LGA/Meeting in CT; Service Type: Uber; Time: 09:25; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both
07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; From/To: PH/LGA; Service Type: Uber; Time: 14:15; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) 38.49
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$25,092.24
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,042.24 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both
07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both
07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; From/To: home/DCA; Service Type: Uber; Time: 06:45; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) 9.99
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$42,793.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$42,793.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$42,793.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$42,793.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369642
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/06/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Luft regarding
07/07/2023 IDE B4 Correspond with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding Mei Guo answer 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare initial disclosures in Mei Guo adversary proceeding (.3); correspond with D. Barron and W. Farmer about same (.1) 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 07/07/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding sealed complaint and exhibits and
Mei Guo adversary proceeding (.2); review submissions in connection with same (.2) 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 07/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: next steps in
07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
adversary proceeding 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2023 JK21 Prepare reference materials for preliminary injunction hearing for L. Despins 1.60 540.00 864.00 07/13/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding preliminary injunction 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare proposed pretrial schedule for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare joint pretrial order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding (.7); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1); correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) about
07/13/2023 AEL2 Analyze pre-trial plan and schedule 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 07/13/2023 AEL2 Revise pre-trial order 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/13/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: draft pre trial plan and schedule 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/13/2023 NAB Review and provide comments on draft
07/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare joint pretrial order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding (.2); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey of NPM regarding
07/16/2023 NAB Email with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding discovery schedule (.1); review and consider proposed schedule (.3) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/17/2023 AEL2 Review scheduling issues and notes to
confer with N. Bassett, counsel for M. Guo re: hearing schedule and PI (.6) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 07/17/2023 NAB Call with A. Romney (Zeisler), A. Luft regarding schedule for adversary proceeding and preliminary injunction issue (.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/18/2023 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system proposed pretrial order in Despins v. Mei
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
07/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding scheduling order (0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (0.3); revise same
07/18/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on proposed pretrial order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding and
07/18/2023 AEL2 Analysis re: proposed litigation schedule 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/18/2023 NAB Review proposed scheduling order (.4);
(NPM) regarding same (.2); revise proposed
(Zeisler) regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service issues on schedules 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/23/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton on initial
07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding initial
regarding same (0.2) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/24/2023 ECS1 Prepare initial disclosure for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial (.6);
about same (.2); call with D. Barron about
07/24/2023 Correspond with W. Farmer, P. Linsey
scheduling order and deadlines 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/24/2023 Review pre-trial order on deadlines and
07/24/2023 NAB Review Defendants' initial disclosures (.2);
disclosures (.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/24/2023 WCF Review and revise initial disclosures 0.20 1,235.00 247.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2369642
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/26/2023 ECS1 Prepare discovery requests for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/27/2023 ECS1 Prepare RFPs, RFAs, and interrogatories for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial
07/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding order to show cause for Mei Guo 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Mohamed and J. Kuo regarding order to show cause for Mei Guo 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/29/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery requests 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/29/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding draft discovery requests 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/30/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery requests 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/31/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding requests for production 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/31/2023 DEB4 Analyze requests for production to Mei
regarding same (1.0) 2.20 1,320.00 2,904.00 07/31/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, requests for admission, and interrogatories for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial (2.0); correspond with W. Farmer about same (.2) 2.20 1,015.00 2,233.00 07/31/2023 AEL2 Edit RFP's to M. Guo 1.40 1,625.00 2,275.00 07/31/2023 AEL2 Edit RFA's to M. Guo 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 07/31/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: M. Guo discovery requests 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/31/2023 AEL2 Draft interrogatories to M. Guo 1.40 1,625.00 2,275.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
WCF (.2) Review and revise requests for production regarding Mei Guo adversary complaint and Bombardier jet (1.8); correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding same (.3);
revise RFPs, interrogatories, and RFAs for service on Greenwich Land defendants (.6); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same 6.30 1,235.00 7,780.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 33.70 42,793.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 3.20 1,625.00 5,200.00 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 7.80 1,625.00 12,675.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 4.60 1,320.00 6,072.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 6.50 1,235.00 8,027.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 9.30 1,015.00 9,439.50
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 1.60 540.00 864.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.20 540.00 108.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$42,793.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$76,657.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$77,055.88
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$76,657.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$77,055.88
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 165 of 207
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369643
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2023 SK35 Analyze case law and statutory authority regarding standard of review for district
denying a stay pending appeal 2.00 855.00 1,710.00 07/05/2023 SK35 Continue to analyze case law regarding standard of review applied to district court reviewing bankruptcy court order denying a stay pending appeal 1.80 855.00 1,539.00 07/05/2023 WCF Draft response to emergency motion for
Parties (3.7); analyze authorities regarding irreparable harm analysis for draft response
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2369643
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/06/2023 NAB Analyze case law relating to opposition to
regarding same (.7); calls with W. Farmer regarding same (.4); review and revise draft opposition to HK USA alter ego motion for
additional documents related to same (.8); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); draft parts of opposition brief
07/06/2023 SK35 Continue analyzing caselaw regarding the standard of review applied to a district court reviewing a bankruptcy court order denying a stay pending appeal 5.30 855.00 4,531.50 07/06/2023 WCF Analyze case law and statutory authority regarding harm pending appeal (3.8); draft
appeal (6.1); calls with N. Bassett regarding
regarding irreparable harm and standard of review regarding stay pending appeal (1.5);
stay pending appeal (1.9) 13.70 1,235.00 16,919.50 07/07/2023 LAD4 Review/edit stay pending appeal claim 2 (1.40); various emails to N. Bassett, A. Luft
07/07/2023 NAB Revise and draft parts of opposition to
relating to same (.9); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.4); calls with W.
with W. Farmer regarding same (.8); further
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/07/2023 WCF Further draft response to motion for stay pending appeal (3.6); calls with N. Bassett, P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (.4); revise response to motion for stay pending
07/11/2023 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding writ
07/16/2023 NAB Review reply in support of stay pending
regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/16/2023 SM29 Review defendants motion for stay pending
and N. Bassett re same (.1) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/17/2023 NAB Call with A. Romney (Zeisler) regarding adjournment of pretrial conference (.1); review draft motion to adjourn (.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding HK
07/18/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding pretrial conference and related issues and
07/23/2023 NAB Review appellate brief in discovery
07/24/2023 NAB Correspond and call with P. Linsey
appeal extension request and related issues (.2); email with L. Despins regarding same
07/25/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey regarding HK USA appellate issues and requested briefing
requested briefing extension (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/26/2023 LAD4 Analyze rule 54b issue raised by Judge Manning (.70); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.20) 0.90 1,860.00 1,674.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2369643
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 56.90 76,657.00 07/28/2023 NAB Review and revise draft response to rule 54(b) final judgment issue (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/26/2023 NAB Analyze issues related to appellate status and preliminary injunction (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); analyze authority on Rule 54 final judgment issue
brief (1.4); correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) 2.80 1,625.00 4,550.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 2.80 1,860.00 5,208.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 20.70 1,625.00 33,637.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 23.70 1,235.00 29,269.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 SK35 Sarah Kim Associate 9.10 855.00 7,780.50
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$398.88 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 169 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2369643 Page 5
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$77,055.88
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$69,785.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$69,785.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$69,785.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$69,785.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 172 of 207
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369644
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023 Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding \$69,785.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/03/2023 NAB Review revised Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.3); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/05/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding settlement agreement with Bravo
Sherry Netherlands apartment 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/05/2023 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: scope of releases (.20);
releases (.50); review same (1.10) 1.80 1,860.00 3,348.00 07/05/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins
07/05/2023 AEL2 Analyze revised settlement agreement with
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/05/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins regarding Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.2); call with L. Despins, I. Goldman (Committee), S. Sarnoff (OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM) regarding same (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); call with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.1); further correspond with L. Despins, I. Goldman, and S. Sarnoff regarding same (.2); further call with S. Sarnoff regarding same and additional issues (.1) 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 07/06/2023 KC27 Call with A. Luft and S. Maza regarding RICO claims and settlement of the adversary proceeding 0.80 915.00 732.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Participate in strategy calls with N. Bassett re: Bravo Luck release 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Analyze provisions re: Bravo Luck settlement proposal 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Participate in settlement call with F. Lawall (Troutman) and N. Bassett 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Analyze Bravo Luck documents and claims (1.7); analyze case law and statutory authority regarding RICO claims (6.1) 7.80 1,625.00 12,675.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Call with S. Maza and K. Catalano re: civil RICO analysis of potential claims being investigated 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 07/06/2023 NAB Analyze Bravo Luck settlement issues (.5); call with A. Luft and F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.4); follow-up calls with A. Luft regarding same and related issues (.6); review authority regarding settlement issue (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 2.00 1,625.00 3,250.00 07/06/2023 SM29 Call with A. Luft and K. Catalano re RICO claims and Bravo Luck settlement proposal (.8); analyze authority re same (.7); email A. 1.70 1,320.00 2,244.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/07/2023 AV1 Telephone conference with A. Luft
07/07/2023 AEL2 Call with A. Weitzman re: RICO claim
07/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins re: potential RICO claim and impact on settlement 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/07/2023 NAB Additional analysis of Bravo Luck litigation and settlement issues (.5); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.3);
regarding discovery and upcoming deadlines (.1); review draft extension motions (.1) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/08/2023 NAB Analyze potential Bravo Luck settlement (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding potential Bravo Luck settlement (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/09/2023 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: releases (.20); t/c I.
N. Bassett re: same (.80) 1.00 1,860.00 1,860.00 07/09/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins regarding Bravo Luck settlement analysis (.2); prepare notes for call with I. Goldman (Committee counsel),
regarding same (.1); call with L. Despins, I.
same (.8); follow-up correspondence with L. Despins, I. Goldman (Pullman), S. Sarnoff
07/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare chronology of Genever entities and Debtor's bankruptcy filings, consolidations,
Luck (.3); prepare summary of related claim
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/10/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.5); revise draft of same (.4); correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/10/2023 WCF Review and comment on responses and objections regarding Bravo Luck interrogatories 0.30 1,235.00 370.50 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Debtor/Bravo Luck org charts 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 WCF Review and comment on responses and objections regarding Bravo Luck interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions 1.30 1,235.00 1,605.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: release language in potential settlement agreement 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Discussion with N. Bassett and F. Lawall (Troutman) re: latest draft settlement proposal 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Follow up correspondence with N. Bassett re: call with F. Lawall and mutuality of release 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Review correspondence with F. Lawall (Troutman) re: potential agreement to resolve issues 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Analyze revised draft of proposed settlement agreement 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Review edits to settlement proposal 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/12/2023 NAB Review revised draft of Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.2); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/12/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft and F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding Bravo Luck settlement 0.60 1,625.00 975.00
discussions (.3); follow-up email with L. Despins regarding same (.3) 07/13/2023 LAD4 Review/edit Bravo Luck settlement (1.20); emails to/from N. Bassett & A. Luft re: same (.40) 1.60 1,860.00 2,976.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 176 of 207
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/13/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: clause in draft settlement agreement 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/13/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins
07/13/2023 AEL2 Revise Bravo Luck draft settlement
07/13/2023 NAB Correspond with J. Cline (Troutman) regarding Bravo Luck settlement (.1); review current draft settlement agreement (.3); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/17/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with F. Lawall (Troutman)
07/17/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding Bravo Luck litigation and settlement issues (.2); call with F. Lawall (Troutman) and A. Luft regarding settlement discussions (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
documents in connection with same (.2); analyze issues related to potential future
07/18/2023 NAB Revise Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.3); correspond with L. Despins and F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/19/2023 AEL2 Review correspondence with F. Lawall re: settlement proposal 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/19/2023 NAB Correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman) and negotiate settlement agreement (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/20/2023 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding rule 9019 settlement motion (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise in
about same (.1) 2.10 1,015.00 2,131.50 07/20/2023 NAB Correspond with opposing counsel regarding settlement issues (.2); correspond
07/21/2023 AB21 Revise rule 9019 settlement motion (0.3);
regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare motion to limit service of rule 9019
Luck adversary proceeding 1.00 1,015.00 1,015.00 07/23/2023 AB21 Review draft motion to limit service of rule 9019 motion (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/23/2023 ECS1 Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise
07/23/2023 NAB Review and revise draft settlement motion and proposed order (.6); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.2) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 07/24/2023 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding Bravo Luck rule 9019 settlement motion (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); review motion to limit service of rule 9019 motion (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/24/2023 ECS1 Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise
regarding same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett and A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,015.00 710.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/25/2023 AB21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding rule
07/25/2023 ECS1 Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise
proceeding (.9); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, and L. Despins regarding same
07/25/2023 NAB Review draft settlement motion (.4); email
same (.2); email with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding rule 9019 settlement order 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/26/2023 NAB Emails with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding settlement agreement (.2); review same (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/27/2023 NAB Email with F. Lawall (Bravo Luck counsel) regarding settlement issues 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/31/2023 NAB Call with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding issues with settlement agreement (.2);
(.2); review and revise settlement agreement (.4); email with L. Despins regarding same
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 45.60 69,785.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 4.40 1,860.00 8,184.00 AV1 Avi Weitzman Partner 0.70 1,700.00 1,190.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 14.50 1,625.00 23,562.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 1.40 1,625.00 2,275.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 179 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2369644
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$69,785.50
KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 0.80 915.00 732.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 6.00 1,015.00 6,090.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 1.60 1,235.00 1,976.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 1.70 1,320.00 2,244.00 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 14.40 1,625.00 23,400.00
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$1,300.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$1,300.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$1,300.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$1,300.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 182 of 207
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369645
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023 SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding \$1,300.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/08/2023 NAB Email with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) and P. adversary proceeding pretrial conference Linsey (NPM) regarding Sherry Netherland 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/09/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding proceedings and timeline of same arguments raised in SN apartment adversary 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/14/2023 NAB agreement (.2) settlement discussions (.2); review draft Emails with J. Cline (Troutman) regarding 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.80 1,300.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.50 1,625.00 812.50
AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 183 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 2
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$1,300.00
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$327,959.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$329,169.94
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$327,959.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$329,169.94
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 186 of 207
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369646
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023 Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$327,959.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2023 Revise witness declaration to incorporate comments from D. Barron 0.40 815.00 326.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer re: discovery response and review of documents 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare summary of Greenwich Land's motion for withdrawal of reference in the Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.9); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, S. Maza regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,015.00 1,015.00 07/08/2023 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza and N. Bassett regarding deadline to respond to motion to withdraw reference 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/08/2023 NAB Review Greenwich Land motion for withdrawal of reference (.3); analyze issues related to same (.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 07/09/2023 NAB Correspond with S. Maza regarding
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/09/2023 SM29 Analyze case law in connection with
07/10/2023 AG30 Prepare responses and objections to
adversary proceeding 3.30 915.00 3,019.50 07/10/2023 JK21 Research orders to withdraw the reference 0.60 540.00 324.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Consider and prepare notes re upcoming
07/10/2023 SM29 Analyze caselaw re application of section
with D. Barron re same (.2) 4.80 1,320.00 6,336.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Review district court docket re: withdrawal
07/11/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Maza re: withdrawal of the reference (.30); review/comment on same (.90) 1.20 1,860.00 2,232.00 07/11/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins regarding objection to motion to withdraw reference (.3); correspond with K. Catalano re same (.4) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00 07/11/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding work product
proceeding discovery context (2.5); review,
Greenwich Land defendants' interrogatories
07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land interrogatories 1.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Analyze documents related to Greenwich Land interrogatories 0.50 1,320.00 660.00
07/12/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Luft about Greenwich
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses and objections to
Land adversary proceeding (2.8);
about same (.4) 3.20 1,015.00 3,248.00
Land's requests for production (.3); draft objections to requests for production (4.4) 4.70 855.00 4,018.50 07/12/2023 JK21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding orders denying withdrawal of reference 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Review and revise draft responses to Greenwich Land interrogatories 2.40 1,625.00 3,900.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Review and revise draft response to requests for admission 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Analyze draft D. Wang declaration 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Meet with W. Farmer and D. Barron re: comments on draft interrogatory responses 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Review Greenwich Land pleadings for purposes of editing discovery responses 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer and D. Barron re: Greenwich Land complaint as it relates to interrogatory responses 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Meet with N. Bassett and W. Farmer re:
responses and depositions 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: interrogatory
07/12/2023 Prepare draft responses and objections to Greenwich Land's requests for production 4.00 815.00 3,260.00 07/12/2023 Review Greenwich Land's production of
meeting signed by Hing Chi Ngok 0.20 815.00 163.00 07/12/2023 Conference with J. Hibbard on the
Land's requests for production 0.30 815.00 244.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2023 Correspond with E. Sutton on the Greenwich Land requests for admission and requests for production 0.20 815.00 163.00 07/12/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land discovery issues 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/12/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land discovery strategy 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/12/2023 SM29 Correspond with J. Kuo and K. Catalano re objection to withdrawal of the reference 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/12/2023 WCF Conference with A. Luft and N. Bassett
Greenwich Land interrogatories (1.3);
regarding responses to interrogatories (1.0) 2.90 1,235.00 3,581.50 07/13/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding requests for admissions (.3);
regarding D. Wang declaration (.5);
Greenwich Land interrogatories (.6); revise
regarding same (.3) 4.30 1,320.00 5,676.00 07/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses and objections to
Greenwich Land's responses and objections to Trustee's discovery requests (.5);
07/13/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, and E. Sutton re: plan for discovery request
07/13/2023 AEL2 Meet with W. Farmer and D. Barron re: comments on requests for admission 0.30 1,625.00 487.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/13/2023 AEL2 Revise draft responses to requests for
07/13/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron re: comments on
07/13/2023 AEL2 Revise interrogatory and RFA responses 4.70 1,625.00 7,637.50
and D. Barron re: D.
07/13/2023 AEL2 Call with W. Farmer re: general objections to requests for admission 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/13/2023 Revise draft witness declaration 0.60 815.00 489.00 07/13/2023 Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron on potential witness and draft declaration 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/13/2023 Conference with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer and E. Sutton on the responses and
for admission, interrogatories and requests
07/13/2023 Prepare draft response and objections to Greenwich Land's requests for admission 2.60 815.00 2,119.00 07/13/2023 NAB Review draft responses to Greenwich Land discovery requests (.5); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.3); call with W.
, E. Sutton, and A. Luft 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/13/2023 WCF Draft responses and objections to Greenwich Land interrogatories (2.8); analyze Greenwich Land complaint and evidence in support regarding same (1.9); draft responses and objections to Greenwich Land requests for admission (3.8); review, revise Greenwich Land responses and objections to requests for production of documents (3.8); conference with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding requests for admissions (.3); further conference with A. Luft regarding responses to interrogatories (.3); meeting with N. Bassett, A. Luft, E. Sutton, and regarding responses and objections to interrogatories (.3) 13.20 1,235.00 16,302.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Greenwich Land interrogations 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Ngok deposition 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Revise Greenwich Land interrogatory responses 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses and objections to discovery requests in the Greenwich Land adversary proceeding 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/14/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding withdrawal of reference 1.10 915.00 1,006.50 07/14/2023 AEL2 Revise responses to Greenwich Land's requests for admission, requests for production, and interrogatories 7.40 1,625.00 12,025.00 07/14/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: edits to responses to interrogatories 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/14/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: responses to Greenwich Land discovery 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/14/2023 Prepare and serve responses to Greenwich 1.30 815.00 1,059.50
Land's request for admission, request for
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/14/2023 Review information and document on witness's involvements in Kwok's activities 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/14/2023 NAB Review and revise responses to requests for admissions and interrogatories (1.4);
07/14/2023 SM29 Correspond with K. Catalano re Greenwich Land motion for withdrawal of reference 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/14/2023 WCF Review, revise responses and objections to
requests for admission (1.4); revise, finalize
Land requests for production (2.0); call with N. Bassett regarding same (.2) 3.60 1,235.00 4,446.00 07/16/2023 Prepare due diligence summary on the potential witness 2.20 815.00 1,793.00 07/16/2023 Review pretrial order for dates and
07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton, N. Bassett, W.
07/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare list of parties to be deposed in
proceeding fact discovery 0.60 1,015.00 609.00 07/17/2023 ECS1 Call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron,
requests, deposition timeline, and discovery responses in Greenwich Land adversary 1.00 1,015.00 1,015.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding alter ego claim as Stern claim (2.9); summarize findings on same (.5); analyze case law regarding right to a jury trial (1.4); summarize findings on
regarding same (.1) 5.20 915.00 4,758.00 07/17/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett (portion), W. Farmer,
depositions to be noticed 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/17/2023 Correspond with UnitedLex on Aaron Mitchell's document production 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/17/2023 NAB Join portion of call with D. Barron, A. Luft,
07/17/2023 WCF Call with A. Luft, N. Bassett (portion), E.
(1.0); correspond with E. Levine and M.
admission in preparing for meet and confer
07/18/2023 ECS1 Review pertinent custodians in connection
Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.5); correspond with W. Farmer about same (.1) 0.60 1,015.00 609.00 07/18/2023 ECS1 Prepare list of parties to be deposed in
proceeding fact discovery (1.1); correspond with W. Farmer about same (.1) 1.20 1,015.00 1,218.00 07/18/2023 ECS1 Call with W. Farmer, E. Levine (UnitedLex)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2023 KC27 Analyze precedent for withdrawal of reference objections (1.8); call with S. Maza regarding same (.2) 2.00 915.00 1,830.00 07/18/2023 SM29 Review email from K. Catalano re withdrawal of reference case findings (.2); call with K. Catalano re same (.2); analyze withdrawal of reference cases (.8) 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00 07/18/2023 WCF Meeting with E. Levine, W. Clark, M.
Land document review protocol (.4);
07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land expert disclosure 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/19/2023 ECS1 Prepare subpoenas and deposition notices
adversary proceeding fact discovery (2.1);
about same (.4) 2.50 1,015.00 2,537.50 07/19/2023 JK21 Research regarding withdrawal of reference and related precedent 1.10 540.00 594.00 07/19/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding Stern claims (2.8); prepare objection to withdrawal of
07/19/2023 Prepare notices of depositions and subpoenas on potential deponents 2.90 815.00 2,363.50 07/19/2023 Prepare document review protocol for the Greenwich Land documents 3.50 815.00 2,852.50 07/19/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land discovery issues 0.50 1,625.00 812.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2023 WCF Correspond with A. Luft, E. Sutton,
Land defendants and third parties (1.1); review, revise deposition notices regarding same (.4); review revise rule 30(b)(6) topics lists regarding same (.6); correspond with N.
document review (.2) 2.30 1,235.00 2,840.50 07/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare subpoenas and deposition notices
adversary proceeding fact discovery 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/20/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of objection to withdrawal of
07/20/2023 LAD4 Review discovery certification 0.70 1,860.00 1,302.00 07/20/2023 AEL2 Draft objection to motion for extension of expert identification 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 07/20/2023 Revise rule 30(b)(6) deposition notice to Greenwich Land and potential deponents 0.90 815.00 733.50 07/20/2023 NAB Review and revise draft deposition notices (.4); correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding same (.5) 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50
07/21/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding evidentiary issues 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare objection to defendants' motion to extend expert witness deadline (.7); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,015.00 812.00
deposition notices regarding same (1.0);
targets regarding same (.3) 2.10 1,015.00 2,131.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/21/2023 ECS1 Attend document review protocol and
07/21/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of objection to withdrawal of the reference motion 7.30 915.00 6,679.50 07/21/2023 AEL2 Analysis of Ngok testimony with
07/21/2023 AEL2 Review M. Jeffrey documents for use in
07/21/2023 AEL2 Edit motion to extend time 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 07/21/2023 Conference with E. Sutton on Greenwich
07/21/2023 Conference with UnitedLex, W. Farmer and
protocol for Greenwich Land 0.70 815.00 570.50 07/21/2023 Prepare and serve deposition notices on
07/21/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding
07/21/2023 WCF Draft document review protocol for
presentation regarding same (.7); present
07/22/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of response to motion to withdraw the reference 6.00 915.00 5,490.00 07/23/2023 ECS1 Review Kathy Sloane and Martha Jeffrey's
(.9); correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.10 1,015.00 1,116.50 07/23/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of objection to withdrawal of
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/23/2023 NAB Review updates on discovery requests and deposition notices 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Analyze documents in connection with Greenwich Land evidentiary issues (1.2);
regarding same (0.2) 1.40 1,320.00 1,848.00 07/24/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of response to motion to withdraw reference 4.90 915.00 4,483.50 07/24/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: potential deposition and declaration targets 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/24/2023 WCF Correspond with UnitedLex regarding document review parameters and protocol 0.80 1,235.00 988.00 07/25/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and S.
withdraw reference 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/25/2023 SM29 Analyze case law re objection to withdrawal
reference (2.8); email L. Despins and N. Bassett re same (.1) 7.40 1,320.00 9,768.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding notice of appearance 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding
07/26/2023 DEB4 Analyze objections to withdrawal of
07/26/2023 KC27 Review revised response to withdrawal of
07/26/2023 SM29 Prepare part of objection to motion to withdraw the reference (3.5); call with D. Barron re same (.6) 4.10 1,320.00 5,412.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding objection to withdrawal of reference 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Prepare section of objection to withdrawal
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
objection to withdrawal of reference 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/27/2023 KC27 Review N. Bassett comments to withdrawal of reference response (.4); prepare parts of same (1.0); analyze case law cited in motion to withdraw reference (2.6); call with S. Maza regarding same (.4); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.4) 4.80 915.00 4,392.00 07/27/2023 LAD4 Analyze/comment on withdrawal of the reference issues 2.40 1,860.00 4,464.00 07/27/2023 LAD4 Emails to/from N. Bassett, S. Maza re: withdrawal of the reference 0.90 1,860.00 1,674.00 07/27/2023 Prepare part of response to Defendant's motion to withdraw the reference (3.1); call with D. Barron regarding same (.4) 3.50 815.00 2,852.50 07/27/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
(.2); call with W. Farmer regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/27/2023 NAB Review and revise draft response to motion to withdraw reference (2.5); calls with S. Maza regarding same (.4); analyze case law regarding same (.8) 3.70 1,625.00 6,012.50 07/27/2023 SM29 Analyze objection to motion to withdraw the reference (6.6); calls with D. Barron re same and strategy for response (.5);
same and response (.3); call with K. Catalano re same and response (.4); calls
07/27/2023 WCF Analyze responses and objections to
requests (1.5); call with N. Bassett regarding same (.2); draft talking points for discovery
defendants' counsel (1.1) 2.80 1,235.00 3,458.00 07/28/2023 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding objection to motion to withdraw reference 0.40 1,320.00 528.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Yvette Wang's role at Greenwich Land 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/28/2023 DEB4 Analyze revised objection to motion to withdraw the reference 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza, E. Sutton and K. Catalano regarding objection to withdrawal
07/28/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed, S. Maza,
hearings and written opinions issued by the
motion to withdraw the reference 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/28/2023 JK21 Revise response to motion to withdraw the
07/28/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of response to motion to withdraw reference 6.30 915.00 5,764.50 07/28/2023 LAD4 Review/edit opposition to motion to withdraw the reference 2.60 1,860.00 4,836.00 07/28/2023 Review main case docket sheet regarding evidentiary hearings 0.20 815.00 163.00 07/28/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
07/28/2023 NAB Review and revise draft response to motion
with S. Maza regarding same (.3); calls with S. Maza regarding same (.3); analyze case
regarding same (.2) 4.50 1,625.00 7,312.50 07/28/2023 SM29 Analyze objection to motion to withdraw the reference (1.6); calls with D. Barron
same (2.7); calls with N. Bassett regarding
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/28/2023 WCF Correspond with UnitedLex regarding second level review parameters, privilege
defendants (2.6) 3.40 1,235.00 4,199.00 07/29/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding document production issues 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/29/2023 WCF Review initial production to Greenwich Land defendants 0.90 1,235.00 1,111.50 07/30/2023 NAB Analyze Greenwich Land discovery issues 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/31/2023 ECS1 Prepare topics for Ngok deposition in
07/31/2023 ECS1 Perform quality control review of documents subject to potential production to Greenwich Land (2.0); call with W.
about same (.3) 2.30 1,015.00 2,334.50 07/31/2023 Review documents on Relativity to prepare for Greenwich Land's initial production 4.40 815.00 3,586.00 07/31/2023 Conference with W. Farmer and E. Sutton on Greenwich Land document production 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/31/2023 NAB Review and revise requests for production (.7); correspond with W. Farmer regarding
interrogatories and requests for admissions (.6); review complaint and case documents
correspond with W. Farmer regarding same 2.40 1,625.00 3,900.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
regarding production revisions and planning
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 274.90 327,959.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 7.80 1,860.00 14,508.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 22.40 1,625.00 36,400.00 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 33.70 1,625.00 54,762.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 33.40 1,320.00 44,088.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 15.70 1,320.00 20,724.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 42.40 1,235.00 52,364.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 20.00 1,015.00 20,300.00 AG30 Anuva V. Ganapathi Associate 3.30 915.00 3,019.50 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 52.10 915.00 47,671.50 JH41 Jack Allen Hibbard Associate 4.70 855.00 4,018.50
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 7.30 540.00 3,942.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/13/2023 Photocopy Charges 41.00 0.08 3.28 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 202 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 17
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$329,169.94
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,210.44
Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 203 of 207
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
AIG Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00021 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$90,396.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$90,396.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 204 of 207
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
AIG Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00021 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$90,396.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$90,396.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 5.40 10,044.00
07/12/2023 LAD4 Attend AIG hearing (5.10); post-mortem with Saxe team (.30) 5.40 1,860.00 10,044.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals
07/19/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on substitution of
07/20/2023 LAD4 Interview substitute counsel & references 1.20 1,860.00 2,232.00 07/24/2023 LAD4 Interview alternate counsel 1.00 1,860.00 1,860.00 07/27/2023 LAD4 Long/final call Mike McCormack re:
07/31/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on retention/substitution
Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 206 of 207
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/03/2023 LAD4 Review/comment summary judgment motion (2.20); comment to Saxe team re:
07/05/2023 LAD4 Review docs to prepare for depo (2.30); t/c J. Eddy re: prep for depo (.40) 2.70 1,860.00 5,022.00 07/06/2023 LAD4 Review docs and sit for my depo by AIG (4.10); listen to P. Linsey depo (.70); t/c B.
07/07/2023 LAD4 Review information for Gerber depo (.70); attend Gerber depo (3.00); several t/c B. Clifford re: same (.30); review motion in limine (.40); comment on various emails to Saxe team re: same (.30) 4.70 1,860.00 8,742.00 07/08/2023 LAD4 Comment to Saxe team re: PI hearing prep 2.90 1,860.00 5,394.00 07/10/2023 LAD4 Prepare for AIG PI hearing by reviewing
07/11/2023 LAD4 Review/comment Gerber cross (.90); t/c B. Clifford re: same (.80) 1.70 1,860.00 3,162.00 07/11/2023 LAD4 Review submissions to prepare for 7/12
07/12/2023 LAD4 Review/comment outlines for direct exams, cross exam, and arguments for AIG hearing 1.70 1,860.00 3,162.00 07/13/2023 LAD4 Review/comment post trial submission (.90); review opinion on PI (.40) 1.30 1,860.00 2,418.00 07/17/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on SJ issues 3.10 1,860.00 5,766.00 07/25/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: substitution of
07/31/2023 LAD4 Review docs and prepare outline for zoom conference with new counsel 1.70 1,860.00 3,162.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 35.70 66,402.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 207 of 207
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00021 Invoice No. 2369647 Page 3
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 48.60 1,860.00 90,396.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$90,396.00
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