Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2217

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re: : :

HO WAN KWOK, et al., : :

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Debtors. :

MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM AUGUST 1, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 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 Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. ("NPM") 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 August 1, 2023 through and including August 31, 2023 (the "Fee

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.

Period"). By this Monthly Fee Statement, NPM respectfully requests payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period, in the amounts of \$130,822.00 and \$1,455.63, respectively.

1. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, bar admission year, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each NPM individual who provided services during the Fee Period. The rates charged by NPM for services rendered to the Trustee and the Genever Debtors are the same rates that NPM charges generally for professional services rendered to its non-bankruptcy clients.

2. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a summary of NPM's services rendered and compensation sought for the Fee Period organized by Task Code Summary.

3. Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a list of expenses incurred for which NPM seeks reimbursement for the Fee Period.

4. Attached hereto as Exhibit D are NPM's fee statements for services provided during the Fee Period.

5. Notice of this Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email on 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 (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) NPM and (ii) the Notice Parties by email no later than October 11, 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 by the Objection Deadline, the estates shall promptly pay NPM 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 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.

[THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK.] Dated: September 20, 2023 at New Haven, Connecticut

> By: /s/ Patrick R. Linsey Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R . Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 821-2000 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com

> > Counsel to Luc A. Despins, 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: :

et al., : :

Debtors. :

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The undersigned hereby certifies that on September 20, 2023, the foregoing Monthly Fee Statement, and all attachments thereto, was electronically filed and, in addition, was served by email on the Notice Parties. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.

Dated: September 20, 2023 at New Haven, Connecticut

> By: /s/ Patrick R. Linsey Patrick R . Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 821-2000 plinsey@npmlaw.com

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

TIMEKEEPER DATE OF TITLE HOURS HOURLY TOTAL TKPR

Nancy Bohan 12/1991 Counsel 7.0 \$450 \$3,150.00 5

Douglas S. 10/1985 Partner 20.4 \$500 \$10,200.00 8

Dennis M. 11/2013 Partner 106.40 \$450 \$47,880.00 19

Patrick R. 11/2010 Associate 209.80 \$450 \$94,410.00 41

Lauren T. 11/2021 Associate 16.30 \$325 \$5,297.50 28

Kellyjohana Paralegal 9.20 \$175 \$1,610.00 70

Terry Paralegal 4.90 \$200 \$980.00 91

Total Hours: 374 Total Fees: \$163,527.50 Blended Hourly Rate: \$437.24

SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY Date: 09/20/2023 Summary Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 8 of 44

Total for Phase ID B110 Billable 9.60 3,320.00 Case Administration Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 219.80 95,030.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery Total for Phase ID B160 Billable 32.70 14,297.50 Fee/Employment Applications Total for Phase ID B230 Billable 1.30 585.00 Financing/Cash Collateral Total for Phase ID L601 Billable 4.60 2,070.00 Bravo Luck A.P. # 22-5027 Total for Phase ID L602 Billable 4.30 1,935.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 Total for Phase ID L603 Billable 36.40 16,440.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Total for Phase ID L604 Billable 1.20 540.00 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002 Total for Phase ID L605 Billable 1.80 810.00 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 Total for Phase ID L606 Billable 16.20 7,385.00 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 Total for Phase ID L607 Billable 42.50 19,495.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 Total for Phase ID L608 Billable 3.60 1,620.00 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018

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Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 115.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery Total for Phase ID L110 Billable 229.92 Fact Investigation/Development Total for Phase ID L210 Billable 273.21 Pleadings Total for Phase ID L230 Billable 824.50 Court Mandated Conferences Total for Phase ID L450 Billable 13.00 Trial and Hearing Attendance

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

115.00 M&T Bank-Outside printing of records pursuant to

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 115.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery Phase ID L110 Fact Investigation/Development

L110 E107 55.38 Federal Express - Delivery service to Axos Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L110 E107 55.38 Federal Express - Delivery service to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L110 E107 52.25 Federal Express - Delivery service to Comerica Incorporated Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L110 E107 26.73 Federal Express - Delivery service to East West Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L110 E107 20.09 Federal Express - Delivery service to Citizens Financial Group, Inc. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L110 E107 20.09 Federal Express - Delivery service to Morgan Stanley Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L110 Billable 229.92 Fact Investigation/Development

102.48 Federal Express-Delivery service to Qiang Guo, London Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

FEDEX-Delivery service to Bank of Montreal Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L210 E107 102.48 FEDEX-Delivery service to Canadian Imperial Bank of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L210 Billable 273.21 Pleadings

L230 E116 824.50 Capital One-DSS-Access Transcripts, LLC-Hearing transcript Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L230 Billable 824.50 Court Mandated Conferences Phase ID L450 Trial and Hearing Attendance

L450 E109 13.00 Capital One-DMC-Local travel-Parking at Bridgeport

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L450 Billable 13.00 Trial and Hearing Attendance

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B110 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Review May and June operating reports (.2); draft

reports and director fee issue (.2); draft memorandum to attorney Claiborn regarding

B110 A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Review operating reports for April and May (.4);

B110 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to C. Abrehart regarding review and approval of May and June operating

B110 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Review and revise draft April and May operating

B110 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Confer with H. Claiborn regarding Genever MORs and correspond and confer with D. Skalka and D.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B110 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 draft memorandum to C.Abrehart and T .Jones

B110 A111 500.00 0.20 100.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Barron regarding revised operating reports and notes to

B110 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Barron regarding revisions to reports (.1); revise and review reports (.3); draft memorandum to T. Jones regarding

B110 A107 450.00 0.00 Correspond with D. Skalka (0.2 n/c); telephone

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B110 A103 200.00 0.70 140.00 Revise monthly operating reports for January, February, March and April 2023.

B110 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Linsey and T. Jones and A. Salzo regarding court transcript

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B110 A103 200.00 0.40 80.00 Revise monthly operating reports for May and June 2023.

B110 A103 200.00 0.30 60.00 Draft the monthly operating report for July 2023.

B110 A103 200.00 1.00 200.00 Office conference with Douglas Skalka regarding the drafted monthly operating reports and discuss the necessary attachments to each

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operating reports.

B110 A103 200.00 0.40 80.00 Revise July monthly operating report.

B110 A103 200.00 0.60 120.00 Office conference with Douglas Skalka regarding the authorized June 2023 payment of attorneys' fees and necessary revisions to the attachments to the monthly operating reports. Revise the June 2023 monthly operating report.

B110 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 review and revise operating reports through July 2023 (.2); draft note to be added to reports (.2)

B110 A111 500.00 0.20 100.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Barron

B110 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 draft memorandum to attorney Barron with

B110 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Sutton regarding local procedure for deposition disputes (.2); draft

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B110 A103 200.00 1.50 300.00 Review and finalize the monthly operating reports and attachments (.9); attend to filing of

Total for Phase ID B110 Billable 9.60 3,320.00 Case Administration Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

B120 A104 325.00 0.20 65.00 Review/analyze additional information provided by Attorney Linsey to aid in obtaining bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Review and analyze collected PII regarding Rule 2004 discovery targets (0.2), correspond with B. Mitteness (U.S. Bank/Bento) regarding PII (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett regarding The Bank of Princeton subpoena/motion (0.2), call and correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP counsel) regarding TBOP subpoena/compliance (0.4), brief

correspond further with A. Ostrowitz regarding further production needed (0.3), correspond with D. Barron regarding TBOP production (0.2), correspond with L. Astone regarding collected PII and Bank of America production (0.2), Zoom meeting with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Call to Bank of America representative regarding

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 4.80 2,160.00 Correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP) regarding 2004 motion and order (0.2), correspond and confer with trustee regarding appellate deadlines (0.2), review and analyze bank statements from TBOP (1.3), draft correspondence to A. Ostrowitz requesting further production based on analysis of statements (0.4), correspond with D. Barron about TBOP production (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding Savio Law LLC and Nicholas Savio (0.2), search Relativity for documents relating to Savio and Sherry-Lehman and review/analyze responsive documents (1.3), memorandum to N. Bassett and D. Barron with analysis regarding Savio Law/N. Savio/other analysis regarding TBOP statements (0.8), confer with D. Barron regarding N.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 325.00 0.50 162.50 Review/analyze Open Bank production documents (.3) and draft summary of same (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 325.00 0.70 227.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.6) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 1.60 720.00 Download production from Santander Bank in response to 2004 subpoena (0.3); review letter, certification, and financial statements/documents produced by Santander (1.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A103 450.00 0.10 45.00 Draft e-mail to Ms. Kelly Koehler at Santander Bank to ascertain if additional documents are forthcoming in response to 2004 subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Correspond with Attorney Carnelli and Attorney Linsey regarding Santander production and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A103 325.00 1.50 487.50 Draft/revise Application for NPM for Second

Conflicts Counsel to the Chapter 11 Trustee and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A103 450.00 5.20 2,340.00 Continue drafting/revising appellate brief in sanction appeals 3:23-cv-00375, specifically to counterstatement of facts and procedural history subsequent to Order Compelling Production on January 20, 2023 (1.3); legal analysis for

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

(1.8). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

update (.1) documents attached thereto (.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A103 450.00 12.60 5,670.00 Continuing drafting appellee brief in Guo/HK

and supplemental legal research concerning

(3.1). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Attention to update from Bank of America

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 1.70 765.00 Review and analyze additional production from The Bank of Princeton (0.5), further correspond with A. Ostrowitz to request TBOP documents

UnitedLex and D. Barron regarding uploading TBOP documents (0.2), attention to Bank of

correspond with L. Astone regarding same (0.2), review and analyze criminal case motion to disqualify Y. Wang counsel from CSG firm (0.3), review and analyze district court decision dismissing claims against chapter 11 trustee (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A103 450.00 12.60 5,670.00 Continue drafting/revising appellee brief in

(3:23-cv-00375), specifically by [a] continuing

continuing review and integrating into either counterstatement of facts or body of legal

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 14.70 6,615.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Complete drafting/revising first draft of appellee brief in Guo/HK USA Contempt Sanctions Appeal (3:23-cv-00375), specifically by [a] completing

(1.1);

(3.4); [d] conduct supplemental legal research for

(2.8). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A101 175.00 0.80 140.00 Serve hearing notice of interim compensation procedures motion. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A101 175.00 0.60 105.00 Serve motion to file 2nd interim fee application. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 450.00 1.30 585.00 Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding first draft of appellate brief in 3:23-cv-00375, specifically as

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 1.60 720.00 Correspond and confer with A. Bongartz regarding motion to authorize filing of fee applications in less than 120 days (0.2), review and analyze draft motion and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding edits (0.4), finalize motion for authority to file second interim fee application and attention to filing same (0.3), correspond with A. Bongartz and K. Ahumada regarding service (0.1), correspond and confer with A. Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 18 of 44

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

B120 A103 450.00 5.30 2,385.00 Bongartz regarding hearing notice on interim fee procedures motion (0.2), correspond with K. Ahumada and A. Bongartz regarding service of fee procedures motion (0.1), draft certificate of service regarding fee procedures hearing notice

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding HK parties' discovery sanctions appellee brief (1.3), work on/revise HK parties' sanctions appellee brief (3.6), review bankruptcy case filings (PH retention order, underlying 2004 motions, etc.) regarding appellee brief (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

telephone call with Bank of America regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Update internal discovery tracking document regarding status of Bank of America production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A101 175.00 2.10 367.50 Service of Bravo Luck 9019 motions and hearing notices. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 6.00 2,700.00 Revise draft appellate brief in 3:23-cv-00375,

(2.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Correspond with D. Carnelli regarding revised appellate brief (0.2), review/analyze/further revise revised appellate brief (1.4), confer with D. Carnelli regarding revised appellate brief (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer and D. Carnelli

correspond with courtroom deputy regarding conflicting/pending hearing notices (0.2), correspond with L. Fried regarding motion to

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A101 175.00 0.80 140.00 Serve motion for permission to file fee app and hearing notice. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Confer with D. Carnelli regarding litigation

appellee brief (0.6), correspond with D. Carnelli and W. Farmer regarding sanctions appellee brief (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Barron

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery regarding First Bank of Greenwich and Capital One bank production and outstanding discovery (0.3), correspond with D. Skalka regarding banks

Greenwich/Prime Trust/Metropolitan Commercial Bank subpoenas/compliance (0.3), correspond with D. Barron about The Bank of Princeton and Bento subpoena compliance/outstanding items (0.2), correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP) following up on compliance (0.1), correspond with B. Velzen (U.S. Bank/Bento) following up on subpoena compliance (0.2), demand email to M.

regarding outstanding subpoena and correspond with M. Guarino (0.3), correspond with D. Barron

Commercial Bank and review subpoena/service

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 3.00 1,350.00 Review and analyze First Bank of Greenwich production (1.3), correspond with S. Phan/W. Clark (ULX) regarding updating Relativity (0.2),

regarding First Bank of Greenwich production (0.5), memorandum to D. Barron and A. Luft regarding potential additional discovery targets (0.3), correspond with trustee regarding further Rule 2004 discovery/discovery targets (0.2), update banks 2004 discovery log and correspond with D. Carnelli and L. Astone regarding further planning call (0.3), correspond with W. Quahoush and E. Sutton regarding First Bank of Abu Dhabi

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Correspond with Attorney Linsey regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail from

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Correspond with Steven Phan regarding IDB and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft multiple memorandum to attorney Linsey regarding Prime Trust discovery status and status discovery from Metropolitan Commerce Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding 8/14

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with E. Sutton regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion and Golden Spring service (0.2), correspond with B. Velzen and D. Barron regarding Bento subpoena (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding 6th 2004 motion subpoenas (0.3), work on 6th omnibus 2004

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

motion and exhibits (0.5), correspond with K.

motion (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer and D. Carnelli regarding appellate briefs (0.2), attention to newly docketed appellate proceedings and review initial dockets and notice of related case (0.2), correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP)

correspond with L. Astone and D. Carnelli about Rule 2004 discovery planning in advance of new

correspond with L. Fried regarding motion to compel UBS (0.2), draft response to UBS proposal and email to L. Fried (0.3), email UBS update to

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.60 195.00 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.5) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.40 130.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Linsey regarding meeting to discuss status of bank discovery (.3) and sixth omnibus 2004 exam

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail from Steve Phan regarding document upload to relativity Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A101 175.00 0.40 70.00 Prepare subpoenas for sixth supplemental

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 450.00 1.10 495.00 Conference with Attorney Astone and Attorney Linsey regarding status of 2004 subpoenas to bank and financial institutions, specifically

division of labor for following-up on outstanding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A101 175.00 1.80 315.00 Serve 6th 2004 exam motion Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 2.90 1,305.00 Confer and correspond with E. Sutton regarding

correspond with K. Ahumada regarding 6th 2004 exam motion and subpoenas (0.2), review and

motion (0.5), further correspond and confer with K. Ahumada regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam (0.3), correspond and confer with E. Sutton and K. Ahumada regarding revisions to subpoenas for

proof/revise 6th omnibus 2004 motion (0.6), finalize 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion and attention to filing same (0.4), correspond and confer with K. Ahumada and E. Sutton regarding service of 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

B120 A104 450.00 3.10 1,395.00 Review/analyze Preparation for conference regarding 2004 investigation progress and plan/prepare for investigation regarding new subpoena targets (0.6), conference with D. Carnelli and L. Astone regarding pending 2004 examination subpoenas and new targets (1.0), review and analyze L. Astone analysis regarding Open Bank records and correspond with L. Astone regarding same (0.3), review Open Bank records/G Club corporate docs and correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.4), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding G Music lawsuit against music distributor and review article (0.3), review and analyze UBS response to questions/counterproposal and correspond with L. Fried regarding same (0.3), correspond with trustee regarding UBS electronic searches and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 1.30 422.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (1.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.40 130.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Linsey regarding G Club entities (.1), production summaries (.1), Open Bank production (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mails with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Carnelli regarding meeting

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 1.10 357.50 Confer with Attorney Carnelli and Attorney Linsey re: Rule 2004 exams re: financial institutions Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 0.30 135.00 Review and analyze hearing exhibits list and W.

correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 1.80 810.00 Draft motion to adjourn hearing on motion to compel UBS and consent order providing for UBS document production (0.7), correspond with trustee and L. Fried (UBS) regarding same (0.2), review and analyze motion/order revised by UBS

correspond with L. Fried regarding further revised motion/order (0.1), finalize motion to adjourn with consent order for production and attention to filing same (0.2), correspond with D.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 0.70 315.00 Correspond with D. Carnelli regarding appellee sanctions brief (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding J. Sherman email regarding Rule 2004 motion and COS (0.2), correspond with K. Mayhew regarding Aug. 15 hearings (0.1), correspond with W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

A B120 A107 325.00 0.30 97.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail

counsel for Bank of America regarding subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft e-mail to Attorney Farmer identifying (in list) and explaining outstanding items for

3:23-cv-00375 can be filed on 8/21/2023; and requesting call to discuss. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Correspond with D. Carnelli and W. Farmer regarding appellee brief in sanctions appeal and review brief task list (0.2), correspond with K. Ahumada and D. Barron regarding further TBOP production (0.2), correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP) regarding further production (0.2), review

production (0.9), correspond with D. Barron and

production (0.3), correspond with M. Guarino

subpoena compliance (0.3), correspond and confer with L. Flores regarding MCB subpoena compliance (0.3), correspond with E. Sutton regarding messages from counsel for I. Feng (0.1), correspond with E. Sutton regarding MCB

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Attention to messages from Ross Heinemeyer and correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), attention to J. Sherman emails and correspond and confer with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding same (0.3), confer with K. Rudd (Bank

compliance (0.4), correspond with L. Astone regarding BOA subpoena (0.1), review prior BOA correspondence and correspond with K. Rudd regarding subpoena compliance and PII (0.3), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding R. Heinemeyer (0.2), correspond with R. Heinemeyer and W. Farmer regarding Rule 2004 motion (0.2), review and analyze further TBOP (Aug. 15) production (0.8), correspond with K.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review file, including subpoena and e-mail communications, for status of compliance by Capital One with 2004 subpoena in preparation to confer with Attorney Linsey regarding the same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with Attorney Farmer regarding brief deadline, appendix, and potential motion for

3:23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A101 175.00 0.40 70.00 Transmit TBOP production to unitedlex via

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 450.00 0.60 270.00 Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding stipulation

appellee's brief and preparation of appendix in 23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 2.00 900.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

communications with receiver for Prime Trust LLC (regarding Nevada receivership), and Nevada

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A106 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Follow-up and exchange of e-mails with Attorney Farmer and Attorney Linsey regarding plan of action for briefing deadlines in 3:23-cv-1028, 3:23-cv-00153, and 3:23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft certificate of service regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.6), correspond with E.

motion (0.2), finalize and attention to filing COS regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.2),

omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.3), correspond and confer with L. Astone regarding Bank of America subpoena compliance (0.2), prepare for telephonic meet-and-confer with J. Sherman

telephonic meet-and-confer with J. Sherman (0.4), correspond and confer with E. Sutton following meet-and-confer with J. Sherman regarding "pending action" doctrine decision (0.1), correspond with A. Luft regarding J. Sherman meet-and-confer (0.2), review prior decisions regarding "pending action doctrine" and correspond with J. Sherman regarding same

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 2.10 945.00 Correspond with K. Ahumada and ULX regarding supplemental TBOP production (0.2), correspond with A. Ostrowski regarding supplemental TBOP production (0.2), correspond with A. Waters and K. He regarding Capital One production (0.2), review Capital One production (0.3), correspond with K. Ahumada and ULX regarding Capital One production (0.2), correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding TBOP supplemental production and Capital One production (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton regarding ULX updates to Kroll and with D. Skalka regarding Kroll review (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding discovery sanctions appeal (0.2), further correspond and confer with W. Farmer and D. Carnelli regarding briefing and deadlines re: sanctions appeal and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 2.60 1,170.00 Correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding meet-and-confer with B. Wisotsky regarding 6th

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 2004 exam motion re; Irene Feng (0.2), prepare for meet-and-confer with B. Wisotsky regarding

meet-and-confer with B. Wisotsky and W. Farmer regarding 6th 2004 exam motion/I. Feng (0.4), prepare for meet-and-confer with R. Heinemeyer

meet-and-confer with R. Heinemeyer and W. Farmer regarding 6th 2004 exam motion (0.7),

meet-and-confers with B. Wisotsky and R.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.40 130.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with Attorney Linsey regarding Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

comments and revisions to appellate brief in 23-cv-00375 from Attorney Bassett. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 2.10 945.00 Review appellee's appendix and cross-reference with items cited in our brief (0.8); draft outline of additional materials for inclusion in appendix to

and cross-reference with items listed in our designation of the record (1.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A106 450.00 0.50 225.00 Review comments from Trustee Despins for appellee's brief in 23-cv-00375 and incorporate the same in the brief. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 1.90 855.00 Correspond with B. Wisotsky regarding 2004 exam motion/I. Feng meet-and-confer (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer and D. Carnelli regarding Mei Guo sanctions appellee brief (0.2), confer with W. Farmer and D. Carnelli regarding sanctions brief (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett

(0.3), correspond and confer with D. Barron

(0.3), review pleadings regarding Mei Guo discovery obligations/5th Amendment (0.3)

regarding TD Bank discovery (0.2), correspond with D. Barron regarding FBOG/TBOP/Capital

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.30 97.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Correspond with Attorney Linsey regarding Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

B120 A104 325.00 0.30 97.50 Review/analyze subpoena return of service for DBS Bank subpoena (.1); research DBS Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Complete drafting supplemental revisions to appellate brief in 23-cv-00375, specifically

B120 A105 450.00 0.40 180.00 Trustee/Luc A.

Confer with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Farmer regarding outstanding tasks for completion of brief and appendix in 23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A111 500.00 0.20 100.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 0.30 135.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze Greenwich Land objection to

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Skalka regarding correspondence with DBS Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 review revised operating reports with T. Jones

B120 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Exchange e-mails with Attorney Moriarty seeking extension of time/stipulation for brief deadline in

3:22-cv-1028. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 0.80 360.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and E. Henzy regarding corporate governance order appeal

correspond with W. Farmer regarding appellate deadlines (0.2), correspond with D. Barron regarding Capital One and JPMC discovery (0.2),

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review final/as-filed appellate brief and appendix in 23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 3.30 1,485.00 Correspond with D. Barron regarding Capital One wire transfers (0.2), review and analyze Capital One bank records (0.2), correspond with K. He

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery (Capital One) regarding redactions/supplemental production (0.3), review lengthy K. Rudd (BOA) correspondence regarding Rule 2004 subpoena (0.2), draft lengthy correspondence to K. Rudd

subpoena (0.4), correspond with K. He and D. Barron regarding supplemental Capital One production (0.2), correspond with D. Barron regarding First bank of Greenwich Rule 2004 production (0.1), research regarding finality of contempt order re: debtor's motion for leave to

regarding response to motion for leave to appeal re contempt order with research/analysis (0.6), attention to scheduling order and correspond with W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land objection to 6th Rule 2004 motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 5.70 2,565.00 Correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding

review/analyze W. Farmer revised appellee brief (0.4), further revise/proof appellee brief and work on numerous citations re: appellee appendix (3.3), work on appellee appendix (0.8), brief research/analysis regarding Jackson case for appellee brief (0.4), finalize and attention to filing appellee brief/appendix (0.3), correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding chambers copy

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 0.50 225.00 Draft motion for extension of time for Ace

correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail

counsel for Bank of America regarding subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 0.80 360.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and J. Moriarty regarding extension of time to file appellee brief in Ace Decade appeal (0.2), finalize motion for extension of time and attention to filing same (0.2), correspond with D. Barron, E. Sutton and B. Velzen (U.S. Bank) regarding Bento Rule 2004 production (0.3), correspond with L. Fried (UBS)

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A109 450.00 6.80 3,060.00 Prepare for hearing regarding Hudson

testimony in Bridgeport bankruptcy court (6.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Further research for opposition to debtor's motion for leave to appeal re: initial contempt order re: debtor discovery noncompliance (1.4); draft/revise opposition to debtor's motion for leave to appeal re: initial contempt order re:

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

A B120 A107 325.00 0.40 130.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with Attorney Carnelli regarding DBS

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze Bank of America responses

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 0.90 405.00 Review file for 2004 subpoena to Bank of China, proof of service, and communications regarding status in order to follow-up and obtain response to subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Review/revise debtor's proposed consent motion extending debtor's reply brief deadline in

correspond with J. Moriarty regarding same (0.2) and attention to motion as filed and Court's orders granting extensions and scheduling status conferences in various appeals (0.3), correspond with D. Barron regarding Capital One production and confidentiality issues and attention to Kroll comments (0.2), correspond with K. He (Capital One) regarding further production required and confidentiality designations (0.2), correspond with B. Velzen (U.S. Bank/Bento), D. Barron, and E. Sutton regarding Bento confidentiality concerns (0.4), review/revise list of signatories to Protective Order/correspond/confer with E. Sutton regarding same/correspond with B. Velzen regarding same (0.3), meet-and-confer with B. Velzen and U.S. Bank team regarding U.S. Bank/Bento production (0.4), correspond with

anticipated U.S. Bank/Bento production (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review revised objection to motion for leave to appeal in debtor's appeal of initial discovery contempt order and further revise objection (0.7), correspond with N. Bassett and trustee regarding objection to motion for leave to appeal (0.2), finalize and attention to filing same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A103 450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Draft reply to Greenwich Land objection to 6th Rule 2004 motion (2.8), proof/revise reply memorandum (0.3), correspond with A. Luft

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 325.00 0.50 162.50 Correspond and confer with Attorney Carnelli regarding DBS Bank subpoena (.4) and Deltec

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review/analyze state of compliance with 2004 subpoena to DBS Bank, specifically in file and review of e-mail communications (0.4); and

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery confer with Attorney Astone regarding the same (0.2). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A102 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Follow-up on status of 2004 Subpoena compliance for Deltec Bank and Trust Limited,

(0.5); 1.6). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 450.00 0.40 180.00 Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding Deltec

objections from BoA regarding 2004 subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

270.00 Correspond with B. Velzen (U.S. Bank/Bento) and ULX regarding Bento production/Relativity

production (2.6), memoranda to N. Bassett, Trustee, A. Luft and D. Barron analyzing Bento account usage (0.6), correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding expenses paid through

correspond with B. Velzen regarding follow up questions re: Bento accounts and correspond with B. Velzen to request further responsive production (0.4), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding analysis of Rule 2004 discovery and supplemental production to follow up on (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Barron

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Confer with D. Carnelli regarding Bank of America subpoena compliance and other Rule 2004 discovery matters (including Deltec and Bank of China) (0.4), correspond with D. Carnelli

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Revise reply to Greenwich Land objection to 6th Rule 2004 motion per A. Luft comments (0.6), correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), confer with A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land objection and discovery issues

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.40 130.00 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mail to Attorney

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Calls to DBS Bank regarding status of subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

A B120 A103 325.00 0.10 32.50 Update internal bank discovery memorandum Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A103 450.00 1.60 720.00 Regarding Rule 2004 subpoena to Bank of America ("BoA"): review e-mail communications with BoA's outside counsel (Zeichner Ellman &

objections to Trustee's 2004 subpoena (0.8); and exchange e-mails with Attorney Rudd regarding forthcoming production on 8/28/2023, inquiring as to availability for meet-and-confer, and scheduling meet-and-confer on 8/31/2023 (0.4). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Draft e-mail to Attorney Barron and Attorney Sutton regarding non-service of 2004 subpoena to Deltec Bank and Trust Limited and seeking guidance on how to proceed. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 450.00 0.70 315.00 Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding subject-matter of appeal in 3:23-cv-458 and tasks for completing appellate brief by present deadline. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 3.60 1,620.00 Review/analyze appellants' brief and appendix in 3:23-cv-458 (including decisions appealed from

portions of our appellee's brief. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Confer with Attorney Astone as to status of DBS Bank subpoena and contact with U.S. agent for service. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 2.00 900.00 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding depo transcripts (0.2), review and analyze DeNeere depo transcript (0.8), correspond with K. He

authentication declarations from various banks (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and D. Skalka

procedure (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding Bank of America production and appellee brief

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A103 450.00 1.90 855.00 Review and analyze A. Luft revisions to 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.4), further revise

support of 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.9), correspond and confer with trustee regarding Greenwich Land objection/reply re 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.2), further revise/finalize reply re 6th omnibus 2004 exam and attention to

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (in firm) telephone conference with Attorney Carnelli regarding bank discovery Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

A B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other external) telephone call with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail to Capital

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Call to DBS Bank regarding status of subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail to/from Attorney Carnelli and counsel for Bank of America regarding discovery responses and meet

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 325.00 0.40 130.00 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Carnelli, Attorney Sutton, and Attorney Luft regarding Deltec Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding hearing on sixth omnibus rule 2004 motion (0.2), correspond and confer with trustee regarding same (0.1), correspond with B. Velzen regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 1.70 765.00 Review/analyze draft appellee brief for 3:23-cv-458 from Attorney Linsey. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A102 325.00 0.50 162.50 Research contacts for DBS Bank for purposes of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Capital One regarding status of subpoena and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 1.40 630.00 Receive and review additional production from Santander Bank in response to 2004 subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other external) telephone call with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 325.00 0.30 97.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A101 450.00 2.20 990.00 Prepare for status conference regarding remediation motion and to argue 6th 2004 exam

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A109 450.00 4.60 2,070.00 Attend hearings in Bridgeport bankruptcy court (4.4), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) follow-up e-mail to Capital One legal department regarding status

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A102 450.00 5.00 2,250.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze debtor's motion to stay

case/declaration/memorandum of law (1.2), correspond with N. Basset, A. Luft and trustee regarding same (0.4), draft notice of motion stay (0.3), correspond with trustee, N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding notice of motion to stay (0.2), finalize notice of motion to stay and attention to filing same (0.2), research/review and analyze legal authorities cited by debtor in motion filed in criminal case (2.3), memorandum to trustee analyzing authority on debtor's arguments in

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail from Attorney Linsey regarding BOA production

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 1.40 630.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze debtor's motion for stay and supporting authorities as e-filed in SDNY

conference with Attorney Linsey regarding the same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding debtor's motion to stay chapter 11 proceedings as filed in SDNY. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Prepare for meet-and-confer with counsel for Bank of America ("BoA") at 2:00 p.m. regarding 2004 subpoena, specifically review of all e-mail communications of BoA regarding subpoena,

order authorizing 2004 discovery/subpoena, and certain legal authorities cited in support of BoA objections. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with Attorney Carnelli regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to e-mail from Capital One legal

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Contact (call) from DBS Bank regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 0.10 45.00 Attention to regarding deadline for appellants' reply brief. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 2.20 990.00 Confer and correspond with E. Sutton in advance

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery of meet-and-confer with R. Fingold (Y. Zhang counsel) (0.2), prepare for meet and confer with R. Fingold (0.6), meet and confer with R. Fingold and E. Sutton regarding Rule 2004 subpoena (0.7), confer and correspond with D. Carnelli regarding Bank of America meet-and-confer and other open discovery matters (0.4), correspond

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A102 450.00 3.90 1,755.00 Correspond and confer with trustee regarding debtor's criminal court motion for stay (0.2),

jurisdiction over estate property as concerns debtor's motion for stay (1.3), research regarding automatic stay as concerns debtor's motion for stay (1.6), correspond with N. Bassett and E. Sutton regarding emergency motion addressing debtor's motion (0.3), review/analyze/comment

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 450.00 0.60 270.00 Attend meet-and-confer with counsel for BoA in

responses and objections thereto. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 219.80 95,030.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications

B160 A104 450.00 1.40 630.00 Correspond and confer with P. Martinez regarding fee statements (0.3), review revised fee statements (0.6), correspond with P. Martinez regarding further revisions (0.2), review further

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.20 100.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding status of fee procedures applications and discussions with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Correspond and confer with H. Claiborn regarding interim compensation procedures motion and hearings schedule (0.4), correspond

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 4.50 2,025.00 Memorandum to C. Rosarbo and P. Martinez regarding billing statements (0.2), work on second interim fee application (summaries of work performed) and additional background

application (0.7), correspond with L. Astone and

application (0.2), review L. Astone edits, further revise, and correspond with D. Skalka regarding draft fee application (0.3), correspond with A.

Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications

A107 450.00 1.60 720.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

review revised proposed order regarding interim compensation procedures and correspond and confer with counsel for U.S. Trustee regarding same (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka and A.

architect (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka, B. Mangan, K. Rescia, and A. Bongartz regarding potential accountants (0.3), review Paul Hastings draft second interim fee application (0.6),

applications and review PH revisions (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review draft application to retain architect (.3); draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A103 450.00 3.00 1,350.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Bankruptcy Representation Correspond with D. Skalka regarding potential accountants (0.1), correspond with K. Rescia regarding same (0.1), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz regarding motion to limit notice regarding PH second interim fee application (0.2), review and attention to filing motion to limit notice regarding PH second interim fee

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A103 450.00 2.20 990.00 Review D. Skalka revisions to NPM second interim fee application and finalize second interim fee application (0.6), correspond with A. Bongartz and trustee regarding final form of second interim fee application (0.2), correspond

second interim fee application (0.3), correspond and confer with C. Rosarbo and K. Ahumada regarding copying expenditures (0.2), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz about PH second interim fee application and filings (0.2), finalize and attention to filing PH second interim fee application (0.4), finalize and attention to filing

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Review and revise draft fee application (.5); draft memorandum to attorney Linsey with revisions

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A111 500.00 0.20 100.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding retention issues for financial advisor and architect Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella regarding retention application for financial advisor (.3); review proposed engagement letter from Kroll and forward to attorney Kinsella (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications

B160 A104 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze/comment on Kroll engagement letter (1.2), correspond with A. Bongartz about service of hearing notice re PH 2nd interim fee app and hearing notice/motion for permission to file second interim fee apps (0.2), correspond with K. Ahumada regarding service re: motion for permission to file second interim fee apps (0.1), confer with A. Bongartz regarding motion to contract with architect and other retention/fee apps (0.2), correspond with A. Bongartz and D. Skalka regarding Kroll retention application (0.2), correspond with H. Claiborn and C. Rosarbo regarding LEDES data for NPM second interim fee application (0.2); confer with Attorney Skalka

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to attorneys Linsey and Kinsella regarding Kroll retention application Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 4.00 1,800.00 Draft/revise Kroll retention application (2.3) draft proposed Order (.7) draft Kroll declaration (1.0) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A101 175.00 2.30 402.50 Serve Notice of Hearing and second interim fee

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A107 450.00 1.20 540.00 Correspond with courtroom deputy regarding hearing and attention to hearing notice re: NPM second interim fee application (0.1), correspond and confer with K. Ahumada regarding service of NPM second interim fee application (0.3), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz about motion to approve contract with architect (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka regarding application to employ Kroll and correspond with D. Barron regarding Kroll qualifications (0.3), draft and file certificate of service regarding service of motion for permission to file second interim fee

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Review and revise draft Kroll retention application (.4); draft memo to attorney Linsey

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A104 450.00 0.40 180.00 Review service of NPM second interim fee app,

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with D. Barron regarding Kroll (0.1), review and analyze revised Kroll engagement letter (0.3), correspond with A. Luft regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 1.00 500.00 Attend court hearing with client and attorney Luft on Bohonnon fee and retention (.5); attend court hearing with client on fee procedure application and authority to file fee application

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Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications

B160 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

regarding monthly fee statements (0.2), pull

pages/format from past cases (0.2), confer with D. Skalka regarding hearing on monthly fee

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A104 450.00 0.50 225.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with C. Rosarbo regarding July 2023 time records (0.2), begin review of July 2023 time

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

Bongartz regarding accountant candidates for

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A104 450.00 1.50 675.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond and confer with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding Kroll retention application (0.2), review revised Kroll engagement letter (0.3), review and analyze documents regarding Kroll credentials (0.2), work on Kroll retention application (0.8) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 0.90 405.00 Further revise Kroll retention application/declaration/order (0.7), correspond

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond and confer with N. Bassett, trustee, and S. Kindseth regarding second interim fee apps of PH and NPM (0.3), confer with A.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID B160 Billable 32.70 14,297.50 Fee/Employment Applications

B230 A102 450.00 1.30 585.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding DIP motion and local rules/checklist (0.2), review and analyze draft DIP motion (0.4), brief research regarding DIP motion (0.3), correspond further with S. Maza regarding DIP motion (0.2), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz regarding motions for

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID B230 Billable 1.30 585.00 Financing/Cash Collateral

L601 A103 450.00 2.20 990.00 Review and finalize 9019 motion (0.7), review and finalize motion to limit notice (0.4), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding 9019 motion resolving Bravo Luck case (0.2), attention to filing 9019 motion and motion to limit notice in main case and adversary proceeding (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett and F. Lawall regarding 9019 motion (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton and J.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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L601 A107 450.00 1.80 810.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with D. Barron regarding service of 9019 motion and hearing notice (0.2), attention to service of non-appearing defendant (Qiang Guo) and correspond with C. Daly regarding same (0.4), correspond and confer with F. Lawall regarding service of Qiang Guo (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding service of Qiang Guo (0.2), correspond and confer with K. Ahumada regarding service of 9019 motion and hearing notice (0.2), draft certificate of service and attention to filing same (0.5) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L601 A101 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review 9019 motion papers in preparation for

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L601 Billable 4.60 2,070.00 Bravo Luck A.P. # 22-5027 Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005

L602 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Correspond with D. Barron and other PHC1 regarding First Bank of Greenwich production (0.3), confer with other PHC1 regarding First Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L602 A104 450.00 1.00 450.00 Review pro hac vice motion regarding Z. Intrater (0.2), research regarding new counsel for defendant and correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett regarding same (0.4), review and analyze Greenwich Land reply in support of motion for withdrawal of reference and correspond with K. Catalano and S. Maza regarding same (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L602 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Correspond with S. Maza, trustee, and N. Bassett regarding motion to withdraw reference (0.2), review local rules regarding related proceedings

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L602 A104 450.00 1.80 810.00 Review and analyze L. Despins deposition transcript (1.4), correspond with A. Luft and correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding same (0.3), correspond with W. Farmer regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L602 A104 450.00 0.30 135.00 Review and analyze Greenwich Land response to notice of related proceeding (0.2), correspond

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L602 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding declarations from banks regarding bank records Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L602 Billable 4.30 1,935.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005

Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012

L603 A103 450.00 2.10 945.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding joint pretrial order (0.2), revise joint pretrial order and

NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.

Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 correspond with J. Moriarty regarding same (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett and J. Moriarty regarding adjourning pretrial conference (0.2), draft motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.6), correspond and confer with J. Moriarty regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.3), revise motion to adjourn pretrial conference and correspond with J. Kaplan and J. Moriarty regarding same (0.2), finalize and attention to filing motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A107 450.00 0.90 405.00 Confer and correspond with J. Moriarty regarding motion to enlarge length of appellate briefing (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), revise motion to enlarge briefing length (0.2) and correspond with N. Bassett and J. Moriarty regarding same and attention to motion

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A104 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze HK Parties' appellants' brief (2.2), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A111 500.00 1.20 600.00 Attend pretrial conference with client and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A107 450.00 0.10 45.00 Confer with W. Farmer regarding HK A.P.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A107 450.00 7.70 3,465.00 Confer with N. Bassett regarding appellee brief (0.1), review and analyze draft appellee brief (1.2), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding

appellants' brief (1.2), review and analyze

papers below (1.4), review and analyze summary judgment decisions below (1.9), analyze facts included in appellants' brief and check source in

inconsistencies in facts asserted in appellants'

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A103 450.00 8.40 3,780.00 Review and analyze appellate record for appellee brief (1.4), draft argument regarding collateral estoppel (5.2), research regarding collateral estoppel and authorities cited by appellants (1.8) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A103 450.00 8.90 4,005.00 Further draft argument regarding collateral estoppel for appellee (4.3), research regarding standard of review and collateral estoppel burden allocation (1.3), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding appellee brief (0.2), proof/revise/supplement collateral estoppel argument/analysis (2.2), work on supplements for

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012

L603 A103 450.00 1.90 855.00 Draft supplements for factual background/procedural history for appellee brief (1.4), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding same (0.2), confer with N. Bassett regarding open issues for appellee brief (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A104 450.00 0.90 405.00 Review and analyze summary judgment factual record cited by appellants in summary judgment

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A103 450.00 1.90 855.00 Review N. Bassett comments regarding appellee brief (0.4), draft motion for extension of time to file appellee brief (0.8), correspond with N. Bassett regarding motion for extension of time/finalize/attention to filing same (0.4), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L603 Billable 36.40 16,440.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012

Phase ID L604 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002

L604 A103 450.00 1.20 540.00 Attention to correspondence with debtor's and Hing Chi Ngok's counsel and correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.3), draft motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.6), correspond with J. Moriarty regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.1), correspond with N. Bassett/finalize motion/attention to filing same

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L604 Billable 1.20 540.00 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002

Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008

L605 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review correspondence with WC counsel and ACASS counsel (0.4) and correspond with N.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L605 A107 450.00 1.20 540.00 Prepare for telephonic meet-and-confer with Mei Guo's counsel regarding injunctions (0.4), participate in telephonic meet-and-confer with Mei Guo's counsel (A. Romney, L. Vartan, J. Moriarty) and N. Bassett/A. Luft regarding injunctions (0.6), confer with N. Bassett regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L605 Billable 1.80 810.00 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008

L606 A107 450.00 2.90 1,305.00 Review and analyze proposed intervenors' motion to expedite motion to clarify preliminary injunction (0.6), correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding same (0.3), correspond and confer with D. Barron and trustee regarding objection to motion to expedite (0.3), review and finalize objection to motion to expedite and

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Phase ID L606 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 attention to filing same (0.6), review/analyze proposed intervenors' reply to objection and correspond with trustee regarding same (0.3), review and analyze proposed intervenors' motion for stay pending appeal regarding 9019 order (0.5), correspond with E. Sutton, D. Barron and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A109 450.00 2.10 945.00 Prepare for status conference regarding discovery/injunction issues (0.6), attend Zoom status conference regarding discovery/injunction issues (0.6), correspond with N. Bassett regarding status conference and revised scheduling order (0.2), revise scheduling order and notice (0.4), correspond with J. Pastore, et al., regarding revised scheduling order and attention to filing

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A107 450.00 1.20 540.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer

meet-and-confer (0.2), meet-and-confer with J.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A103 450.00 1.30 585.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

regarding response to motion to clarify TRO (0.2), draft motion to extend deadline to respond to motion to clarify TRO (0.9), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding motion to extend time/motion to intervene/related issues

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A111 500.00 1.60 800.00 Attend pretrial conference with client and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A104 450.00 0.50 225.00 Confer and correspond with D. Barron regarding proposed intervenors' motion to clarify (0.1), review revised motion for extension of time and confer with D. Barron regarding same (0.2), review correspondence with T. Rutherford and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A107 450.00 0.30 135.00 Correspond with D. Skalka and E. Sutton regarding status conference transcript and other hearing transcripts and attention to requests Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memo to attorney Barron regarding status of motion to stay pending appeal and court's

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A107 450.00 0.30 135.00 Review correspondence from office of J. Shaban

Phase ID L606 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 defendants and correspond with D. Skalka and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A103 450.00 0.90 405.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Revise request for default and prepare exhibits for default motion (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett regarding request for default (0.2), review and analyze defendants' motion for extension of time and correspond with trustee regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A104 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with N. Bassett regarding HCHK defendants' motion for extension of time to plead and trustee's response (0.2), review and

correspond with D. Barron regarding defendants'

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A103 450.00 3.50 1,575.00 Correspond with trustee, D. Barron and N. Bassett regarding scheduling order (0.2), review and analyze background documents regarding

extension of time to plead (0.5), review and analyze deeds of assignment re: standing issues (0.5), draft objection to motion for extension of time to plead and cross-motion for default (2.2), correspond with N. Bassett and trustee regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L606 Billable HCHK A.P. # 23-5013

L607 A104 450.00 1.00 450.00 Review and analyze TRO and order on motion to seal (0.5), correspond with trustee and E. Sutton regarding same (0.3), correspond and confer with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A111 500.00 0.20 100.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding plans for 8/14 preliminary injunction hearing in Taurus

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A105 450.00 0.60 270.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with D. Skalka regarding Mahwah A.P.

developments (0.2), correspond and confer with

appellate briefing (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Barron and E. Sutton about revised order filed in sealed proceeding and email D. Barron

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

correspond with trustee regarding same (0.2),

correspond with trustee and other PH counsel

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Phase ID L607 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 Motion for TRO, and related filings, in advance of and preparation for hearing on 8/14/2023. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding 8/14 hearing on injunction (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka and correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding preliminary injunction hearing

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A105 450.00 0.60 270.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond and confer with D. Skalka regarding 8/14 injunction hearing (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding adversary proceeding and 8/14 injunction hearing (0.3), confer with W. Farmer regarding Mahwah 8/14

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A103 450.00 2.00 900.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with A. Luft and trustee regarding notice/motion regarding PI hearing (0.2), confer with trustee regarding notice/motion regarding PI hearing (0.1), conference with trustee, N. Bassett, and A. Luft regarding notice/motion regarding PI hearing (0.4), revise notice/motion regarding PI hearing following conference (0.4), correspond with trustee, N. Bassett, A. Luft regarding revised motion/notice (0.2), further revise/finalize motion/notice (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding further revised motion/notice and attention to filing

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A103 450.00 4.80 2,160.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding

regarding PI hearing (0.1), correspond and confer with PH Counsel (name withheld, "PHC1") and S. Maza regarding service of the Mahwah complaint and TRO papers (0.4), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding PI hearing (0.2), correspond with PHC1

service/process server affidavit/obtaining supplemental affidavit (0.4), review and analyze Complaint and TRO for notice/motion regarding PI hearing (0.8), draft notice/motion regarding PI

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 attention to Court order regarding Aug. 14 hearing and correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding preparation for Aug. 14 hearing and issues for analysis (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett/W. Farmer regarding evidence for Aug. 14 hearing (0.2), review and analyze Rule 7004 analysis from E. Sutton and correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.2), review correspondence from counsel for Taurus and correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.2), review and analyze M. Conway prior involvement in Rule 2004 discovery for other associated entities and correspond with W. Farmer and D. Skalka regarding same (0.4),

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correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding Aug. 14 hearing (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding ULX witness and motion for remote appearance (0.2), review and analyze draft motion for remote appearance and witness declaration (0.2), correspond and confer with N. Bassett/W. Farmer regarding Aug. 14

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Review/analyze Mahwah docket in preparation for PI hearing on 8/14/2023 at the bankruptcy court, specifically review AP complaint and all exhibits, prior motion for TRO/PI, the court order

and exhibits (including video exhibits). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A109 450.00 8.10 3,645.00 Appear for/attend hearing on extension of TRO/preliminary injunction at bankruptcy court in Bridgeport, CT. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 0.20 90.00 Receive and review letter from defendant's counsel regarding standing of Taurus Fund LLC. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 0.20 90.00 Receive and review letter from debtor's counsel regarding PI hearing. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A111 500.00 6.80 3,400.00 Attend court hearing on preliminary injunction (5.5); meet with client, attorney Bassett, attorney Luft and attorney Song regarding plans for

regarding hearing (.3); draft memorandum to attorney Linsey regarding results of hearing (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 1.40 630.00 Correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding Mahwah hearing (0.2), correspond and confer with P. Cicolini regarding Mahwah hearing evidence presentation logistics (0.3), review motion to approve settlement with United States and correspond with D. Barron regarding motion to limit notice (0.3), correspond and confer with

presentation (0.1), review and analyze E. Henzy letter on behalf of debtor (0.3), correspond with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 0.30 135.00 Receive and review bankruptcy court order extending TRO. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Receive and review e-mail from Attorney Sutton and appended Joint Motion to Seal exhibit list from 8/14 hearing. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Review draft motion to seal (.3); draft

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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L607 A104 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Receive and review Defendants' response to TRO issued by the Court. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 0.50 225.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Receive and review court's decisions on trustee's motion for preliminary injunction (from hearing on 8/14/23). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 0.90 405.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze preliminary injunction issued in Mahwah A.P. (0.6), analyze bank records

correspond with Trustee and A. Luft regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A103 450.00 1.70 765.00 Correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding

correspondence between D. Barron/trustee/M. Conway (Taurus Fund) regarding revised order (0.2), review and analyze Taurus proposed language and further revise (0.2), correspond and confer with trustee and D. Barron regarding 9019 order and problems with Taurus Fund revisions (0.3), revise notice of related proceeding regarding problems with Taurus language (0.3),

order/finalize/attention to filing same (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A103 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Review and analyze Taurus defendants' further response regarding insurance (0.2), correspond and confer with trustee regarding motion to modify preliminary injunction (0.2), draft

injunction to restrict access in light of failure to secure insurance (1.2), correspond and confer with trustee regarding emergency motion (0.2), finalize emergency motion and attention to filing same (0.3), correspond and confer with D. Barron

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 0.80 360.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze order modifying preliminary injunction (0.3), correspond with trustee and D. Barron regarding same (0.2), review and analyze proposed security services agreement and M. Conway correspondence and correspond with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L607 Billable 42.50 19,495.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 5248.001 08/07/2023 Phase ID L608 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018

L608 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Correspond with D. Barron, E. Sutton and trustee regarding service of process and international service issues (0.2), further correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID L608 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018 Date Tkpr

L608 A102 450.00 0.90 405.00 correspond with E. Sutton and D. Barron regarding preparation for default proceedings in adversary proceeding (0.2), review and analyze authority regarding Hong Kong service and analyze draft certificate of service in light of same (0.5), confer with E. Sutton regarding Hong Kong

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L608 A103 450.00 0.60 270.00 Revise Rule 7012 motion to set deadline for China Golden Spring to respond to Complaint (0.4), correspond with E. Sutton regarding Rule

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L608 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L608 A107 450.00 0.30 135.00 Correspond with C. Daly regarding service of 7012 motion (0.1), correspond and confer with E.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L608 A103 450.00 0.80 360.00 Draft notice of withdrawal of 7012 motion (0.3), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), finalize and attention to filing notice of withdrawal of 7012 motion (0.2), correspond

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L608 A104 450.00 0.40 180.00 Review and analyze court order regarding deadline for China Golden Spring to answer and service issues and correspond and confer with E.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L608 Billable 3.60 1,620.00 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018