Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2255-1

METADATA

Defendant
Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
Court
CTB
Case No.
22-50073
ECF #
2255
Type
ORDER
Filed
2023-10-16

Fee Application Exhibit A — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #2255-1 (filed 2023-10-16). This exhibit contains itemized billing invoices and professional time records submitted to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for legal services rendered in May and June 2023, reflecting total fees of $7,408.00 and an unpaid prior balance of $32,933.00 (total due $40,341.00).

FULL TEXT

# EXHIBIT A

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

June 16, 2023 **Invoice #** 410117 **Matter #** 083201.0001

#### **Re: Case Administration**

For services rendered through May 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | 05/01/23 | Goldman | Receive update from Kristin Mayhew re<br>case activity in my absence from 4/20-<br>5/1 | 0.20 | 580.00 | 116.00 | | 05/01/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from L.<br>Despins and respond | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 05/01/23 | Mayhew | Conference with I. Goldman re status of<br>various matters | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 05/01/23 | Kaplan | Order on Motion to Expedite Hearing<br>on Motion to Settle, competing<br>proposed orders from Trustee and<br>Debtor regarding Motion for<br>Contempt/Fifth Amendment/request to<br>DOJ for Documents | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 05/02/23 | Kaplan | Email with Committee regarding<br>settlement of litigation, notice of<br>consent order to extend Sotheby's | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 05/02/23 | Mayhew | Travel to and from Bridgeport<br>Bankruptcy Court and attend hearing<br>before Judge Manning | 3.80 | 575.00 | 2185.00 | | 05/02/23 | Mayhew | Prepare for hearing before Judge<br>Manning | 0.50 | 575.00 | 287.50 | | 05/04/23 | Mayhew | Review Mei Guo's motion for<br>reconsideration of order approving fees<br>with Paul Hastings | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 05/04/23 | Mayhew | Review Court order scheduling Zoom<br>hearing for today at 1:00 | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 05/05/23 | Mayhew | Review order disallowing Claim 3 and<br>notice of hearing re application to<br>employ | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 3 of

Case Administration Invoice No.: 410117 June 16, 2023 Page 2

| | Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------|----------------------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|------------| | | 05/05/23 | Mayhew | Review motion to stay pending appeal<br>filed by L. Vahton | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | | 05/06/23 | Kaplan | HK USA/Mei Guo Motion to Stay<br>Contempt Pending Appeal | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | | 05/09/23 | Mayhew | Correspondence from P. Linsey re<br>hearing | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | | 05/10/23 | Mayhew | Prepare for hearing | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | | 05/15/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's fifth Omnibus motion<br>for 2004 exams | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | | 05/17/23 | Mayhew | Review Brown Rudnick's disclosure of<br>compensation | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | | 05/19/23 | Mayhew | Review Judge Manning's order denying<br>motion for relief from order | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | | 05/19/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's motion to compel<br>compliance with subpoenas issued to<br>G-Club Operating, Saneca, etc. and<br>motion to seal | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | | 05/19/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's Motion to Compel<br>regarding noncompliance with<br>subpoenas | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | | 05/21/23 | Kaplan | Review order denying Bravo Luck's<br>Motion for Relief from Judgment | 0.10 | 440.00 | 44.00 | | | 05/22/23 | Mayhew | Review PAX's objection to Genever's<br>motion to retain AAGL as insurance<br>claims adjuster | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | | 05/23/23 | Kaplan | Review Debtor's Objection to Trustee's<br>Fifth Omnibus Motion for 2004 Exams | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | | 05/23/23 | Kaplan | Review Greenwich Land's Objection to<br>Trustee's Fifth Omnibus Motion for<br>2004 Exams | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | | 05/24/23 | Mayhew | Review Brown Rudnick's disclosure of<br>compensation | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | | 05/31/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's objection to Bravo<br>Luck's claim | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | | | | Fees | | | \$4,879.00 | | | Professional Summary | | | | | | | Professional | | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | | | | | | |

Irve J. Goldman Partner 0.20 580.00 116.00

| Jonathan A. Kaplan | Partner | 2.20 | 440.00 | 968.00 | |--------------------|---------|------|--------|----------| | Kristin B. Mayhew | Partner | 6.60 | 575.00 | 3,795.00 |

| Case 22-50073 | Doc 2255-1 | Filed 10/16/23 | Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 | Page 4 of | |---------------------|------------|----------------|---------------------------|---------------------| | Case Administration | | 58 | | Invoice No.: 410117 | | | | | | June 16, 2023 |

#### **Disbursements**

| | Amount | |---------------------------------------|-----------------------| | Travel and related expenses | 13.10 | | Total Disbursements | \$13.10 | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | \$4,879.00<br>\$13.10 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$4,892.10 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$286,148.24 | | Total Due | \$291,040.34 |

![](_page_4_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

June 16, 2023 Invoice # 410117 Matter # 083201.0001

Re: Case Administration

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$4,879.00 | |---------------------------------------|--------------| | Total Disbursements | \$13.10 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$4,892.10 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$286,148.24 | | Total Due | \$291,040.34 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

July 26, 2023 **Invoice #** 411857 **Matter #** 083201.0001

#### **Re: Case Administration**

For services rendered through June 30, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | 06/01/23 | Mayhew | Review 4th Amended order authorizing<br>access to the Sherry-Netherland | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/01/23 | Mayhew | Review Chapter 11 Trustee's First<br>Omnibus objection to Claim of Bravo<br>Luck | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/01/23 | Mayhew | Review stipulation to adjourn hearing<br>between Trustee and UBS | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/02/23 | Mayhew | Review G Club's motion to extend time<br>to respond to motion to compel and<br>object to subpoena | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | 06/02/23 | Mayhew | Review motion to adjourn hearing on<br>Trustee's motion to hold Hudson<br>Diamond in contempt | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/04/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from L.<br>Despins re assignment for benefit of<br>creditors in NY filed by HCHK<br>Technologies and respond | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 06/06/23 | Mayhew | Attend hearing before Judge Manning<br>on miscellaneous matters involving<br>Rule 2004 exam compliance | 3.00 | 575.00 | 1725.00 | | 06/06/23 | Kaplan | Review US Bank's adversary<br>proceeding complaint of interpleader<br>regarding escrowed funds | 0.80 | 440.00 | 352.00 | | 06/08/23 | Mayhew | Review orders issued by Judge<br>Manning re 2004 exam and contempt<br>by Kwok entities | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 06/08/23 | Mayhew | Review interpleader action commenced<br>by US Bank in \$37 million escrow funds | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 |

Case Administration Invoice No.: 411857 July 26, 2023 Page 2

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------| | 06/09/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from I.<br>Goldman and S. Nunberg re<br>interpleader action and service of<br>process | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/09/23 | Mayhew | Review order granting motion to extend<br>time to respond to subpoena filed by G<br>Club Operations | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/09/23 | Goldman | Receipt of US Bank complaint and<br>summons and request that I accept<br>service (.2); forward papers to<br>Committee members with description of<br>action, get confirmation to accept<br>service and email to US Bank counsel<br>re acceptance of service (.3) | 0.50 | 580.00 | 290.00 | | 06/13/23 | Goldman | Review of trustee motion for order to<br>show cause why Debtor, HK and Mei<br>Guo should not be held in contempt,<br>Debtor motion for stay of production<br>requirements in preparation for 6/13<br>hearing (0.7) and attend hearing (0.5) | 1.20 | 580.00 | 696.00 | | 06/14/23 | Mayhew | Review emergency TRO application,<br>adversary proceeding complaint and<br>Judge Manning order | 0.70 | 575.00 | 402.50 | | 06/15/23 | Mayhew | Review new hearing notice | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/15/23 | Mayhew | Review order continuing hearing on<br>order to show cause re Hudson<br>Diamond | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/20/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's emergency motion to<br>quash HK's subpoena seeking<br>discovery in connection with the Lady<br>May sale | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/20/23 | Mayhew | Review Court's order granting motion to<br>continue hearing in Zeisler's motion to<br>withdraw as to Hudson Diamond<br>entities | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/21/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from Mr.<br>Goldman regarding Paul Hastings fee<br>application and respond | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/22/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence for C. Callari<br>and Mr. Ye re Committee call | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/22/23 | Mayhew | Review G-Club Operation's Objection<br>to Trustee's motion to compel | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/23/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's reply to objection to<br>motion to compel filed by G Club<br>Operations | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | 06/23/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's 9019 with the<br>Assignor for HCHK Technologies and<br>motion to expedite consideration of<br>same | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 |

**Total Due This Invoice \$8,424.00**

Case Administration Invoice No.: 411857 July 26, 2023 Page 3

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |--------------------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------------------------|--| | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Review adversary complaint against<br>Judge Manning seeking writ of<br>mandamus | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Review draft Appearance in adversary<br>proceeding | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Review objections to Lady May sale<br>motion filed by two individual creditors | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | | 06/27/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from Mr.<br>Goldman regarding emergency motion<br>for stay status conference before Judge<br>Dooley | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | | 06/27/23 | Mayhew | Prepare for hearing regarding (i)<br>Trustee's Motion to Sell the Lady May<br>and (ii) US Bank interpleader action | 0.50 | 575.00 | 287.50 | | | 06/27/23 | Mayhew | Conference with Mr. Goldman<br>regarding recap of hearing before<br>Judge Manning | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | | 06/28/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from H.<br>Claiborn regarding LEDES data and<br>response | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | | 06/30/23 | Mayhew | Review Chapter 11 Trustee's objection<br>to HK International's motion to modify<br>scheduling order | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | | | | Fees | | | \$6,685.50 | | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | | Professional | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | Irve J. Goldman | | Partner | 1.70 | 580.00 | 986.00 | | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | 0.80 | 440.00 | 352.00 | | | Kristin B. Mayhew | | Partner | 9.30 | 575.00 | 5,347.50 | | | | | Fees | | | \$6,685.50 | | | Disbursements | | | | | | | | | | | | | Amount | | | | Copy Expense | | | | 1,738.50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total Disbursements | | | \$1,738.50 | | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$6,685.50<br>\$1,738.50 | |

| Case 22-50073 | Doc 2255-1 | Filed 10/16/23 | Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 | Page 9 of | |---------------------|------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Case Administration | | 58 | | Invoice No.: 411857<br>July 26, 2023<br>Page 4 | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | \$4,892.10 | | | | Total Due | | \$13,316.10 |

![](_page_9_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

July 26, 2023 Invoice # 411857 Matter # 083201.0001

Re: Case Administration

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$6,685.50 | |---------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Disbursements | \$1,738.50 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$8,424.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$4,892.10 | | Total Due | \$13,316.10 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

![](_page_10_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

August 16, 2023 **Invoice #** 412761 **Matter #** 083201.0001

#### **Re: Case Administration**

For services rendered through July 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------| | 07/05/23 | Mayhew | Review Judge Manning's order<br>extending time for Bravo Luck to<br>respond to claims' objection | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 07/05/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's statement/reservation<br>of rights regarding withdrawal of<br>counsel to Hudson Diamond entities | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 07/10/23 | Kaplan | Review affidavit of Aaron Romney<br>regarding Hudson entities/withdrawal of<br>appearance | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 07/11/23 | Goldman | Attend hearing on motion to withdraw<br>filed by Aaron Romney for one of<br>Hudson entities | 1.50 | 580.00 | 870.00 | | 07/13/23 | Mayhew | Review Brown Rudnick's motion to<br>withdraw | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 07/13/23 | Kaplan | Review Motion to Withdraw as Debtor's<br>Special Counsel by Brown Rudnick | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 07/14/23 | Kaplan | Review decision on Motion for<br>Preliminary Injunction concerning<br>cancellation of coverage by AIG for<br>Sherry Netherlands | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/23 | Kaplan | Review order finding Hudson NY LLC<br>in contempt | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 07/17/23 | Mayhew | Review Judge Manning's order issuing<br>injunction against AIG re cancellation of<br>coverage at Sherry Netherland<br>apartment | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 07/20/23 | Mayhew | Review disclosure of compensation for<br>Zeisler & Zeisler | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 12 of

Case Administration Invoice No.: 412761 August 16, 2023 Page 2

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | |--------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------------------|--|--| | 07/21/23 | Kaplan | Review Bravo Luck's Fourth Consent<br>To Motion For Extension of Time to<br>Respond to Motion for<br>Expungement/Disallowance of Claim | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | | | 07/24/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from L.<br>Despins re inter-creditor DIP Loan and<br>review draft motion | 0.60 | 575.00 | 345.00 | | | | 07/25/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from C. Callari<br>and S. Nunberg re proposed DIP<br>motion | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | | | 07/26/23 | Kaplan | Review memorandum of decision<br>holding Kwok in contempt for failing to<br>respond to 2004 Exam Subpoena/5th<br>amendments issues | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | | | 07/28/23 | Kaplan | Review order to show cause for Mei<br>Guo to appear/why Hudson Diamond<br>Holding should not be held in contempt | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | | | | | Fees | | | \$2,541.50 | | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | | | | Professional | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | | Irve J. Goldman | | Partner | 1.50 | 580.00 | 870.00 | | | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | 2.10 | 440.00 | 924.00 | | | | Kristin B. Mayhew | | Partner | 1.30 | 575.00 | 747.50 | | | | | | Fees | | | \$2,541.50 | | | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$2,541.50<br>\$0.00 | | | | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | \$2,541.50 | | | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | \$13,316.10 | | | | | | Total Due | | | \$15,857.60 | | |

![](_page_12_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

August 16, 2023 Invoice # 412761 Matter # 083201.0001

Re: Case Administration

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$2,541.50 | |---------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$2,541.50 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$13,316.10 | | Total Due | \$15,857.60 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

September 14, 2023 **Invoice #** 413963 **Matter #** 083201.0001

#### **Re: Case Administration**

For services rendered through August 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------| | 08/07/23 | Kaplan | Review monthly operating reports for<br>Genever Holdings USA (0.2); review<br>court orders/hearing dates on limiting<br>notice, fee application hearing and<br>objection deadlines, Trustee's motion to<br>permit fee application in shorter<br>frequency (0.3) | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | 08/09/23 | Mayhew | Review Notice of Appeal and Judge<br>Manning's opinion re Debtor's contempt<br>of Bankruptcy Court order | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | 08/09/23 | Kaplan | Review Notice of Appeal/Motion for<br>Leave to Appeal Order Holding Debtor<br>in Contempt | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 08/11/23 | Kaplan | Review Supplemental Motion for<br>Contempt filed against GTV/Saraca | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 08/11/23 | Mayhew | Correspondence to and from I.<br>Goldman re 8/14 hearing | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 08/14/23 | Mayhew | Review Chapter 11 Trustee's motion to<br>adjourn hearing re UBS motion to<br>compel | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 08/14/23 | Mayhew | Review hearings calendar for 8/15/23 | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 08/14/23 | Mayhew | Prepare for 8/15 hearing | 0.80 | 575.00 | 460.00 | | 08/15/23 | Mayhew | Prepare for hearing | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 08/18/23 | Mayhew | Draft correspondence to Committee re<br>status of proceeding and draft motions | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | 08/18/23 | Kaplan | Review order granting Motion to Hold<br>GTV/Saraca in Civil Contempt | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 08/18/23 | Kaplan | Review objection filed by Hing Chi | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 15 of

Case Administration Invoice No.: 413963

September 14, 2023 Page 2

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | | | Ngok/Greenwich Land to Trustee's<br>Motion for 2004 Exam | | | | | 08/21/23 | Mayhew | Conference with I. Goldman re hearing<br>on motion to compel Hudson Diamond<br>Holding to comply with subpoena | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 08/21/23 | Mayhew | Prepare for hearing | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 08/21/23 | Goldman | Review OSC re contempt as to Mei<br>Guo and Hudson Diamond Holding and<br>confer with Kristin Mayhew re same<br>and attendance at 8/22 hearing | 0.40 | 580.00 | 232.00 | | 08/22/23 | Mayhew | Attend evidentiary hearing on Trustee's<br>motion to hold Mei Guo in contempt | 5.00 | 575.00 | 2875.00 | | 08/23/23 | Kaplan | Review scheduling order regarding<br>filing exhibits and sealing of exhibits | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 08/24/23 | Kaplan | Review Memorandum of Decision and<br>Order Granting Motion for Preliminary<br>Injunction regarding Taurus<br>Fund/Mahwah Mansion and related<br>order for Attorney Conway to confirm if<br>he represents Mr. Barrett | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 08/25/23 | Kaplan | Review monthly operating reports for<br>Genever Holding Co. | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 08/25/23 | Kaplan | Review letter that Corporate Services<br>Network is no longer agent of service<br>for Saraca | 0.10 | 440.00 | 44.00 | | 08/25/23 | Kaplan | Review PAX's statement regarding<br>dismissal and SDNY decisions<br>regarding same | 0.60 | 440.00 | 264.00 | | 08/25/23 | Kaplan | Review witness and exhibit list from<br>Hudson Diamond Holdings hearing | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 08/25/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's reply to objections to<br>sixth Omnibus motion for 2004 Exams | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 08/29/23 | Mayhew | Review Taurus' Fund response to PI<br>order | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 08/30/23 | Kaplan | Review Genever Holding Corp. monthly<br>operating report July 2023 | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 08/31/23 | Kaplan | Review Notice of Debtor's motion in<br>criminal case to stay bankruptcy action | 0.80 | 440.00 | 352.00 | | 08/31/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from Chapter<br>11 Trustee and respond | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 08/31/23 | Mayhew | Review (i) Chapter 11 Trustee's motion<br>to modify PI as to Mahwah Mansion;<br>and (ii) Trustee's Notice of Debtor's<br>filing in criminal action to stay<br>bankruptcy court proceedings | 0.50 | 575.00 | 287.50 | | 08/31/23 | Goldman | Telephone conference with Luc<br>Despins re debtor motion to stay<br>Chapter 11 case filed in criminal | 0.50 | 580.00 | 290.00 |

58

| Case 22-50073 | Doc 2255-1 | Filed 10/16/23 | Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 | Page 16 of | | | | |----------------------|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--|--| | Case Administration | | 58 | | | Invoice No.: 413963<br>September 14, 2023<br>Page 3 | | | | Date<br>Professional | | actions (.2); locate/provide case<br>decisions holding non-bankruptcy<br>courts as governmental units are<br>subject to automatic stay (.3) | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | | | Fees | | | | \$7,680.50 | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | | | | | Professional | Title | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | | Irve J. Goldman | Partner | | 0.90 | 580.00 | 522.00 | | | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | Partner | | 4.90 | 440.00 | 2,156.00 | | | | Kristin B. Mayhew | Partner | | 8.70 | 575.00 | 5,002.50 | | | | | Fees | | | | \$7,680.50 | | | | | Total Fees | Total Disbursements | | | \$7,680.50<br>\$0.00 | | | | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | \$7,680.50 | | | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | \$15,857.60 | | | | | | Total Due | | | \$23,538.10 | | |

![](_page_16_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

September 14, 2023 Invoice # 413963 Matter # 083201.0001

Re: Case Administration

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$7,680.50 | |---------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$7,680.50 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$15,857.60 | | Total Due | \$23,538.10 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

![](_page_17_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

June 16, 2023 **Invoice #** 410118 **Matter #** 083201.0002

### **Re: Meetings and Communications with Creditors**

For services rendered through May 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------------------------------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------------------| | 05/21/23 | Kaplan | Review and exchange emails from and<br>with Mr. Goldman and committee<br>members, and Memorandum of<br>Decision on alter ego claims against<br>HK USA | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 05/23/23 | Kaplan | Emails with committee members<br>regarding yacht sale process | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 05/31/23 | Kaplan | Email with committee regarding status<br>conference on Lady May sale process<br>and Trustee's report on Sherry<br>Netherlands locating artwork | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$308.00 | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | Professional | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | 0.70 | 440.00 | 308.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$308.00 | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$308.00<br>\$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice<br>\$308.00 | | | | | | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | \$4,269.79 | | | | Total Due | | | \$4,577.79 |

![](_page_18_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

June 16, 2023 Invoice # 410118 Matter # 083201.0002

Re: Meetings and Communications with Creditors

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$308.00 | |---------------------------------------|------------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$308.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$4,269.79 | | Total Due | \$4,577.79 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

![](_page_19_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

July 26, 2023 **Invoice #** 411858 **Matter #** 083201.0002

### **Re: Meetings and Communications with Creditors**

For services rendered through June 30, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------------------| | 06/05/23 | Kaplan | Email with committee regarding sale<br>motion for yacht and fee applications | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 06/15/23 | Kaplan | Exchange emails with Committee<br>regarding US Bank litigation on<br>escrowed funds, assignment for benefit<br>of creditors of HK entities etc. | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$220.00 | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | Professional | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$220.00 | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$220.00<br>\$0.00 | | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | \$220.00 | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | \$308.00 | | | | Total Due | | | \$528.00 |

![](_page_20_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

July 26, 2023 Invoice # 411858 Matter # 083201.0002

Re: Meetings and Communications with Creditors

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$220.00 | |---------------------------------------|----------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$220.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$308.00 | | Total Due | \$528.00 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

![](_page_21_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

September 14, 2023 **Invoice #** 413964 **Matter #** 083201.0002

### **Re: Meetings and Communications with Creditors**

For services rendered through August 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------------------|--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------------------| | 08/14/23 | Kaplan | Email with committee regarding update<br>on status of items, Motion to Approve<br>Settlement with USAO/Mahwah<br>Mansion | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | 08/18/23 | Kaplan | Review email update from Ms. Mayhew<br>to committee on DIP Loan/DIP Order,<br>remediation of Sherry-Netherland Hotel<br>and other court events | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$308.00 | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | Professional | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | 0.70 | 440.00 | 308.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$308.00 | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$308.00<br>\$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | | | | | \$308.00 | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | \$528.00 | | | | Total Due | | | \$836.00 |

![](_page_22_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

September 14, 2023 Invoice # 413964 Matter # 083201.0002

Re: Meetings and Communications with Creditors

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$308.00 | |---------------------------------------|----------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$308.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$528.00 | | Total Due | \$836.00 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

![](_page_23_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

June 16, 2023 **Invoice #** 410119 **Matter #** 083201.0003

#### **Re: Fee/Employment Applications**

For services rendered through May 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------------------| | 05/21/23<br>Kaplan | | Review PAX's Objection to Retention of<br>Affiliated Adjustment Group as Public<br>Adjuster | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 05/31/23<br>Kaplan | | Review Trustee's Interim Fee<br>0.90<br>Application and Notice of<br>Hearing/Objection deadline on Interim<br>Fee Application | | 440.00 | 396.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$484.00 | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | Professional | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | 1.10 | 440.00 | 484.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$484.00 | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$484.00<br>\$0.00 | | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | \$484.00 | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | \$37,172.50 | | | | Total Due | | | \$37,656.50 |

![](_page_24_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

June 16, 2023 Invoice # 410119 Matter # 083201.0003

Re: Fee/Employment Applications

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$484.00 | |---------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$484.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$37,172.50 | | Total Due | \$37,656.50 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

![](_page_25_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

July 26, 2023 **Invoice #** 411859 **Matter #** 083201.0003

#### **Re: Fee/Employment Applications**

For services rendered through June 30, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | 06/02/23 | Mayhew | Review fee application filed by Neubert<br>Pepe | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/02/23 | Mayhew | Review notice of hearing on Neubert<br>Pepe fee application | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/02/23 | Kaplan | Review application for compensation by<br>Neubert Pepe & Monteith | 0.80 | 440.00 | 352.00 | | 06/05/23 | Goldman | Receipt/review notification of filing of<br>interim fee applications of Paul<br>Hastings and Neubert Pepe and email<br>to Committee re same | 0.30 | 580.00 | 174.00 | | 06/05/23 | Kaplan | Review Application to employ Saxe<br>Doernberger | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 06/07/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's application to employ<br>Saxe, Doernberger and Vita as special<br>insurance counsel | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/09/23 | Goldman | Begin review and summary of monthly<br>invoices for preparation of first interim<br>application | 1.50 | 580.00 | 870.00 | | 06/12/23 | Goldman | Continued review/digest of monthly<br>invoices to prepare first interim fee<br>application | 2.50 | 580.00 | 1450.00 | | 06/13/23 | Goldman | Complete review/digest of monthly<br>invoices to prepare first interim fee<br>application | 1.50 | 580.00 | 870.00 | | 06/15/23 | Goldman | Begin work on first interim fee<br>application | 1.20 | 580.00 | 696.00 | | 06/16/23 | Goldman | Work on first interim fee application | 3.70 | 580.00 | 2146.00 | | 06/19/23 | Goldman | Complete preparation of first interim fee | 1.70 | 580.00 | 986.00 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 27 of 58

Fee/Employment Applications Invoice No.: 411859 July 26, 2023 Page 2

| Date | Professional | application (1.5); telephone conference<br>with Holly Claiborne re Paul Hastings<br>fee application, holdback and fee<br>examiner (.2) | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | 06/20/23 | Goldman | Supervise/direct preparation of attorney<br>fee statistics for first interim fee<br>application (0.4); proof read and make<br>final revisions to application (0.6) | 1.00 | 580.00 | 580.00 | | 06/21/23 | Goldman | Telephone conference with Pat Linsey<br>regarding idea of holdback on fee<br>applications (0.2); telephone<br>conference with Carollynn Callari<br>regarding same (0.2) | 0.40 | 580.00 | 232.00 | | 06/21/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from Mr.<br>Goldman regarding committee call | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/21/23 | Mayhew | Review Paul Hastings's fee application | 1.40 | 575.00 | 805.00 | | 06/21/23 | Mayhew | Review fee application filed by Paul<br>Hastings | 1.20 | 575.00 | 690.00 | | 06/22/23 | Goldman | Receipt/review of emails from Holley<br>Claiborn and Luc Despins regarding<br>holdback concept and extension of time<br>to file objections to fee applications<br>(0.3); locate/review of case authorities<br>regarding purpose of holdback on<br>interim fees and draft and transmit<br>email to trustee regarding same (0.5);<br>committee meeting regarding position<br>to take on Paul Hastings and NPM fee<br>applications (0.8); telephone<br>conference with Peter Friedman<br>regarding trustee compensation (0.1);<br>discussion with Ms. Mayhew and<br>review her report on Paul Hastings fee<br>application (0.3); telephone conference<br>with Holley Claiborn re issues for<br>conference call with Luc Despins (.2);<br>conference call with Luc Despins,<br>Kristin Mayhew and Holley Claiborn re<br>issues with PH fee application (.5);<br>report back to committee with my<br>recommendation (.3) | 3.00 | 580.00 | 1740.00 | | 06/22/23 | Kaplan | Review Epiq Restructuring Fee<br>Application | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | 06/22/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from I.<br>Goldman, L. Despins and H. Claiborn<br>re holdback to PH fee application | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/22/23 | Mayhew | Conference call with Committee re fee<br>application submissions | 0.70 | 575.00 | 402.50 | | 06/22/23 | Mayhew | Review transcript from 8/1/22 hearing<br>re Paul Hastings retention application | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 06/22/23 | Mayhew | Review PH fee application | 1.60 | 575.00 | 920.00 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 28 of

Fee/Employment Applications Invoice No.: 411859 58

July 26, 2023 Page 3

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | 06/22/23 | Mayhew | Conference with I. Goldman re PH fee<br>application review | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/22/23 | Mayhew | Correspondence to I. Goldman re<br>analysis of PH fee application | 0.60 | 575.00 | 345.00 | | 06/22/23 | Mayhew | Conference call with L. Despins, P.<br>Linsey, H. Claiborn and J. Goldman re<br>Paul Hastings' fee application | 0.60 | 575.00 | 345.00 | | 06/22/23 | Mayhew | Review notice of hearing re Epiq fee<br>application | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/23/23 | Goldman | Work on Committee limited objection to<br>Paul Hastings fee application (2.0);<br>telephone conference with Luc Despins<br>re trustee position re future holdbacks<br>to resolve Committee limited objection<br>and draft and transmit email confirming<br>our resolution (.3); telephone<br>conference with Holley Claiborn re<br>resolution of Committee objection (.2);<br>receipt of notice of hearing on P&C fee<br>application, locate/review order limiting<br>notice and provide instructions re<br>service (.3) | 2.80 | 580.00 | 1624.00 | | 06/23/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from H.<br>Claiborn re P&C fee application | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/23/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from I.<br>Goldman and Committee members re<br>PH fee application | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/23/23 | Mayhew | Review order granting US Trustee's<br>motion to extend time to object to PH<br>fee application | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/23/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from H.<br>Claiborn re status as to PH fee<br>application | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/23/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from I.<br>Goldman re resolution of limited<br>objection to PH fee application | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/23/23 | Kaplan | Review HK USA/Mei Guo's reservation<br>of rights with respect to Paul Hasting's<br>Fee Application | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 06/26/23 | Kaplan | Review US Trustee's consent/no<br>objection to reduced fees of Paul<br>Hastings and Neubert Pepe | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 06/27/23 | Mayhew | Review UST's consent with<br>adjustments to PH fee application and<br>NPM fee application | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/28/23 | Mayhew | Follow up with LEDES data request | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/29/23 | Goldman | Attend hearing on fee applications of<br>Paul Hastings and Neubert Pepe | 1.00 | 580.00 | 580.00 |

| Case 22-50073<br>Doc 2255-1<br>Fee/Employment Applications | | Filed 10/16/23<br>58 | Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 | | Page 29 of<br>Invoice No.: 411859<br>July 26, 2023<br>Page 4 | |------------------------------------------------------------|------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------|--------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | | Fees | | | | \$17,499.00 | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | Professional | Title | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | Irve J. Goldman | Partner | | 20.60 | 580.00 | 11,948.00 | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | Partner | | 1.90 | 440.00 | 836.00 | | Kristin B. Mayhew | Partner | | 8.20 | 575.00 | 4,715.00 | | | Fees | | | | \$17,499.00 | | | Total Fees | Total Disbursements | | | \$17,499.00<br>\$0.00 | | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | \$17,499.00 | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | \$484.00 | | | | Total Due | | | \$17,983.00 |

![](_page_29_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

July 26, 2023 Invoice # 411859 Matter # 083201.0003

Re: Fee/Employment Applications

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$17,499.00 | |---------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$17,499.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$484.00 | | Total Due | \$17,983.00 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

![](_page_30_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

August 16, 2023 **Invoice #** 412762 **Matter #** 083201.0003

#### **Re: Fee/Employment Applications**

For services rendered through July 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------------------| | 07/13/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's Motion to Set Interim<br>Compensation Procedures | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 07/17/23 | Mayhew | Review Chapter 11 Trustee's motion to<br>establish procedures for interim<br>compensation | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 07/18/23 | Goldman | Review of fee application narrative<br>description and prepare outline for<br>hearing on first interim fee application<br>(1.5); attend hearing on P&C first<br>interim fee application (.5) | 2.00 | 580.00 | 1160.00 | | 07/21/23 | Kaplan | Review application for compensation of<br>Bohonnon Law Firm as Maritime<br>Counsel | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$1,671.00 | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | Professional | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | Irve J. Goldman | | Partner | 2.00 | 580.00 | 1,160.00 | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | 0.90 | 440.00 | 396.00 | | Kristin B. Mayhew | | Partner | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$1,671.00 | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$1,671.00<br>\$0.00 |

| Total Due This Invoice | \$1,671.00 | |---------------------------------------|-------------| | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$17,983.00 | | Total Due | \$19,654.00 |

![](_page_32_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

August 16, 2023 Invoice # 412762 Matter # 083201.0003

Re: Fee/Employment Applications

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | | \$1,671.00 | | |------------|---------------------------------------|-------------|--| | | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | | | Total Due This Invoice | \$1,671.00 | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$17,983.00 | | | | Total Due | \$19,654.00 | |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

September 14, 2023 **Invoice #** 413965 **Matter #** 083201.0003

### **Re: Fee/Employment Applications**

For services rendered through August 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | 08/02/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from H.<br>Claiborn, US Trustee, re monthly<br>compensation procedures motion | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 08/03/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from A.<br>Bongartz re monthly fee compensation<br>protocol | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 08/03/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from H.<br>Claiborn re monthly fee statement<br>protocols | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 08/04/23 | Mayhew | Review application to employ<br>O'Sullivan McCormack as special<br>insurance counsel | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 08/04/23 | Kaplan | Review Application to Employ<br>O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss,<br>PC as Special Insurance Coverage<br>Counsel | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 08/04/23 | Kaplan | Trustee/Paul Hastings 2nd Interim Fee<br>Application (0.7); Neubert, Pepe &<br>Monteith's 2nd Interim Fee Application<br>(0.3) | 1.00 | 440.00 | 440.00 | | 08/07/23 | Mayhew | Review notices of hearing re (1) Bravo<br>Luck 9019; (2) motion on interim<br>compensation procedures; and (3)<br>motion to retain special insurance<br>counsel | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 08/11/23 | Mayhew | Review US Trustee's statement of no<br>objection as to Trustee's application to<br>employ insurance counsel | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 08/15/23 | Mayhew | Attend hearing before Judge Manning<br>on: (i) Trustee's motion to retain | 2.50 | 575.00 | 1437.50 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 35 of 58

**Total Due \$22,753.00**

September 14, 2023 Page 2

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |---------------------------------------|--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|------------|----------------------|--| | | | maritime counsel; (ii) Trustee's motion<br>to approve interim compensation<br>procedure; and (iii) Trustee's motion to<br>file fee application sooner than 120<br>days | | | | | | 08/18/23 | Kaplan | Review order setting interim<br>compensation procedures | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | | 08/18/23 | Kaplan | Review order granting Trustee/Paul<br>Hastings/Neubert Pepe & Monteith<br>permission to file second interim<br>application | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | | 08/25/23 | Kaplan | Review request to submit a redacted<br>version of Saxe Doerberger and Vita's<br>fee application and invoices | 0.10 | 440.00 | 44.00 | | | 08/31/23 | Kaplan | Review competing proposed orders to<br>address motion to approve settlement<br>agreement with US Attorney's Office | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | | 08/31/23 | Kaplan | Review application for compensation by<br>Saxe Doernberger and Via PC | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | | | | Fees | | | \$3,099.00 | | | Professional Summary | | | | | | | | Professional | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | 2.60 | 440.00 | 1,144.00 | | | Kristin B. Mayhew | | Partner | 3.40 | 575.00 | 1,955.00 | | | | | Fees | | | \$3,099.00 | | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$3,099.00<br>\$0.00 | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | | \$3,099.00 | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | \$19,654.00 | | | |

![](_page_35_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

September 14, 2023 Invoice # 413965 Matter # 083201.0003

Re: Fee/Employment Applications

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$3,099.00 | |---------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$3,099.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$19,654.00 | | Total Due | \$22,753.00 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

![](_page_36_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

August 16, 2023 **Invoice #** 412763 **Matter #** 083201.0004

#### **Re: DIP Financing**

For services rendered through July 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------------------| | 07/24/23 | Kaplan | Emails with committee regarding<br>proposed debtor-in-possession loan to<br>Genever estate | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$132.00 | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | Professional | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$132.00 | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$132.00<br>\$0.00 | | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | \$132.00 |

![](_page_37_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

August 16, 2023 Invoice # 412763 Matter # 083201.0004

Re: DIP Financing

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$132.00 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$132.00 | | | | | Remittance Address: | | | 850 Main Street<br>P.O. Box 7006<br>Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006<br>Telephone (203) 330-2000 | | | Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400 | | | | |

![](_page_38_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

September 14, 2023 **Invoice #** 413966 **Matter #** 083201.0004

#### **Re: DIP Financing**

For services rendered through August 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |---------------------------------------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------|--------------------| | 08/18/23 | Mayhew | Review Chapter 11 Trustee's draft DIP<br>motion and draft motion to retain<br>necessary professionals to re mediate<br>the Sherry-Netherland | 0.60 | 575.00 | 345.00 | | 08/23/23 | Kaplan | Review Motion to Borrow, Motion for<br>Order, and Motions to Limit Notices<br>related to Genever entities/Sherry<br>Netherlands repairs | 0.60 | 440.00 | 264.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$609.00 | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | Professional | | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | 0.60 | 440.00 | 264.00 | | Kristin B. Mayhew | | Partner | 0.60 | 575.00 | 345.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$609.00 | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$609.00<br>\$0.00 | | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | \$609.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | \$132.00 | | | | | | Total Due | | | \$741.00 |

![](_page_39_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

September 14, 2023 Invoice # 413966 Matter # 083201.0004

Re: DIP Financing

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$609.00 | |---------------------------------------|----------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$609.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$132.00 | | Total Due | \$741.00 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

![](_page_40_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

June 16, 2023 **Invoice #** 410120 **Matter #** 083201.0005

#### **Re: Asset Analysis and Recovery**

For services rendered through May 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------| | 05/01/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's 9109 motion re Clark<br>Hill and related motion to seal | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | 05/02/23 | Mayhew | Review notice filed by Chapter 11<br>Trustee re consent order for Sherry<br>Netherland broker | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 05/02/23 | Goldman | Review of trustee 9019 motion and<br>settlement agreement re Clark Hill<br>settlement (1.2); draft and transmit<br>email to committee summarizing motion<br>and recommending support (.3) | 1.50 | 580.00 | 870.00 | | 05/04/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from N. Yee re<br>Clark Hill settlement | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 05/04/23 | Mayhew | Review application to employ Yachtzoo<br>re Lady May II and application of<br>Genever to retain public adjuster | 0.50 | 575.00 | 287.50 | | 05/04/23 | Goldman | Attend hearing on 9019 motion to settle<br>Clark Hill claim | 0.50 | 580.00 | 290.00 | | 05/10/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from Clerk and<br>P. Linsey re 5/10 hearing | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 05/10/23 | Mayhew | Attend hearing before Judge Manning<br>on: (i) motion for order authorizing<br>operation of Lady May II; and {ii) motion<br>to transfer Lady May to Foreign-Trade<br>Zone | 0.50 | 575.00 | 287.50 | | 05/11/23 | Goldman | Zoom meeting with trustee counsel,<br>and PAX counsel re offer for boat and<br>how to handle (.7); telephone<br>conference with trustee re AIG<br>insurance issues (.3) | 1.00 | 580.00 | 580.00 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 42 of

Asset Analysis and Recovery Invoice No.: 410120 June 16, 2023 Page 2

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------| | 05/11/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from Chapter<br>11 Trustee re potential interest in Lady<br>May I and respond | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 05/11/23 | Kaplan | Address yacht sale discussions | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 05/15/23 | Kaplan | Review Order denying HK USA/Mei<br>Guo & Counsel's Motion for Order Stay<br>pending appeal | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 05/15/23 | Kaplan | Review Complaint filed by Generver<br>Holdings LLC against AIG | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 05/17/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's Adversary<br>Proceeding complaint against Mei Guo<br>re jet | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 05/17/23 | Kaplan | Review Adversary Proceeding<br>Complaint against Mei Guo regarding<br>Bombardier proceeds and other<br>matters | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 05/19/23 | Goldman | Review of MOL on summary judgment<br>re veil piercing claim | 0.70 | 580.00 | 406.00 | | 05/19/23 | Mayhew | Review Judge Manning's order granting<br>summary judgment as to the \$37<br>million reserve fund | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | 05/20/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from L.<br>Despins re offers for Lady May and<br>correspondence to Committee re same | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 05/21/23 | Goldman | Telephone conference with Pat Linsey<br>re proposed yacht sale procedures (.3);<br>telephone conference with Luc Despins<br>re yacht sale, alter ego ruling and issue<br>with obtaining escrowed funds (.4) | 0.70 | 580.00 | 406.00 | | 05/21/23 | Goldman | Telephone conference with Pat Linsey<br>re: proposed yacht sale procedures<br>(.3); Telephone conference with trustee<br>re yacht sale, alter ego ruling and issue<br>with obtaining escrowed funds (.4) | 0.70 | 580.00 | 406.00 | | 05/22/23 | Goldman | Receipt/review of notice of 5/23 status<br>conference and calendar (.1); draft and<br>transmit email to Committee exploring<br>proposed sale procedures for yacht and<br>recommending position (.2); draft and<br>transmit email to Trustee re follow up<br>questions about his proposed<br>procedures (.2) | 0.50 | 580.00 | 290.00 | | 05/23/23 | Goldman | Review yacht marketing/sale procedure<br>chart in preparation for call with broker<br>and conference call with Trustee and<br>broker (.4); attend remote status<br>conference on sale procedures for Lady<br>May (1.2) | 1.60 | 580.00 | 928.00 | | 05/24/23 | Mayhew | Review Judge Manning's calendar for<br>5/24/23 and re Genever Holdings | 0.50 | 575.00 | 287.50 |

| Case 22-50073 | Doc 2255-1 | Filed 10/16/23 | Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 | Page 43 of | |---------------|------------|----------------|---------------------------|------------| | | | | | |

Asset Analysis and Recovery Invoice No.: 410120

June 16, 2023 Page 3

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|------------| | | | complaint against AIG and motion for<br>preliminary injunction as to same | | | | | 05/24/23 | Mayhew | Review proposed PSA and redlines to<br>same for Lady May and send<br>comments to I. Goldman | 0.70 | 575.00 | 402.50 | | 05/31/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from J. Kaplan<br>re sale of Lady May | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 05/31/23 | Kaplan | Review letter from Attorney Cohen for<br>Escrow Agent | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 05/31/23 | Kaplan | Attend status conference on Lady May<br>sale process and Trustee's report on<br>Sherry Netherlands locating artwork | 0.60 | 440.00 | 264.00 | | | | Fees | | | \$7,400.00 |

58

#### **Professional Summary**

| Professional | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|---------------------------------------|-------|-------------|----------------------| | Irve J. Goldman | Partner | 7.20 | 580.00 | 4,176.00 | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | Partner | 2.10 | 440.00 | 924.00 | | Kristin B. Mayhew | Partner | 4.00 | 575.00 | 2,300.00 | | | Fees | | | \$7,400.00 | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | \$7,400.00<br>\$0.00 | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | \$7,400.00 | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | \$79,901.00 | | | | Total Due | | | \$87,301.00 |

![](_page_43_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

June 16, 2023 Invoice # 410120 Matter # 083201.0005

Re: Asset Analysis and Recovery

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$7,400.00 | |---------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$7,400.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$79,901.00 | | Total Due | \$87,301.00 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

![](_page_44_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

July 26, 2023 **Invoice #** 411860 **Matter #** 083201.0005

#### **Re: Asset Analysis and Recovery**

For services rendered through June 30, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | 06/05/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's Reply to Hudson<br>Diamond MET regarding 2004 Exam<br>Subpoenas 6.2.23 and Hudson<br>Diamond's surreply | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 06/05/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's Reply to Greenwich<br>Land's Objection to 5th Omnibus<br>Motion for 2004 Exam Subpoenas | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 06/05/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's Reply to Debtor's<br>Limited Objection to 5th Omnibus 2004<br>Motion | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 06/05/23 | Goldman | Review of sale motion for Lady May<br>and calendar relevant dates (.4); review<br>of ABC papers for Kwok entities (.4);<br>telephone conference with Luc Despins<br>re procedural issues for TRO and<br>locate and provide pertinent rules (B.R.<br>5005(a)(1) and FRCP 5(d)(2)(B) (.7);<br>email to Committee members re<br>proposed sale of Lady May (.2) | 1.70 | 580.00 | 986.00 | | 06/08/23 | Goldman | Review of trustee motion for status<br>conference in interpleader action (.2);<br>check calendar for 6/13 (.1) | 0.30 | 580.00 | 174.00 | | 06/09/23 | Kaplan | Emails with committee related to<br>service of US Bank litigation | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 06/13/23 | Goldman | Review of HK motion for stay pending<br>appeal, trustee opposition and trustee<br>request for status conference, in<br>preparation for 6/13 hearings (1.2);<br>locate decisions on nominee theory<br>relative to ownership of HK and provide<br>to trustee regarding HK argument that | 3.10 | 580.00 | 1798.00 |

| Case 22-50073 | Doc 2255-1 | Filed 10/16/23 | Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 | Page 46 of | |---------------|------------|----------------|---------------------------|------------| | | | 58 | | |

Asset Analysis and Recovery Invoice No.: 411860

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------| | | | veil piercing does not apply to "non<br>shareholder" (0.4); attend 6/13 hearing<br>on motion for stay (1.5) | | | | | 06/14/23 | Goldman | Zoom meeting with trustee, counsel<br>and PAX counsel regarding status on<br>Sherry Netherland adversary, Lady<br>May sale and insurance dispute | 0.60 | 580.00 | 348.00 | | 06/15/23 | Goldman | Review of MOU from trustee regarding<br>Bravo Luck/Sherry Netherland<br>proposed settlement and make<br>suggested revisions | 0.40 | 580.00 | 232.00 | | 06/15/23 | Goldman | Review of interpleader action<br>pleadings/motions and injunctive<br>proceedings regarding NY ABC<br>proceedings and TRO (0.7); draft and<br>transmit email to Committee members<br>advising of case developments in<br>interpleader newly filed injunctive<br>proceedings and HK motion for stay<br>pending appeal (0.5); telephone<br>conference with Carollynn Callari<br>regarding impact of asset recoveries<br>and need for claims analysis (0.3) | 1.50 | 580.00 | 870.00 | | 06/15/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from I.<br>Goldman re proposed settlement with<br>Bravo Luck | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/15/23 | Kaplan | Review US Bank Interpleader<br>Complaint and Motion to Deposit<br>Funds, Trustee's Motion for Summary<br>Judgment | 0.60 | 440.00 | 264.00 | | 06/15/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's Adversary<br>Proceeding Complaint and Request for<br>Temporary Restraining Order, and<br>order, concerning assignment for<br>benefit of creditors of HK entities | 0.70 | 440.00 | 308.00 | | 06/19/23 | Kaplan | Review Motion to Quash Subpoenas to<br>Yacht Broker, et al. filed by Trustee,<br>supplemental document in support of<br>sale of vessel | 0.60 | 440.00 | 264.00 | | 06/20/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's motion to reduce<br>Lady May sales price | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/21/23 | Goldman | Overview of mandamus action filed by<br>Mei Guo against Judge Manning and<br>forward to trustee (0.4); telephone<br>conference with Pat Linsey and<br>telephone conference with Carollynn<br>Callari regarding same (0.3) | 0.70 | 580.00 | 406.00 | | 06/22/23 | Kaplan | Review G Club's Supplemental<br>Objection to Motion to Compel | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 06/22/23 | Kaplan | Review exhibit and witness list from<br>Trustee, including exhibits, for hearing | 0.60 | 440.00 | 264.00 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 47 of

Asset Analysis and Recovery Invoice No.: 411860

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | | | on sale of Lady May | | | | | 06/22/23 | Kaplan | Review HK USA's Objection to<br>Trustee's Motion to Quash with respect<br>to sale of Lady May | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 06/23/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's Reply to G Club's<br>Supplemental Objection, including<br>USAO's objection to Yvette Wang's<br>Motion for Pretrial Release | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 06/23/23 | Kaplan | Review HK USA/Mei Guo and Jenny<br>Li's Objections to Motion to Sale of<br>Lady May | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | 06/23/23 | Kaplan | Review Motion to Compromise with<br>Assignee of HCHK Entities | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 06/23/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's exhibit list in support<br>of sale motion of the Lady May | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/23/23 | Mayhew | Review objection to 363 sale filed by<br>creditor Jennie Li | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/23/23 | Mayhew | Review Chapter 11 Trustee's<br>emergency motion to adjourn TRO and<br>PI hearing and order granting in part<br>denying in part the motion | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 06/25/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's Reply to HK Parties<br>Objection to motion to sell Lady May | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 06/26/23 | Kaplan | Review objections of various creditors<br>to Motion to Approve Sale of Lady May<br>and Trustee's Reply to Objections to<br>Motion to Approve Sale of Lady May | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | 06/26/23 | Goldman | Review of HK motion for Stay pending<br>appeal re Lady May decision and<br>trustee for status conference in<br>preparation for 6/26 status conference<br>before Judge Dooley (1.2);<br>research/locate and provide Bankr. D.<br>Conn. decision holding HK potential<br>mootness of appeal does not establish<br>irreparable harm (.3); attend status<br>conference and prepare and transmit<br>email report to Kristin Mayhew (1.2);<br>review of draft of consent order for<br>turnover of escrowed funds and email<br>to Steve Kindseth and Alex Brogastz re<br>status (.4) | 3.10 | 580.00 | 1798.00 | | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's reply to HKI's<br>objection to yacht sale motion | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Review pleading related to adversary<br>proceeding involving the Assignment<br>for the Benefit of Creditors | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Attend status conference in Adversary<br>proceeding involving ABC | 1.30 | 575.00 | 747.50 |

58

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 48 of

Asset Analysis and Recovery Invoice No.: 411860 July 26, 2023 Page 4

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Review HKI parties' motion for stay<br>pending appeal and status conference<br>request filed by Trustee | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Correspondence to Mr. Goldman<br>regarding status conference before<br>Judge Dooley in Appeal | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Telephone call with Mr. Goldman<br>regarding status of sale motion and<br>motion for stay pending appeal | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Review docket in interpleader action<br>brought by US Bank | 0.40 | 575.00 | 230.00 | | 06/26/23 | Mayhew | Review proposed consent order<br>regarding disbursement of interpleader<br>funds | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/27/23 | Mayhew | Review redlined US Bank interpleader<br>consent order from A. Bongartz | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 06/27/23 | Mayhew | Attend hearing before Judge Manning<br>regarding motion to approve sale of<br>Lady May, US Bank interpleader and<br>miscellaneous discovery issues | 6.00 | 575.00 | 3450.00 | | 06/27/23 | Goldman | Discuss sale objection with Kristin<br>Mayhew (.3); locate and provide<br>authority for inherent authority of court<br>to excuse compliance with local rule<br>(.3); discuss recap of 6/27 hearings<br>with Kristen Mayhew (.3) | 0.90 | 580.00 | 522.00 | | 06/28/23 | Goldman | Telephone conference with Luc<br>Despins re 6/27 hearings and<br>expectations for adversary proceeding<br>declaring ABC entities alter egos of<br>Kwok | 0.40 | 580.00 | 232.00 | | 06/28/23 | Mayhew | Review order regarding interpleader<br>funds from US Bank | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 06/28/23 | Kaplan | Review motion entering expedited<br>scheduling order/hearing on motion to<br>approve settlement with HK entities | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 06/28/23 | Kaplan | Review order granting motion to<br>compel G CLUB to comply with<br>subpoena | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 06/29/23 | Mayhew | Review HK International's Motion to<br>Extend Briefing Schedule and Hearing | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 |

**Fees \$16,625.50**

**Professional Summary**

| Case 22-50073<br>Asset Analysis and Recovery | Doc 2255-1 | Filed 10/16/23<br>58 | Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 | | Page 49 of<br>Invoice No.: 411860<br>July 26, 2023<br>Page 5 | |----------------------------------------------|------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------|--------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Professional | Title | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | Irve J. Goldman | Partner | | 12.70 | 580.00 | 7,366.00 | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | Partner | | 6.80 | 440.00 | 2,992.00 | | Kristin B. Mayhew | Partner | | 10.90 | 575.00 | 6,267.50 | | | Fees | | | | \$16,625.50 | | | Total Fees | Total Disbursements | | | \$16,625.50<br>\$0.00 | | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | \$16,625.50 | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | \$7,400.00 | | | | Total Due | | | \$24,025.50 |

![](_page_49_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

July 26, 2023 Invoice # 411860 Matter # 083201.0005

Re: Asset Analysis and Recovery

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | | \$16,625.50 | | |------------|---------------------------------------|-------------|--| | | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | | | Total Due This Invoice | \$16,625.50 | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$7,400.00 | | | | Total Due | \$24,025.50 | |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

August 16, 2023 **Invoice #** 412764 **Matter #** 083201.0005

#### **Re: Asset Analysis and Recovery**

For services rendered through July 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------| | 07/05/23 | Mayhew | Review Chapter 11 Trustee's<br>Reservation of Rights re: court order<br>and UST's limited objection to 9019<br>settlement with HCHK entities | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 07/05/23 | Mayhew | Review G-Club's position statement re:<br>9019 with HCHK parties | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 07/05/23 | Goldman | Review of draft of settlement<br>agreement with Bravo Luck (.2) and<br>Zoom meeting with trustee, Nick Basset<br>and PAX counsel re release language<br>(.4) | 0.60 | 580.00 | 348.00 | | 07/05/23 | Kaplan | Review US Trustee's limited objection<br>to 9019 Motion with HCHK Entities and<br>G Club's limited objection/position<br>statement regarding same | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | 07/05/23 | Kaplan | Review late filed objections to motion to<br>sell Lady May by Ning Li and other<br>creditors | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 07/07/23 | Goldman | Solicit and obtain HK consent to<br>extension of time to respond to<br>interpleader complaint and prepare<br>motion and proposed order for<br>extension | 0.50 | 580.00 | 290.00 | | 07/09/23 | Goldman | Zoom meeting with trustee and counsel<br>and PAX attorneys re proposed<br>settlement with Bravo Luck and<br>proposed release | 0.70 | 580.00 | 406.00 | | 07/10/23 | Goldman | Receipt/review of emails from Stuart<br>Sarnoff re timing of acquisition of<br>Sherry Netherland and PAX debt at<br>time (.2); locate/review case authorities | 1.00 | 580.00 | 580.00 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 52 of 58

Asset Analysis and Recovery Invoice No.: 412764

August 16, 2023 Page 2

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | | | on estate claim for fraudulent transfer<br>to defraud a single creditor and trustee<br>standing to bring RICO claim (.8) | | | | | 07/10/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's Omnibus Reply to<br>Objections to Motion to Approve<br>Settlement with Assignee of HCHK<br>Entities | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 07/11/23 | Goldman | Review of papers re trustee motion for<br>summary judgment, opposition and<br>reply in preparation for hearing (1.5);<br>review of trustee motion to approve<br>settlement with assignee of HK entities<br>in preparation for hearing (1.0); attend<br>hearings on trustee summary judgment<br>motion and 9019 motion to approve<br>settlement with assignee (2.5) | 5.00 | 580.00 | 2900.00 | | 07/11/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from L.<br>Despins I. Goldman re ACG hearing | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 07/13/23 | Kaplan | Emails with committee regarding<br>proposed revised order for settlement<br>with assignee of HCHK Entities | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 07/15/23 | Kaplan | Review G Club's supplemental<br>response regarding proposed order to<br>approve settlement with 9019 entities/G<br>Club records | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 07/17/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from I.<br>Goldman to the Committee re<br>settlement of the ABC action | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 07/17/23 | Mayhew | Review G. Club Operations' notice to<br>modify 9019 order with HCHK entities | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 07/17/23 | Goldman | Review US Trustee objection to<br>Trustee revised proposed order for<br>settlement with assignee (.1); locate<br>case authority approving gatekeeping<br>function and provide to trustee (.5);<br>review of G Club supplemental notice<br>of objection to modified proposed order<br>(.3) | 0.90 | 580.00 | 522.00 | | 07/18/23 | Goldman | Attend hearing on OSC against<br>GTV/Seneca, et al and hearing on<br>revised proposed order on settlement<br>with ABC assignee | 3.00 | 580.00 | 1740.00 | | 07/25/23 | Mayhew | Draft correspondence to Creditors'<br>Committee re Inter-Debtor estate loan<br>motion | 0.70 | 575.00 | 402.50 | | 07/25/23 | Kaplan | Review trustee's complaint against<br>Golden Springs New York | 0.80 | 440.00 | 352.00 | | 07/28/23 | Mayhew | Review 9019 order re Trustee's<br>settlement with HCHK entities | 0.30 | 575.00 | 172.50 | | 07/28/23 | Kaplan | Review order approving settlement with | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 |

| Case 22-50073<br>Doc 2255-1<br>Filed 10/16/23<br>58<br>Asset Analysis and Recovery | | Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 | | Page 53 of<br>Invoice No.: 412764<br>August 16, 2023<br>Page 3 | | | | | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|----------------------|--|--|--| | Date | Professional | | Assignee of HCHK Entities | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Fees | | | | \$8,907.50 | | | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | | | | | | Professional<br>Title | | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | | | Irve J. Goldman | | Partner | | 11.70 | 580.00 | 6,786.00 | | | | | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | Partner | | 2.60 | 440.00 | 1,144.00 | | | | | Kristin B. Mayhew | | Partner | | 1.70 | 575.00 | 977.50 | | | | | | | Fees | | | | \$8,907.50 | | | | | | | Total Fees | Total Disbursements | | | \$8,907.50<br>\$0.00 | | | | | Total Due This Invoice<br>Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | | | \$8,907.50 | | | | | | | | | | | \$24,025.50 | | | | | | | | | Total Due | | | \$32,933.00 | | | |

![](_page_53_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

August 16, 2023 Invoice # 412764 Matter # 083201.0005

Re: Asset Analysis and Recovery

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | | \$8,907.50 | | |------------|---------------------------------------|-------------|--| | | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | | | Total Due This Invoice | \$8,907.50 | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$24,025.50 | | | | Total Due | \$32,933.00 | |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

September 14, 2023 **Invoice #** 413967 **Matter #** 083201.0005

#### **Re: Asset Analysis and Recovery**

For services rendered through August 31, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|--------| | 08/01/23 | Kaplan | Review proposed motion to modify<br>scheduling order in inter pleader<br>matter; exchange emails with Mr.<br>Linsey, Mr. Moriarty and P & C Team<br>regarding same | 0.30 | 440.00 | 132.00 | | 08/04/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from J. Kaplan<br>re potential stipulation between the<br>DOJ and the Trustee re NJ mansion | 0.10 | 575.00 | 57.50 | | 08/04/23 | Kaplan | Review adversary proceeding (0.6);<br>email with committee res complaint and<br>temporary restraining order v. Taurus<br>Fund, et al (0.2); review monthly<br>operating statements for Genever<br>Holding Corporation for May/June 2023<br>(0.2); review revised proposed order<br>setting interim compensation<br>procedures (0.1) | 1.30 | 440.00 | 572.00 | | 08/04/23 | Kaplan | Review Trustee's motion to approve<br>settlement agreement with Qiang Guo<br>and Bravo Luck | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | 08/07/23 | Mayhew | Review Trustee's 9019 motion with<br>Bravo Luck and motion to shorten and<br>limit notice | 0.50 | 575.00 | 287.50 | | 08/11/23 | Kaplan | Review sixth omnibus motion for 2004<br>examination | 0.40 | 440.00 | 176.00 | | 08/11/23 | Kaplan | Review request for status conference<br>and order denying status conference,<br>Trustee to proceed with evidence on<br>preliminary injunction v. Taurus Fund,<br>LLC | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 56 of

58

Asset Analysis and Recovery Invoice No.: 413967

September 14, 2023

| Date | Professional | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------| | 08/14/23 | Kaplan | Review Motion to Approve<br>Settlement/Stipulation with US<br>Attorney's Office regarding Mahwah<br>Mansion, Motion to Limit Notice | 0.60 | 440.00 | 264.00 | | 08/14/23 | Kaplan | Review Motion to Continue/Adjourn<br>Hearing Related to UBS Subpoena<br>Compliance | 0.10 | 440.00 | 44.00 | | 08/14/23 | Kaplan | Review exhibit list/exhibits for hearing<br>on Trustee's Motion for Preliminary<br>Injunction Against Taurus Fund/Scott<br>Barnett/Mahwah Mansion | 0.60 | 440.00 | 264.00 | | 08/15/23 | Kaplan | Review Order extending temporary<br>restraining order with respect to<br>Mahwah Mansion | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 08/18/23 | Kaplan | Review declaration of Mei Guo<br>regarding Hudson Diamond Holding,<br>LLC | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 08/21/23 | Mayhew | Review correspondence from A.<br>Bongartz re motion to remediate<br>Sherry-Netherland and respond | 0.20 | 575.00 | 115.00 | | 08/21/23 | Kaplan | Review Taurus Fund Response to<br>TRO/property at Mahwah Mansion | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 08/22/23 | Goldman | Receipt/review of emails and redlined<br>motion from Alex Bongatz re motion to<br>authorize payment of remediation<br>expenses and draft and transmit email<br>response | 0.50 | 580.00 | 290.00 | | 08/22/23 | Goldman | Review of and make comments to<br>trustee draft motion to authorize<br>remediation process for Sherry<br>Netherland and transmit to trustee and<br>counsel | 1.70 | 580.00 | 986.00 | | 08/25/23 | Kaplan | Review order scheduling status<br>conference on Remediation Motion | 0.10 | 440.00 | 44.00 | | 08/25/23 | Kaplan | Review Taurus Fund's Objection to<br>Motion to Approve Settlement<br>Agreement | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | 08/28/23 | Kaplan | Review response from MR. Conway re<br>attempting to secure insurance on<br>Mahwah property | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | 08/29/23 | Goldman | Review of trustee motion for approval<br>of settlement with US DOJ and Taurus<br>objection thereto in preparation for<br>hearing (1.3); locate decisions/authority<br>re government's right of criminal<br>forfeiture and relation back (.5); review<br>of trustee's sixth omnibus motion for<br>Rule 2004 examinations and<br>Greenwich Land objection thereto in<br>preparation for hearing (1.0); telephone<br>conference with Luc Despins re | 5.00 | 580.00 | 2900.00 |

Case 22-50073 Doc 2255-1 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 19:02:36 Page 57 of 58

Asset Analysis and Recovery Invoice No.: 413967

September 14, 2023 Page 3

| Date | Professional | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | |----------------------|--------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------------|----------------------|--|--| | | | | motions and objections on for hearing<br>at 2 pm (.2); attend hearing on motions<br>and confer with trustee and counsel<br>after hearing (2.0) | | | | | | | 08/30/23 | Kaplan | | Review order on Motion to Approve<br>Settlement with Bravo Luck/Miles Kwok | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | | | 08/31/23 | Kaplan | | Review Emergency Motion to Amend<br>Preliminary Injunction regarding<br>Mahwah Property/no insurance; review<br>order granting emergency motion | 0.50 | 440.00 | 220.00 | | | | 08/31/23 | Kaplan | insurance | Review response of Michael Conway<br>on behalf of Taurus Fund regarding | 0.20 | 440.00 | 88.00 | | | | | | Fees | | | | \$7,408.00 | | | | Professional Summary | | | | | | | | | | Professional | | Title | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | | Irve J. Goldman | | Partner | | 7.20 | 580.00 | 4,176.00 | | | | Jonathan A. Kaplan | | Partner | | 6.30 | 440.00 | 2,772.00 | | | | Kristin B. Mayhew | | Partner | | 0.80 | 575.00 | 460.00 | | | | | | Fees | | | | \$7,408.00 | | | | | | Total Fees<br>Total Disbursements | | | | \$7,408.00<br>\$0.00 | | | | | | Total Due This Invoice | | | \$7,408.00 | | | | | | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | | | | \$32,933.00 | | | | | | Total Due | | | \$40,341.00 | | | |

![](_page_57_Picture_2.jpeg)

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Ho Wan Kwok Attn: Samuel Nunberg, Chairman 600 South Dixie Highway, Suite 455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

September 14, 2023 Invoice # 413967 Matter # 083201.0005

Re: Asset Analysis and Recovery

## **Kindly reference this invoice number on your check and return this page with your payment.**

| Total Fees | \$7,408.00 | |---------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Disbursements | \$0.00 | | Total Due This Invoice | \$7,408.00 | | Unpaid Balance from Previous Invoices | \$32,933.00 | | Total Due | \$40,341.00 |

Remittance Address:

850 Main Street P.O. Box 7006 Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006 Telephone (203) 330-2000

Federal Tax ID: 06-0662400

SUBSCRIBE

New filings added to this archive go out in the weekly brief.

No open or click tracking. One-click unsubscribe. or use RSS · details