Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2260

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re: :

HO WAN KWOK, et al., : :

Debtors1 :

----------------------------------------------------------- x **COVERSHEET RE: THIRD INTERIM APPLICATION OF NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AS LOCAL AND CONFLICTS COUNSEL TO THE CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE AND AS COUNSEL TO DEBTORS GENEVER HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC**

Time Period: July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023

Bankruptcy Petition Filed: February 15, 2022

Date of Entry of Ret'n Orders: (i) August 2, 2022 [ECF No. 669] (Kwok), effective as of July 8, 2022, (ii) Nov. 17, 2022 [ECF No. 1107] (Genever Holdings Corporation [ECF No. 1107] (Genever Holdings Corp), effective as of Oct. 11, 2022; and (iii) November 30, 2022 [ECF No. 1177] (Genever Holdings LLC), effective as of Nov. 3, 2022.

Fees: \$284,180.00 Voluntary Fee Reductions: none

Total:

Fees Previously Requested: Expense Detail:

Requested Fees: \$919,306.00 Retainer Received: \$0.00

Awarded Fees: \$909,306.00 Prior awards applied:

Paid Fees: \$837,788.502 Balance before this request: \$0.00 Copies page cost; total: \$0.15/page; \$0.00 total

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 In addition, NPM has been paid \$96,522.00 as 80% of its fees for the month of July 2023 pursuant to the July Monthly Fee Statement and \$130,822.00 as 80% of its fees for the month of August 2023 pursuant to the August Monthly Fee Statement (as these terms are defined herein). Hours and Rates per professional:

Nancy Bohan 12/1991 Counsel 17.60 \$450.00 \$7,920.00

Douglas S. 10/1985 Partner 38.20 \$500.00 \$19,100.00

Dennis M. 11/2013 Partner 155.50 \$450.00 \$69,975.00

Patrick R. 11/2010 Partner 382.20 \$450.00 \$171,990.00

Terry Paralegal 4.90 \$200.00 \$980.00

Allison M. Law Clerk 2.10 \$200.00 \$420.00

Lauren T. 11/2021 Associate 34.80 \$325.00 \$11,310.00

Kellyjohana Paralegal 14.20 \$175.00 \$2,485.00

Total Hours: 649.50 Blended Hourly Rate: \$432.06 UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re: :

HO WAN KWOK, :

Debtor. :

**THIRD INTERIM APPLICATION OF NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C., FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AS LOCAL AND CONFLICTS COUNSEL TO THE CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE AND AS COUNSEL TO DEBTORS GENEVER HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC**

Pursuant to sections 105(a), 328, 330, and 331 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the "Bankruptcy Rules"), and Rule 2016-1 of the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the "Local Rules"), and the Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals [Docket No. 2094] (the "Interim Compensation Procedures Order"), Neubert, Pepe and Monteith, P.C. ("NPM"), as local and conflicts counsel to Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case (the "Chapter 11 Case") of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Individual Debtor"), and as counsel to the Debtors, Genever Holdings Corporation ("Genever (BVI)") and Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)") in their chapter 11 cases (together with the "Chapter 11 Case," collectively, the "Chapter 11 Cases"), hereby files this *Third Interim Application of Neubert, Pepe and Monteith, P.C., as Local and Conflicts Counsel to the Chapter 11 Trustee and as Counsel to Debtors Genever Holdings Corporation and Genever Holdings LLC, for Allowance of Fees and Reimbursement Expenses for the Period from July 1,* *2023 through August 31, 2023* (the "Application"). By this Application, NPM requests interim allowance of professional fees and reimbursement of expenses incurred during the period from July 1, 2023, through and including August 31, 2023 (the "Application Period") in these Chapter 11 Cases. In support of this Application, NPM respectfully states as follows: JURISDICTION, VENUE, BASES FOR RELIEF, AND COMPLIANCE

1. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and the Standing Order of Reference from the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. This matter is a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2). Venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409.

2. The legal predicates for the relief requested herein are sections 328, 330, and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, and Local Rule 2016-1.

3. NPM believes that this Application, together with the attachments hereto, substantially complies with the Bankruptcy Rules, Local Rule 2016-1, and the *United States Trustee's Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed Under 11 U.S.C. § 330 by Attorneys in Larger Chapter 11 Cases* (the "U.S. Trustee Guidelines").3 NPM respectfully requests a waiver of any of the foregoing requirements not met by this Application.

- 4. Attached and incorporated herein by reference are the following Exhibits: - Exhibit A contains the Proposed Order granting this Application. - Exhibit B contains time entries with respect to the legal services provided organized by category (as discussed below). - Exhibit C contains expense reimbursements requested.

3 NPM reserves all rights as to the relevance and substantive legal effect of the U.S. Trustee Guidelines with respect to any application for compensation in these chapter 11 cases.

I. The Individual Debtor's Chapter 11 Case

5. On February 15, 2022 (the "Petition Date"), the Individual Debtor filed a voluntary petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (Bridgeport Division) (the "Court").

6. On March 21, 2022, the United States Trustee appointed an Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Committee") in the Chapter 11 Case. No examiner has been appointed in the Chapter 11 Case.

7. On June 15, 2022, the Court entered a memorandum of decision and order [ECF No. 465] (the "Trustee Order") directing the United States Trustee to appoint a chapter 11 trustee in the Chapter 11 Case of Ho Wan Kwok.

8. Pursuant to the Trustee Order, the United States Trustee selected Luc A. Despins as the Trustee. On July 8, 2022, the Court entered an order granting the appointment of Luc A. Despins as the Trustee in the Chapter 11 Case of Ho Wan Kwok.

9. By order entered August 2, 2022, the Court authorized NPM's retention as local and conflicts counsel for the Trustee [ECF No. 669] (the "Retention Order") effective as of July 8, 2022, in the Chapter 11 Case. The Retention Order authorizes NPM to be compensated on an hourly basis and reimbursed for actual and necessary out-of-pocket expenses pursuant to sections 328 and 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, and such orders as the Court may direct.

10. On October 11, 2022, Genever (BVI) filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with this Court.

11. No trustee, examiner, or official committee of unsecured creditors has been appointed in Genever (BVI)'s chapter 11 case.

12. On October 14, 2022, the Court entered an order granting joint administration of the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case and Genever (BVI)'s chapter 11 case [ECF No. 970].

13. On November 17, 2022, the Court granted Genever (BVI)'s application to retain NPM as counsel to Genever (BVI) in its chapter 11 case, effective as of its petition date, i.e., October 11, 2022 [ECF No. 1107].

14. On October 12, 2020, Genever (US) filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "SDNY Bankruptcy Court"), thereby commencing case number 20-12411 (JLG) (the "SDNY Bankruptcy Case").

15. On November 3, 2022, the SDNY Bankruptcy Court entered an order [ECF No. 225 in Case No. 22-50592] transferring the venue of the SDNY Bankruptcy Case to this Court, which assigned it Case Number 22-50592.

16. On November 21, 2022, the Court entered an order granting joint administration of the Genever (US) chapter 11 case with the jointly administered cases of the Individual Debtor and the Genever (BVI) Debtor's chapter 11 case [ECF No. 1141] (the Individual Debtor, Genever (BVI), and Genever (US) may hereinafter be collectively referred to as the "Debtors").

17. On November 30, 2022, the Court granted Genever (US)'s application to retain NPM as counsel to Genever (US) in its chapter 11 case, effective as of the order transferring venue of the SDNY Bankruptcy Case to this Court, i.e., November 3, 2022 [ECF No. 1177].

18. NPM sought the reimbursement of expenses incurred in its representation of the Trustee as local and conflicts counsel by application dated April 18, 2023, [ECF No. 1674] (the "Reimbursement Application"), which application was granted by order of this Court dated May 5, 2023, [ECF No. 1769].

19. By application dated June 1, 2023, NPM sought the allowance of fees for the period from the Petition Date through February 28, 2023 (the "First Interim Application") [ECF No. 1851]. The First Interim Application was granted by order of this Court dated June 29, 2023, allowing the Applicant interim compensation in the amount of \$551,718.50 [ECF No.1966].

20. By application dated August 4, 2023, NPM sought the allowance of fees and reimbursement of expenses for the period from March 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 (the "Second Interim Application") [ECF No. 2053]. The Second Interim Application was granted by order of this Court dated September 12, 2023, allowing the Applicant interim compensation in the amount of \$357,587.50 and reimbursement of expenses in the amount of \$10,402.59 [ECF No. 2192].

21. On September 20, 2023, pursuant to the Interim Compensation Procedures Order, NPM filed its Monthly Fee Statement for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Period from July 1, 2023 Through July 31, 2023 [ECF No. 2178] (the "July Monthly Fee Statement") attaching NPM's itemized fees for the month of July 2023 and requesting payment of 80% of all fees for services rendered and 100% of all expenses incurred for such month (i.e., \$96,522.00 in fees and \$393.47 in expenses). No objections were filed to NPM's July Monthly Fee Statement and by this Application NPM requests that the Court allow such fees and expenses in full and payment of the 20% fee holdback for such month (i.e., \$24,130.50) (the "July Holdback").

22. On September 20, 2023, pursuant to the Interim Compensation Procedures Order, NPM filed its *Monthly Fee Statement for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Period from August 1, 2023 Through August 31, 2023* [ECF No. 2217] (the "August Monthly Fee Statement") attaching NPM's itemized fees for the month of August 2023 and requesting payment of 80% of all fees for services rendered and 100% of all expenses incurred for such month (i.e., \$130,822.00 in fees and \$1,455.63 in expenses). No objections were filed to NPM's August Monthly Fee Statement and by this Application NPM requests that the Court allow such fees and expenses in full and payment of the 20% fee holdback for such month (i.e., \$32,705.50) (the "August Holdback" and, together with the July Holdback, collectively, the "Application Period Holdback"). THIRD INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

23. Paul Hastings LLP ("Paul Hastings") is lead counsel to the Trustee, Genever (BVI), and Genever (US) in these Chapter 11 Cases. As discussed herein, throughout the course of these Chapter 11 Cases, NPM has worked cooperatively with Paul Hastings as Connecticut counsel and conflicts counsel to the Trustee and as co-counsel with respect to Genever (BVI) and Genever (US) (collectively, the "Genever Debtors").

24. On October 18, 2023, Paul Hastings filed its *Third Interim Fee Application of Paul Hastings LLP for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023* [ECF No. 2256] (the "PH Application"). The PH Application contains extensive discussion of the history of these Chapter 11 Cases and the nature of legal services performed for the Trustee and the Genever Debtors. To avoid repetition, NPM thus incorporates paragraphs 1-29 of the PH Application herein by reference.

25. In the interest of efficiency and reducing administrative expense, throughout the Trustee's investigation and asset-recovery efforts, and the administration of these Chapter 11 Cases, the Trustee and Paul Hastings have requested and NPM has performed legal services with respect to substantive, administrative and procedural issues (e.g., preparing, reviewing and revising pleadings, presenting and arguing discovery motions, serving subpoenas and court orders, requesting adjournments and approving stipulations, preparing monthly operating reports, interacting with clerks' offices and chambers and coordinating logistics for hearings, and attending to other case administration functions as they arise). NPM's counsel has also advised with respect to this district's local rules and practices and has assisted the Trustee at court hearings throughout these Chapter 11 Cases.

26. This support has both ensured that the Trustee and the Genever Debtors understood and complied with local rules and practices—and has also resulted in substantial administrative cost savings in these Chapter 11 Cases.

27. The Applicant is applying for compensation pursuant to Sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code for legal services performed for the Trustee, Genever (BVI), and Genever (US) during the Application Period.

28. For the Application Period, the Applicant seeks allowance of fees in the amount of \$284,180 as compensation for services rendered in connection with such services and expenses in the amount of \$1,849.10.

29. The Applicant devoted 664.40 hours to this case during the Application Period, equating to an overall blended rate of \$432.06.

30. Throughout the Application Period, the Applicant maintained records to indicate the name of each attorney or paraprofessional working on this matter, the time spent on a particular issue, and the nature of the work performed. These records, which describe in detail the services rendered by the Applicant, were created at the approximate time the services were performed.

31. Annexed hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B is a detailed billing report, broken down by project category, upon which this application is based that contains each individual professional's time for the Debtors' bankruptcy proceedings, itemizing the dates upon which services were rendered, including a summary of the services on each of such dates by each person rendering the service, the time spent in rendering such service, and the dollar value of such services.

32. Annexed hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit C is a detailed report of costs and expenses incurred by the Applicant during the Application Period.

33. During the Application Period, the following summarizes the services provided by the Applicant on behalf of the Trustee:

a. advising the Trustee as to his investigation into the property of the Individual Debtor's estate, including his pursuit of actions to collect and recover property for the benefit of the Individual Debtor's estate;

b. commencing, conducting, and/or continuing litigation necessary and appropriate to assert rights held by the Individual Debtor's estate, protect assets of the Individual Debtor's estate, or otherwise further the goal of completing the Chapter 11 Case;

c. preparing and reviewing, on behalf of the Trustee, necessary and appropriate applications, motions, proposed orders, other pleadings, notices, schedules,

and other documents, and reviewing financial and other reports filed and to be filed in the Chapter 11 Case;

d. advising the Trustee concerning, and preparing responses to, applications, motions, other pleadings, notices, and other papers that may be filed by other parties in the Chapter 11 Case;

e. reviewing the nature and validity of any liens asserted against the property in these Chapter 11 Cases and advising the Trustee concerning the enforceability of any liens;

f. assisting the Trustee in the investigation, recovery, marketing, and disposition of estate assets; and

g. negotiating with parties-in-interest.

34. During the Application Period, the following summarizes the services performed by the Applicant as counsel to the Genever Debtors:

a. preparing, reviewing, and revising the monthly operating reports for the Genever Debtors; and

b. corresponding with the Genever (BVI) Director, the U.S. Trustee's office, the Trustee, and co-counsel regarding the monthly operating reports for the Genever Debtors. CATEGORIZATION OF SERVICES AND CATEGORY SUMMARIES

35. As is its practice as counsel to trustees or debtors in chapter 11 cases, NPM has organized its time by category in respect to the nature of the services it provided to the Trustee and the Genever Debtors. All services provided to the Genever Debtors fell within the Case Administration category, and thus this category is divided between services provided to the Trustee

and to the respective Genever Debtors. More specifically, the services provided under each category and NPM's summaries of same are as follows: A. Case Administration: Fees: \$5,020 Total Hours: 13.1

36. NPM prepared, reviewed, and revised draft operating reports on behalf of the Genever Debtors. In connection with these services, NPM communicated with the Genever (BVI) Director, the Trustee, and co-counsel at Paul Hastings regarding issues related to the operating reports and bank statements for the Genever (US) account. B. Asset Analysis and Recovery: Fees: \$154,690 Total Hours: 358.2

37. NPM performed services to assist the Trustee in investigating and seeking to recover assets for the benefit of the Debtors' chapter 11 estates. The Trustee has undertaken a broad-ranging investigation of assets that the Individual Debtor has sought to shield from his creditors.

38. Much of the Trustee's investigation has taken the form of Bankruptcy Rule 2004 examinations. NPM has pursued discovery from various parties, including banks, affiliated entities, and individuals to ascertain the extent of Debtor's assets and recover the same for the benefit of Debtor's estate.

39. During this time, NPM's counsel has issued numerous Bankruptcy Rule 2004 subpoenas and has assisted in obtaining and in reviewing documents and information produced in response thereto. In this process, NPM has served as conflicts counsel with respect to examinees where Paul Hastings has had conflicts (including numerous financial institutions and technology companies.)

40. NPM's counsel also took part in the preparation and prosecution of a motion for discovery under Bankruptcy Rule 2004. On August 11, 2023, NPM's counsel filed the Trustee's

Sixth Supplemental Omnibus Motion of Chapter 11 Trustee for Entry of Order Under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 and Local Rule 2004-1 Authorizing Discovery with Respect to Additional Entities and Individuals Affiliated with Debtor and Relevant Banks [ECF No. 2079] (the "Sixth Rule 2004 Motion"). NPM's counsel participated in negotiations that obviated the filing of objections by several of the examinees. NPM's counsel also litigated an objection to the Sixth Rule 2004 Motion filed by Greenwich Land LLC, (including at a contested hearing) resulting in a favorable outcome for the Trustee [ECF Nos. 2098, 2145, 2210].

41. Some examinees have resisted compliance with the Trustee's Bankruptcy Rule 2004 subpoenas and NPM took appropriate action for the Trustee to obtain compliance as needed. During the Application Period, NPM counsel principally drafted the Trustee's appellee brief in Mei Guo's and HK International Funds Investments (USA) Limited, LLC's ("HK USA" and, together with Mei Guo, the "HK Parties") (and their counsel's) appeal of the Court's orders holding them in contempt with respect to the HK Parties' obligations under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 subpoenas and awarding the Trustee attorneys' fees [District Court No. 3:23-cv-00375-KAD ECF No. 34]. C. Adversary Proceedings (and Related Appeals):

42. During the Application Period, NPM assisted the Trustee and Paul Hastings in the prosecution of numerous adversary proceedings and in appellate proceedings with respect to same. These include: (i) Greenwich Land Adv. Proc. 23-5005: Fees: \$4,635.00 Total Hours:10.3

43. This adversary proceeding (the "Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding") concerns the Trustee's claims against Greenwich Land LLC and Hing Chi Ngok (the Debtor's alleged wife) that the corporate defendant and its assets are property of the Estate. During the

Application Period, the Trustee assisted Paul Hastings with respect to discovery matters in this Adversary Proceeding and regarding the Trustee's opposition to the defendants' motion to withdraw the reference. (ii) HK USA/Interpleader Adv. Proc. Nos. 22-5003,23-5012: Fees: \$28,905 Total Hours: 64.1

44. These adversary proceedings, i.e., Adv. Proc Nos. 22-5003 (the "HK Adversary Proceeding") and 23-05012 (the "Interpleader Proceeding") concern the Trustee's claims that HK USA and its assets are property of the estate and to recover such assets for the benefit of the estate. NPM counsel assisted in analyzing the HK Parties' brief in their appeal of the Court's orders granting the Trustee's summary judgment motions in the HK Adversary Proceeding. NPM counsel further assisted in researching and drafting portions of the Trustee's appellee brief in such appeal.

45. NPM counsel further assisted Paul Hastings with the Trustee's opposition to the HK Parties' motion for stay pending appeal of the second summary judgment decision in the HK Adversary Proceeding. (iii) Sherry Netherland Adv. Proc. 23-5002: Fees \$900.00 Total Hours:2.0

46. This adversary proceeding (the "Sherry Netherland Possession Adversary Proceeding") relates to possession of the Debtor's penthouse apartment at the Sherry Netherland Hotel. During the Application Period, NPM assisted Paul Hastings in motion practice relating to the scheduling of proceedings and in negotiating a potential resolution of the Sherry Netherland Possession Adversary Proceeding with relevant parties. (iv) Mei Guo Adv. Proc 23-5008: Fee Total Hours:10.8

47. This adversary proceeding (the "Mei Guo/Aircraft Adversary Proceeding") relates to the proceeds from the unauthorized postpetition sale of the Debtor's Bombardier Global XRS private jet. The Trustee has asserted claims including, among other things, that the private jet and its sale proceeds are property of the estate.

48. During the Application Period, NPM assisted Paul Hastings in negotiating a scheduling order with the defendant (which was ultimately submitted to the Court upon consent) and in preparing and serving initial written discovery in the Mei Guo/Aircraft Adversary Proceeding. (v) HCHK Adv. Proc. 23-5013: Fees: \$18,487.50 Total Hours: 41.3

49. This adversary proceeding (the "HCHK Adversary Proceeding") concerns the "HCHK Entities," i.e., entities that the Trustee believes are alter egos of the Debtor that are in possession of more than \$38 million in assets. Prior to the Application Period, the Trustee obtained a temporary restraining order suspending state court proceedings that threatened to dissipate the HCHK Entities' assets.

50. During the Application Period, the Court approved a the Trustee's settlement with the assignee of the HCHK Entities' assets that provides for important benefits to the estate, including the deposit of over \$38 million of the HCHK Entities' funds into accounts controlled by the Trustee and the assignee's commitment to not oppose the relief sought by the Trustee in the HCHK Adversary Proceeding. NPM counsel assisted Paul Hastings with the motion seeking Court approval of the settlement, which was (unsuccessfully) opposed by certain third-parties.

51. NPM counsel also assisted Paul Hastings in responding to third parties who have sought to intervene in the HCHK Adversary Proceeding. This included filing a motion that

provided for accelerated discovery proceedings and, thereafter, assisting Paul Hastings with respect to such discovery. (vi) Mahwah Adv. Proc. 23-5017: Fees: \$21,925 Total Hours:47.9

52. This adversary proceeding (the "Mahwah Adversary Proceeding") concerns certain entities owning a castle-style estate in Mahwah, New Jersey, and the Trustee's claims that, among other things, this asset is property of the estate. During the Application Period, NPM assisted Paul Hastings in the final preparation and in the filing of the Complaint and a motion seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.

53. Thereafter, NPM counsel assisted Paul Hastings in preparing for and conducting a contested evidentiary hearing, following which the Court granted the Trustee's requested preliminary injunction to safeguard the Mahwah property. Thereafter, when it became apparent that the Mahwah property was not insured, NPM counsel assisted in the preparation and prosecution of a motion to implement further protections for the Mahwah property by amending the existing preliminary injunction . (vii) Golden Spring Adv. Proc. 23-5018: Fees: 2,790 Total Hours: 6.2

54. This adversary proceeding (the "Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding") concerns the Trustee's claims that an entity known as Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. (the "Golden Spring") which has funded millions of dollars of the Debtor's expenses is the Debtor's alter ego or is beneficially owned by the Debtor. During the Application Period, NPM counsel assisted Paul Hastings with matters related to the filing and service of the Complaint, including with matters related to the service of a defendant located overseas. (viii) Bravo Luck Adv. Proc. 22-5027: Fees: \$2,070.00 Total Hours: 4.6

55. In these procedurally consolidated adversary proceedings (the "Bravo Luck Adversary Proceedings"), the Trustee sought, among other things, declaratory relief to the effect that the Genever Debtors and their property are property of the Debtor's chapter 11 estate notwithstanding claims by the Debtor's son and an associated entity relating to a purported trust agreement. During the Application Period, NPM assisted Paul Hastings in the preparation and prosecution of a motion to approve a favorable settlement of the Bravo Luck Adversary Proceedings. D. Asset Disposition: Fees: \$1,140.00 Total Hours: 2.5

56. NPM performed services assisting the Trustee and Paul Hastings in post-closing matters following the sale of the Lady May and in assisting Paul Hastings and advising the Trustee regarding sale procedures for the potential sale of other assets. E. Retention and Fee Applications: Fees: \$37,947.50 Total Hours: 86.7

57. NPM has assisted the Trustee and Paul Hastings in preparing and prosecuting a number of retention and fee applications during the Application Period. As an initial matter, during the Application Period, NPM prepared and prosecuted the Second Interim Application its own services and incurred expenses provided in these Chapter 11 Cases between March 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023. NPM also assisted Paul Hastings with procedural matters involving Paul Hastings' second application for reimbursement of expenses and compensation. Moreover, at the request of the U.S. Trustee, NPM implemented a categorization system coding time spent on particular adversary proceeding, the results of which are reflected in NPM's July and August monthly fee statements and in this Application.

58. NPM's professionals also performed the initial drafting and assisted in the prosecution of the Motion of Chapter 11 Trustee and Genever Debtors for Order Establishing

Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals [ECF No. 2002] to create procedures for the orderly payment of professionals going forward. The Trustee filed and the Court heard and granted this motion during the Application Period.

59. Various other tasks fall under this project category as well, including assistance with a retention and fee application for counsel that assisted with the closing of the sale of the Lady May and a motion related to the engagement of Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C. in the Genever US estate to render architectural services at the Sherry Netherland Apartment following extensive damage to the residence. NPM counsel also principally drafted the retention application for Kroll LLC and advised regarding the negotiation of Kroll's engagement during the Application Period.

60. All of the professional services for which this award is being sought hereby were rendered solely on behalf of the Trustee and Genever Debtors in connection with the chapter 11 proceedings herein.

61. Applicant respectfully submits that its services have benefited the Trustee and the Genever Debtors with the expertise and skill required in the handling of bankruptcy matters. The legal services for which such compensation is requested were performed for and on behalf of the Trustee and the Genever Debtors. Such services have been necessary to protect and enforce the rights and interests of the Trustee and the Genever Debtors in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases. The reasonable value of services rendered by NPM in these proceedings is based upon NPM's usual hourly rates for matters of this nature.

62. Section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code prescribes the general standards for determining the amount of compensation to be paid to professionals. The Applicant submits that

the amount sought for the Application Period represents reasonable compensation for professional services rendered based upon the time spent, the nature, the extent, and the value of such services, taking into account the cost of comparable services in a non-bankruptcy case.

63. Section 331 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for interim compensation of professionals and incorporates the substantive standards of section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code to govern the Court's award of such compensation. Section 330(a) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that, after notice and a hearing, the Court may award a professional employed under 11 U.S.C. § 327 "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered" and "reimbursement for actual, necessary expenses." 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(1).4

64. In determining the amount of "reasonable compensation," the Court must consider the nature, extent, and value of the services, taking into account all the relevant factors, including the time spent on such services, the rates charged for such services, whether the services were necessary and beneficial, whether the services were performed in a reasonable amount of time commensurate with the complexity, importance, and nature of the problem, issue, or task addressed, and whether the compensation is reasonable based on the customary compensation charged by comparably skilled practitioners in cases other than cases under the Bankruptcy Code. See 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(3). The Court enjoys "considerable discretion in determining reasonable fee awards." In re Ahead Communications Systems, Inc., 395 B.R. 512, 516 (D. Conn. 2008).

65. In assessing the "reasonableness" of the fees requested, the Second Circuit has stated that courts should consider the factors enumerated in Johnson v. Ga. Highway Express, Inc. 488 F.2d 714 (5th Cir. 1974) (abrogated on other grounds by Blanchard v. Bergeron, 489 U.S. 87

4 Under section 328(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, with bankruptcy court approval, a trustee may employ professional persons under section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code "on any reasonable terms and conditions of employment, including on a retainer, on an hourly basis, on a fixed or percentage fee basis, or on a contingent fee basis." 11 U.S.C. § 328(a).

[1989]), 5 while also bearing in mind that a "reasonable, paying client wishes to spend the minimum necessary to litigate the case effectively." See Arbor Hill Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Ass'n v. County of Albany and Albany County Bd. of Elections, 522 F.3d 182, 190 (2d Cir. 2007). The factors set forth in Johnson and In re First Colonial Corp. of Am., 544 F.2d 1291, 1298–99 (5th Cir. 1977) have been adopted by most courts.6 See In re Nine Assocs., Inc., 76 B.R. 943, 945 (S.D.N.Y. 1987) (adopting First Colonial/Johnson analysis); In re Cuisine Magazine, Inc., 61 B.R. 210, 212–13 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y 1986) (same); Green v. City of New York, 403 F. Appx. 626, 629 (2d Cir. 2010) (summary order); see generally 3 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY ¶ 330.03[9] (Lawrence P. King ed., 16th ed. 2016) (describing First Colonial and Johnson as the "leading cases with regard to the factors to be considered in determining a reasonable allowance of compensation").

66. In accordance with the factors enumerated in section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code and applicable case law, the amount requested herein by NPM is fair and reasonable.

55. No agreement or understanding exists between NPM and any other person for the sharing of compensation received or to be received for services rendered in or in connection with this matter. NPM will not, in any form or guise, share or agree to share compensation for services with any person, nor will NPM share in the compensation for any other person rendering

5 The twelve Johnson factors are: (1) the time and labor required, (2) the novelty and difficulty of the questions, (3) the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly, (4) the preclusion of other employment by the attorney due to acceptance of the case, (5) the customary fee, (6) whether the fee is fixed or contingent, (7) the time limitations imposed by the client or the circumstances, (8) the amount involved and the results obtained, (9) the experience, reputation, and ability of the attorneys, (10) the "undesirability" of the case, (11) the nature and length of the professional relationship with the client, and (12) awards in similar cases. Johnson, 488 F.2d at 717-19.

6 The factors articulated in First Colonial were first articulated by the Fifth Circuit in Johnson, with the First Colonial court adding the factor of the "spirit of economy," which was later rejected by Congress. See Stroock & Stroock & Lavan v. Hillsborough Holdings Corp. (In re Hillsborough Holdings Corp.), 127 F.3d 1398, 1403 (11th Cir. 1997).

service in these cases, except as so provided by Section 504(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and Rule

2016 of the Bankruptcy Rules.

56. NPM responds to the questions set forth in Paragraph C.5. of the U.S. Trustee

Guidelines as follows:

Question: Did you agree to any variations from, or alternatives to, your standard or customary billing rates, fees, or terms for services pertaining to this engagement that were provided during the

Period?

Response: No. Question: If the fees sought in this application as compared to the fees

did you discuss the reasons for the variation with the client. Response: Not applicable. Question: Have any of the professionals included in this application varied their hourly rate based on the geographic location of the bankruptcy case? Response: No. Question: Does the application include time or fees related to reviewing or revising time records or preparing, reviewing, or revising invoices? (This is limited to work involved in preparing and editing billing records that would not be compensable outside of bankruptcy and

so, please quantify by hours and fees. Response: The Application does not include time for preparing, reviewing, or revising time records. However, the Application does include

hours and associated fees of approximately

related to preparing, reviewing, and revising NPM's fee statements and ensuring time entries are properly categorized by matter number and task code. On average, approximately 2.5

prepared during the Application Period.

Question: Does this application include time or fees for reviewing time

records to redact any privileged or other confidential information? If so, please quantify by hours and fees.

Response: No.

- Question: If the application includes any rate increases since retention: (i) Did your client review and approve those rate increases in advance? (ii) Did your client agree when retaining the law firm to accept all future rates increases? If not, did you inform your client that they need not agree to modified rates or terms in order to have you continue the representation consistent with ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 11-458? - Response: As is customary, NPM adjusts its hourly rates periodically based upon (i) the advancing seniority of its professionals and paraprofessionals, (ii) the current market for legal services, (iii) the rates charged for comparable non‐bankruptcy services, and (iv) the firm's analysis of the hourly rates being charged by professionals in other law firms. Effective January 1, 2023, NPM adjusted its hourly rates consistent with the Retention Order [Docket No. 668] and the Notice of Change in Hourly Rates of Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. [ECF No. 1258].

57. To the extent that time or disbursement charges for services rendered or expenses incurred during the Application Period are not included in this Application, or NPM has for any reason not sought compensation or reimbursement with respect to such services, NPM reserves the right to request compensation and reimbursement for such services in a supplemental or future application in these Chapter 11 Cases. Also, NPM does not waive, and expressly reserves, its right to respond to any objections regarding this Application and the amounts sought for services rendered and expenses incurred. Finally, NPM reserves the right to seek payment of the 20% holdback of allowed fees under the Second Interim Application at an appropriate time.

58. No previous request for the relief sought herein has been made to this Court or any other court.

WHEREFORE, NPM respectfully requests entry of an order, substantially in the form attached hereto, (i) allowing interim compensation for professional services rendered during the Application Period in the amount of \$284,180.00, (ii) allowing compensation for expenses incurred in the amount of \$1,849.10, (iii) authorizing and directing prompt payment from the chapter 11 estate of the Individual Debtor of the Application Period Holdback, (iv) allowing such compensation and payment for professional services rendered without prejudice to NPM's right to seek further compensation and/or payment from the Debtors' estates for the full value of services performed and expenses incurred, and/or to seek release of any amounts that are subject to a holdback, and (v) granting NPM such other and further relief as is just.

Dated: October 18, 2023 New Haven, Connecticut

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

--------------------------------------------------------------- x

In re: : :

HO WAN KWOK, et al., : :

Debtors.7 : :

**[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION OF NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C., FOR THIRD INTERIM ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AS LOCAL AND CONFLICTS COUNSEL TO THE CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE AND AS COUNSEL TO DEBTORS GENEVER HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC**

Upon consideration of the Application (the "Application") of Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. ("NPM") as counsel to the Trustee8 and the Genever Debtors for third interim allowance of compensation and reimbursement of expenses from July1, 2023 through August 31, 2023; and sufficient notice having been given; and a hearing having been held on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and due consideration having been given to any responses thereto; and sufficient cause having been shown therefor, it is hereby:

1. ORDERED that the Application is granted and compensation in the amount of \$284,180.00 and reimbursement of expenses in the amount of \$1,849.10 is awarded to NPM,

7 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).

8 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein adopt the definitions set forth in the Application.

subject to final adjustment and disgorgement in the event all administrative expenses are not paid in full or as provided in the order approving the sale of the Lady May [ECF No. 1953]; it is further

2. ORDERED that the Debtors' estates are directed to pay the NPM the Application Period Holdbacks (i.e., 56,836) within fourteen days of the date of this Order; it is further

3. ORDERED that this Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from the implementation of this Order; it is further

4. ORDERED that the Trustee and NPM are authorized and empowered to take all necessary actions to implement the relief granted in this Order; it is further

5. ORDERED that notwithstanding the possible applicability of Bankruptcy Rules 6006(d), 7062, 9014, or otherwise, the terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry; and it is further

6. ORDERED that all time periods set forth in this Order shall be calculated in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a).

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A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to J. Gervais regarding

A103 450.00 0.80 360.00 Bankruptcy Representation Review prior motions and orders and draft fourth motion to extend deadline to remove civil actions (0.6), correspond with A. Bongartz and E.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Telephone attorney Lois regarding status of case

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A104 450.00 0.20 90.00 Attention to order extending deadline to remove civil actions and correspond with D. Mohamed

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Review and revise notes to operating reports for

A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Review and revise draft operating reports (.3); draft memorandum to C. Abrehart regarding fee

A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memorandum to Attorneys Linsey and Kinsella regarding motion to approve retention of architect at Sherry Netherland and terms of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Draft memorandum to C. Abrehart regarding status of operating reports (.2); Review and revise May and June reports and draft note regarding

Total for Phase ID B110 Billable 3.50 1,700.00 Case Administration Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Confer with Attorney Skalka regarding service of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A105 500.00 0.20 100.00 Confer with Attorney Carnelli regarding service

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A108 200.00 0.20 40.00 Call Beverly Hills Sheriff's Office regarding service

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A107 450.00 1.30 585.00 Correspond with J. Eddy regarding deposition (0.2), review email correspondence regarding carrier/broker in advance of deposition (0.5),

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery confer with J. Eddy regarding deposition prep

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate by e-mail to Attorney Skalka

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Review draft bank subpoena and draft

status and service of subpoena (.3); draft memorandum to A. Salzo and attorney Carnelli

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A109 450.00 1.70 765.00 Prepare for insurance coverage deposition (0.9), attend insurance coverage deposition (0.6), attention to witness/exhibit lists in coverage

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 0.90 405.00 Review UBS document collection and hearing proposal and correspond with L. Fried regarding same (0.3), review motion to adjourn hearing on motion to compel UBS and correspond with L. Fried regarding same (0.2), email UBS update to

regarding Open Bank discovery and draft cover

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.40 130.00 Communicate by e-mails to/from Open Bank representative providing amended subpoena (.2)

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 325.00 0.50 162.50 Draft/revise subpoena to Open Bank (.3)

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Linsey regarding Open Bank revised subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mails

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 1.10 495.00 Review trustee's and U.S. Trustee's responses to

Diamond appearance (0.4), review and analyze Romney affidavit regarding Hudson Diamond representation and motion to withdraw (0.4), review and analyze Almani 2004 production and email A. Luft and D. Barron regarding same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

B120 A103 450.00 0.70 315.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft motion to extend deadline to file appellee brief in Ace Decade contempt appeal (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

regarding evidentiary issues in protester injunction proceedings (0.2), review and analyze preliminary injunction from protesters adversary proceeding regarding same (0.3), research

proceedings (0.8), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett regarding scheduling of miscellaneous pretrial conferences (0.2), review deposition transcript

correspond with J. Eddy (0.4), correspond with A. Bongartz regarding motion for extension of time to remove civil actions and attention to A. Bongartz revision (0.2), finalize and attention to filing motion for extension of time to remove

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A109 450.00 5.90 2,655.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare for hearing on Hudson Diamond matter (0.3), attend hearing in Bridgeport bankruptcy

Diamond/Interpleader/HCHK/public adjuster

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.40 130.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A101 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding Capital One production (0.2), prepare for hearing in coverage a.p. (2.2), correspond and confer with J. Eddie regarding hearing in

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A109 450.00 3.90 1,755.00 Attend hearing in coverage a.p. (3.1), review and analyze UBS proposal regarding email searches and next steps (0.3), correspond with L. Fried and trustee regarding UBS proposal (0.2), telephone conference with A. Smith regarding Sherry

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A111 500.00 0.20 100.00 Review appearance in Mahwah adversary proceeding and draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding appearance and status of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 1.00 450.00 Respond to L. Fried with trustee's position regarding July 18 hearing and motion to compel

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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

B120 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Review UBS draft motion to adjourn hearing on motion to compel and proposed stipulated order (0.1), revise UBS motion/order and email L. Fried regarding same (0.2), review order affirming attention of Y. Wang and attention to findings regarding violation of bk order re: Ace Decade

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with W. Farmer regarding adversary proceedings workflow and standing meeting (0.2), correspond with D. Carnelli and W. Farmer

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

B120 A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mails

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.30 97.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mails with PHC1 (name omitted), W. Farmer, and E. Sutton regarding AP and appeal work streams Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A101 175.00 0.90 157.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

contempt order. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 450.00 0.70 315.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey regarding sanctions defense appellee brief and adversary proceedings discovery. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 3.10 1,395.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with E. Sutton regarding 2004 discovery and prep work for forensic accountants (0.6), attention to adjournment of UBS motion to compel hearing and correspond with trustee and D. Mohamed regarding same (0.2), attention to

correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), attention to service of contempt order and draft and draft and file certificate of service (0.3), review banks 2004 production and attention to outstanding 2004 production/deadlines (0.5) correspond with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding same (0.1), confer with D. Carnelli regarding

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery sanctions defense appellee brief and adversary proceedings discovery (0.7), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding adversary proceeding/appeals workflow and D. Carnelli

adversary proceedings and appellate workflow

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mails from PHC1 (name omitted), W. Farmer, and E. Sutton regarding AP and appeal work streams Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 3.60 1,620.00 Review file for 2004 Discovery subpoenas to financial institutions and banks and specifically review of 2004 subpoenas to banks/financial institutions (1.5); status of service/return of service of process (.5); status of responses (1.0), if

institutions subpoenaed (specifically for those who have not responded), and list of outstanding subpoenas requiring follow-up (.6). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A109 450.00 6.10 2,745.00 Prepare for hearing regarding GTV/A. Mitchell (0.3), attend hearings in Bridgeport bankruptcy

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.70 227.50 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Sutton, Attorney Linsey, and Attorney Skalka regarding status of bank discovery (.3); investigate Photocopies

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 325.00 0.30 97.50 Review/analyze status of Bank of America

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 1.90 855.00 Confer with E. Sutton regarding Bento 2004 examination (0.3), research regarding Bento in

subpoena (0.4), correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), review W. Farmer and PHC1 (name omitted) correspondence regarding

monitoring (0.3), correspond with A. Luft regarding A. Mitchell hearing (0.2), attention to W. Farmer correspondence regarding appeals and confer with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.2), research regarding time to bring avoidance

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey

outstanding Rule 2004 subpoenas to financial institutions.

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 450.00 1.20 540.00 Confer with trustee and D. Skalka regarding adversary proceeding (0.2), correspond and further confer with D. Skalka regarding coverage adversary proceeding (0.3), confer with D.

noncompliant targets (0.3), correspond with D.

subpoena/compliance (0.2), correspond with L.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 4.30 1,935.00 Review documents/correspondence regarding

documents/correspondence regarding Barclays 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), review documents/correspondence regarding DBS Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps

regarding Nat'l Bank of Australia 2004 exam and

documents/correspondence regarding Deltec Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding First Republic Bank 2004 exam and attention to

documents/correspondence regarding Santander 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), review documents/correspondence regarding HSBC 2004 exam and attention to next steps

regarding Standard Chartered 2004 exam and

documents/correspondence regarding Spotify 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding Amazon 2004 exam and attention to next steps

regarding Amazon Web Services 2004 exam and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 325.00 0.80 260.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence

regarding status of bank discovery (.3); further

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A108 325.00 0.40 130.00 Communicate (other external) telephone call with

production (.3), follow up e-mail to Bank of America representative regarding same (.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

A B120 A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey

regarding marshal for service of Bank of America subpoena and Israel Discount Bank subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A103 450.00 0.20 90.00 Draft e-mail to Israel Discount Bank representative to follow-up on production of Rule 2004 subpoena served in January 2023. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 0.30 135.00 Review/analyze Rule 2004 subpoena to Israel Discount Bank and response to ascertain from

file the extent to which it has been complied with. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A105 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey regarding list of outstanding 2004 subpoenas and method for integrating new requests for production to older subpoenas. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A108 200.00 0.50 100.00 Multiple telephone conferences with Los Angeles Sheriff's office regarding service of Bento subpoena (.2); multiple e-mails to new marshal

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding Bento subpoena service issues and status (.3); draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding Israel Discount Bank discovery responses and E

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B120 A104 450.00 5.50 2,475.00 Review and analyze HSBC wire transfer records (0.4), correspondence to K. Ahumada and E. Sutton regarding HSBC production (0.2), draft

Rodriguez regarding amended Bank of America

documents/correspondence regarding U.S. Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), correspond and confer with E. Sutton and D.

Barron regarding U.S. Bank 2004 exam (0.4), Relativity search regarding U.S. Bank 2004 exam (0.3), correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1), draft correspondence to Y. Nunez-Marquez (U.S. Bank) regarding U.S. Bank 2004 exam (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding Capital One 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), review documents/correspondence

attention to next steps (0.4), correspond with D. Skalka regarding Seacoast Bank (0.1), review documents/correspondence regarding Israel Discount Bank 2004 exam and attention to next

steps (0.3),correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding Israel Discount Bank 2004 exam (0.2), review documents/correspondence regarding Dime Community Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), correspond with D.

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery Skalka regarding Dime Community Bank exam

regarding Citibank 2004 exam and attention to

2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A104 450.00 4.30 1,935.00 Review documents/correspondence regarding YouTube 2004 exam and attention to next steps

correspond and confer with L. Astone regarding Bank of America subpoena compliance (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding Bank of China 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding Bank of China 2004 discovery

regarding M&T Bank 2004 exam and attention to

documents/correspondence regarding The Bank of Princeton 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding First Bank of Abu Dhabi 2004 exam

correspondence to First Bank of Abu Dhabi and

2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding TD Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding Ernst & Young 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding E&Y 2004 exam (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding plan of action for numerous 2004 exams of financial institutions

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

32.50 Correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding Bento 2004 exam and other 2004 issues (0.3), correspond and confer with D. Skalka regarding

2004 exam (0.4), correspond and confer with E. Cohan (Metro Atty. Service) regarding service of Bento subpoena and Bento locations (0.2), confer and correspond with A. Salzo and D. Skalka regarding Bento rule 2004 exam (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding further 2004 examination matters (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding Bento 2004 exam (0.1), confer with D. Carnelli

subpoenas (0.3), correspond and confer with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

B120 A107 325.00 0.40 130.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail

Attorney Linsey providing updates to discovery

B120 A105 325.00 0.80 260.00 targets Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Communicate (in firm) e-mail to/from Attorney

subpoena (.3) and additional PII for bank discovery (.1) and review of same (.2); telephone call with Attorney Linsey regarding status update

B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 of discovery (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

correspondence with Attorney Carnelli and Israel

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other external) to/from Open

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.50 162.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Carnelli regarding meeting to discuss bank discovery and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 450.00 0.60 270.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey and

discovery sanctions briefing. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Astone regarding status of Rule 2004 exams and subpoenas of financial institutions. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 450.00 0.10 45.00 Receive voicemail from David Polizzi at IDB Bank and return call to the same regarding subpoena (left voicemail). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 3.10 1,395.00 Correspond with E. Cohan and E. Sutton regarding Rule 2004 subpoena to Bento (0.2), correspond with Y. Nunez Marquez (U.S. Bank) regarding Rule 2004 subpoena (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli and L. Astone re: Rule 2004 exams re: financial institutions (1.1), confer with D. Carnelli and L. Astone about HK/Mei Guo/CSG discovery sanctions briefing (0.6), correspond with Y.

objection/motion to quash related to U.S. Bank subpoena and look for objection/motion (0.3), correspond with D. Carnelli, trustee and W. Farmer regarding sanctions order appeal (0.1), correspond with D. Carnelli and L. Astone regarding PII available for entities at issue in subpoenas (0.2), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding rule 2004 subpoenas to banks (0.2),

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery Astone regarding Bank of America subpoena

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 1.70 552.50 Confer with D. Carnelli and P. Linsey re: Rule 2004 exams re: financial institutions (1.1); confer with D. Carnelli and P. Linsey about HK/Mei Guo/CSG discovery sanctions briefing (0.6) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Open Bank representative regarding invoice for

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence from Attorney Linsey providing status of call with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Linsey providing information for service processor (.1) and attention to status of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.70 227.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Linsey regarding PII for bank discovery (.2); review documents containing PII

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Linsey providing status update of service on Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 1.60 720.00 Review and analyze Rule 2004 of the Bankruptcy Rules and related case law addressing motions to

Subpoenas to banks/financial institutions (in anticipation of potential objections or motions to quash as to the scope of the 2004 Subpoenas). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 6.20 2,790.00 Begin reviewing/analyzing appellant's appellate brief (1.2), appendix (1.9), and underlying record

sanctions/contempt appeal (3:23-cv-00375). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 450.00 0.30 135.00 Telephone call with David Polizzi from IDB Bank regarding subpoena compliance. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Draft e-mail to David Polizzi from IDB Bank regarding follow-up subpoena compliance. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A106 450.00 0.80 360.00 Confer with Attorneys Pat Linsey, Will Farmer, Date: 09/07/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 11 Case 22-50073 Doc 2260 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 23:46:35 Page 38 of 90

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery and Nicholas Bassett regarding HK parties' appellant's brief seeking reversal of orders of contempt and imposing sanctions, and plan of action for drafting appellee's brief. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 2.10 945.00 Correspond with trustee regarding Aug. 15 hearing (0.2), draft motion to appear remotely at Aug. 15 hearing (0.5), attention to Israel Discount

compliance and correspond with D. Carnelli about same (0.2), correspond with counsel for U.S. Bank regarding subpoena and to request meet and confer (0.2), attention to messages from Bank of America and correspond with L. Astone regarding Bank of America subpoena

amended subpoena (0.2), confer with W. Farmer, N. Bassett, and D. Carnelli regarding sanctions appeal and appellee brief (0.5), further confer

appeal/appellee brief/Rule 2004 discovery (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 4.70 2,115.00 attention to Santander 2004 investigation and correspond with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.3), confer with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding various discovery and appellate matters and deadlines (0.4), review criminal case pleadings regarding retention of CSG by Yvette Wang (0.2), correspond with Bank of America regarding potential BOA deposition (0.2), work on motion to compel The Bank of Princeton (2.4), review proof of service and correspondence related to TBOP subpoena (0.3), proof and edit motion to compel (0.7), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding motion to compel TBOP (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memo to Attorney Carnelli and telephone Attorney Carnelli regarding Prime Trust privacy

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 telephone Attorney Linsey regarding status of discovery proceedings, Bravo luck matters and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other external) e-mail to/from Open Bank representative regarding production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other external) e-mail

Andrew Levy (Open Bank) regarding revised

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.60 195.00 Communicate (other external) voicemail from Bank of America representative (.1); telephone Date: 09/07/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 12 Case 22-50073 Doc 2260 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 23:46:35 Page 39 of 90

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providing additional PII to aid in record search

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Attorney Carnelli and Israel Bank of NY regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) e-mail to/from Attorney

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 450.00 1.60 720.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Skalka regarding Prime Trust LLC subpoena (0.4); review memorandum regarding service upon receiver in Nevada, (0.3) as well as case law and authorities identified therein (0.9). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 3.50 1,575.00 Begin drafting appellee brief in sanctions appeal (3:23-cv-00375), starting with counterstatement of the facts and outline of the orders from which appellants took the appeal. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Draft e-mail to Kelly Koehler at Santander Bank regarding prior 2004 subpoena and updated information concerning connection between

Discovery Target Yvette Wang. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 1.20 540.00 Review file to ascertain status of 2004 Subpoena

materials sought and response (0.9); identify

Santander account of Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. (0.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 450.00 0.10 45.00 Draft follow-up e-mail to Kelly Koehler at Santander Bank regarding compliance for Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. account. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding First Bank of Abu Dhabi meet and confer (0.2), correspond with First Bank of Abu Dhabi and E. Sutton

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Attorney Carnelli and Santander Bank regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 325.00 0.10 32.50 Draft/revise update bank discovery status report

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Communicate (other outside counsel) attention to email from Attorney Sutton regarding HSBC

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) attention to e-mail from Attorney Carnelli regarding tracking status of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A108 450.00 0.30 135.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Telephone call from Kelly Koehler at Santander Bank regarding status of 2004 subpoena and new information. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A102 450.00 2.60 1,170.00 Research/analyze Bankruptcy Rules 8000 et seq. (0.7); research/analyze recent USCA2d and D.Conn cases addressing standard of review for contempt and sanctions under a court's inherent power and Rule 37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (1.9). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Receive, review, and reply to e-mail from Kelly Koehler at Santander Bank acknowledging that additional account information is available based on supplemental information provided. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A104 450.00 1.10 495.00 Review and analyze lengthy decision holding individual debtor in contempt and attention to next steps (0.9), correspond with trustee

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail containing sharefile link invitation for Open Bank (.1); create

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A104 450.00 5.10 2,295.00 In connection with sanctions appeal (3:23-cv-00375), compile and review additional

transcripts of 8/1/2022, 3/7/2023, and 3/8/2023

papers submitted in connection with motion for reconsideration and motion for stay pending appeal (1.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A107 450.00 0.70 315.00 Correspond with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding BHS/K. Sloane Rule 2004 discovery (0.2), correspond with S. Phan and correspond and confer with L. Astone regarding Open Bank production (0.2), correspond with B. Velzen regarding U.S. Bank/Bento discovery (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with D. Carnelli regarding sanctions appellate brief (0.3), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding sanctions appellate brief

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other external) e-mail correspondence with IDB Bank representative

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (other external) attention to e-mail from Steven Phan providing status update for

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A103 325.00 0.10 32.50 Draft/revise internal tracking document with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Open Bank representative regarding production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Relativity representatives regarding Open Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A105 325.00 0.50 162.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney

production to Relativity (.2); e-mails to Attorney Linsey regarding status of Bank of America production (.1) and general bank production (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A104 325.00 0.60 195.00 Review/analyze production received from Open

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (in firm) office conference with Attorney Linsey regarding production summaries

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey

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

A107 450.00 0.10 45.00 Correspond with B. Velzen regarding U.S. Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (other outside counsel) attention to e-mail from Attorney Sutton regarding status

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

B120 A103 450.00 7.30 3,285.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

contempt/sanctions order), specifically revisions to Counterstatement of the Case (including

revisions to legal analysis in response to first two claims asserted by appellants as to contempt order and sanctions (3.4). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare for discovery meet-and-confer with counsel for U.S. Bank/Bento (0.8), correspond

Kwok/associates involvement with U.S. Bank/Bento (0.2), Rule 2004 meet-and-confer with B. Velzen (counsel for U.S. Bank/Bento) (0.7),

regarding meet-and-confer with U.S. Bank/Bento (0.2), correspond with B. Velzen regarding U.S. Bank/Bento 2004 investigation (0.4), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding Israel Discount Bank 2004 production (0.2), short meeting with E. Sutton and other PH counsel regarding litigation schedule (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 2.60 1,170.00 Download production from Israel Discount Bank in response to 2004 subpoena (0.3); review some 900 documents produced by Israel Discount Bank in response to 2004 subpoena (2.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 7.20 3,240.00 In Guo and HK USA sanctions appeal (3:23-cv-00375), continue review of appellants' appendix and designation of the record (1.1), as well as record/docket from underlying main chapter 11 BK proceeding (4.4), in conjunction

outline of analysis in appellee's brief of why the Bankruptcy Courtcorrectly found that appellants neither complied nor attempted to comply with the Order Compelling Production (0.9); why

attorneys (0.4); and why due process claim fails (0.4). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Carnelli providing status update on bank production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A107 325.00 0.50 162.50 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Sutton, Attorney Linsey, and Attorney Skalka regarding US Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

A B120 A104 325.00 0.50 162.50 Continued review and analysis of Open Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 138.40 59,660.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery

B130 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Sutton regarding closing statement requirements for Lady May sale; review draft closing statement Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B130 A102 450.00 0.90 405.00 Correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding motion to sell by auction (0.2), research regarding motion to sell personal property by

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B130 A102 450.00 1.30 585.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Research regarding motion to sell by auction and review motions/orders from other cases (1.1), correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID B130 Billable 2.50 1,140.00 Asset Disposition Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications

A B160 A105 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with C. Rosarbo regarding March through June billing records and new time categories and review corrected records (0.3), correspond with D. Skalka about new billing

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B160 A103 450.00 7.90 3,555.00 correspond with A. Bongartz regarding

hearing (0.2), review and analyze prior orders approving interim compensation procedures and related research and analysis (1.3), draft motion to approve interim compensation procedures and proposed compensation procedures order (4.9), proof and edit interim comp motion and order (1.2), memorandum to trustee and A.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B160 A106 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with trustee regarding interim

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A B160 A103 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Confer with trustee and A. Bongartz regarding interim comp procedures motion (0.2), review A.

motion and work on further suggested revisions (0.6), confer and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding further proposed revisions (0.2), draft motion to expedite interim comp procedures motion (1.1), attention to further revised interim comp procedures motion (0.2), correspond with trustee and A. Bongartz about trustee and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications

B160 A101 175.00 2.30 402.50 Prepare and review service of interim compensation procedures motion. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 3.10 1,395.00 Correspond with trustee and A. Bongartz regarding motion for interim fee procedures (0.3), confer with A. Bongartz regarding motion for interim fee procedures (0.2), confer with D.

procedures (0.1), correspond with A. Bongartz and trustee regarding comp procedure schedule and interim fee app (0.2), correspond with D.

revisions/further revise motion for interim fee procedures/add contested matter notice (1.3), memorandum to K. Ahumada regarding service of interim compensation procedures motion (0.2), draft COS (0.1), confer with D. Skalka regarding revision to motion (0.1), finalize motion for interim fee procedures and attention

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding monthly fee statement procedures and second interim fee

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding retention application/fee application for Bohonnon law firm (0.2), briefly confer with H. Claiborn and further correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Bohonnon applications (0.1), correspond with D.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella

Bohonnon invoice for Lady May closing services Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 4.00 1,800.00 Draft and revise fee/retention application regarding Bohonnon Law firm; review Bohonnon

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A107 450.00 1.70 765.00 Assemble background document regarding Lady May sale for Bohonnon retention application and correspond with D. Skalka regarding same (0.4), prepare new billing categories to distinguish A.P. time records per UST request (0.6), correspond with A. Bongartz regarding new billing categories (0.2), correspond with C. Rosarbo regarding new billing categories (0.2), telephone conference with A. Bongartz regarding other professionals' fee apps and compliance with UST requests (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 200.00 0.50 100.00 Draft fee application coversheet for Bohonnon fee application and revise application itself Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Telephone attorney Bohonnon regarding

Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications Date Tkpr

retention terms and services (.3); review and begin to revise draft retention application (.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Meeting and telephone with Attorney Linsey regarding coverage case retention issues (.2); telephone Attorney Godbout regarding retention issue for coverage litigation (.3); draft memorandum to attorney D. Monteith Neubert

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Review and revise Bohonnon retention and fee

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding Bohonnon

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 200.00 0.30 60.00 Revise Bohonnon Fee/Retention Application Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 1.10 550.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Bongartz with draft retention application (.2); telephone

regarding status of Bohonnon application (.4);

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Telephone Attorney Linsey regarding retention issues for AIG adversary proceeding (.2); draft memorandum to Attorney D. Neubert regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Review time entries for NPM fee application Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Correspond and confer with D. Skalka and A. Bongartz regarding Bohonnon retention/fee apps and engagement re: Lady May 2 (0.2),

regarding billing statements for second interim

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Review and revise Bohonnon retention and fee application (.4); draft memorandum to attorney

application (.2); draft memorandum to attorney

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 1.60 800.00 Review firm time entries for NPM fee application (1.4); draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey and C. Rosarbo regarding status of time entries for

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 200.00 0.30 60.00 Finalize and file with the Court the Bohonnon

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Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications

B160 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with A. Bongartz and D. Skalka

Bohonnon law firm (0.2), correspond and confer with A. Salzo regarding retention/fee application

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A101 175.00 1.10 192.50 Service of Bohonnon retention/fee application. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 1.00 450.00 Correspond and confer with D. Skalka regarding NPM second interim fee application (0.2), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz and D. Skalka regarding application to employ architect and attention to A. Bongartz correspondence with H. Claiborn regarding same (0.3), attention

application and attention to service (0.2), draft and file certificate of service regarding Bohonnon retention application and correspond with D. Skalka and A. Bongartz regarding same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Kinsella regarding NPM second interim fee application

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Draft memorandum to Attorneys Monteith and Linsey regarding AIG adversary proceeding and conflicts search issues and response to the

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Telephone Attorney Linsey regarding retention of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 1.50 675.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

application to employ architect and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.2), work on fee statements for NPM second interim fee

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 1.20 600.00 Review time entries for second NPM fee

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Draft and revise NPM Second Interim Fee App Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 3.80 1,710.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Continue drafting and revisions of NPM Second

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 1.30 585.00 Work on fee statements for NPM second interim

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Continue review of time entries for second fee application (.6); draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella regarding time entries and application Date: 09/07/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 20 Case 22-50073 Doc 2260 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 23:46:35 Page 47 of 90

Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 200.00 0.30 60.00 Revise compensation application for NPM Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 1.10 495.00 Work on fee statements for NPM second interim

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 1.20 600.00 Review and revise draft second NPM fee

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Review and revise draft interim NPM fee application and draft memorandum to attorney

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A107 450.00 0.70 315.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with A. Bongartz regarding retention application for architect and second interim fee applications for trustee's counsel (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka regarding retention application for architect and A. Bongartz's comments for motion (0.3), correspond with A. Bongartz regarding open issues for architect

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 3.00 1,350.00 Review and edit remaining fee statements for NPM second interim fee application (2.8), correspond with P. Martinez and D. Skalka

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID B160 Billable 54.00 23,650.00 Fee/Employment Applications

B230 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding DIP motion (0.2), review and analyze local rules relevant to

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID B230 Billable 0.50 225.00 Financing/Cash Collateral Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005

L602 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review and analyze motion for withdrawal of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L602 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Attention to S. Maza correspondence regarding motion to withdraw reference and confer with N.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L602 A103 450.00 0.80 360.00 Review Greenwich Land motion for extension of time to disclose expert (0.2), correspond with A. Luft and trustee regarding Greenwich Land motion (0.2), finalize motion for extension of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L602 A102 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer

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Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 regarding motion to withdraw the reference (0.2), research regarding motions to withdraw the reference and relevant decisions in the District of Connecticut (1.4), correspond with S. Maza regarding same and provide analysis (0.4), attention to miscellaneous district court proceeding and correspond with S. Maza (0.2),

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L602 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding objection to

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L602 A103 450.00 1.70 765.00 Correspond with E. Sutton and K. Catalano about motion for withdrawal of reference (0.3),

withdrawal of reference (0.2), correspond further with K. Catalano about motion for withdrawal of reference and filing (0.2), review and finalize motion for withdrawal of reference and attention to filing same (0.4), review motion for withdrawal

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L602 Billable 6.00 2,700.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012

L603 A104 450.00 1.10 495.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and E. Sutton regarding interpleader reply memorandum (0.2),

documents regarding interpleader reply (0.7), correspond with E. Sutton and N. Bassett about

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A104 450.00 0.40 180.00 Attention to district court motion to stay second summary judgment order and scheduling order re: stay briefing (0.3), confer with W. Farmer

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A103 450.00 7.60 3,420.00 Review and analyze answer to cross claim (0.3), review and analyze statement of additional

summary judgment (1.2), draft outline for reply memorandum (1.2), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer about reply memorandum outline (0.2), draft reply memorandum in response to HK

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Confer with N. Bassett regarding motion for stay pending appeal and trustee objection (0.2), telephone conference (x2) with W. Farmer about

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A103 450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding extending page limit for opposition to motion for stay pending appeal (0.2), draft motion to enlarge page limit (0.6), correspond

Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 with N. Bassett and W. Farmer about motion (0.2), revise motion to address PH edits and to include 8013/8015 certification (0.3), finalize motion and attention to filing same (0.2), attention to order granting motion enlarge opposition and correspond with W. Farmer (0.1), review, analyze and revise opposition to motion for stay (1.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding opposition to motion to stay (0.2), attention to filing opposition to motion for

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

A L603 A103 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 correspond and confer with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding reply to objection to motion

for summary judgment (0.2), review N. Bassett revisions to reply memorandum and further revise (0.5), correspond with trustee regarding MSJ reply (0.2), analyze case law cited in msj

regarding same (1.1), further revise reply memo and correspond with N. Bassett (0.2), finalize reply memo and attention to filing same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A107 450.00 0.30 135.00 Confer with N. Bassett regarding summary

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A101 450.00 1.30 585.00 Prepare for hearing on summary judgment

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A103 450.00 1.30 585.00 Draft motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.2), correspond with J. Moriarty regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.1), review J. Moriarty revised motion/correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), finalize motion to adjourn pretrial conference and attention to

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A102 450.00 1.10 495.00 Confer with J. Moriarty regarding HK pretrial conference (0.3), research regarding final order vs. interlocutory issue discussed at pretrial conference (0.6), correspond with trustee regarding final order vs. interlocutory issue (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A107 450.00 1.30 585.00 Correspond and confer with A. Romney and N. Bassett regarding A. Romney request to confer regarding HK A.P. pretrial and appeal (0.2), confer with A. Romney regarding HK A.P. pretrial and appeal (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding foregoing and HK parties'

proposals re Rule 54(b) and requested extension of time (0.3), correspond further with N. Bassett regarding HK parties' requested extension of time and confer with A. Romney regarding same (0.2), review motion for extension of time and confer and correspond with N. Bassett regarding

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

L603 A103 450.00 0.60 270.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

regarding response to motion for extension of time and HK parties' comments (0.2), draft response and correspond with N. Bassett and

L603 A107 450.00 0.30 135.00 trustee regarding same (0.3), attention to district

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Correspond with N. Bassett regarding statement to court regarding FRCP 54(b) and review draft

L603 A103 450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Work on statement regarding trustee's position regarding 54(b) (1.8), correspond with N. Bassett regarding statement (0.1), further work on statement regarding trustee's position regarding 54(b)/proof/revise (1.3), correspond with N. Bassett regarding revised statement (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A103 450.00 0.80 360.00 Correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding Rule 54(b) statement (0.2), finalize Rule 54(b) statement and attention to filing same (0.6) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L603 A103 450.00 2.10 945.00 Confer with W. Farmer regarding joint pretrial order (0.1), draft joint pretrial order for interpleader proceeding (1.7), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding joint pretrial order (0.2), correspond with A. Smith regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L603 Billable 27.70 12,465.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Phase ID L604 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002

L604 A103 450.00 0.80 360.00 Draft motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1), finalize and attention to filing same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L604 Billable 0.80 360.00 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002 Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008

L605 A103 450.00 1.20 540.00 Correspond with J. Moriarty regarding pretrial order (0.2), correspond and confer with N. Bassett regarding pretrial order (0.2), draft pretrial order and attention to docket regarding same (0.6), revise pretrial order and correspond

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L605 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and J. Moriarty

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L605 A107 450.00 0.70 315.00 Correspond with J. Moriarty regarding pretrial order (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding scheduling order (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding Mei Guo edits to pretrial Date: 09/07/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 24 Case 22-50073 Doc 2260 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 23:46:35 Page 51 of 90

Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 order (0.1), attention to N. Bassett/A. Luft correspondence regarding pretrial order and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L605 A107 450.00 0.70 315.00 Review further correspondence N. Bassett/A. Luft/J. Moriarty regarding pretrial order (0.2),

regarding pretrial order (0.2), revise and finalize pretrial order/draft COS/attention to filing same

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L605 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and J. Moriarty

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L605 A104 450.00 1.70 765.00 Correspond with W. Farmer about scheduling order (0.1), telephone conference with N. Bassett (.1), prepare for telephone conference with Mei Guo counsel regarding scheduling order/pretrial (0.3), confer with A. Luft and Mei Guo's counsel to negotiate discovery schedule (0.9), review and analyze proposed scheduling order from Mei

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L605 A101 450.00 1.40 630.00 Attention to correspondence from J. Moriarty and calls to confer with A. Luft, D. Barron, and N. Bassett regarding same (0.4), correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett regarding scheduling order (0.2), prepare for pretrial conference (0.8) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L605 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review draft initial disclosure (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding initial disclosure (0.2), review Mei Guo initial disclosures

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L605 A103 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Proof first sets of interrogatories/RFPs/RFAs (0.7),

regarding same (0.2), attention to service of discovery requests (0.2), correspond with W.

deadlines (0.2), review and analyze Mei Guo's

regarding deadlines (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding privilege issues

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L605 Billable 9.00 4,050.00 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008

L606 A104 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Review and analyze G Club's notice regarding 9019 motion (0.3), review and analyze UST response to 9019 motion (0.5), review and analyze Himalaya entities' objection to 9019

objection (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton

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L606 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

responses to HCHK 9019 motion (0.2), review

L606 A103 450.00 1.30 585.00 June 27 transcript and correspond with D. Barron

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

review and finalize reply to responses to 9019 motion and attention to filing same (0.5),

regarding 9019 reply (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding 9019 reply COS and attention to draft COS (0.2), review and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A107 450.00 0.90 405.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding 9019 motion and service of 9019 reply (0.2), confer with E. Sutton and J. Kuo regarding 9019 reply (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding materials for hearing on 9019 motion (0.2), revise COS and attention to filing same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A101 450.00 0.90 405.00 Prepare for hearing Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A101 175.00 0.70 122.50 Prepared six notices of appearance for adversary proceeding. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A104 450.00 1.20 540.00 Confer with E. Sutton regarding service of process on Y. Wang (0.3), review and analyze draft 7012 motion to set deadline for foreign defendant to answer (0.2), review rule 7012 and brief research (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton about same (0.2), attention to correspondence from E. Sutton regarding transcript and order

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A103 450.00 1.50 675.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and E. Sutton regarding 7012 motion (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding 7012 motion to set answer date and 9019 motion revised order (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding revised proposed order (0.1), telephone conference with H. Claiborn regarding initial hearing on 9019 motion (0.2), review hearing notes and further correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding revised order (0.2), review revised proposed order granting 9019 motion (0.2), finalize 9012 motion and attention to filing same (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A103 450.00 0.90 405.00 Revise COS regarding 9019 motion/finalize/attention to filing same (0.3), review and analyze Himalaya entities' objection to revised order (0.2), review and analyze UST objection to revised order (0.2), review and analyze G Club's response to revised order (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A104 450.00 1.20 540.00 Confer with D. Barron regarding responses to Date: 09/07/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 26 Case 22-50073 Doc 2260 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 23:46:35 Page 53 of 90

revised 9019 motion (0.1), review and analyze Himalaya entities' motion to intervene (0.6), correspond with A. Luft regarding motion to intervene (0.2), memorandum regarding motion to intervene to D. Barron with analysis (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A101 450.00 0.60 270.00 Prepare for continued hearing on 9019 motion Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Confer with W. Farmer regarding Greenwich

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A103 450.00 1.90 855.00 Review and finalize written discovery requests and subpoenas to HCHK proposed intervenors and related parties (1.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding proposed intervenors discovery (0.4), email service of discovery requests/subpoenas and correspond with A. Luft

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A104 450.00 1.20 540.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to proposed intervenors' litigation hold letter and correspond with D. Barron and D.

regarding same (0.3), attention to order granting 7012 motion (setting deadline for Holy City service) and correspond with E. Sutton and D. Barron regarding same (0.2), draft COS regarding

attention to filing same (0.3), attention to Pastore firm's response to subpoenas and correspond

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A104 450.00 1.60 720.00 Review and analyze proposed intervenors' motion to clarify temporary restraining order (0.9), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding same (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding proposed intervenors' motion and deadlines (0.2), review and analyze blanket objection to discovery request (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A103 450.00 3.50 1,575.00 Review and analyze draft motion for discovery and prepare edits (0.6), correspond with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding revisions to motion for discovery (0.3), draft motion to expedite motion for discovery (1.2), correspond with N. Bassett and trustee regarding timing of hearing (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding motion and review revised motion (0.3), proof and edit motion to expedite (0.3), correspond with W. Farmer regarding motion to expedite (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding revised motion and filing (0.2), further revise motion to expedite and email to W. Farmer and N. Bassett

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A103 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Review trustee comments regarding motion for discovery and correspond with trustee regarding

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same (0.4), integrate trustee comments and further work on motion for discovery (1.1), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding motion for discovery and revisions (0.3), proof/revise/finalize motion for discovery and motion to expedite and attention to filing same (0.7), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding motion for discovery and motion to

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A104 450.00 1.50 675.00 Review and analyze scheduling order regarding motion to intervene and discovery regarding same (0.2), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer regarding deadlines (0.1), review and analyze order approving trustee's motion to compromise with assignee (0.5), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding key provisions (0.2), correspond with D. Mohamed/D. Barron/E. Sutton regarding deadlines in order granting motion to compromise and next steps (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L606 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding discovery schedule on motion to intervene (0.2), attention to D. Barron correspondence and form

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L606 Billable 25.10 11,102.50 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013

L607 A107 450.00 0.80 360.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Mahwah complaint, TRO/PI motion and related pleadings

Mahwah exhibits (0.2), correspond with P. Cicolini

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Correspond with P. Cicolini regarding Mahwah A.P. filing (0.2), correspond with S. Maza

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding schedule for

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with S. Maza and P. Cicolini regarding timeframe for filing Mahwah A.P. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding filing of Mahwah A.P. (0.2), correspond with S. Maza and J. Kuo regarding filing fees and procedures (0.2), attention to correspondence between S. Maza

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L607 A104 450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

motion/motion to seal/related docs (1.8),

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L607 A106 450.00 0.10 45.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding notices of

correspond and confer with K. Ahumada about NOAs (0.3), correspond with PH counsel and D. Skalka about NOA's (0.2), review notice of amended exhibits and correspond with S. Maza and E. Sutton about same (0.3), review docket emailed by P. Cicolini (0.2), correspond with P. Cicolini to file NOA's and notice of amended

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L607 Billable 5.40 2,430.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017

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

L608 A104 450.00 2.00 900.00 Review and analyze Golden Spring adversary complaint (0.8), correspond with D. Barron and D. Mohamed regarding new adversary proceeding (0.2), review exhibits (0.5), appear in adversary proceeding (0.2), correspond with D. Mohamed about appearances and sealed filings (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L608 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with D. Barron regarding motion to

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

L608 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Attention to summons/pretrial conference notice (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton and W. Farmer regarding issuance of summons and

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Total for Phase ID L608 Billable 2.60 1,170.00 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018

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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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Phase ID B110 Case Administration attachments to the November-June monthly 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

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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Client Date Tkpr P Task Code Rate to Bill Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

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

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.

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

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc 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.

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 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 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 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 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 2260 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 23:46:35 Page 61 of 90

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 Communicate (other external) follow-up telephone call with Bank of America regarding

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A103 325.00 0.10 32.50 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 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 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.

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

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.

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.

A B120 A101 175.00 0.40 70.00 Prepare subpoenas for sixth supplemental

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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.

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

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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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding stipulation

appellee's brief and preparation of appendix in 23-cv-00375.

A104 450.00 2.00 900.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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

A106 450.00 0.40 180.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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,

A107 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 3:23-cv-00153, and 3:23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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.

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.

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 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 Correspond with Attorney Linsey regarding Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Receive, review, and implement/address 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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5248.001 08/17/2023 Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

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.

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

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.

500.00 0.20 100.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Skalka regarding correspondence with DBS Bank

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

500.00 0.40 200.00 review revised operating reports with T. Jones

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.

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.

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

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 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

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 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with Attorney Carnelli regarding DBS

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc 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.

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.

B120 A107 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

B120 A103 450.00 1.10 495.00 regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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

B120 A107 325.00 0.40 130.00 Greenwich Land objection and discovery issues

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.3)

B120 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 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 5248.001 08/24/2023 28 A B120 A103 325.00 0.10 32.50 Update internal bank discovery memorandum Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 08/25/2023 19 A B120 A103 450.00 1.60 720.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

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.

5248.001 08/25/2023 19 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.

5248.001 08/25/2023 19 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.

5248.001 08/25/2023 19 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.

5248.001 08/25/2023 19 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.

5248.001 08/25/2023 41 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.

5248.001 08/25/2023 41 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.

5248.001 08/25/2023 28 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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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 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 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 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 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 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 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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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 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 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 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 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 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 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 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B120 A104 450.00 0.10 45.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 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

B160 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.

B160 A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Review draft application to retain architect (.3); draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella with

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 A103 450.00 3.00 1,350.00 Draft and revise Acheson Doyle retention

B160 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 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.

B160 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.

B160 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.

B160 A111 500.00 0.20 100.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding retention issues for financial advisor and architect Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

B160 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 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

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

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 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 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 Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 27 Case 22-50073 Doc 2260 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 23:46:35 Page 82 of 90

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 Correspond with D. Barron and W. Farmer 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 16.20 7,385.00 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 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 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 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), Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 30 Case 22-50073 Doc 2260 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 23:46:35 Page 85 of 90

Phase ID L607 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 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

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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Phase ID L110 Fact Investigation/Development

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department-Subpoena service fee Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Open Bank-Outside retrieval and printing of documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

FEDEX-Delivery service to Hudson Diamond NY LLC Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Fedex - Overnight delivery charge to Hudson Diamond Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Fedex - Overnight delivery charge to Lee Vartan Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Fedex - Overnight delivery charge to Aaron Romney Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

State Marshal Alex Rodriguez-Subpoena service fee Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Capital One-DSS-Fiore Reporting Services-June 27, 2023

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2260 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 23:46:35 Page 90 of 90

Date: 09/20/2023 Doc 2260 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 23:46:35

Trans H NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.

Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery

B120 E102 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.

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

Total for Phase ID L110 Billable 229.92 Fact Investigation/Development

E107 68.25 Federal Express-Delivery service to Qiang Guo, London Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

E107 102.48 FEDEX-Delivery service to Bank of Montreal Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

E107 102.48 FEDEX-Delivery service to Canadian Imperial Bank of

Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

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

Phase ID L450 Trial and Hearing Attendance

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 GRAND TOTALS