Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2268
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 2268
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
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## UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
| In re: | : Chapter 11 | | |----------------------|---------------------------|--| | | | | | HO WAN KWOK, et al., | : Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | | | | | | Debtors.4 | : Jointly Administered | | | | | | | | | |
## MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
In accordance with the Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023 [Docket No. 2094] (the "Interim Compensation Order"), 2 Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. ("NPM") hereby submits this monthly statement (the "Monthly Fee Statement") seeking compensation for services rendered and reimbursement of expenses incurred as counsel to (a) Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Individual Debtor"), (b) Genever Holdings Corporation ("Genever (BVI)"), and (c) Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)" and, together with Genever (BVI), the "Genever Debtors"), for the period from September 1, 2023 through and including September 30, 2023
<sup>1</sup> 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).
<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
(the "Fee Period"). By this Monthly Fee Statement, NPM respectfully requests payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period, in the amounts of \$96,924.00 and \$2,787.21, respectively.
## SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED
1. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, bar admission year, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each NPM individual who provided services during the Fee Period. The rates charged by NPM for services rendered to the Trustee and the Genever Debtors are the same rates that NPM charges generally for professional services rendered to its non-bankruptcy clients.
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a summary of NPM's services rendered and compensation sought for the Fee Period organized by Task Code Summary.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a list of expenses incurred for which NPM seeks reimbursement for the Fee Period.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit D are NPM's fee statements for services provided during the Fee Period.
### NOTICE AND OBJECTION PROCEDURES
5. Notice of this Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email on the Notice Parties: (i) Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok (lucdespins@paulhastings.com); (ii) Counsel for the Trustee, (x) Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 (Attn: G. Alexander Bongartz (alexbongartz@paulhastings.com) and Douglass Barron (douglassbarron(@paulhastings.com)) and (y) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., 195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Douglas S. Skalka@npmlaw.com) and Patrick R. Linsey (plinsey@npmlaw.com)); (iii) the Office of The United States Trustee, Giaimo Federal Building,
150 Court Street, Room 302, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Holley L. Claiborn (holley.l.claiborn@usdoj.gov)); (iv) counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, Pullman & Comley, LLC, 850 Main Street, 8th Floor, PO Box 7006, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06601-7006 (Attn: Irve J. Goldman (igoldman@pullcom.com); and (v) counsel for Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036 (Attn: Peter Friedman@omm.com) and Stuart M. Sarnoff (ssarnoff@omm.com) (collectively, the "Notice Parties").
6. Objections to this Monthly Fee Statement, if any, must be filed by the Notice Parties with the Court and served upon (i) NPM and (ii) the Notice Parties by email no later than November 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) (the "Objection Deadline"), setting forth the nature of the objection and the specific amount of fees or expenses at issue.
7. If no objections to this Monthly Fee Statement are filed by the Objection Deadline, the estates shall promptly pay NPM 80% of the fees and 100% of the expenses identified in this Monthly Fee Statement.
8. To the extent that an objection to this Monthly Fee Statement is filed on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall withhold payment of that portion of this Monthly Fee Statement to which the objection is directed and promptly pay the remainder of the fees and expenses in the percentages set forth above. To the extent such an objection is not resolved, it shall be preserved and scheduled for consideration at the next interim fee application hearing.
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Dated: October 20, 2023 at New Haven, Connecticut
> By: /s/ Douglas S. Skalka 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
| In re: | Chapter 11 | |----------------------|---------------------------| | HO WAN KWOK, et al., | : Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | Debtors. | : (Jointly Administered) | | | | | | |
## CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that on October 20, 2023, the foregoing Monthly Fee Statement, and all attachments thereto, was electronically filed and, in addition, was served by email on the Notice Parties. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.
Dated: October 20, 2023 at New Haven, Connecticut
> By: /s/ Douglas S. Skalka Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 821-2000 @npmlaw.com
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).
| TIMEKEEPER | DATE OF<br>FIRST BAR | TITLE | HOURS | HOURLY<br>RATE | TOTAL | |--------------|----------------------|-----------|--------|----------------|-------------| | | ADMISSION | | | | | | Nancy Bohan | 12/1991 | Counsel | 1.40 | \$450 | \$630.00 | | Kinsella | | | | | | | Peter T. Fay | 11/1990 | Partner | 1.40 | \$450 | \$630.00 | | Douglas S. | 10/1985 | Partner | 11.30 | \$500 | \$5,650.00 | | Skalka | | | | | | | Dennis M. | 11/2013 | Partner | 61.40 | \$450 | \$27,630.00 | | Carnelli | | | | | | | Patrick R. | 11/2010 | Partner | 182.30 | \$450 | \$82,035.00 | | Linsey | | | | | | | Lauren T. | 11/2021 | Associate | 7.50 | \$325 | \$2,437.50 | | Astone | | | | | | | Kellyjohana | | Paralegal | 3.50 | \$175 | \$612.50 | | Delcarmen | | | | | | | Ahumada | | | | | |
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### Summary Fee Task Code Billing Report NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.
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| | | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-------------------------|----------|------------------|------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Total for Phase ID B110 | Billable | 0.70 | | 350.00 Case Administration | | Total for Phase ID B120 | Billable | 85.30 | | 36,807.50 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | Total for Phase ID B160 | Billable | 29.80 | | 13,442.50 Fee/Employment Applications | | Total for Phase ID B180 | Billable | 5.90 | | 2,815.00 Avoidance Action Analysis | | Total for Phase ID B230 | Billable | 1.20 | | 540.00 Financing/Cash Collateral | | Total for Phase ID L602 | Billable | 10.10 | | 4,545.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 | | Total for Phase ID L603 | Billable | 36.30 | | 16,350.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 | | Total for Phase ID L604 | Billable | 1.50 | | 675.00 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002 | | Total for Phase ID L605 | Billable | 76.20 | | 34,290.00 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 | | Total for Phase ID L606 | Billable | 21.50 | | 9,675.00 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 | | Total for Phase ID L607 | Billable | 2.40 | | 1,080.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 | | Total for Phase ID L608 | Billable | 1.30 | | 585.00 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018 | | | | | | GRAND TOTALS | | | Billable | 272.20 | 121,155.00 | |
| Case 22-50073 Doc 2268 Filed 10/20/23 Entered 10/20/23 13:45:39 Page 10 of 35<br>Date: 10/20/2023 Summary Cost Task Code Billing Report | | | | Page: 1 | | | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------|--------------------------------------|---------|--|--| | NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. | | | | | | | | Total for Phase ID B110 | | Amount | | | | | | | Billable | | 445.40 Case Administration | | | | | Total for Phase ID L110 | Billable | | 39.06 Fact Investigation/Development | | | | | Total for Phase ID L210 | Billable | | 1,648.60 Pleadings | | | | | Total for Phase ID L230 | Billable | | 263.75 Court Mandated Conferences | | | | | Total for Phase ID L330 | Billable | | 390.40 Depositions | | | | | GRAND TOTALS | | | | | | | | | Billable | 2,787.21 | | | | |
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Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report
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NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.
| Trans<br>Client<br>Date<br>Phase ID B110 Case Administration | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |--------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|----------|------------------|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5248.002 09/28/2023 | DSS A B110 A111 500.00 | | 0.20 | | 100.00 Review draft August operating report<br>Genever Holdings Corporation | | 5248.003 09/28/2023 DSS A B110 A111 500.00 | | | 0.20 | | Bankruptcy Representation<br>100.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Sadler regarding<br>bank statements for operating reports<br>Genever Holdings LLC | | 5248.003 09/29/2023 DSS A B110 A111 500.00 | | | 0.30 | | Bankruptcy Representation<br>150.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Millman<br>regarding security deposit information for<br>operating reports<br>Genever Holdings LLC | | | | | | | Bankruptcy Representation | | Total for Phase ID B110 | | Billable | 0.740 | | 350.00 Case Administration | | Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 LTA A B120 A108 325.00 | | | 0.10 | | 32.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail to Capital<br>One legal department providing subpoena and<br>proof of service<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 LTA A B120 A108 325.00 | | | 0.10 | | 32.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail with Ashok<br>Singh of United Lex regarding summary of<br>document uploads to relativity<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 LTA A B120 A108 325.00 | | | 0.20 | | 65.00 Communicate (other external) telephone call with<br>General Counsel for DBS Bank regarding status<br>of subpoena (x2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 | LTA A B120 A103 325.00 | | 0.10 | | 32.50 Update internal bank discovery memorandum<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 PRL A B120 A103 450.00 | | | 2.90 | | 1,305.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and trustee<br>regarding legal analysis of debtor's motion to<br>stay bankruptcy proceedings (0.3), draft motion<br>to expedite motion to enjoin debtor's stay<br>motion (1.0), correspond and confer with trustee<br>regarding motion to enjoin motion to stay (0.2),<br>proof/revise motion to enjoin motion to stay<br>(0.4), attention to trustee comments and N.<br>Bassett comments to motion to expedite and<br>proof/revise same (0.4), finalize motion to enjoin<br>debtor's motion to stay and motion to expedite<br>and attention to filing same (0.6)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 PRL A B120 A104 450.00 0 0.50 | | | | | 225.00 Review and analyze Y. Wang filing regarding<br>bankruptcy (0.3), correspond with trustee and N.<br>Bassett regarding same (0.1), correspond with<br>criminal counsel for debtor and Y. Wang<br>regarding motion to enjoy motion to stay<br>bankruptcy (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding<br>Bento discovery statements and supplemental<br>production required (0.3), correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding Capital One production (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 DMC A B120 A103 450.00 | | | 0.70 | | 315.00 Draft/exchange e-mails with Bank of America's<br>("BoA") counsel regarding meet-and-confer and<br>anticipated compliance deadline with amended |
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| NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. | | |--------------------------------|--| | | |
| Client<br>Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | Trans<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-----------------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------|------|------------------|--------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | 2004 subpoena (0.4); review BoA responses | | | | | | | | and objections to requests noted in<br>meet-and-confer on 8/31/2023 in connection<br>with responding to BoA's counsel (0.3).<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | 2.30 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>1,035.00 Review/analyze/comment on final draft from<br>Attorney Linsey of motion to enjoin debtor from<br>prosecuting motion to stay criminal proceedings<br>in SDNY.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | 5248.001 09/04/2023 PRL A B120 A103 450.00 | | 4.20 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>1,890.00 Review and analyze Y. Wang's joinder filed in<br>criminal proceeding, including review/analysis of<br>underlying citations to bankruptcy record (0.8),<br>draft amended stay violation motion addressing<br>Y. Wang joinder (2.2), correspond and confer<br>with D. Barron regarding Y. Wang conduct<br>regarding Ace Decade and review filings<br>regarding same (0.3), correspond with trustee<br>and N. Bassett regarding amended stay violation<br>motion (0.2), revise amended violation motion to<br>address trustee comments (0.3), finalize<br>amended stay violation motion and attention to<br>filing and service of same (0.4)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/04/2023 PRL A B120 A103 450.00 | | | | 2.70 | | 1,215.00 Review and analyze debtor's objection to motion<br>to expedite hearing on stay violation motion<br>(0.2), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett<br>regarding same and strategize response (0.4),<br>draft reply to objection to motion to expedite<br>regarding stay violation motion (1.1), correspond<br>with trustee and N. Bassett regarding reply (0.2),<br>revise reply and integrate trustee and N. Bassett<br>comments/revisions (0.5), finalize reply and<br>attention to filing and service of same (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/05/2023 LTA A B120 A108 325.00 | | | | 0.10 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>32.50 Communicate (other external) follow-up e-mail<br>to Capital One legal department regarding status<br>of subpoena review<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/05/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | | | 0.40 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>180.00 Review/analyze debtor's objection to motion to<br>expedite hearing (ECF 2164),<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/05/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | | 0.30 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>135.00 Correspond with D. Mohamed and trustee about<br>materials/preparation for September 6 hearing<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 LTA A B120 A108 325.00 | | | | 0.20 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>65.00 Communicate (other external) e-mail to/from<br>Ashok Singh regarding summary of uploaded<br>Relativity documents<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 DMC A B120 A103 450.00 | | | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Draft e-mail to Ms. Ahumada regarding Sharefile<br>transfer of supplemental Santander production<br>to PH and Relativity.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 LTA A B120 A108 325.00 | | | | 0.30 | | 97.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail<br>correspondence with Attorney Carnelli, Kelly<br>Ahumada, Steve Phan regarding Santander Bank |
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| Client | Trans<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |--------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------|------|------------------|--------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | hase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | | | | | | | | production<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 LTA A B120 A108 325.00 | | 0.10 | | 32.50 Communicate (other external) follow-up | | | | | | | | voicemail for counsel for DBS Bank regarding | | | | | | | | status of subpoena | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 | LTA A B120 A107 325.00 | | 0.10 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>32.50 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail | | | | | | | | from counsel for Bank of America regarding | | | | | | | | status of document production | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 LTA A B120 A105 325.00 | | 0.20 | | 65.00 Communicate (in firm) correspond with Attorney<br>Linsey and Attorney Skalka regarding Capital | | | | | | | | One document production | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 DMC A B120 A103 450.00 | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Draft/revise e-mail in response to BoA counsel's | | | | | | | | e-mail regarding status of production to<br>amended 2004 subpoena. | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 LTA A B120 A105 325.00 | | 0.20 | | 65.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mail to/from Attorney | | | | | | | | Linsey, Attorney Skalka regarding Capital One | | | | | | | | document production | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 LTA A B120 A108 325.00 | | 0.10 | | 32.50 Communicate (other external) email to Capital | | | | | | | | One legal department regarding status of | | | | | | | | subpoena and document production | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 LTA A B120 A103 325.00 | | 0.10 | | 32.50 Draft/revise update internal memorandum | | | | | | | | regarding bank discovery | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 KDA A B120 A101 175.00 | | 0.90 | | 157.50 Prepare and serve chambers brief and appendix | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 | LTA A B120 A104 325.00 | | 3.70 | | 1,202.50 Review/analyze Capital One production (642 | | | | | | | | pages) | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | 0.30 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | | | | 135.00 Review/analyze correspondence from Bank of<br>America counsel regarding 2004 subpoena | | | | | | | | production. | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Review/analyze file for 2004 subpoenas for<br>documents and production letter from Capital | | | | | | | | One. | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 DMC A B120 A105 450.00 | | 0.50 | | 225.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Astone | | | | | | | | regarding Capitol One production in response to | | | | | | | | 2004 subpoena.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 PRL A B120 A104 450.00 | | 1.90 | | 855.00 Review and analyze PAX/Committee joinder (0.6), | | | | | | | | review and analyze La Rouche case from | | | | | | | | PAX/Committee joinder and further jurisdictional | | | | | | | | research (0.8), correspond with I. Goldman<br>(Committee) and N. Bassett regarding joinder | | | | | | | | (0.2), correspond with J. Sherman regarding 6th |
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| Client | Trans<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------|------|------------------|--------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2004 exam motion and Greenwich Land/HCN<br>reply (0.2), forward reply to J. Sherman at his<br>- request (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.003 09/08/2023 | | PRL A B120 A104 450.00 | | 0.30 | | 135.00 Attention to remediation motion supplement<br>Genever Holdings LLC<br>Bankruptcy Representation | | | | 5248.001 09/08/2023 LTA A B120 A104 325.00 | | 0.50 | | 162.50 Continued review of Capital One statements<br>produced in response to subpoena<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/08/2023 PRL A B120 A104 450.00 | | 1.20 | | 540.00 Review and analyze appellants' reply brief (Mei<br>Guo sanctions appeal)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/09/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | 1.50 | | 675.00 Review/analyze appellants' reply brief in appeal<br>docketed at 3:23-cv-00153 (KAD).<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/09/2023 | | PRL A B120 A105 450.00 | | 0.20 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>90.00 Correspond with D. Carnelli regarding appellants<br>reply brief (Mei Guo sanctions appeal)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/11/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | 1.60 | | 720.00 Correspond and confer and W. Farmer regarding<br>staffing/workflow (0.2), review draft litigation task<br>list and draft proposed updates regarding HK<br>A.P./interpleader A.P./motion to enjoin criminal<br>court motion/mandamus proceeding/Mei<br>Guo-jet proceeds A.P. (0.8), correspond and<br>confer with E. Sutton and W. Farmer regarding<br>further edits to task list (0.3), review and analyze<br>Mei Guo request for status conference in<br>mandamus proceeding (0.2) and correspond with<br>N. Bassett regarding same (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 LTA A B120 A108 325.00 | | | | 65.00 Correspond with Steven Phan and Wayne Clark<br>regarding Capital One production<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 LTA A B120 A107 325.00 | | 0.80 | | 260.00 Memorandum to counsel regarding summary of<br>Capital One production (.4); e-mails to/from<br>Attorney Sutton, Attorney Barron, and Attorney<br>Linsey regarding same (.4)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 LTA A B120 A103 325.00 | | 0.10 | | 32.50 Draft/revise update internal memorandum<br>regarding DBS Bank discovery<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | 2.40 | | 1,080.00 Review/analyze 2004 subpoena compliance from<br>Bank of America for summary to co-counsel at<br>Paul Hastings and upload to Relativity.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 PRL A B120 A104 450.00 | | 2.00 | | 900.00 Review and analyze memorandum from L.<br>Astone regarding Capital One bank statements<br>and transfers of interest (0.4), review and analyze<br>documents from GTV SEC enforcement<br>proceedings as relating to transactions in bank<br>records (0.5), correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding transactions in Capital One statements<br>(0.2), correspond with L. Astone regarding Capital<br>One memorandum (0.2), correspond with D. |
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | H<br>Date<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |--------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------|------------------|--------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | Barron and PHC1 regarding additional TBOP<br>accounts believed to be outstanding re:<br>subpoena and review PHC1 memorandum<br>regarding same (0.3), review background<br>memorandum regarding Zhang subpoena and<br>correspond with E. Sutton regarding same and<br>Cao meet-and-confer (0.4)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/13/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | 2.30 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>1,035.00 Review background memorandum and prepar<br>for meet and confer with K. Mateo (Cao) (0.6),<br>confer with E. Sutton regarding Cao<br>meet-and-confer (0.2), attend Cao<br>meet-and-confer with K. Mateo and E. Sutton<br>(0.7), correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>follow-up to Mateo and review E. Sutton<br>follow-up correspondence (0.2), correspond with<br>E. Sutton regarding Zhang deposition<br>postponement and attention to R. Fingold<br>correspondence regarding same (0.2),<br>correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton<br>regarding Sterling bank (0.2), correspond and<br>confer with D. Barron regarding JPMC account<br>information (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/14/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | 2.80 | | 1,260.00 Correspond with PHC1 regarding Aug. 22<br>hearing transcript (0.1), correspond and confer<br>with E. Sutton regarding Webster bank subpoe<br>and conflicts check (0.2), correspond and confe<br>with D. Carnelli regarding Webster bank<br>subpoena and conflicts check (0.2), correspond<br>and confer with J. Ballerini regarding Webster<br>conflicts check (0.3), correspond and confer with<br>E. Sutton regarding further Webster conflicts<br>check (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>Webster clearing conflicts check (0.1),<br>correspond and confer with D. Carnelli and E.<br>Sutton regarding Webster subpoena (0.2), revie<br>and analyze Webster draft RFP (0.4), correspond<br>and confer with E. Sutton about revisions to<br>Webster bank subpoena (0.2), revise Webster<br>bank RFP (0.5), correspond and confer with E.<br>Sutton regarding same (0.2), correspond with E<br>Cohan regarding service of Webster subpoena<br>(0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/14/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | 0.70 | | 315.00 Correspond and confer with trustee and N.<br>Bassett regarding staffing for adversary<br>proceedings (0.2), confer with D. Skalka<br>regarding staffing for adversary proceedings<br>(0.1), confer with D. Carnelli regarding staffing f<br>adversary proceedings and Mei Guo preliminary<br>injunction motion (0.4)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/15/2023 KDA A B120 A101 175.00 | | | 0.40 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>70.00 Preparation and service of Greenwich Land brie<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/15/2023 PRL A B120 A104 450.00 | | | 2.30 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>1,035.00 Attention to R. Fingold (Zhang) postponement of |
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Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report
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NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.
| Trans<br>Client<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |---------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|------|------------------|--------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | | | | | | | | NPM involvement (0.2), analyze potentially<br>unproduced JPMC records vis-à-vis subpoena<br>and documents produced to date (0.7),<br>correspond with S. Kennedy (JPMC) regarding<br>potentially unproduced records (0.3), analyze<br>potentially unproduced TBOP records vis-à-vis<br>subpoena and documents produced to date<br>(0.5), correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP)<br>regarding potentially unproduced records (0.2),<br>correspond with PHC1 and D. Barron regarding<br>TBOP potentially unproduced records with<br>analysis (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/18/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 - 1.40 | | | | | 630.00 Attention to order denying motion for status<br>conference in mandamus proceeding and<br>correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding<br>same (0.2), litigation tasks conference call with<br>W. Farmer, E. Sutton and PHC1 (0.5), confer with<br>A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding rule 2004<br>discovery including Cao subpoena/deposition<br>(0.5), correspond with E. Sutton regarding Zhang<br>Rule 2004 continued meet and confer and other<br>discovery matters (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.003 09/19/2023 PRL A B120 A109 450.00 | | | 3.10 | | 1,395.00 Prepare for hearing on remediation motion (0.7),<br>attend hearing on remediation motion in<br>Bridgeport bankruptcy court (2.4)<br>Genever Holdings LLC<br>Bankruptcy Representation | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Review/analyze e-mails and correspondence<br>from DBS Bank regarding status of<br>compliance/responses to 2004 subpoena.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | | | | 90.00 Review/analyze status update from Attorney<br>Skalka regarding status of 2004 subpoena<br>compliance for JPMorgan Chase.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 PRL A B120 A104 450.00 | | | 1.90 | | 855.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding J. Nealon<br>(Zhang) meet-and-confer (0.2), correspond with<br>E. Sutton regarding Webster Bank service (0.1),<br>correspond with L. Fried regarding UBS update<br>and to schedule discovery conference (0.2),<br>confer with L. Fried regarding outstanding UBS<br>discovery (0.4), review and analyze Court's<br>decision granting 6th 2004 motion (0.3), confer<br>with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1), correspond<br>with J. Sherman regarding same (0.1) review<br>motion to compel and related documents from<br>PAX/demonstration adversary proceeding<br>following court's discussion in hearing (0.3) and<br>correspond with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding<br>same (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 DSS A B120 A111 500.00 | | | 0.40 | | 200.00 Telephone Victor at J.P Morgan Chase regarding<br>subpoena results and information (.2); draft<br>memorandum to attorneys Linsey and Astone<br>with call information (.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 LTA A B120 A105 325.00 | | | 0.20 | | 65.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney |
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |--------------------------------------------|-----------------------|------|------------------|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | Skalka, Attorney Linsey, and Attorney Carnelli<br>regarding DBS Bank discovery<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/20/2023 PRL A B120 A104 450.00 | | | 1.60 | | 720.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding motion to<br>compel in PAX v. Kwok (protestors) case (0.2),<br>correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding<br>same (0.3), review and analyze Court's decision<br>partially deciding motion to compel in main case<br>(0.4), memorandum to trustee regarding motion<br>to compel and next steps (0.5), draft<br>correspondence to S. Sarnoff and P. Friedman<br>regarding developments in PAX v. Kwok case<br>(0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/20/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | 2.10 | | 945.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding prior<br>motions to seal implicating privilege order (0.2),<br>review and analyze motions to seal regarding<br>foregoing (0.6), prepare for meet-and-confer<br>with J. Nealon regarding Y. Zhang subpoena<br>(0.4), confer with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2),<br>meet-and-confer with J. Nealon and E. Sutton<br>regarding Y. Zhang subpoena (0.7)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/21/2023 KDA A B120 A101 175.00 | | | 1.10 | | 192.50 Prepare and review 20 subpoenas for 6th Rule<br>2004 Exam.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/21/2023 PRL A B120 A102 450.00 | | | 2.80 | | 1,260.00 Review numerous items of correspondence and<br>discovery memoranda/privilege logs regarding<br>allegations by debtor in criminal court motions<br>(2.4), correspond with N. Bassett/E. Sutton/A. Luft<br>regarding same (0.4)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/21/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | 1.20 | | 540.00 Confer with K. Ahumada regarding preparation<br>and service of subpoenas for sixth rule 2004<br>exam (0.2), review final subpoenas and<br>correspond with K. Ahumada regarding same<br>(0.4), correspond and confer with E. Sutton<br>regarding division of service of subpoenas (0.3),<br>draft memorandum regarding service and<br>correspond with E. Cohan and K. Ahumada<br>regarding service of subpoenas (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/21/2023 PRL A B120 A104 450.00 | | | 2.20 | | 990.00 review and analyze trustee response to motion to<br>stay (1.1), review and analyze debtor motion "for<br>discovery" in criminal court and attention to<br>correspondence regarding same (0.8), review and<br>analyze Committee joinder (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/22/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | 2.20 | | 990.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Heinemeyer<br>and Feng subpoenas (0.1), correspond with A.<br>Ostrowitz (TBOP) following up regarding<br>supplemental production requested (0.2), review<br>and analyze supplemental document production<br>and discussion from TBOP (0.8), correspond with<br>K. Ahumada regarding Bank of Montreal<br>subpoena (0.1), correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding Kroll requests and TBOP supplemental<br>production (0.2), confer with D. Barron regarding |
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| Client | Trans<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |--------------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------|------|------------------|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Kroll requests and Chase production issues (0.4),<br>review and analyze Chase production regarding<br>Kroll request and correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (0.4)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/25/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | | 1.00 | | 450.00 Standing litigation matters meeting with W.<br>Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, and PHC1 (0.5), correspond<br>with R. Heinemeyer regarding Rule 2004<br>subpoena and service of subpoena (0.2),<br>correspond with B. Wisotsky regarding service of<br>I. Feng subpoena (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton<br>regarding progress serving subpoenas (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/26/2023 DMC A B120 A103 450.00 | | | | 0.60 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>270.00 Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding status of<br>banks-related 2004 subpoenas/discovery (0.2)<br>and update internal memorandum regarding<br>status of such discovery (0.4).<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/26/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Review/analyze state of MCB 2004 subpoena<br>compliance.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/26/2023 LTA A B120 A108 325.00 | | | | 0.10 | | 32.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail to counsel<br>for DBS Bank regarding document production<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/26/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | | 1.60 | | 720.00 Correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton<br>regarding Kroll meeting (0.2), prepare for Kroll<br>meeting regarding banks discovery (0.4), attend<br>conference with E. Sutton, P. Parizek and other<br>Kroll professionals regarding banks discovery<br>(0.6), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli<br>regarding ongoing bank production (0.2),<br>correspond with B. Wisotsky regarding service of<br>subpoena and Court's order granting 2004 exam<br>(0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/26/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | | | | | 1,485.00 Update internal discovery tracker regarding<br>BOA/DBS/Bank of China/U.S.<br>Bank/Seacoast/CitiBank/JPMC/EY/Prime<br>Trust/Metropolitan Commercial Bank (0.9),<br>correspond with L. Aylett and E. Sutton regarding<br>CIBC request for revised form of subpoena and<br>brief research regarding CIBC affiliates (0.4),<br>correspond with J. Anthony regarding Seacoast<br>subpoena/production (0.2), review E. Cohan<br>emails and proofs regarding service of<br>subpoenas and correspond with E. Cohan<br>requesting clarification (0.3), correspond with M.<br>Aquayo regarding Axos bank subpoena (0.2),<br>correspond with C. Walls (Comerica) regarding<br>request to issue amended subpoena clarifying<br>bank name and correspond with E. Sutton (0.2),<br>correspond with K. Ahumada regarding<br>amending Comerica subpoena (0.2), review and<br>analyze UBS request for extension of time and | | | | | | | | correspond with trustee regarding same (0.3),<br>review and analyze D. Carnelli further updates to<br>discovery tracker and further revise same (0.4),<br>correspond with L. Flores regarding Metropolitan<br>Commercial Bank outstanding production (0.2) |
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| Client | Trans<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------|------|------------------|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | | | | | | 5248.001 09/27/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | 1.90 | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>855.00 Attention to J. Anthony correspondence and<br>lengthy return correspondence to J. Anthony<br>(Seacoast) regarding 2004 investigation (0.4),<br>correspond with K. Ahumada regarding service of<br>Rule 2004 subpoenas (0.2), correspond with L.<br>Aylett (CIBC) regarding CIBC subpoenas (0.2),<br>correspond with K. Ahumada about CIBC<br>subpoenas and revise amended CIBC subpoenas<br>(0.3), attention to revised Comerica subpoena<br>and correspond with C. Walls regarding same<br>(0.2), correspond further with J. Anthony and C.<br>Lackey regarding scheduling meet-and-confer<br>(0.2), correspond with trustee regarding UBS<br>requested extension (0.1), correspond with L. | | | | | | | | Fried (UBS) with responsive proposal for further<br>document review and production (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/27/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | 1.90 | | 855.00 Prepare for meet-and-confer with J. Sherman<br>(0.3), attend meet-and-confer with J. Sherman<br>and E. Sutton (0.5), prepare for meet-and-confer<br>with W. Qahoush (First Bank of Abu Dhabi) (0.3),<br>attend meet-and-confer with W. Qahoush (FBAD)<br>(0.4), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett<br>regarding meeting for new NPM litigation<br>projects (0.2), correspond and confer with R.<br>Flynn and D. Carnelli regarding meeting to<br>discuss new NPM litigation projects (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/28/2023 DMC A B120 A108 450.00 | | 0.60 | | 270.00 Telephone conference with Trustee regarding<br>APS.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | 5248.001 09/28/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | 0.40 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>180.00 Review/analyze internal memorandum for banks<br>discovery/2004 compliance and update with<br>contact information for outstanding subpoena<br>compliance.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/28/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | 0.90 | | 405.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding suspected<br>accounts at banks in 6th 2004 exam motion (0.2),<br>correspond with D. Carnelli regarding status of<br>outstanding 2004 discovery (0.1), correspond<br>with M. Boynton (Comerica) regarding PII for<br>2004 discovery targets (0.2), correspond with E.<br>Sutton and A. Luft regarding further 2004<br>discovery motions (0.2), confer with A. Luft<br>regarding 2004 discovery motions and<br>Greenwich Land (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/28/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 | | 2.20 | | 990.00 correspond with NPM litigation team regarding<br>new litigation projects (0.2), prepare for litigation<br>planning call with chapter 11 trustee (0.2),<br>litigation planning call (regarding new NPM<br>projects) with trustee, N. Bassett, A. Luft, D.<br>Skalka, and R. Flynn (0.5), confer with D. Skalka<br>regarding planning for preference/A.P. litigation<br>(0.4), confer with D. Carnelli, L. Rocklin, M. Miller<br>regarding planning new for NPM litigation<br>projects (preference litigation and A.P.'s) (0.9)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. |
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| Client | Trans<br>Date | H | Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |--------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---|------------------|----------|------------------|--------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | | | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 DMC A B120 A105 450.00 | | | | 1.10 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>495.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey,<br>Flynn, Kinsella, and Fay regarding preference<br>proceedings and adversary proceedings moving<br>forward.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 DMC A B120 A107 450.00 | | | | 0.80 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>360.00 Communicate (other outside counsel) with<br>Attorney Barron, Attorney Linsey, and Attorney<br>Fay regarding preference proceedings and state<br>of adversary proceedings.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 DMC A B120 A104 450.00 | | | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Review/analyze order approving retention of<br>Kroll (ECF 2241).<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 PTF A B120 A105 450.00 | | | | 0.90 | | 405.00 Conference call with Attorney Linsey and others<br>concerning avoidance action litigation and<br>discovery strategy<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 PTF A B120 A105 450.00 | | | | 0.50 | | 225.00 Conference call with Attorney Barron and Linsey<br>regarding avoidance action information<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 PRL A B120 A105 450.00 | | | | 1.70 | | 765.00 Confer with D. Skalka, N. Kinsella, P. Fay, R. Flynn,<br>D. Carnelli regarding new NPM litigation projects<br>(1.0), confer with S. Smeriglio regarding<br>background for new NPM litigation projects (0.4),<br>correspond with ULX regarding Relativity access<br>and orientation for additional NPM counsel (0.1),<br>correspond with new NPM counsel about<br>Relativity orientation (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 PRL A B120 A107 450.00 0 0.90 | | | | | | 405.00 Confer with J. Anthony (Seacoast National Bank)<br>regarding outstanding production (0.3), confer<br>with H. Claiborn regarding Seacoast demand for<br>attorneys' fees (0.3), correspond with J. Anthony<br>responding to demand for attorney's fees and<br>further regarding subpoena compliance (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | Total for Phase ID B120 | | | Billable | 85.30 | | 36,807.50 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications<br>5248.003 09/01/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | | 0.30 | | 150.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Bongartz<br>regarding retention of accountant and 9/5 call<br>Genever Holdings LLC | | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 PRL A B160 A103 450.00 | | | | 3.00 | | Bankruptcy Representation<br>1,350.00 Proof/revise Kroll retention application (1.3),<br>correspond with Kroll team regarding effective<br>date and revisions to Kroll retention application<br>(0.3), correspond with A. Luft regarding revisions<br>to Kroll retention application (0.2), further revise<br>Kroll retention application and supporting<br>documents (0.3), correspond and confer with<br>trustee and A. Luft regarding filing version (0.3),<br>finalize Kroll retention application and attention<br>to filing same (0.3), correspond with Kroll team<br>regarding interim compensation procedures and<br>retention hearing (0.2), attention to service of<br>Kroll retention application (0.1) |
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |---------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|------|------------------|--------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications | | | | | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/01/2023 PRL A B160 A105 450.00 | | | 0.20 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>90.00 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding fee<br>application procedures and deadlines<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.003 09/05/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.50 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>250.00 Telephone C. Helming regarding retention issues<br>(.3) ;draft memorandum to attorney Bongartz<br>regarding call and next steps (.2)<br>Genever Holdings LLC | | 5248.001 09/05/2023 KDA A B160 A101 175.00 | | | 1.10 | | Bankruptcy Representation<br>192.50 Perpare and serve Kroll Retention Application<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/05/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.90 | | 450.00 Telephone accountant Helming regarding<br>retention issues and extent of (.6); draft<br>memorandum to attorney Bongartz regarding<br>results of call and other accounting firm<br>candidates (.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/05/2023 PRL A B160 A107 450.00 | | | 0.70 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>315.00 Correspond with D. Barron, A. Bongartz and<br>trustee regarding options to employ accountants<br>(0.2), correspond with A. Pfeiffer about hearing<br>on Kroll retention app (0.2), correspond with A.<br>Bongartz about Kroll future MFS (0.1), | | | | | | | correspond with K. Ahumada and E. Sutton about<br>service of Kroll retention app (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.40 | | 200.00 Draft memorandum to B. Newman of Cohn<br>Reznick Hartford office regarding retention<br>issues and status of matter and next steps in<br>process<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 1.00 | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>500.00 Review NPM July time entries for fee statements<br>(.8) and draft memorandum to attorney Linsey<br>and A. Salzo regarding status of entries (.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 PRL A B160 A104 450.00 | | | 3.00 | | 1,350.00 Review/revise July time records (1.8), correspond<br>and confer with D. Skalka regarding time records<br>(0.3), correspond with P. Martinez and C. Rosarbo<br>regarding revisions to time records (0.2),<br>correspond with A. Bongartz about NPM time<br>records (0.2), review and revise draft MFS cover<br>sheet from A. Bongartz (0.3), correspond with A.<br>Bongartz regarding revisions to MFS cover sheet<br>(0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 PRL A B160 A103 450.00 - 3.70 | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>1,665.00 Further review/revise/finalize July time records<br>(1.1), draft monthly fee statement form for July<br>monthly fee statement (0.6), prepare exhibits to<br>July monthly fee statement (0.5), correspond and<br>confer with A. Bongartz regarding monthly fee<br>statements (0.2), prepare fillable form for future<br>monthly fee statements (0.3), correspond with C.<br>Rosarbo and K. Armada regarding preparation of<br>future monthly fee statements (0.2) finalize and<br>attention to filing July monthly fee statement<br>(0.2), review PH/Epiq/Harneys/UK counsel<br>monthly fee statements (0.3), draft certificate of<br>service for Kroll retention application/hearing |
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## Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-------------------------------------------------|------------------------|------|------------------|--------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications | | | | | | | | | | | | notice and attention to filing same (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.003 09/08/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.50 | | 250.00 Review and revise July operating report (.3); draft | | | | | | | memorandum to attorney Barron with July<br>operating report (.2) | | | | | | | Genever Holdings LLC | | | | | | | Bankruptcy Representation | | 5248.001 09/08/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.40 | | 200.00 Draft memorandum to accountant Shernow | | | | | | | regarding tax services and engagement by<br>trustee and 9/11 call to discuss | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/11/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.40 | | 200.00 Telephone attorney Shernow regarding | | | | | | | accounting and tax services for trustee and next<br>steps in process | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/11/2023 PRL A B160 A107 450.00 | | | 0.50 | | 225.00 Attention to court order regarding Sept. 12 | | | | | | | hearing occurring via Zoom and correspond with<br>trustee and N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), | | | | | | | correspond with court clerk regarding Zoom | | | | | | | credentials (0.2), correspond with trustee and PH | | | | | | | counsel regarding Zoom credentials (0.1) | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/11/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.30 | | 150.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Bongartz | | | | | | | regarding status of tax accountant discussions | | | | | | | with Whitten Horton and Cohn Reznick<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/11/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.20 | | 100.00 Draft memorandum to B. Newman at | | | | | | | CohnReznick to set up call with tax partner | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 PRL A B160 A101 450.00 1.10 | | | | | 495.00 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding August | | | | | | | monthly fee statement and time records (0.2), | | | | | | | prepare for hearing on NPM second interim fee<br>application (0.6), attention to orders granting fee | | | | | | | applications and correspond with D. Skalka and | | | | | | | A. Bongartz regarding same (0.3) | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.50 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>250.00 Telephone accountant Li regarding Kwok estate | | | | | | | tax issues and next steps in retention process (.3); | | | | | | | draft memorandum to accountant Li and | | | | | | | attorney Bongartz regarding call (.2) | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/13/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.70 | | 350.00 Conference call with attorney Bongartz and | | | | | | | accountant Li regarding tax issues in case and | | | | | | | Cohn Reznick background | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/13/2023 DSS A B160 A111 500.00 | | | 0.60 | | 300.00 Review and revise NPM August time entries(.4); | | | | | | | Draft memorandum to attorney Linsey with | | | | | | | revised statement (.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/17/2023 | PRL A B160 A104 450.00 | | 2.60 | | 1,170.00 Review/revise August time records | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/18/2023 | PRL A B160 A104 450.00 | | 0.30 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>135.00 Attention to revised August time entries and | | | | | | | confer with A. Bongartz and D. Skalka regarding | | | | | | | same (0.2), attention to H. Claiborn questions |
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|------|------------------|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications | | | | | | | | | | | | regarding Harneys (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 PRL A B160 A105 450.00 | | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Correspond with D. Skalka and A. Bongartz<br>regarding Genever time entries (0.1), confer with<br>K. Ahumada regarding August monthly fee<br>statement (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/20/2023 PRL A B160 A103 450.00 | | | 1.20 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>540.00 work on preparation of monthly fee statement<br>and correspond and confer with K. Ahumada and<br>C. Rosarbo regarding same (0.6), correspond and<br>confer with A. Bongartz regarding MFS and<br>redactions (0.2), redact time entries (0.2),<br>finalize/file/serve monthly fee statement and<br>correspond with A. Bongartz and H. Claiborn<br>regarding filing (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/21/2023 PRL A B160 A107 450.00 | | | 0.10 | | 45.00 Correspond with A. Pfeiffer and trustee regarding<br>hearing on Kroll retention application<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/22/2023 PRL A B160 A107 450.00 | | | 0.30 | | 135.00 Correspond with trustee, A. Pfeiffer, and P.<br>Parizek regarding hearing on Kroll retention<br>application and hearing<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/25/2023 PRL A B160 A107 450.00 | | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Correspond with P. Parizek regarding Kroll<br>retention hearing and Kroll representative to<br>appear (0.2), obtain Zoom login instructions and<br>correspond with trustee and Kroll regarding<br>Zoom hearing (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/27/2023 PRL A B160 A109 450.00 3.40 | | | | | 1,530.00 Correspond with trustee regarding Kroll<br>retention application (0.1), prepare for hearing<br>on Kroll retention application (0.8), correspond<br>with A. Pfeiffer and G. Brunswick in advance of<br>hearing (0.2), attend hearing on Kroll retention<br>application (0.7), confer with trustee following<br>Kroll hearing (0.1), review and analyze<br>indemnification language in Epiq order and<br>correspond with A. Pfeiffer and G. Brunswick<br>regarding same (0.2), draft revised proposed<br>order granting Kroll application (0.7), correspond<br>with trustee and A. Bongartz regarding same<br>(0.2), correspond with A. Salzo regarding<br>transcript order (0.1), attention to trustee<br>comments/further revise Kroll order/correspond<br>with trustee regarding same (0.3) | | 5248.001 09/28/2023 PRL A B160 A103 450.00 1.10 | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>495.00 Correspond with trustee and A. Bongartz<br>regarding revised Kroll order (0.1), draft notice of<br>filing revised order explaining revisions (0.3),<br>correspond with trustee and A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (0.2), correspond with A. Pfeiffer<br>and G. Brunswick (Kroll) regarding revised Kroll<br>retention order (0.1), finalize and attention filing<br>notice and revised order (0.3), correspond with A.<br>Pfeiffer regarding filing of revised order (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 PRL A B160 A107 450.00 | | | | | 90.00 Attention to order approving Kroll retention and |
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## Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Date<br>Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | | | | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|----------|------------------|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--| | | | | | | correspond with A. Pfeiffer regarding same<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | Total for Phase ID B160 | | Billable | 29.80 | | 13,442.50 Fee/Employment Applications | | | | | Phase ID B180 Avoidance Action Analysis<br>5248.001 09/28/2023 DSS A B180 A111 500.00 | | | 0.50 | | 250.00 Attend call with client and attorneys Luft, Linsey,<br>Bassett and others regarding plans for avoidance<br>action claims, and adversary proceeding<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | 5248.001 09/28/2023 DSS A B180 A111 500.00 | | | 0.40 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>200.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding staffing<br>issues and plans for avoidance action review and<br>case filings<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/28/2023 PRL A B180 A107 450.00 | | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron<br>regarding preparations for preference litigation<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 NBK A B180 A105 450.00 | | | 1.40 | | 630.00 Communicate (in firm) review memorandum of<br>law with respect to Mei Guo airplane case (.5);<br>attend conference call regarding discovery and<br>avoidance action litigation planning (.9)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 DSS A B180 A111 500.00 | | | 0.90 | | 450.00 Attend conference call with attorneys Linsey,<br>Kinsella, Fay and Flynn regarding staffing and<br>plans for avoidance action work and filings<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 DSS A B180 A111 500.00 | | | 0.90 | | 450.00 Conference call with attorney Linsey and other<br>NPM attorneys regarding avoidance action<br>issues, Kroll analysis and status of analysis<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 DSS A B180 A111 500.00 | | | 0.50 | | 250.00 Attend conference call with attorney Barron and<br>Linsey regarding status of Kroll analysis , demand<br>letters and alter ego findings<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 PRL A B180 A105 450.00 | | | 1.10 | | 495.00 Confer with D. Barron, P. Fay, D. Carnelli<br>regarding preference litigation (0.8), correspond<br>and confer with P. Parizek regarding preference<br>litigation planning/analysis (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | Total for Phase ID B180 | | Billable | 5.90 | | 2,815.00 Avoidance Action Analysis | | | | | Phase ID B230 Financing/Cash Collateral | | | | | | | | | | 5248.001 09/08/2023 PRL A B230 A104 450.00 | | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Review correspondence between S.<br>Maza/trustee/H. Claiborn regarding intercreditor<br>borrowing<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 PRL A B230 A109 450.00 | | | 1.00 | | 450.00 Prepare for hearing on intercreditor borrowing<br>(0.5), attend Zoom hearing on DIP financing and<br>fee applications (0.5)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | Total for Phase ID B230 | | Billable | 1.20 | | 540.00 Financing/Cash Collateral | | | |
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |--------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|------|------------------|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005<br>5248.001 09/01/2023 | PRL A L602 A103 450.00 | | 1.40 | | 630.00 Draft motion to modify discovery deadline (0.7),<br>correspond and confer with A. Luft and D. Barron<br>regarding same (0.2), correspond with A. Luft<br>regarding revisions to motion to modify<br>discovery deadline and revise as joint motion<br>(0.4), correspond with C. Major regarding<br>discovery motion (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/05/2023 PRL A L602 A107 450.00 | | 0.70 | | 315.00 Correspond and confer with A. Luft regarding<br>discovery schedule (0.2), correspond with C.<br>Major regarding motion to modify discovery<br>schedule (0.2), finalize motion and attention to<br>filing same (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/10/2023 PRL A L602 A104 450.00 | | 0.60 | | 270.00 Review and analyze defendants' supplemental<br>interrogatory responses<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 PRL A L602 A102 450.00 | | 1.90 | | 855.00 Correspond with S. Maza about supplemental<br>notice for Greenwich Land district court<br>proceeding regarding motion to withdraw<br>reference (0.2), research for supplemental notice<br>regarding motion to withdraw reference and<br>compile forms (1.4), memorandum to S. Maza<br>regarding same (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/13/2023 PRL A L602 A107 450.00 | | 0.50 | | 225.00 Confer with W. Farmer regarding Greenwich<br>Land/HCN discovery dispute<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/14/2023 PRL A L602 A103 450.00 | | 1.20 | | 540.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding notice of<br>supplemental authority in district court<br>proceeding regarding motion to withdraw<br>reference (0.2), review draft notice of<br>supplemental authority and correspond with S.<br>Maza and N. Bassett regarding proposed revision<br>(0.3), finalize notice of supplemental authority<br>and attention to filing same (0.4), draft cover<br>letter to district court and correspond with K.<br>Ahumada regarding service (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/15/2023 PRL A L602 A104 450.00 1.10 | | | | 495.00 Correspond and confer with W. Farmer and N.<br>Bassett regarding production of debtor's<br>privilege log to defendants' counsel (0.2),<br>correspond with C. Major regarding production<br>of privilege log (0.2), review and analyze<br>Greenwich Land motion to compel (0.7)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/18/2023 PRL A L602 A107 450.00 | | 1.40 | | 630.00 Correspond with C. Major and A. Kim regarding<br>subpoena to Webster Bank (0.2), correspond with<br>N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding same (0.1),<br>correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding<br>Greenwich Land motion to compel and summary<br>judgment (0.2), confer with J. Zarick (Webster)<br>regarding subpoena for Mei Guo records (0.3),<br>correspond and confer with E. Sutton, D. Barron<br>and PHC1 regarding Webster Bank subpoena<br>and review further information regarding subject<br>matter of subpoena (0.4), correspond with J.<br>Zarick providing further information to secure |
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|------|------------------|--------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 | | | | | | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 PRL A L602 A107 450.00 | | | 1.00 | | compliance with subpoena (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>450.00 Correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding | | | | | | | Gypsy Mei subpoena (0.2), correspond with C.<br>Major regarding Gypsy Mei subpoena (0.1),<br>review and analyze defendants' objection to<br>notice of supplemental authority (0.3),<br>correspond with N. Bassett and S. Maza<br>regarding same (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton<br>and A. Luft regarding forwarding Gypsy Mei<br>subpoena to Mei Guo's counsel (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/27/2023 PRL A L602 A107 450.00 | | | 0.30 | | 135.00 Correspond with J. Zarick regarding Webster<br>subpoena compliance (0.2), confer with W.<br>Farmer regarding discovery dispute (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | Total for Phase ID L602 | | | Billable 10.10 | | 4,545.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 | | Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 | | | | | | | 5248.001 09/02/2023 PRL A L603 A107 450.00 | | | 0.30 | | 135.00 Correspond and confer with K. Catalano<br>regarding appellee brief<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/04/2023 PRL A L603 A103 450.00 | | | 4.20 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>1,890.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding appellee<br>brief and factual record regarding Mei Guo and<br>Fifth Amendment (0.2), correspond with N.<br>Bassett, D. Barron and E. Sutton and review<br>record regarding Mei Guo's/HK's prior<br>representations regarding escrow funds (0.4),<br>correspond and confer with K. Catalano<br>regarding appellee brief (0.2), work on appellee<br>brief/revise/add citations to underlying record<br>(3.4)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/05/2023 PRL A L603 A103 450.00 6.70 | | | | | 3,015.00 Work on HK appellee brief<br>(adding/verifying/analyzing numerous citations<br>and reviewing/analyzing record in underlying<br>proceedings regarding same) (3.6), correspond<br>and confer with K. Catalano regarding revisions<br>to brief (0.2), memorandum to N. Bassett as to<br>open issues regarding citations (0.3), review and<br>analyze proposed revisions to brief (0.4),<br>correspond with N. Bassett and trustee regarding<br>jurisdiction discussion in brief (0.3), review and<br>analyze HK parties' jurisdiction discussion (0.3),<br>draft revised jurisdiction discussion for brief (1.1),<br>correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding<br>same (0.2), further revise jurisdiction discussion<br>based on comments (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/05/2023 PRL A L603 A103 450.00 | | | | | 2,430.00 Proof/revise HK appellee brief (factual<br>background) (2.6), proof/revise HK appellee brief<br>(collateral estoppel) (1.4), proof/revise HK<br>appellee brief (alter ego) (1.2), correspond with<br>N. Bassett regarding remaining work/comments<br>for draft brief (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | | | |
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| Client | Trans<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |--------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|------|------------------|--------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 | | | | | | | | | | | | | draft of appellee's brief in 3:23-cv-458, including<br>review of portions of the record cited in the brief.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 PRL A L603 A103 450.00 | | | 6.80 | | 3,060.00 Attention to further trustee comments to brief<br>(0.2), correspond and confer with K. Catalano<br>regarding appendix (0.2), review proposed final<br>appendix (0.4), correspond and confer with K.<br>Catalano about supplemental citations for brief<br>(0.3), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli<br>regarding brief (0.3), final proof/revise brief (3.4),<br>review summary judgment record for<br>supplemental citations (0.6) correspond and<br>confer with N. Bassett about potential further<br>citations and review underlying record regarding<br>same (0.4), correspond and confer with K.<br>Catalano regarding final revisions to brief (0.2),<br>final review of brief to ensure compliance with<br>form requirements under FRBP and revise<br>certification regarding same (0.3), final review of<br>filing versions and attention to filing same (0.2),<br>draft cover letter for chambers copy and<br>correspond with K. Ahumada and N. Bassett<br>regarding chambers copy (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 PRL A L603 A104 450.00 | | | 1.30 | | 585.00 Review and analyze summary judgment decision<br>granting trustee judgment on cross claim in<br>interpleader adversary proceeding<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/08/2023 DSS A L603 A111 500.00 | | | 0.30 | | 150.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding status of<br>attorney Pastore's claims and next steps in<br>proceeding<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/11/2023 PRL A L603 A103 450.00 | | | 1.70 | | 765.00 Draft motion to cancel pretrial conference in<br>light of summary judgment decision (0.7),<br>correspond with trustee regarding draft motion<br>(0.1), correspond and confer with J. Moriarty<br>regarding motion to cancel pretrial conference<br>(0.2), correspond with I. Goldman regarding<br>motion to adjourn interpleader pretrial<br>conference (0.2), revise/finalize motion to<br>adjourn pretrial conference and attention to | | | | | | | | filing same (0.4), attention to order granting<br>motion and update agenda (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/11/2023 PRL A L603 A104 450.00 | | | 1.80 | | 810.00 Review and analyze request for status conference<br>in HK appeal and compile discrepancies (0.4),<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2),<br>correspond with N. Bassett and E. Sutton<br>regarding June 26 district court hearing<br>transcript (0.2), correspond with T. Gow and<br>prepare June 26 transcript order (0.3),<br>correspond with E. Sutton regarding hearing<br>transcript from July 18 pretrial and district court<br>transcripts (0.2), review and analyze July 18<br>pretrial transcript regarding mandamus petition<br>(0.3), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 PRL A L603 A107 450.00 0.40 | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>180.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding district |
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | | Hours<br>to Bill<br>Rate | Amount | | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|----------|--------------------------|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 | | | | | | | | | | | | court transcripts for additional hearings (0.2),<br>correspond further with T. Gow regarding June<br>26 transcript/completing order (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/18/2023 PRL A L603 A103 450.00 | | | 1.70 | | 765.00 Attention to court order denying motion for<br>status conference and correspond with N. Bassett<br>and trustee regarding same (0.3), correspond<br>and confer with N. Bassett regarding response to<br>motion for status conference (0.2), revise<br>response to motion for status conference (0.8),<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding revised<br>response (0.2), finalize and attention to filing<br>same (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 PRL A L603 A104 450.00 | | | 0.90 | | 405.00 Review and analyze district court decision<br>denying motion for stay pending appeal (0.4),<br>correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding<br>same (0.3), confer with D. Skalka regarding<br>district court decision (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/20/2023 PRL A L603 A104 450.00 | | | 0.90 | | 405.00 Review and analyze appellants' reply brief<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | Total for Phase ID L603 | | Billable | 36.30 | | 16,350.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 | | | | | | | | | Phase ID L604 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002<br>5248.001 09/10/2023 PRL A L604 A106 450.00 | | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Correspond with trustee regarding adjourning<br>pretrial (SN possession and interpleader) (0.2),<br>correspond with J. Moriarty and C. Major<br>regarding adjourning pretrials (SN possession<br>and interpleader) (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/11/2023 PRL A L604 A103 450.00 | | | 1.10 | | 495.00 Draft motion to adjourn S.N. pretrial conference<br>(0.5), correspond with J. Moriarty and A. Kim<br>regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference<br>(0.2), finalize motion and attention to filing same<br>(0.3), attention to order granting motion and<br>update agenda (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | Total for Phase ID L604 | | Billable | 1.50 | | 675.00 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002 | | Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 | | | | | | | 5248.001 09/13/2023 DMC A L605 A105 450.00 | | | 0.90 | | 405.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey<br>regarding motion for preliminary injunction.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/13/2023 DMC A L605 A104 450.00 | | | 0.70 | | 315.00 Review/analyze docket in HK USA AP to review<br>current PI in place.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/13/2023 PRL A L605 A103 450.00 | | | 4.20 | | 1,890.00 Confer with D. Carnelli regarding PJR/preliminary<br>injunction motions (0.5), assemble<br>pleadings/exhibits/background<br>documents/forms for PJR/preliminary injunction<br>motions (1.4), correspond with E. Sutton<br>regarding adversary complaint exhibits (0.2),<br>review/compile exhibits for PJR affidavit (1.2),<br>confer further with D. Carnelli regarding |
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| | Client | Trans<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-------------------------------------------------|--------|---------------|--------------------------------------------|--|------|------------------|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | prioritizing PI motion (0.1), correspond with D.<br>Carnelli regarding PJR/Pl motions (0.2), review<br>and analyze interrogatory responses for PJR/Pl<br>motions and correspond with D. Carnelli<br>regarding same (0.3), confer with A. Luft<br>regarding PI motion (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/14/2023 DMC A L605 A104 450.00 | | | 2.90 | | 1,305.00 Begin reviewing/analyzing pleadings, case<br>documents, and record materials in connection<br>with preliminary draft of motion/memorandum<br>of law for PI.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/15/2023 DMC A L605 A104 450.00 | | | 3.80 | | 1,710.00 Continue reviewing/analyzing pleadings, case<br>documents, and record materials in connection<br>with preliminary draft of motion/memorandum<br>of law for PI.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | 5248.001 09/15/2023 DMC A L605 A104 450.00 | | | 1.40 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>630.00 Review/analyze PJR papers from other APs to<br>incorporate materials/citations for motion for<br>Pre-Judgment Remedy.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | 5248.001 09/16/2023 DMC A L605 A103 450.00 | | | 2.20 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>990.00 Begin drafting memorandum of law for Pl<br>motion, specifically statement of facts and<br>background.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/16/2023 DMC A L605 A104 450.00 | | | 1.30 | | 585.00 Review/analyze our responses and objections to<br>defendant's discovery requests in connection<br>with preparation of motion for PI.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/17/2023 DMC A L605 A103 450.00 | | | 1.90 | | 855.00 Continue drafting memorandum of law for Pl<br>motion.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/18/2023 DMC A L605 A103 450.00 | | | 4.90 | | 2,205.00 Continue drafting memorandum of law for Pl<br>motion, including statement of facts and legal<br>analysis, and reviewing record in connection with<br>drafting memorandum of law, specifically to<br>supplement memorandum with additional<br>evidentiary support for factual assertions in<br>complaint/memorandum.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/18/2023 PRL A L605 A103 450.00 | | | 4.20 | | 1,890.00 Confer with D. Carnelli regarding motion for<br>preliminary injunction motion and open tasks<br>regarding same (0.5), research regarding adverse<br>inferences in the context of injunctive<br>proceedings and in response to 5th Amendment<br>invocation to written discovery (1.3), review<br>pleadings from bankruptcy case and adversary<br>proceedings and draft facts regarding Mei Guo<br>invocation of Fifth Amendment (0.9), draft<br>adverse inference argument (1.2), correspond<br>with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding preliminary<br>injunction motion (0.2), correspond with D.<br>Carnelli regarding same (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 DMC A L605 A103 450.00 | | | 6.70 | | 3,015.00 Continue drafting memorandum of law for PI<br>motion, specifically articulating/citing evidentiary |
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | | | |-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|------|------------------|--------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--| | Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | basis for factual assertions of complaint and legal<br>analysis on likelihood of success and irreparable<br>injury and associated review of record materials<br>on BVI entities.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 DMC A L605 A102 450.00 | | | 1.70 | | 765.00 Research NY law of beneficial ownership<br>(specifically legal principles governing analysis)<br>for memorandum of law in support of motion for<br>PI.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 PRL A L605 A107 450.00 | | | 5.60 | | 2,520.00 Correspond with D. Carnelli regarding<br>preliminary injunction motion (0.2), research<br>regarding beneficial ownership for preliminary<br>injunction motion (1.1), review discussion of<br>beneficial ownership in prior Kwok<br>briefs/decisions (0.6), work on brief in support of<br>motion for preliminary injunction (2.5), review<br>and analyze complaint exhibits for injunction<br>motion (0.4), memorandum to D. Barron and E.<br>Sutton regarding open issues for preliminary<br>injunction motion (0.8)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/20/2023 DMC A L605 A104 450.00 | | | 2.70 | | 1,215.00 Review additional materials/record citations<br>provided by Attorney Sutton and Attorney<br>Barron for memorandum of law in support of PI<br>motion.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/20/2023 DMC A L605 A102 450.00 | | | 2.10 | | 945.00 For memorandum of law in support of motion<br>for PI, supplemental legal research on question<br>whether irreparable harm exists under unique<br>circumstances of this case.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/20/2023 PRL A L605 A103 450.00 | | | 3.80 | | 1,710.00 Confer with D. Barron regarding legal analysis for<br>motion for preliminary injunction (0.5),<br>correspond and confer with N. Bassett/D.<br>Barron/E. Sutton regarding same (0.3),<br>correspond with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.2),<br>work on motion for preliminary injunction (2.8)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | | | | | | 5248.001 09/21/2023 DMC A L605 A103 450.00 Complete drafting intitle/rough draft of<br>memorandum of law in support of motion for<br>preliminary injunction as against Defendant,<br>specifically statement of facts (1.7); associated<br>review of record documents for citation in<br>statement of facts (3.6);<br>sections addressing first and fourth claims (1.4);<br>and introduction/background section (1.2).<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/21/2023 DMC A L605 A105 450.00 | | | 0.60 | | 270.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey<br>regarding legal analysis in, and division of labor<br>to complete, memorandum of law in support of<br>motion for PI.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/21/2023 DMC A L605 A104 450.00 | | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Review/analyze supplemental<br>documentation/evidence from Attorney Sutton<br>for use in connection with memorandum of law<br>in sunnort of motion for Pl | | |
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| Trans<br>Client | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code<br>Date | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------|------------------|--------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/21/2023 PRL A L605 A103 450.00 | | | 1.70 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>765.00 Confer with D. Carnelli regarding injunction<br>motion (0.5), review revised draft from D. Carnelli<br>and further revise (1.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/25/2023 PRL A L605 A103 450.00 | | | 6.20 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>2,790.00 Work on preliminary injunction motion (facts and<br>avoidance claims analysis)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/26/2023 DMC A L605 A104 450.00 | | | 0.60 | | 270.00 Review/analyze final draft of memorandum of<br>law in support of PI.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/26/2023 PRL A L605 A103 450.00 | | | 6.30 | | 2,835.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding preliminary<br>injunction motion (0.1), research regarding<br>adverse inference for third-party invocation of<br>fifth amendment (2.1), work on brief (adverse<br>inference analysis, supplement facts,<br>introduction, further beneficial ownership<br>analysis) (3.6), revise proposed injunction order<br>(0.3), correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>motion (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/27/2023 PRL A L605 A107 450.00 | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding injunction<br>motion (0.1), confer with N. Bassett regarding<br>injunction motion (0.2), confer with W. Farmer<br>regarding adverse inference issues (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/28/2023 PRL A L605 A104 450.00 | | 1.10 | | 495.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding revisions<br>to injunction motion and next steps (0.2), review<br>N. Bassett revisions to injunction motion (0.4),<br>confer with W. Farmer regarding document<br>review/production (0.5)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | Total for Phase ID L605 | | | | | Billable 34,290.00 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 | | | | | | | | | Phase ID L606 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 | 5248.001 09/01/2023 PRL A L606 A103 450.00 | | 2.10 | | 945.00 Correspond with D. Barron and trustee regarding<br>HCHK standing issues (0.2), correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding objection to motion for<br>extension of time and cross-motion to default<br>(0.2), attention to N. Bassett revised version and<br>further revise objection/cross-motion (0.6),<br>correspond with N. Bassett and trustee regarding<br>revised objection/cross motion (0.2), attention to<br>trustee revisions and revise<br>objection/cross-motion accordingly (0.3), finalize<br>objection/cross-motion and attention filing same<br>(0.6)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 PRL A L606 A109 450.00 | | 4.40 | | 1,980.00 Prepare for hearing on default proceedings (0.8),<br>review and analyze defendants' reply and<br>declaration (0.8), correspond and confer with D.<br>Barron regarding reply and declaration (0.3),<br>attend hearing in Bridgeport bankruptcy court<br>regarding default proceedings (2.4), correspond<br>with D. Skalka regarding transcript (0.1)<br>Despins. Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. |
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| Trans<br>Client<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------|------------------|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID L606 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 | | | | | | | | 5248.001 09/06/2023 PRL A L606 A103 450.00 | | 0.80 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>360.00 Review draft appellee designations and notice<br>regarding record (0.2), correspond and confer<br>with E. Sutton regarding appellee designations of<br>record (0.2), finalize appellee designations and<br>notice and attention to filing same (0.4)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | 5248.001 09/08/2023 PRL A L606 A104 450.00 | | 1.60 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>720.00 Review and analyze Yan Chun Liu deposition<br>transcript (1.2), review and analyze letter from J.<br>Temkin regarding cross-motion for default and<br>attention to further correspondence related to<br>same (0.4)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/10/2023 | PRL A L606 A104 450.00 | | 0.80 | | 360.00 Review and analyze Hsin Yu Shih depo transcript<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 PRL A L606 A104 450.00 | | 0.30 | | 135.00 Review correspondence between A. Luft and T.<br>Rutherford regarding unproduced diary and<br>deposition matters and correspond with W.<br>Farmer regarding same<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | 5248.001 09/14/2023 PRL A L606 A107 450.00 | | 0.20 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>90.00 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>objection to motion to intervene<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | 5248.001 09/15/2023 PRL A L606 A103 450.00 | | 3.40 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>1,530.00 Correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding<br>objection to motion to clarify TRO (0.2),<br>review/revise objection to motion to clarify (1.2),<br>correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding<br>suggested revisions (0.2), review trustee revisions<br>(0.2), correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett<br>regarding trustee revisions and propose further<br>revisions to objection to motion to clarify (0.2),<br>proof/revise/finalize objection to motion to<br>clarify and attention to filing same (0.5), review<br>and analyze objection to motion to intervene<br>(0.9)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | 5248.001 09/17/2023 PRL A L606 A105 450.00 | | 0.70 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>315.00 Correspond with D. Skalka and Access<br>Transcripts regarding 9/6/23 transcript (0.2),<br>review and analyze 9/6/23 transcript (0.3),<br>correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding<br>9/6/23 transcript and HCHK Entities' counsel<br>statements (0.2)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/18/2023 PRL A L606 A107 450.00 | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Correspond with H. Claiborn and J. Kosciewicz<br>regarding providing UST opposition to motion to<br>intervene and related documents<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/19/2023 PRL A L606 A104 450.00 | | 0.80 | | 360.00 Review and analyze 9019 order and brief re:<br>G-Clubs privilege issue following court's<br>discussion in hearing (0.5), correspond with A.<br>Luft and J. Kosciewicz regarding same and with<br>advice regarding next steps (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | 5248.001 09/20/2023 PRL A L606 A103 450.00 | | 1.30 | | 585.00 Review 9019 motion/order/brief on G Club<br>privilege regarding pending privilege<br>determinations raised by Court (0.5), correspond |
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| Trans<br>Date<br>Client | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|----------|------------------|--------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID L606 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 | | | | | and confer with J. Kosciewicz regarding same<br>(0.3), revise draft notice seeking default order on<br>G Club privilege issue (0.4), correspond with J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding same (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/26/2023 PRL A L606 A103 450.00 | | | 1.20 | | 540.00 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz and J. Kuo<br>regarding proposed order to resolve G-Clubs<br>open discovery issue (0.2), draft notice for<br>proposed order seeking resolution of G-Club<br>open discovery issue following no response by<br>G-Club (0.4), attention to C. Fornos email<br>response requesting additional time to respond<br>and correspond with J. Kosciewicz and N. Bassett<br>regarding same (0.3), review and analyze G-Club<br>filing requesting additional time to respond to<br>brief and correspond with J. Kosciewicz and N.<br>Bassett regarding same (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | 5248.001 09/27/2023 PRL A L606 A104 450.00 | | | 2.40 | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor<br>1,080.00 Review and analyze draft response to HCHK<br>entities' brief regarding whether entities will be<br>defaulted and review cited cases (0.5),<br>correspond with N. Bassett and J. Kosciewicz<br>regarding draft response regarding suggested<br>revisions (0.1), finalize response to HCHK entities'<br>brief and attention to filing same (0.3), draft<br>response to G Club opposition to supplemental<br>proposed order (0.5), correspond with J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding same (0.2), review and<br>analyze proposed intervenors' reply in support of<br>motion to intervene (0.5), review and analyze<br>proposed intervenors' reply in support of motion<br>to clarify injunction (0.3)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/28/2023 PRL A L606 A104 450.00 | | | 0.50 | | 225.00 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding issues<br>with proposed intervenor filings and documents<br>subject to seal (0.2), attention to trustee's<br>response to HCHK Entities' supplemental brief<br>(0.2), attention to order regarding G Club<br>documents (0.1)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/29/2023 PRL A L606 A104 450.00 | | | 0.80 | | 360.00 Review and analyze court's order denying HCHK<br>Entities' motion for extension of time to plead<br>(0.3), review and analyze G Club's response brief<br>regarding privilege (0.5)<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | Total for Phase ID L606 | | Billable | 21.50 | | 9,675.00 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 | | Phase ID L607 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017<br>5248.001 09/06/2023 DMC A L607 A104 450.00 | | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Review/analyze defendants' third amended<br>response regarding preliminary injunction (ECF<br>61 in Mahwah AP 23-5017).<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 DMC A L607 A104 450.00 | | | 0.60 | | 270.00 Review/analyze Defendants' Answer and<br>Affirmative Defenses and cross-reference to<br>complaint in Mahwah AP matter.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.<br>Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | 5248.001 09/07/2023 PRL A L607 A104 450.00 | | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Review and analyze defendants' answer/defenses |
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| Client | Trans<br>Date | H<br>Tkpr P Task Code | | Rate | Hours<br>to Bill | Amount | | |-------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------|--|----------|------------------|--------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phase ID L607 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/14/2023 DMC A L607 A108 450.00 | | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Several phone calls to Christine Fiore for | | | | | | | | | transcript of hearing on 8/14/2023.<br>Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/14/2023 DMC A L607 A110 450.00 | | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Correspond with Fiore Reporters regarding | | | | | | | | | expedited transcript of 8/14/2023 hearing | | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/14/2023 PRL A L607 A107 450.00 | | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Correspond and confer with D. Carnelli and | | | | | | | | | correspond with D. Skalka regarding Aug. 14 | | | | | | | | | transcript (0.2), correspond and confer with E. | | | | | | | | | Sutton regarding transcript (0.2) | | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/15/2023 PRL A L607 A108 450.00 | | | 0.20 | | 90.00 Correspond with C. Fiore regarding Aug. 14 | | | | | | | | | transcript and correspond with E. Sutton to | | | | | | | | | provide transcript | | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | Total for Phase ID L607 | | | | Billable | 2.40 | | 1,080.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 | | Phase ID L608 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018 | | | | | | | | | | | 5248.001 09/05/2023 PRL A L608 A107 450.00 | | | 0.40 | | 180.00 Correspond with E. Sutton and N. Bassett | | | | | | | | | regarding defaulting defendants (0.2), | | | | | | | | | correspond with E. Sutton and N. Bassett | | | | | | | | | regarding service issues (0.2) | | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/12/2023 PRL A L608 A103 450.00 | | | 0.70 | | 315.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding default | | | | | | | | | motion (0.2), correspond further with E. Sutton | | | | | | | | | regarding service/potential revisions (0.2), finalize | | | | | | | | | motion and attention to filing same (0.3) | | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | | | 5248.001 09/17/2023 PRL A L608 A104 450.00 | | | 0.20 . | | 90.00 Attention to J. Temkin letter to trustee and | | | | | | | | | correspond with E. Sutton regarding same | | | | | | | | | Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. | | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor | | Total for Phase ID L608 | | | | Billable | 1.30 | | 585.00 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018 | | | | | | | GRAND TOTALS | | | | | | | | | | | |