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# Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2475

**First Interim Fee Application — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui / Ho Wan Kwok), CTB 22-50073, ECF No. 2475 (filed Dec. 27, 2023). Pallas Partners LLP, as UK solicitors for Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins, submitted its first interim application requesting court approval of $318,591.50 in professional fees and $4,953.04 in expenses (totaling $323,544.54) for services rendered between January 26, 2023 and November 30, 2023.**


UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re:　:
:　Chapter 11
HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　:
:
:　Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
Debtors.1　:
:　Jointly Administered
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COVERSHEET FOR FIRST INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF PALLAS PARTNERS LLP

Interim Application of:　Pallas Partners LLP

Time Period:　January 26, 2023 through November 30, 2023
Bankruptcy Petition Filed:　February 15, 2022
Date of Entry of Retention Order:　March 24, 2023 [ECF No. 1596] (effective as of January
26, 2023).
Amount Requested　Reductions
Fees:　\$318,591.50　Voluntary Fee Reductions:　none
Expenses:　\$4,953.04　Voluntary Expenses Reductions:　none
Total:　\$323,544.54
Fees Previously Requested:　Retainer Request:
Requested Fees:　\$0.00　None
Awarded Fees:　\$0.00
Paid Fees:　\$0.00
Expenses Previously Requested:　Expense Detail:
Requested Expenses:　\$0.00　Retainer Received:　Not applicable
Awarded Expenses:　\$0.00　Copies per page cost & total: Not applicable
Paid Fees:　\$0.00

1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and 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).
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re:　:
:　Chapter 11
HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　:
:　Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
Debtors.1　:
:
:　Jointly Administered
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FIRST INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF PALLAS PARTNERS LLP, AS SOLICITORS IN UNITED KINGDOM, FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM JANUARY 26, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Pursuant to sections 105(a), 328, 330, and 331 of title 11 of the United States Code (such title, hereinafter, the "Bankruptcy Code"), Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the "Bankruptcy Rules"), Rule 2016-1 of the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the "Local Rules"), and the *Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023* [Docket No. 2094] (the "Interim Compensation Order"), Pallas Partners LLP ("Pallas"), as United Kingdom solicitors to Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Debtor"), hereby files this *First Interim Application of Pallas Partners LLP, as Solicitors in United Kingdom, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the*

1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).

Period from January 26, 2023 through November 30, 2023 (the "Application"). By this Application, Pallas requests interim allowance of professional fees incurred during the period from January 26, 2023 through and including November 30, 2023 (the "Application Period") in these chapter 11 cases. In support of this Application, Pallas respectfully states as follows:
JURISDICTION, VENUE, BASES FOR RELIEF, AND COMPLIANCE

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

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

3. Pallas believes that this Application, together with the attachments hereto, substantially complies with the Bankruptcy Rules, Local Rule 2016-1, and the *United States Trustee's Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed Under 11 U.S.C. § 330 by Attorneys in Larger Chapter 11 Cases* (the "U.S. Trustee Guidelines").2 Pallas respectfully requests a waiver of any of the foregoing requirements not met by this Application.

- 4. Attached and incorporated herein by reference are the following Exhibits:
	- Exhibit A contains the Proposed Order granting this Application.
	- Exhibit B is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, bar admission, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each Pallas individual who provided services during the Application Period;

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

- Exhibit C is a summary of expenses incurred and reimbursement sought, by expense type, during the Application Period; and
- Exhibit D contains the detail of the fees and expenses incurred during the Application Period.
BACKGROUND

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

6. On March 21, 2022, the United States Trustee appointed an Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Committee") in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case. No examiner has been appointed in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case.

7. On June 15, 2022, the Court entered a memorandum of decision and order [ECF

No. 465] (the "Trustee Order") directing the United States Trustee to appoint a chapter 11 trustee in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case.

8. Pursuant to the Trustee Order, the United States Trustee selected Luc A. Despins as the Trustee. On July 8, 2022, the Court entered an order granting the appointment of Luc A. Despins as the Trustee in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case

9. By order entered March 24, 2023, the Court authorized Pallas' retention as solicitor in the United Kingdom for the Trustee [ECF No. 1596] (the "Retention Order") effective as of January 26, 2022 in the Debtor's chapter 11 case. The Retention Order authorizes Pallas to be compensated on an hourly basis and reimbursed for actual and necessary out-ofpocket expenses pursuant to sections 328 and 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, and such orders as the Court may direct.

10. On August 18, 2023, the Court entered the Interim Compensation Procedures Order, which, among other things, approves procedures for the payment of 80% of fees and 100% of expenses on a monthly basis.
ALLOWANCE REQUEST

11. The Applicant is applying for compensation pursuant to Sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code for legal services performed for the Trustee during the Application Period.

12. For the Application Period, the Applicant seeks allowance of \$318,591.50 as compensation for services rendered and allowance and reimbursement of \$4,953.04 in expenses incurred in connection with such services. The Applicant devoted 319.2 hours to this case during the Application Period, equating to an overall blended rate of \$998.09.

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

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

15. Upon being formally instructed, Pallas was asked to provide detailed and strategic advice in connection with the English litigation proceedings (the "UBS Action") brought by the

Individual Debtor, Ace Decade Holdings Limited ("Second Claimant") and Dawn State Limited ("Third Claimant") against UBS AG (the "Defendant") (Case CL-2020-000345), which litigation claims constitute property of the Individual Debtor's estate.

16. Pallas has been advising the Trustee on several matters related to the UBS Action, including as it relates to the Defendant's jurisdiction challenge, its implications and the position for the Trustee to adopt. Pallas also conducted a thorough review of the disclosure provided by the Second and Third Claimants in order to assist in ascertaining the merits of the English proceedings and the case against UBS.

17. Pallas has also corresponded with the Individual Debtor's former UK counsel in connection with the UBS Action regarding this litigation. In addition, Pallas has been advising the Trustee on the most cost-efficient ways to maximize value from the UBS Action for the benefit of the Individual Debtor's estate and its creditors.

18. In order to achieve the Trustee's objective of maximizing value for the benefit of the creditors, Pallas has also been advising the Trustee on the process of obtaining control of the Second and Third Claimants for the purposes of the UBS Action. This has required providing advice generally as to matters of English law, including regarding the Trustee's rights and duties as chapter 11 trustee and his ability to seek recognition of foreign court judgments and orders in the United Kingdom in order to be in a position to take control of the UBS Action and realize value from the litigation for the benefit of the creditors.

19. To that end, following substantial correspondence, we were instructed to prepare a stay application in order to apply to the English court to pause the current UBS Action while steps are taken in other jurisdictions to take control over the Second and Third Claimants, steps which can then be recognized in England.

20. The work undertaken by Pallas to date has been significant, involving disclosure review, correspondence, strategic input, and a substantial stay application. This work remains ongoing, with a hearing expected in due course in order to hear the Trustee's stay application
Prior Application

21. No prior application for the relief requested has been made.
Legal Authority for Compensation

22. All of the professional services for which this award is being sought hereby were rendered solely on behalf of the Trustee in connection with the chapter 11 cases herein.

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

24. Section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code prescribes the general standards for determining the amount of compensation to be paid to professionals. The Applicant submits that the amount sought for the Application Period represents reasonable compensation for professional services rendered based upon the time spent, the nature, the extent, and the value of such services, taking into account the cost of comparable services in a non-bankruptcy case.

25. Section 331 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for interim compensation of professionals and incorporates the substantive standards of section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code to govern the Court's award of such compensation. Section 330(a) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that, after notice and a hearing, the Court may award a professional employed under 11

U.S.C. § 327 "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered" and "reimbursement for actual, necessary expenses." 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(1).3

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

27. In assessing the "reasonableness" of the fees requested, the Second Circuit has stated that courts should consider the factors enumerated in Johnson v. Ga. Highway Express, Inc., 4 while also incorporating the "lodestar method." See Arbor Hill Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Ass'n v. County of Albany and Albany County Bd. of Elections, 522 F.3d 182, 190 (2d Cir. 2007) (citing Johnson v. Ga. Highway Express, Inc., 488 F.2d 714 (5th Cir.1974),

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

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

abrogated on other grounds by Blanchard v. Bergeron, 489 U.S. 87, 92–93, 96 (1989)). The "lodestar method" of calculating the reasonable fee contemplates "the number of hours reasonably expended . . . multiplied by a reasonable hourly rate." See Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. 424, 433 (1983); Gisbrecht v. Barnhart, 535 U.S. 789, 801 (2002); Perdue v. Kenny A., 130 S.Ct. 1662, 1672 (2010); In re Drexel Burnham Lambert Grp., Inc., 133 B.R. 13 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1991). The factors set forth in Johnson and In re First Colonial Corp. of Am., 544 F.2d 1291, 1298–99 (5th Cir. 1977) have been adopted by most courts.5 See In re Nine Assocs., Inc., 76 B.R. 943, 945 (S.D.N.Y. 1987) (adopting First Colonial/Johnson analysis); In re Cuisine Magazine, Inc., 61 B.R. 210, 212–13 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y 1986) (same); Green v. City of New York, 403 F. Appx. 626, 629 (2d Cir. 2010) (summary order); see generally 3 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY ¶ 330.03[9] (Lawrence P. King ed., 16th ed. 2016) (describing First Colonial and Johnson as the "leading cases with regard to the factors to be considered in determining a reasonable allowance of compensation").

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

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

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

rendering service in these cases, except as so provided by Section 504(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and Rule 2016 of the Bankruptcy Rules.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

30. To the extent that time or disbursement charges for services rendered or expenses incurred during the Application Period are not included in this Application, or Pallas has for any reason not sought compensation or reimbursement with respect to such services, Pallas reserves the right to request compensation and reimbursement for such services in a supplemental or future application in these chapter 11 cases. Also, Pallas does not waive, and expressly reserves, its right to respond to any objections regarding this Application and the amounts sought for services rendered and expenses incurred.
NO PRIOR REQUEST

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

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WHEREFORE, Pallas respectfully requests entry of an order, substantially in the form attached hereto, (i) allowing interim compensation for professional services rendered during the Application Period in the amount of \$318,591.50 and reimbursement of \$4,953.04 in expenses, (ii) authorizing and directing prompt payment of the unpaid fees in the amount of \$323,544.54 from the estates, (iii) allowing such compensation and payment for professional services rendered without prejudice to Pallas' right to seek further compensation and/or payment from the estates for the full value of services performed and expenses incurred, and (iv) granting Pallas such other and further relief as is just.

Dated: December 27, 2023 London, United Kingdom

By: /s/ Natasha Harrison

 Natasha Harrison PALLAS PARTNERS LLP 1 King William Street London, EC4N 7AF United Kingdom Telephone: +44 20 4574 1001 Email: natasha.harrison@pallasllp.com

 United Kingdom Solicitor to Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

In re:

HO WAN KWOK, et al.,

Debtors.1

Chapter 11

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Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)

(Jointly Administered)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The undersigned hereby certifies that on December 27, 2023, the *First Interim Application of Pallas Partners LLP, as Solicitors in United Kingdom, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from January 26, 2023 through November 30, 2023* (the "Application")2 was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e-mail to all parties to the above-captioned Chapter 11 Cases by operation of the Court's electronic filing ("CM/ECF") system or by mail to anyone unable to accept electronic filing as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing.3 In addition, to the extent not covered by the foregoing, copies of the Application were served on the twenty (20) largest creditors in the Debtors' chapter 11 cases. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.

1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).

2 Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Certification shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Application.

3 To the extent that the foregoing was filed outside regular business hours, service by mail on recipients unable or not qualified to accept electronic notice was made on the next business day.

Dated: December 27, 2023

By: /s/G. Alexander Bongartz

 G. Alexander Bongartz (pro hac vice) Douglass Barron (pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 douglassbarron@paulhastings.com

Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee

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EXHIBIT A

Proposed Order
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re:　:
:
Chapter 11
HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　:
:
Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
Debtors.1　:
:
Jointly Administered

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**[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING FIRST INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF PALLAS PARTNERS LLP, AS SOLICITORS IN UNITED KINGDOM, FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM JANUARY 26, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2023**

Upon consideration of the Application (the "Application") of Pallas Partners LLP

("Pallas") as solicitor in the United Kingdom to the Trustee2 for interim allowance of

compensation and reimbursement of expenses from January 26, 2023 through November 30,

2023; and sufficient notice having been given; and a hearing having been held on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,

2023 and due consideration having been given to any responses thereto; and sufficient cause

having been shown therefor, it is hereby:

1. ORDERED that the Application is granted and compensation in the amount of

\$318,591.50 and reimbursement of expenses in the amount of \$4,953.04 are awarded to Pallas,

subject to final adjustment and disgorgement in the event all administrative expenses are not paid

in full; it is further

1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).

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

2. ORDERED that nothing herein modified the Retention Order; it is further

3. ORDERED that the estates are authorized and directed to pay Pallas' fees and expenses in the aggregate amount of \$323,544.54, within fourteen days of the date of this Order; it is further

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

5. ORDERED that the Debtors' estates and Pallas are authorized and empowered to take all necessary actions to implement the relief granted in this Order; it is further

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

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

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EXHIBIT B
Timekeeper Summary

TIMEKEEPER　DATE OF　TITLE　HOURS　HOURLY　TOTAL

FIRST BAR　RATE
ADMISSION
Natasha Harrison　2005　Partner　31.20　\$1,650.00　\$51,480.00
Neil Pigott　1992　Partner　3.80　\$1,080.00　\$4,104.00
Alessia De Quincey　2015　Associate　251.90　\$980.00　\$246,862.00
Rachel Ong　2019　Associate　1.20　\$870.00　\$1,044.00
Joseph Fox Davies　2022　Associate　7.20　\$730.00　\$5,256.00
Rihab El-Hussain　Paralegal　3.50　\$415.00　\$1,452.50
Chloe Salter　Paralegal　19.40　\$395.00　\$7,663.00

Total:　319.2　\$318,591.50

Blended Hourly Rate: \$998.09
EXHIBIT C
Summary of Actual and Necessary Expenses

Expense Category　Amount (US\$)

Court filing fees　\$26.00
Counsel fees　\$4,927.04

TOTAL　\$4,953.04

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EXHIBIT D

Fee and Expense Detail

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1 King William Street London EC4N 7AF

Tel: +44 (0)204 574 1000 accounts@pallasllp.com www.pallasllp.com
INVOICE

Luc Despins 200 Park Avenue New York NY 10166 United States of America

Invoice Date: 31 October 2023 Our VAT No: 391 1218 14 Our Ref: 0001\16126.0001 Invoice No: 1853
Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok for the period 24 January 2023 to 25 May 2023

VAT %　VAT \$　VALUE \$

Professional Charges　0.00　0.00　87,380.50
Disbursements
Counsel fees – (Unpaid)　0.00　0.00　3,363.08
Court Costs-Filing Fees　0.00　0.00　13.00
Fees Value　87,380.50

Disbursements　3,376.08

VAT　0.00

Invoice Total \$90,756.58

For and on behalf of Pallas Partners LLP

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Fees Summary

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　24 January 2023 to 25 May 2023
Invoice No:　1853
Fee Earner　Title　Time (hrs)　Rate (\$)　Value (\$)
Natasha Harrison　Managing　12.70　1,650.00　20,955.00
Partner
Alessia de Quincey　Associate　67.40　980.00　66,052.00
Rihab El-Hussain　Paralegal　0.90　415.00　373.50
Total Fees　\$87,380.50

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Fees Detail

Client Name:
Despins, Luc
Matter Name:
Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:
16126.0001
Invoice Period:
24 January 2023 to 25 May 2023
Invoice No:

Date　Fee Earner　Description　Time (hrs)　Value (\$)
26-Jan-23　Natasha Harrison　Prepare for and attend meeting on new
matter (1.0); attend call with Wright
(0.5).　1.50　2,475.00
26-Jan-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending calls with
client and counsel (1.4); attention to
attendance notes (1.2); attention to
disclosure of documents including
merits analysis and summary of same
(2.9); attention to next steps and
internal emails (0.7); attention to draft
letter for Harcus Parker (0.6);
attendance on counsel (0.3); attention
to Harcus Parker information regarding
costs and summary of same (0.7).　7.80　7,644.00
27-Jan-23　Natasha Harrison　Prepare for and attend telecon.　0.50　825.00
27-Jan-23　Alessia de Quincey　Further attention to attendance notes
and comment on same (0.6); preparing
for and attending client call (0.8);
attention to finalising Harcus Parker
letter (0.4); attendance on counsel
(0.3); attention to ad hoc queries from
N. Harrison on strategy and next steps
(0.5); further attention to Harcus Parker
disclosure and inter partes
correspondence (1.6).　4.20　4,116.00
30-Jan-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to letter from Harcus Parker
and comments on same (0.8); attention
to internal emails on strategy and next
steps (0.4); attention to client
correspondence (0.2); further attention
to costs position and ad hoc queries
(1.2)　2.60　2,548.00
31-Jan-23　Natasha Harrison　Prepare for and attend zoom meeting
with client (0.6); office con with Alessia
re: draft letter and next steps (0.3);
attention to strategy (0.4); attention to
inter partes email (0.1); advise on　2.70　4,455.00

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strategy (0.2); emails in/out with team,
client and counsel (0.3); Attention to
legal analysis (0.5); attention to
correspondence (0.2); liaise
internally(0.1).

31-Jan-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call with
client and counsel (1.1); preparing for
and attending internal meeting on
strategy and next steps (1.2); attention
to Harcus Parker correspondence and
drafting response on same (0.8);
attention to meeting record (0.6);
attention to parties contact form and
Harcus Parker correspondence (0.5);
attention to notice of change
documents and edits and calls on
same (0.5); attention to draft letter for
Court (0.4); attendance on counsel
(0.4).　5.50　5,390.00
01-Feb-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to emails in/out and inter
partes correspondence (0.2); liaise
internally (0.2).　0.40　660.00
01-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to next steps and strategy
(1.2); attention to notices of change
and letter to Court (0.9); attention to
emails with client and counsel (0.3).　2.40　2,352.00
01-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to next steps and strategy
(1.8); attention to notices of change
and letter to Court (0.4); attention to
emails with client and counsel (0.2).　2.40　2,352.00
02-Feb-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to revised draft letter to the
Court of Appeal (0.2); attention to cover
email, strategy (0.3); discuss with A de
Quincy (0.2.　0.70　1,155.00
02-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call with
counsel (0.9); attention to draft letter for
Court and client input (0.8); attention to
further calls and emails on same (0.7).　2.40　2,352.00
03-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to matter opening (0.3);
attention to final summary of advice
(0.7); attention to internal and client
emails (0.4); attention to status update
and next steps (0.4); attention to
document review from Harcus Parker
and emails on same with client (1.6).　3.40　3,332.00
04-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client emails　0.20　196.00

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05-Feb-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to attendance notes (0.4);
emails in/out w. Alessia (0.3).　0.70　1,155.00

05-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to attendance notes and
client emails (1.0); attention to next
steps (0.3); attention to Notice of
Change documents (0.4)　1.70　1,666.00
06-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to matter opening and emails
on same　0.60　588.00
07-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client emails and next
steps　0.20　196.00
08-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Court of Appeal case (4.8);
attention to summary of hearing (0.7);
attention to client call and internal
emails on next steps (0.3).　5.80　5,684.00
09-Feb-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to letter from UBS (0.2);
attention to strategy (0.4); attend
telecon (0.6); time to discuss Counsel's
opinion (0.3).　1.50　2,475.00
09-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to UBS letter (0.2); attention
to next steps and strategy (0.6);
preparing for and attending client call
(0.9); attention to internal queries (0.5);
attention to conflicts declaration check
(0.2); attention to Paul Hastings emails
re declaration (0.2).　2.60　2,548.00
10-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Paul Hastings declaration
matters and correspondence with
conflicts　0.30　294.00
13-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to conflicts declaration
matters and engagement letter logistics　0.60　588.00
14-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to call with compliance re
declaration and attention to same (0.9);
attention to Paul Hastings
correspondence (0.3).　1.20　1,176.00
15-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to declaration for Paul
Hastings and email on same.　0.50　490.00
17-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to declaration and emails on
same　0.70　686.00
19-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails with Paul Hastings　0.10　98.00
22-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to declaration matters　0.40　392.00
23-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to declarations and
comments on same (0.8); preparing for
and attending call with Ezra from Paul
Hastings regarding declarations and　1.80　1,764.00

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next steps (0.5); attention to emails
with compliance on conflicts checks

24-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to declarations (0.5);
preparing for and attending call with
compliance and F. Huntriss on conflicts
(0.8); finalising review (0.6); attention to
email to all attorneys and responses
(0.3)　2.20　2,156.00
27-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call with S.
Barday on conflicts (0.8); attention to
declaration and emails on same (0.6)　1.40　1,372.00
28-Feb-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to Declaration.　0.50　825.00
28-Feb-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to declaration and internal
conflicts matters (0.8); attention to
emails (0.2)　1.00　980.00
02-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to declaration and emails on
same (0.4); attention to Court of Appeal
ruling and emails on same (0.9)　1.30　1,274.00
03-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails (0.1); attention to
UBS correspondence (0.2)　0.30　294.00
05-Mar-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to correspondence from HSF
(0.2); attention to strategy (0.2); prep
for call (0.2).　0.40　660.00
06-Mar-23　Natasha Harrison　Prepare for and attend call with client.　0.50　825.00
06-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call with
client and counsel (0.4); attention to
next steps (0.2)　0.60　588.00
07-Mar-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to draft letter to HSF (0.3);
liaise internally (0.2).　0.50　825.00
07-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to finalising HSF letter (1.0);
attention to emails (0.1); attention to
UBS agreements and key provisions
(0.6)　1.70　1,666.00
07-Mar-23　Rihab El-Hussain　Compiling client documents.　0.50　207.50
08-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client follow-up requests on
main claim and advice on same　1.60　1,568.00
08-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client query and liaising
with counsel on same (0.4); further
attention to prior merits advice (0.5)　0.90　882.00
09-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails with counsel and
updating client response on strategy
(1.0); attention to declaration conflicts
updates and emails on same (0.4).　1.40　1,372.00

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10-Mar-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to draft letter (0.3); emails
in/out with counsel; (0.1) emails in/out
with L Despins (0.1).　0.50　825.00

10-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client correspondence
(0.2); attention to correspondence on
declaration (0.2).　0.40　392.00
14-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client emails on next steps　0.20　196.00
16-Mar-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to inter partes
correspondence (0.2); attention to
email from Alessia de Quincey (0.1);
attention to next steps and strategy
(0.2).　0.50　825.00
16-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to case updates and next
steps (0.7); attention to
correspondence from HSF and
summary of same (0.8)　1.50　1,470.00
16-Mar-23　Rihab El-Hussain　Analysing and compiling recent
judgments and orders from the court
file.　0.40　166.00
17-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client follow-up queries and
correspondence on next steps　0.50　490.00
20-Mar-23　Natasha Harrison　Attend call with client and Paul
Hastings.　1.00　1,650.00
22-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client strategy note and
speaking notes (2.3); attention
to correspondence with counsel
(0.3).　2.60　2,548.00
23-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Call with P. Wright on strategy and
updating documents on same (0.7);
internal emails on next steps (0.3).　1.00　980.00
27-Mar-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to letter from HSF (0.2);
attention to draft response (0.2);
attention to note of advice and
speaking notes (0.3); liaise with AdQ in
relation to the same (0.1).　0.80　1,320.00
27-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to next steps and
correspondence with client (0.2);
finalising key outline document and
edits to HSF response (0.4)　0.60　588.00
28-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to without prejudice query
and emails on same　0.30　294.00
29-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client emails　0.20　196.00
29-Mar-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client requests and emails　0.30　294.00
Total Value Charged　\$87,380.50

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Disbursement Detail

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　24 January 2023 to 25 May 2023
Invoice No:　1853
Date　Disbursement　Description　Value (\$)
14-Mar-23　Court Costs-Filing Fees　Vendor: HM Courts & Tribunals　13.00
Service; Invoice#: 816096; Date:
14/03/2023 - 09/03/23
FACCT-RBF-0000408027
Commercial Court Office C
opies
Part 7 Claim-CL-2020-0003
45-

28-Mar-23
Counsel fees　Vendor: Wright, Paul; Invoice#:　2,919.79
85824_24/01/23-09/03/23; Date:
14/03/2023
28-Mar-23　Counsel fees　Vendor: Wright, Paul; Invoice#:　260.06
85824_23/03/23; Date: 28/03/2023
04-May-23　Counsel fees　Vendor: Wright, Paul; Invoice#:　94.57
85824_18/04/23; Date: 04/05/2023
09-May-23　Counsel fees　Vendor: Wright, Paul; Invoice#:　88.66
85824_04/05/23; Date: 09/05/2023
Disbursement Value Charged　\$ 3,376.08

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1 King William Street London EC4N 7AF

Tel: +44 (0)204 574 1000 accounts@pallasllp.com www.pallasllp.com
INVOICE

Luc Despins 200 Park Avenue New York NY 10166 United States of America

Invoice Date: 25 May 2023 Our VAT No: 391 1218 14 Our Ref: 0001\16126.0001 Invoice No: 1591

Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok for the period 02 April 2023 to 30 April 2023

VAT %　VAT \$　VALUE \$

Professional Charges　0.00　0.00　15,298.00
Disbursements
Counsel fees – (Unpaid)　0.00　0.00　60.00
Fees Value
Disbursements
VAT
Invoice Total　15,298.00
70.93
0.00
\$15,368.93

For and on behalf of Pallas Partners LLP

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Fees Summary

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　02 April 2023 to 30 April 2023
Invoice No:　1591
Fee Earner　Title　Time (hrs)　Rate (\$)　Value (\$)
Natasha Harrison　Managing　2.90　1,650.00　4,785.00
Partner
Alessia de Quincey　Associate　8.90　980.00　8,722.00
Rachel Ong　Associate　1.20　870.00　1,044.00
Rihab El-Hussain　Paralegal　1.80　415.00　747.00
Total Worked Fees　\$15,298.00

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Fees Detail

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:
Invoice No:　1591　02 April 2023 to 30 April 2023

Date
Fee Earner　Description　Time (hrs)　Value (\$)
02-Apr-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to development (0.2);
attention to emails in/out with client and
with ADQ (0.2).　0.40　660.00
03-Apr-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails　0.20　196.00
04-Apr-23　Natasha Harrison　Prepare for and attend call with client
and counsel.　0.50　825.00
04-Apr-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client call and next steps　0.80　784.00
04-Apr-23　Rihab El-Hussain　Locating and compiling relevant court
of appeal order.　0.80　332.00
05-Apr-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to latest Harcus Parker
correspondence (0.4); attention to
emails (0.2)　0.60　588.00
05-Apr-23　Rihab El-Hussain　Call with the Court for access to a
relevant order.　0.50　207.50
05-Apr-23　Rihab El-Hussain　Analysing and compiling court of
appeal judgment order.　0.50　207.50
06-Apr-23　Natasha Harrison　Prepare for and attend call with client
(0.6); liaise internally; attention to follow
up (0.2).　1.00　1,650.00
06-Apr-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending client
meeting (0.7); attention to short
memorandum of advice and draft HSF
letter (1.7)　2.40　2,352.00
12-Apr-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to latest Harcus Parker
correspondence and emails on same.　1.00　980.00
20-Apr-23　Natasha Harrison　Review memo (0.4); email in/out with
ADQ (0.1);　0.50　825.00
20-Apr-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to updating advice and emails
with client　1.20　1,176.00
21-Apr-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to latest Harcus Parker
correspondence and emails on same　0.50　490.00
24-Apr-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client emails and next
steps on entire agreement clauses
(0.4); review of key agreements and
comment on same (1.1)　1.50　1,470.00

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26-Apr-23　Natasha Harrison　Prepare for and attend update call.　0.50　825.00
26-Apr-23　Alessia de Quincey　(0.5)　Attention to emails (0.2); attention to
client queries on enforcement of order　0.70　686.00
26-Apr-23　Rachel Ong　order in the UK.　Consider enforceability of US court　1.20　1,044.00
Original Fee Amount　\$15,298.00

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Disbursement Detail

Client Name: Despins, Luc Matter Name: Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok Client/Matter Number: 16126.0001 Invoice Period: 02 April 2023 to 30 April 2023 Invoice No: 1591 Date Disbursement Description Value (\$)

18-Apr-23　Counsel fees　Vendor: Wright, Paul; Invoice#:　70.93

85824_04/04/23 ; Date: 18/04/2023
Disbursement Value Charged　\$ 70.93

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1 King William Street London EC4N 7AF

Tel: +44 (0)204 574 1000 accounts@pallasllp.com www.pallasllp.com
INVOICE

Luc Despins　Invoice Date:　12 June 2023

200 Park Avenue　Our VAT No:　391 1218 14
New York　Our Ref:　0001\16126.0001
NY 10166　Invoice No:　1594
United States of America
Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok for the period 03 May 2023 to 31 May 2023

VAT %　VAT \$　VALUE \$

Professional Charges　0.00　0.00　28,517.00

Fees Value
VAT
Invoice Total　28,517.00
0.00
\$28,517.00

For and on behalf of Pallas Partners LLP

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Fees Summary

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　03 May 2023 to 31 May 2023
Invoice No:　1594
Fee Earner　Title　Time (hrs)　Rate (\$)　Value (\$)
Natasha Harrison　Managing　2.30　1,650.00　3,795.00
Partner
Neil Pigott　Partner　3.80　1,080.00　4,104.00
Alessia de Quincey　Associate　20.70　980.00　20,286.00
Rihab El-Hussain　Paralegal　0.80　415.00　332.00
Total Worked Fees　\$28,517.00

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Fees Detail

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　03 May 2023 to 31 May 2023
Invoice No:　1594
Date　Fee Earner　Description　Time (hrs)　Value (\$)
03-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails with client (0.2);
attention to Harcus Parker
correspondence and attention to draft
letter for Harcus Parker (1.2); attention
to emails with counsel (0.3).　1.70　1,666.00
04-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with
counsel and internal emails on next
steps (0.5); attention to client and
counsel input on letter and
amendments and emails on same
(1.1).　1.60　1,568.00
05-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　attention to further emails and HP letter　0.70　686.00
05-May-23　Rihab El-Hussain　Compiling notice and letter for filing.　0.50　207.50
06-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to internal emails　0.20　196.00
07-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　attention to internal emails on HP letter
and comments on same　0.30　294.00
08-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to finalising HP letter and
emails with client　0.60　588.00
09-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to circulation of HP letter and
filing of notice of change　0.60　588.00
09-May-23　Rihab El-Hussain　Notice and correspondence
amendments and filing.　0.30　124.50
11-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　attention to HP response and emails on
same　0.30　294.00
12-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　ongoing attention to HP response and
emails on same and consideration of
next strategic steps　0.50　490.00
18-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client query on Ace
Decade issue and emails on same　0.40　392.00
19-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails with P. Wright and
internal team on next steps　0.30　294.00
22-May-23　Neil Pigott　Review of CBIR question (0.2); review
of related order (0.1); correspondence
(0.1); analysis of CBIR and its
application (0.8); consideration of　2.00　2,160.00

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interim receivership (0.3); discussing
points with A De Quincey (0.5).

22-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to briefing N. Pigott (0.6);
attention to calls with N. Pigott (1.0);
attention to strategy regarding US
order recognition and enforcement
(2.6)　4.20　4,116.00
23-May-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to legal analysis re:
recognition (0.4); prep and attend call
with Luc Despins (0.9)　1.30　2,145.00
23-May-23　Neil Pigott　Review of analysis summary (0.1);
drafting points on CBIR and related for
call (0.3); discussing points with A De
Quincey (1.0); call with client (0.4).　1.80　1,944.00
23-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to assessment of recognition
and enforcement position and finalising
analysis (1.6); attention to next steps
and strategy (0.4); preparing for and
attending client call (0.6); attention to
correspondence with N. Pigott on next
steps (0.2)　2.80　2,744.00
24-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with
Harcus Parker and Herbert Smith (1.0);
attention to prior correspondence and
stay strategy (1.1); attention to draft
letters (1.5).　3.60　3,528.00
25-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to strategy and next steps
and summary for N. Harrison on same
(1.3); attention to call with N. Harrison
(0.2); attention to call with P. Wright
(0.4).　1.90　1,862.00
26-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HP and HSF letters (0.4);
attention to correspondence with client
and next steps (0.3)　0.70　686.00
27-May-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HP correspondence and
emails on same　0.30　294.00
30-May-23　Natasha Harrison　Prep and attend call with Luc Despins
(0.7); revise draft letters to HP/ HSF
(0.2); liaise internally (0.1)　1.00　1,650.00
Original Fee Amount　\$28,517.00

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1 King William Street London EC4N 7AF

Tel: +44 (0)204 574 1000 accounts@pallasllp.com www.pallasllp.com
INVOICE

Luc Despins 200 Park Avenue New York NY 10166 United States of America

Invoice Date: 10 July 2023 Our VAT No: 391 1218 14 Our Ref: 0001\16126.0001 Invoice No: 1658

Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok for the period 01 June 2023 to 30 June 2023

VAT %　VAT \$　VALUE \$

Professional Charges　0.00　0.00　11,352.00

Fees Value　11,352.00
VAT　0.00
Invoice Total　\$11,352.00

For and on behalf of Pallas Partners LLP

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Fees Summary

Total Worked Fees　\$11,352.00

Alessia de Quincey　Associate　9.90　980.00　9,702.00
Natasha Harrison　Managing
Partner　1.00　1,650.00　1,650.00
Fee Earner　Title　Time (hrs)　Rate (\$)　Value (\$)
Invoice No:　1658
Invoice Period:　01 June 2023 to 30 June 2023
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client Name:　Despins, Luc

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Fees Detail

Client Name:
Matter Name:
Client/Matter Number:
Invoice Period:
Invoice No:　Despins, Luc

Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
16126.0001

Date　Fee Earner　Description　Time (hrs)　Value (\$)
01-Jun-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to draft letter to HP seeking a
stay and emails on next steps (1.2);
attention to emails with client (0.2);
attention to correspondence with HSF
(1.0).　2.40　2,352.00
04-Jun-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HSF correspondence,
collating correspondence requested
and emails with client and internal team
on same　0.70　686.00
05-Jun-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client and internal emails
(0.4); attention to conflicts email with
Paul Hastings (0.3).　0.70　686.00
06-Jun-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HP letter to HSF on
information request and emails on
same (0.2); attention to next steps
(0.2); attention to placeholder email for
HSF (0.1).　0.50　490.00
07-Jun-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and proposed next
steps(0.3); attention to conflicts matters
(0.3)　0.60　588.00
08-Jun-23　Alessia de Quincey　Correspondence with client and
summary on next steps (0.6); call with
HSF and emails on same (0.2);
attention to conflict declaration matters
(0.2).　1.00　980.00
13-Jun-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to next steps and emails　0.50　490.00
19-Jun-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client correspondence and
inter partes correspondence.　0.60　588.00
20-Jun-23　Natasha Harrison　Prep and attend call with client (0.7);
attention to follow up (0.2); liaise
internally (0.1).　1.00　1,650.00
20-Jun-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending client call
(0.8); attention to emails on next steps
(0.3); attention to inter partes
correspondence (0.3)　1.40　1,372.00

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21-Jun-23
Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Notice of Change and inter
partes correspondence on Defence
extension.　0.60　588.00
22-Jun-23
Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails on next steps　0.30　294.00
26-Jun-23
Alessia de Quincey　Attention to call with Harcus Parker on
Court error(0.2); attention to inter
partes correspondence(0.2)　0.40　392.00
29-Jun-23
Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and latest news　0.20　196.00
Original Fee Amount　\$11,352.00

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1 King William Street London EC4N 7AF

Tel: +44 (0)204 574 1000 accounts@pallasllp.com www.pallasllp.com
INVOICE

Luc Despins 200 Park Avenue New York NY 10166 United States of America

Invoice Date: 14 August 2023 Our VAT No: 391 1218 14 Our Ref: 0001\16126.0001 Invoice No: 1720

Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok for the period 03 July 2023 to 31 July 2023

VAT %　VAT \$　VALUE \$

Professional Charges　0.00　0.00　17,133.00

Fees Value　17,133.00
VAT　0.00
Invoice Total　\$17,133.00

For and on behalf of Pallas Partners LLP

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Fees Summary

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　03 July 2023 to 31 July 2023
Invoice No:　1720
Fee Earner　Title　Time (hrs)　Rate (\$)　Value (\$)
Natasha Harrison　Managing
Partner　2.90　1,650.00　4,785.00
Alessia de Quincey　Associate　12.60　980.00　12,348.00
Total Worked Fees　\$17,133.00

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Fees Detail

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　03 July 2023 to 31 July 2023
Invoice No:　1720
Date　Fee Earner　Description　Time (hrs)　Value (\$)
03-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Notice of change related
correspondence with Harcus Parker
and internal emails on status and next
steps　0.60　588.00
04-Jul-23　Natasha Harrison　Briefing call with ADH re next steps.　0.50　825.00
04-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence and letter
to Court on Notice of Change　1.40　1,372.00
05-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to interpartes correspondence
including Court correspondence　0.40　392.00
07-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HSF and client
correspondence　0.30　294.00
10-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　attention to emails on next steps and
meeting　0.70　686.00
11-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to WP scheduling (0.2);
attention to emails (0.2)　0.40　392.00
13-Jul-23　Natasha Harrison　Pre-call meeting with client (0.5); WP
meeting with HSF (1.0).　1.50　2,475.00
13-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　attention to WP speaking notes (0.3);
preparing for and attending pre-call
(0.5); preparing for and attending WP
call (1.0); attention to next steps (0.2);
attention to steps plan (0.5)　2.50　2,450.00
14-Jul-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to strategy (0.2); attention to
steps plan (0.1); emails in/out with
team (0.1).　0.40　660.00
14-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Finalising steps plan and
correspondence on same　0.50　490.00
17-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and WP
correspondence　0.70　686.00
20-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Ace Decade query and
consideration of same (0.8) ; attention
to call with counsel (0.4)　1.20　1,176.00
21-Jul-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to correspondence from HSF
(0.1); attention to email from AdQ re:
enforcement (0.1); email to L Despins　0.50　825.00

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(0.1); attention to analysis and strategy
(0.5)

23-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails with client on Ace
Decade query　0.50　490.00
24-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　attention to correspondence with HSF
and client　0.30　294.00
25-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　attention to HSF WP correspondence
and emails with client (0.4); attention to
next steps (0.2)　0.60　588.00
26-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　attention to stay letter (0.9); attention to
HP correspondence on extension (0.3);
attention to client emails (0.1)　1.30　1,274.00
27-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to draft correspondence with
client and next steps　0.40　392.00
31-Jul-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to consent order
correspondence (0.3); attention to draft
correspondence from Despins to Lalive
and emails on same (0.5)　0.80　784.00

Original Fee Amount \$17,133.00

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1 King William Street London EC4N 7AF

Tel: +44 (0)204 574 1000 accounts@pallasllp.com www.pallasllp.com
INVOICE

Luc Despins 200 Park Avenue New York NY 10166 United States of America

Invoice Date: 31 October 2023 Our VAT No: 391 1218 14 Our Ref: 0001\16126.0001 Invoice No: 1854
Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok for the period 03 August 2023 to 31 August 2023

VAT %　VAT \$　VALUE \$

Professional Charges　0.00
0.00　12,162.50
Disbursements
Court Costs-Filing Fees　0.00　0.00　11.00
Fees Value　12,162.50
Disbursements
VAT　13.00
0.00
Invoice Total　\$12,175.50

For and on behalf of Pallas Partners LLP

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Fees Summary

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　03 August 2023 to 31 August 2023
Invoice No:　1854
Fee Earner　Title　Time (hrs)　Rate (\$)　Value (\$)
Alessia de Quincey　Associate　11.00　980.00　10,780.00

Chloe Salter Paralegal 3.50 395.00 1,382.50

Total Worked Fees \$12,162.50

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Fees Detail

Client Name:
Matter Name:
Client/Matter Number:
Invoice Period:
Invoice No:　Despins, Luc
Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
16126.0001
03 August 2023 to 31 August 2023

Date　Fee Earner　Description　Time (hrs)　Value (\$)
03-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HP correspondence re
security for costs and emails with client
on same　0.30　294.00
07-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with HSF
on WP next steps (0.4); attention to
client emails and HP letter re stay (0.4);
attention to updating steps plan (0.2)　1.00　980.00
14-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HP response and strategy
(0.7); attention to emails on next steps
and initial draft response (1.0)　1.70　1,666.00
15-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Lalive correspondence and
emails on same (0.5); attention to next
steps and internal emails on same
(0.4); attention to billing matters and
emails with counsel (0.2); attention to
finalising draft response to HP (0.3)　1.40　1,372.00
16-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to draft consent order and
next steps　1.30　1,274.00
16-Aug-23　Chloe Salter　Download and rename of all orders on
CE-File (1.0)/review of claim form
(2.0)draft email (0.5)　3.50　1,382.50
17-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes
correspondence (0.3); attention to next
steps (0.2)　0.50　490.00
18-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HSF correspondence and
emails on same (0.4); attention to next
strategic steps (0.3_　0.70　686.00
21-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to updated consent order and
draft letter for HSF (0.4); attention to
emails (0.2); attention to HSF WP call
on extension times (0.3)　0.90　882.00
22-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with client
and HSF　0.20　196.00
23-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HSF correspondence and
edits to consent order (0.5); attention to
client emails (0.3)　0.80　784.00

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24-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　emails. (0.4)　Attention to correspondence to Harcus
Parker and HSF (1.3); attention to　1.70　1,666.00
25-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　emails on same　Attention to invoicing queries and　0.20　196.00
29-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to latest inter partes　correspondence and emails on same　0.30　294.00
Original Fee Amount　\$12,162.50

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Disbursement Detail

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　03 August 2023 to 31 August 2023
Invoice No:　1854
Date　Disbursement　Description　Value (\$)
28-Apr-23　Court Costs-Filing Fees　Vendor: Coutts Commercial Card;　13.00
Invoice#: 20230428-LP; Date:
28/04/2023 - ROYAL COURTS OF
JUSTICE WWW.JUSTICE.G - Court
Charge - 05/04/23

Disbursement Value Charged \$ 13.00

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1 King William Street London EC4N 7AF

Tel: +44 (0)204 574 1000 accounts@pallasllp.com www.pallasllp.com
INVOICE

Luc Despins 200 Park Avenue New York NY 10166 United States of America

Invoice Date: 31 October 2023 Our VAT No: 391 1218 14 Our Ref: 0001\16126.0001 Invoice No: 1855
Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok for the period 31 August 2023 to 30 September 2023

VAT %　VAT \$　VALUE \$

Professional Charges　0.00　0.00　12,698.00

Fees Value
VAT　12,698.00
0.00
Invoice Total　\$12,698.00

For and on behalf of Pallas Partners LLP

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Fees Summary

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　31 August 2023 to 30 September 2023
Invoice No:　1855
Fee Earner　Title　Time (hrs)　Rate (\$)　Value (\$)
Natasha Harrison　Managing
Partner　1.40　1,650.00　2,310.00
Alessia de Quincey　Associate　10.60　980.00　10,388.00
Total Worked Fees　\$12,698.00

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Fees Detail

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:
Invoice No:　1855　31 August 2023 to 30 September 2023
Date　Fee Earner　Description　Time (hrs)　Value (\$)
31-Aug-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes　0.50　490.00
correspondence and emails on same
(0.4); attention to next steps (0.1).
01-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HP correspondence and
emails on same (0.3), and attention to
strategy (0.2).　0.50　490.00
04-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client emails and draft
correspondence.　0.70　686.00
05-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client correspondence and
draft response (0.5); preparing for and
attending call with P. Wright on
strategy (1.0); attention to internal
discussions on next steps (0.6);
attention to inter partes
correspondence (0.3).　2.40　2,352.00
06-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Revisions to letter and attention to
correspondence.　0.80　784.00
11-Sep-23　Natasha Harrison　Catch up with AQ　0.50　825.00
19-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and inter parties
correspondence.　0.50　490.00
20-Sep-23　Natasha Harrison　Prep and attend call with Luc Despins
(0.3); liaise internally (0.2)　0.50　825.00
20-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attention to call with
counsel　0.50　490.00
20-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending client call　0.30　294.00
20-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails with N. Harrison
and strategy　0.60　588.00
22-Sep-23　Natasha Harrison　Inter partes correspondence (0.3);
liaise internally (0.1)　0.40　660.00
23-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails　0.20　196.00
25-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with
counsel　0.20　196.00
27-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client correspondence　0.10　98.00
27-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to background documents
and notes on same　0.20　196.00

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28-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to background documents　2.60　2,548.00
28-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes
correspondence　0.20　196.00
28-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　same　Attention to internal discussions on
next steps and correspondence on　0.30　294.00
Original Fee Amount　\$12,698.00

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1 King William Street London EC4N 7AF

Tel: +44 (0)204 574 1000 accounts@pallasllp.com www.pallasllp.com
INVOICE

Luc Despins 200 Park Avenue New York NY 10166 United States of America

Invoice Date: 30 November 2023 Our VAT No: 391 1218 14 Our Ref: 0001\16126.0001 Invoice No: 1902
Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok for the period 11 September 2023 to 31 October 2023

VAT %　VAT \$　VALUE \$

0.00　0.00　97,284.50

Fees Value
VAT
Invoice Total　97,284.50
0.00
\$97,284.50

For and on behalf of Pallas Partners LLP

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Fees Summary

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　11 September 2023 to 31 October 2023
Invoice No:　1902
Fee Earner　Title　Time (hrs)　Rate (\$)　Value (\$)
Natasha Harrison　Managing　6.10　1,650.00　10,065.00
Partner
Alessia de Quincey　Associate　77.60　980.00　76,048.00
Joseph Fox-Davies　6.70　730.00　4,891.00
Chloe Salter　15.90　395.00　6,280.50
Total Worked Fees　\$97,284.50

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Fees Detail

Client Name: Despins, Luc Matter Name: Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok Client/Matter Number: 16126.0001 Invoice Period: 11 September 2023 to 31 October 2023 Invoice No: 1902 Date Fee Earner Description Time (hrs) Value (\$)

11-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes
correspondence　0.40　392.00

11-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails　0.30　294.00
11-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending internal
catch-up on next steps　0.80　784.00
12-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and inter partes
correspondence　0.70　686.00
14-Sep-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to time revisions　1.20　1,176.00
10-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails　0.20　196.00
10-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to review of background
documents relevant to stay application　2.20　2,156.00
11-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application　3.40　3,332.00
12-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application and
background documents　4.90　4,802.00
13-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application and
background documents　7.00　6,860.00
14-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application including
notice and draft order and amendments
to witness statement.　2.00　1,960.00
15-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application including
witness statement and background
documents.　5.20　5,096.00
16-Oct-23　Natasha Harrison　Office conference with AdQ (0.2);
attention to and comment on draft
witness statement in support of stay
application (0.7)　0.90　1,485.00
16-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application and
background documents including
finalising for N. Harrison review and
incorporation of N. Harrison comments　4.60　4,508.00
16-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Finalising documents for client review　1.80　1,764.00
16-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending meeting
with N. Harrison on next steps　0.40　392.00
16-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails　0.30　294.00

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17-Oct-23　Natasha Harrison　Letter from HSF (0.1); consider
strategy / next steps (0.2); liaise
internally (0.1)　0.40　660.00

17-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with
counsel (0.6); attention to exhibit for
stay application (0.6); attention to HSF
open correspondence regarding RFI
and emails on next steps and strategy
(3.0)　4.20　4,116.00
17-Oct-23　Chloe Salter　Review of NH statement and
compilation of index for exhibit　1.90　750.50
18-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with HSF
on RFI and extension (1.0); further
attention to stay application (1.0)　2.00　1,960.00
19-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client comments and
updating witness statement (2.2);
attention to open and WP inter partes
correspondence (0.6); attention to
follow-up exhibit matters for stay
application (1.0); attention to client
queries and correspondence on
strategy (0.7)　4.50　4,410.00
20-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call with
client on witness statement and next
steps (2.0); preparing for and attending
call with Paul Hastings on outstanding
documents for application (2.0); further
attention to witness statement and
exhibits (0.8); attention to call with
counsel on stay application and
incorporation of stay comments(0.8)　5.60　5,488.00
22-Oct-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to draft w/s (0.2); attention to
speaking points (0.1); emails in/out with
AdQ (0.2)　0.50　825.00
22-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application and further
client comments (1.1); attention to
emails with client (1.0)　2.10　2,058.00
23-Oct-23　Natasha Harrison　Prep call with client and Alessia De
Quincey (0.8); call with HSF (0.4)　1.20　1,980.00
23-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending client call
(1.0); preparing for and attending
Without Prejudice call (1.0); attention to
finalising draft application for HSF
review (1.0); attention to inter partes
correspondence and draft consent
order and emails on same (1.0)　4.00　3,920.00

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24-Oct-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to stay application (0.3);
attention to draft letters and consent
order (0.3); emails in/out (0.1)　0.70　1,155.00

24-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to latest documents from
client and updating application and
exhibit on same (2.0); attention to inter
partes correspondence on Defence
extension and RFI (0.5); consideration
of UBS costs request and emails on
same (0.5):　3.00　2,940.00
24-Oct-23　Chloe Salter　Collation of exhibit NH1 and reference
of statement　6.40　2,528.00
25-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails with client (0.4);
attention to updated stay application for
N Harrison review (1.0); attention to
internal emails (0.3); attention to WP
correspondence (0.8)　2.50　2,450.00
26-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes
correspondence and emails on same
(1.2); attention to stay application
logistics (2.0); attention to stay
application matters (0.6)　3.80　3,724.00
26-Oct-23　Chloe Salter　Amends to statement and references
and update to exhibit　1.80　711.00
27-Oct-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to witness evidence (0.3);
attention to draft order and application
notice (0.3); call with comments to AdQ
(0.2); attention to draft letter to HP and
extension of time to the defence (0.6);
attention to revised draft witness
statement (0.4); revised draft letter
(0.2); further call with AdQ (0.2)　2.40　3,960.00
27-Oct-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to finalising stay application
including incorporating N. Harrison
comments and calls on same and
sending to Harcus Parker (4.0);
attention to emails with client (0.6);
attention to inter partes
correspondence regarding Defence
extension and emails and strategy
consideration on same (0.5)　5.10　4,998.00
27-Oct-23　Chloe Salter　Amends to statement and exhibit
bundle　3.90　1,540.50
28-Oct-23　Joseph Fox-Davies　Stay application: Review witness
statement of N. Harrison and Exhibit　3.40　2,482.00

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NH1 (3.0). Email to A. de Quincey re:
same (0.4).

Alessia de Quincey　Attention to HSF Defence extension
draft application and comment on same
(2.0); attention to inter partes
correspondence and emails (0.5)　2.50　2,450.00
Chloe Salter　Amends to exhibit following
discussions with JFD　1.90　750.50
Joseph Fox-Davies　Call with A. de Quincey re: witness
statement and exhibit (0.3). Instructions
to C. Salter re: exhibit (0.2). Draft cover
letters and emails to Harcus Parker
and Herbert Smith (1.0) . Updates to
witness statement and exhibit (0.8).
Review exhibit amendments (1.0).　3.30　2,409.00
Alessia de Quincey　Attention to final stay application
preparations and updating application
further to latest rounds of
correspondence (2.0); attention to next
steps and options following Harcus
Parker correspondence (0.9)　2.90　2,842.00

Original Fee Amount \$97,284.50

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1 King William Street London EC4N 7AF

Tel: +44 (0)204 574 1000 accounts@pallasllp.com www.pallasllp.com
INVOICE

Luc Despins　Invoice Date:　18 December 2023

200 Park Avenue　Our VAT No:　391 1218 14
New York　Our Ref:　0001\16126.0001
NY 10166
United States of America　Invoice No:　1946
Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 November 2023

VAT %　VAT \$　VALUE \$

Professional Charges　0.00　0.00　36,766.00
Disbursements
Counsel fees – (Unpaid)　0.00　0.00　1,493.03
Fees Value　36,766.00
Disbursements　1,493.03
VAT　0.00
Invoice Total　\$38,259.03

For and on behalf of Pallas Partners LLP

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Fees Summary

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　01 November 2023 to 30 November 2023
Invoice No:　1946
Fee Earner　Title　Time (hrs)　Rate (\$)　Value (\$)
Natasha Harrison　Managing
Partner　1.90　1,650.00　3,135.00
Alessia de Quincey　Associate　33.20　980.00　32,536.00
Joseph Fox-Davies　1.50　730.00　1,095.00
Total Fees　\$36,766.00

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Fees Detail

Client Name:
Matter Name:
Client/Matter Number:
Invoice Period:
Invoice No:　Despins, Luc
Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
16126.0001
01 November 2023 to 30 November 2023

Date　Fee Earner　Description　Time (hrs)　Value (\$)
01-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application and emails　2.70　2,646.00
01-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes
correspondence and next strategic
steps　1.50　1,470.00
01-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to UBS and counsel　0.50　490.00
02-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes
correspondence, responses and stay
strategy and updates　2.80　2,744.00
02-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to internal catch up and next
steps　0.80　784.00
02-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to internal and client emails　0.80　784.00
03-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call with
counsel including notes on strategy　1.60　1,568.00
03-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application and inter
partes correspondence　2.60　2,548.00
03-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails　0.50　490.00
05-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application updates
and client correspondence and
attention to strategy　3.00　2,940.00
06-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to stay application and inter
partes correspondence　1.30　1,274.00
07-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to strategy and
correspondence　1.00　980.00
07-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to updating WS based on
correspondence and exhibit　0.70　686.00
08-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes
correspondence and correspondence
with client　0.70　686.00
09-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to modified extension
application and emails on same　0.30　294.00
09-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client request and update
of witness statement and emails on
same　1.00　980.00
10-Nov-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to inter partes
correspondence.　0.30　495.00

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10-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes
correspondence and internal emails　0.80　784.00

11-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to interpartes correspondence
and client emails and strategy　1.00　980.00
13-Nov-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to stay; (0.2) attention to
emails in/out re: HP proposal (0.2);
internal email (0.1)　0.50　825.00
13-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence and next
steps and internal queries.　1.20　1,176.00
14-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　attention to emails and next steps and
attention to inter partes
correspondence　1.50　1,470.00
16-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client emails and inter
partes correspondence　0.80　784.00
20-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence and next
steps　0.50　490.00
22-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　attention to Court correspondence and
draft order　1.60　1,568.00
24-Nov-23　Natasha Harrison　Inter partes correspondence (0.2);
attention to strategy (0.2).　0.40　660.00
24-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence　0.30　294.00
24-Nov-23　Joseph Fox-Davies　Review Harcus Parker letter re: stay
application (0.4) Conduct research on
de facto stays and email to A. de
Quincey re: same (0.7)　1.10　803.00
26-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to ad hoc stay matters and
research including strategy　1.00　980.00
27-Nov-23　Natasha Harrison　Attention to emails in/out with Despins
re: stay (0.4); attention to email from
counsel, liaise internally (0.3).　0.70　1,155.00
27-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　further attention to strategy on ad hoc
stay and emails with counsel and client
on same and proposed next steps　1.50　1,470.00
27-Nov-23　Joseph Fox-Davies　Review letter and emails with Counsel
(0.2) Email to A de. Quincey re: same
(0.2)　0.40　292.00
28-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to draft inter partes
correspondence and updated consent
order　0.80　784.00
28-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails　0.20　196.00
30-Nov-23　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and inter partes
correspondence　0.20　196.00
Total Value Charged　\$36,766.00

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Disbursement Detail

Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:　01 November 2023 to 30 November 2023
Invoice No:　1946
Date　Disbursement　Description　Value (\$)
07-Nov-23
Counsel fees　Vendor: Wright, Paul; Invoice#:　1,493.03
85824_05/09/23-03/11/23; Date:

07/11/2023

Disbursement Value Charged \$ 1,493.03