Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2932

METADATA

Defendant
Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
Court
CTB
Case No.
22-50073
ECF #
2932
Type
ORDER
Filed
2023-08-18

Monthly fee statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #2932 (filed Aug 18, 2023). Counsel Paul Hastings LLP requests payment of $1,257,951.40 in professional fees (80%) and reimbursement of $309,620.02 in expenses (100%) for legal services rendered to Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins and the Genever Debtors from December 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re: : :

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Chapter 11
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HO WAN KWOK, et al., : :

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Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
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Debtors.1 : :

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Jointly Administered
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-------------------------------------------------------------- x MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023

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In accordance with the Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and

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Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023 [Docket No.

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2094] (the "Interim Compensation Order"),2 Paul Hastings LLP ("Paul Hastings") 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 December 1, 2023 through and including December 31, 2023 (the "Fee Period"). By this Monthly Fee Statement, Paul Hastings respectfully requests payment of

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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).

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2 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.

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80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period, in the amounts of \$1,257,951.40 and \$309,620.02, respectively.

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SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED
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1. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, department, bar admission, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each Paul Hastings individual who provided services during the Fee Period. The rates charged by Paul Hastings for services rendered to the Committee are the same rates that Paul Hastings charges generally for professional services rendered to its non-bankruptcy clients, except that the Trustee's hourly rate has been reduced to \$1,975.00 (compared to his standard hourly rate of \$2,035).3

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2. Attached hereto as Exhibit B and Exhibit C are summaries of Paul Hastings' services rendered and compensation sought for the Fee Period, by project category and Matter ID, respectively, for the Fee Period.

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3. Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a summary of expenses incurred and reimbursement sought, by expense type, for the Fee Period.

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4. Attached hereto as Exhibit E are the fee statements of Paul Hastings for services provided during the Fee Period.

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NOTICE AND OBJECTION PROCEDURES
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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

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3 At the fee application stage, Paul Hastings will also consider not seeking allowance and payment for fees of timekeepers, who, during the relevant fee application period, billed less than a certain number of hours (as it has done in prior fee applications)

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(alexbongartz@paulhastings.com) and Douglass Barron (douglassbarron@paulhastings.com)) and (y) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., 195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Douglas S. Skalka (dskalka@npmlaw.com) and Patrick R. Linsey (plinsey@npmlaw.com)); (iii) the Office of The United States Trustee, Giaimo Federal Building, 150 Court Street, Room 302, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Holley L. Claiborn (holley.l.claiborn@usdoj.gov)); (iv) counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, Pullman & Comley, LLC, 850 Main Street, 8th Floor, PO Box 7006, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06601-7006 (Attn: Irve J. Goldman (igoldman@pullcom.com); and (v) counsel for Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036 (Attn: Peter Friedman (pfriedman@omm.com) and Stuart M. Sarnoff (ssarnoff@omm.com) (collectively, the "Notice Parties").

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6. Objections to this Monthly Fee Statement, if any, must be filed with the Court and served upon (i) Paul Hastings and (ii) the Notice Parties by email no later than March 11, 2024 at 4:00 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.

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7. If no objections to this Monthly Fee Statement are filed and received by the Notice Parties on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall promptly pay Paul Hastings 80% of the fees and 100% of the expenses identified in this Monthly Fee Statement.

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8. To the extent that an objection to this Monthly Fee Statement is filed and received by the Notice Parties 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

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objection is not resolved, it shall be preserved and scheduled for consideration at the next interim

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fee application hearing.

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Dated: February 19, 2024 New Haven, Connecticut

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By: /s/ Patrick R. Linsey
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Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com

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and
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G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com

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and
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Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com

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Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re: :

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: Chapter 11
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HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 : :

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: Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
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Debtors. :

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: (Jointly Administered)
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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The undersigned hereby certifies that on February 19, 2024, the foregoing Monthly Fee Statement was electronically filed. In addition, a copy of the Monthly Fee Statement was served by email on the Notice Parties. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.

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Dated: February 19, 2024 New Haven, Connecticut By: /s/ Patrick R. Linsey

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Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com

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Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC

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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).

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EXHIBIT A
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HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL

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Name Department; Date of First Admission Hourly Rate Billed Hours Billed Total Fees Billed in this Monthly Fee Statement Number of Rate Increases Since Case Inception
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Partners (3)
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Bassett, Nicholas Corporate, 2007 \$1,675.00 114.30 \$191,452.50 2 Despins, Luc Restructuring, 1986 \$1,975.00 63.70 \$125,807.50 1 Despins, Luc (travel, ½ rate) Restructuring, 1986 \$987.50 0.90 \$888.75 1 Tsao, Leo Litigation, 1999 \$1,570.00 2.90 \$4,553.00 N/A Weitzman, Avi Litigation, 2000 \$1,750.00 6.70 \$11,725.00 N/A

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Partner Total: 188.50 \$334,426.75 Of Counsel (3)
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Bongartz, Alex Restructuring, 2007 \$1,675.00 50.20 \$84,085.00 2 Bongartz, Alex (travel, ½ rate) Restructuring, 2007 \$837.50 2.00 \$1,675.00 2 Luft, Avi Corporate, 2000 \$1,675.00 154.50 \$258,787.50 2 Traxler, Katherine Restructuring, 1990 \$1,055.00 1.00 \$1,055.00 2

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Of Counsel Total: 207.70 \$345,602.50 Associates (8)
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Barron, Douglass Corporate, 2012 \$1,360.00 126.50 \$172,040.00 2 Catalano, Kristin Corporate, 2021 \$940.00 66.00 \$62,040.00 2 Daly, Crispin Corporate, 2010 \$1,360.00 2.70 \$3,672.00 2 Farmer, Will Corporate, 2018 \$1,270.00 51.00 \$64,770.00 2 Kosciewicz, Jon Litigation, 2021 \$940.00 85.40 \$80,276.00 2

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Lanzon, Emma Complex Litigation &
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Arbitration, 2018 \$940.00 24.60 \$29,766.00 N/A Maza, Shlomo Corporate, 2012 \$1,360.00 109.00 \$148,240.00 2 Ostrander, Will Litigation, 2021 \$1,045.00 14.30 \$14,943.50 N/A Sadler, Tess Corporate, 2019 \$1,210.00 9.70 \$11,737.00 2 Song, Luyi Corporate, 2023 \$855.00 163.10 \$139,450.50 2 Song, Luyi (travel; ½ rate) Corporate, 2023 \$427.50 3.60 \$1,539.00 2 Sutton, Ezra Corporate, 2021 \$1,045.00 112.80 \$117,876.00 2

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Associate Total: 768.70 \$846,350.00 Paraprofessionals (8)
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Chang, Irene Legal Research Analyst \$400.00 1.20 \$480.00 N/A Elliott, Elizabeth Legal Research Analyst \$400.00 0.80 \$320.00 N/A Kuo, Jocelyn Paralegal \$540.00 27.40 \$14,796.00 N/A Mohamed, David Paralegal \$540.00 55.60 \$30,024.00 1 O'Dea, Heather Legal Research Analyst \$400.00 1.10 \$440.00 1 Paraprofessional Total: 86.10 \$46,060.00

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TOTAL: 1,251.00 \$1,572,439.25
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BLENDED HOURLY RATE: \$1,257 EXHIBIT B
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SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY

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U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category Hours Fees

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Billed Billed
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B110 Case Administration 23.50 \$19,058.00 B113 Pleadings Review 30.20 \$16,560.00 B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 1.70 \$3,327.50 B130 Asset Disposition 18.90 \$26,807.50 B150 Meetings of and Communications with Creditors 3.80 \$6,803.00

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B155 Court Hearings 13.00 \$17,935.00
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B160 Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) 7.30 \$10,986.50 B165 Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) 15.30 \$18,797.00 B190 Other Contested Matters (excl assumption/rejections 1.30 \$1,975.00

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motions)
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B191 General Litigation 942.60 \$1,219,984.00 B195 Non-Working Travel 6.50 \$4,102.75 B210 Business Operations 20.40 \$25,838.50 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 3.50 \$4,191.00

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B240 Tax Issues 0.50 \$837.50
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B261 Investigations 160.50 \$193,033.50 B310 Claims Administration and Objections 2.00 \$2,202.50

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TOTAL: 1251.00 \$1,572,439.25 EXHIBIT C
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Matter ID Matter Name December 2023
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00001 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$88,943.25 00002 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$452,910.50

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00003 Other Litigation \$75,535.00 00004 Corporate Law Issues \$1,975.00 00005 Sale Process \$33,359.00 00006 Tax Issues \$837.50 00010 Genever US \$11,980.50 00012 Mahwah Adversary \$415,329.50
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00013 Golden Spring Adversary \$2,741.50

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00014 HCHK Adversary \$38,796.00 00016 Mei Guo Adversary \$98,075.50
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00020 Greenwich Land Adversary \$223,239.00 00024 Lamp Capital Adversary \$14,214.00

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00025 RICO claims \$84,485.50
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00026 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$30,017.50

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TOTAL: \$1,572,439.25 SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY MATTER ID EXHIBIT D SUMMARY OF ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES
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Expense Category December
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Airfare \$628.90 Articles and Publications \$0.30
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Attorney Service (Service of Documents):

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- Metro Attorney Service \$9,003.85 Computer Search (Other) \$977.22
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Court Reporting Services (Transcripts) \$32,164.45

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Lexis/On Line Search \$1,395.34 Local - Meals \$272.77 Local - Parking \$13.00 Local-Taxi \$291.06 Lodging \$1,075.14
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Outside Professional Services:

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- TransPerfect \$5,024.92 - UnitedLex \$241,691.24 - Other \$32.40 Postage/Express Mail \$550.28 Reproduction Charges \$666.16
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Retrieval of Corporate Documents:

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- TransUnion Risk \$95.00 Search Fee \$12.31 Taxi/Ground Transportation \$1,409.00 Travel Expense - Meals \$98.53 UPS/Courier Service \$221.45 Vendor Expense \$21.80 Westlaw \$13,974.90 TOTAL: \$309,620.02 EXHIBIT E FEE STATEMENTS
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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 11 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 16, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387661
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Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

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SUMMARY SHEET
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General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation

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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$88,943.25

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Costs incurred and advanced 4,755.80
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$93,699.05 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$93,699.05
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 12 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387661
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY
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General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation

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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$88,943.25

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Costs incurred and advanced 4,755.80
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$93,699.05 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$93,699.05
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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PAUL
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HASTINGS
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case

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of Ho February 19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387661

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$88,943.25

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B110 Case Administration
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12/01/2023 JK21 Review pending cases for recently filed pleadings and critical dates (.9); update case

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calendar (0.3) 1.20 540.00 648.00
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12/02/2023 LAD4 T/c A. Luft, N. Bassett, L. Song re: process to secure assets 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 12/02/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins, L. Song, and N. Bassett re: open discovery issues and case

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plan 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50
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12/02/2023 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft re: case planning and strategy 0.90 855.00 769.50 12/02/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins, A. Luft, and L. Song regarding case issues and strategy 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50 12/05/2023 JK21 Review pending cases for recently filed pleadings and critical dates 0.90 540.00 486.00 12/06/2023 JK21 Review pending cases for recently filed pleadings and critical dates 0.90 540.00 486.00

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/07/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 1.00 540.00 540.00
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12/08/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.90 540.00 486.00
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12/09/2023 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/11/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.80 540.00 432.00
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12/12/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.90 540.00 486.00
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12/13/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.70 540.00 378.00 12/13/2023 LAD4 T/c C. Calamari re: Rui Ma 0.30 1,975.00 592.50
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12/14/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.80 540.00 432.00
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12/14/2023 JK21 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding

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case calendar 0.10 540.00 54.00
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12/15/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.70 540.00 378.00
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12/16/2023 LAD4 Review certain pleadings filed on 12/15 in criminal case for relevance to chapter 11

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case 1.30 1,975.00 2,567.50
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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 15 of 197

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/18/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 1.00 540.00 540.00
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12/19/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 1.00 540.00 540.00
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12/20/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.80 540.00 432.00
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12/21/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.70 540.00 378.00
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12/22/2023 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/22/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.70 540.00 378.00
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12/26/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.3); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.50 540.00 270.00
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12/27/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); file via the Court's CM/ECF

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system Trustee's notice regarding update with regards to motion for return of
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property and first interim fee application of

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Pallas Partners LLP (.4); prepare and
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effectuate service re: same (.6); email A. Bongartz re same (.2) 2.20 540.00 1,188.00

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 16 of 197 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/28/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); file via the Court's CM/ECF system notice of fourth invoice of Acheson Doyle (.2); prepare and effectuate service regarding same (.4) 1.40 540.00 756.00 12/29/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send

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outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming
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filing deadlines and update working group

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re same (.2) 0.70 540.00 378.00
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Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 23.50 19,058.00

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B113 Pleadings Review
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12/07/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

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50073 and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
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(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain requested case documents for working group (.4) 2.10 540.00 1,134.00

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12/08/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

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50073 and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
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(.8); review related case dockets regarding

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recent filings (.5); review certain case documents and prepare same for working group (.4) 2.20 540.00 1,188.00
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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 17 of 197

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/11/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

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50073 and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
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(.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.4); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 1.80 540.00 972.00 12/12/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

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50073 and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
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(.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.40 540.00 756.00 12/13/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

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50073 and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
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(.8);

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review related case dockets regarding
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recent filings (.4); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.20 540.00 1,188.00 12/14/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

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50073 and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
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(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 12/15/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

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50073 and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
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(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 12/15/2023 LS26 Review certain Kwok-related court filings 0.80 855.00 684.00

#

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/18/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

#
50073 and update working group re same (.7); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
#

(1.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.4) 2.60 540.00 1,404.00 12/19/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

#
50073 and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
#

(.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 12/20/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

#
50073 and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
#

(.4); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 1.80 540.00 972.00 12/21/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

#
50073 and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
#

(1.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 2.50 540.00 1,350.00 12/22/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

#
50073 and update working group re same
#

(.4); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case no. 23cr118 and update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 1.30 540.00 702.00

#

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/26/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

#
50073 and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
#

(.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.4) 1.30 540.00 702.00 12/27/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

#
50073 and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
#

(.4); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.40 540.00 756.00 12/28/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

#
50073 and update working group re same
#

(.4); review recent filings in certain district

#
court cases and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets
#

regarding recent filings (.5) 1.10 540.00 594.00 12/29/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-

#
50073 and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same
#

(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.4) 1.70 540.00 918.00 Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review 30.20 16,560.00

#

B150 Meetings of and Communications with Creditors 12/06/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft, S. Sarnoff (OMM), I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding litigation strategy (0.7); prepare follow up notes regarding same (0.1) 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00

#

Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 20 of 197 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/06/2023 LAD4 Review and prepare notes for common

#
interest presentation to OMM and Irve Goldman (1.10); handle presentation to OMM and Irve Goldman with D. Barron
#

and A. Luft (.70); post-mortem with A. Luft

#
re: same (.50) 2.30 1,975.00 4,542.50
#

12/06/2023 AEL2 Update call with UCC, Pax, L. Despins, D.

#
Barron on potential actions and related
#

litigation strategy 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 Subtotal: B150 Meetings of and Communications

#
with Creditors 3.80 6,803.00 B155 Court Hearings
#

12/13/2023 DM26 Prepare draft agendas for hearings and status conference scheduled for 12/18/23, 2.60 540.00 1,404.00

#

Subtotal:

#
B155 Court Hearings 3.60 1,944.00
#

12/20/2023 DM26 Prepare agenda for 12/21/23 hearing 0.60 540.00 324.00 12/14/2023 DM26 Update 12/18/23 hearing agenda 0.40 540.00 216.00

#
12/19/23, and 12/21/23 B160 Fee/Employment Applications
#

12/01/2023 KAT2 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding fee

#
matters 0.20 1,055.00 211.00
#

12/02/2023 AB21 Review PH September fee statement (0.3);

#
correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.2) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50
#

12/03/2023 KAT2 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding

#
professional compensation matters and
#

notice of rate change 0.10 1,055.00 105.50 12/04/2023 AB21 Revise PH September fee statement 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00

#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/05/2023 AB21 Final review of PH September fee statement (0.1); correspond and call with L.

#
Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond
#

with J. Kuo regarding filing (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/05/2023 JK21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding

#
filing of Paul Hastings September fee statement (0.2); prepare Paul Hastings September fee statement for electronic
#

filing (0.1); electronically file with the court Paul Hastings September fee statement (0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00 12/06/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding parties in interest list 0.20 540.00 108.00 12/06/2023 KAT2 Prepare response to UST Appendix B questions for October services 0.20 1,055.00 211.00 12/07/2023 KAT2 Prepare parts of next interim fee application 0.50 1,055.00 527.50 12/09/2023 AB21 Prepare notice of change in PH hourly rates (0.2); prepare notice for Harneys Legal (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/13/2023 AB21 Review PH October fee statement 1.40 1,675.00 2,345.00 12/14/2023 LAD4 T/c H. Claiborn (UST) re: rate increase 0.20 1,975.00 395.00 12/15/2023 AB21 Revise PH notice of rate adjustment (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); call and correspond with L. Despins

#
regarding U.S. Trustee comments to PH
#

September fee statement (0.1) 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/18/2023 AB21 Review PH October fee statement (0.5);

#
correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00
#

12/29/2023 AB21 Revise October fee statement (0.3);

#
correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); review PH November fee statement (1.0) 1.40 1,675.00 2,345.00
#

Subtotal: B160 Fee/Employment Applications 7.30 10,986.50

#

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals 12/01/2023 AB21 Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding Pallas fee statements 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 12/05/2023 AB21 Call with A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding Pallas fee application (0.2); correspond with

#
A. de Quincey regarding same (0.1); call
#

with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/05/2023 ECS1 Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners LLP (.6); call with A. Bongartz regarding

#
same (.1) 0.70 1,045.00 731.50
#

12/06/2023 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding Pallas supplemental declaration 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 12/06/2023 ECS1 Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners

#
LLP (.4); review Pallas' supplemental
#

disclosure of disinterestedness (.1); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1);

#
correspond with A. Bongartz and J. Kuo
#

regarding same (.2); correspond with Alessia (Pallas) regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,045.00 1,045.00 12/07/2023 AB21 Revise Pallas fee application (0.2); call with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/07/2023 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for Pallas Partners LLP (.7); call with A. Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,045.00 1,045.00 12/09/2023 AB21 Correspond with A. Calascibetta (EA

#
Group) regarding EA Group retention order 0.10 1,675.00 167.50
#

12/12/2023 AB21 Call and correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding notice of rate increase 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 12/12/2023 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for Pallas Partners LLP (.1); correspond with

#
D. Courtney and A. de Quincey (Pallas)
#

regarding same (.3) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/13/2023 AB21 Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding notice of rate increase (0.1);

#
correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
#

regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners

#
LLP (.5); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00
#

12/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners

#
LLP (.5); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00
#

12/15/2023 AB21 Revise Pallas fee application (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); revise rate adjustment notices for estate professionals (0.3); correspond with R. Amporfro (Epiq) regarding same (0.1);

#
correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
#

regarding same (0.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1) 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50 12/15/2023 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for Pallas Partners LLP 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/17/2023 AB21 Prepare notice of rate adjustment for Kroll (0.2); correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/18/2023 AB21 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding notice of rate increase (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of

#
notice of rate increase for estate
#

professionals (0.1) 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/19/2023 AB21 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of notices of rate adjustments (0.1);

#
correspond with D. Courtney (Pallas)
#

regarding Pallas fee application (0.1); call with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/19/2023 ECS1 Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners LLP (.7); call with A. Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1) 0.90 1,045.00 940.50

#

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/19/2023 JK21 Prepare for electronic filing notices of rate change for Epiq, Pallas, and Harneys (0.4); electronically file with the court notices of rate change for Epiq, Pallas, and Harneys (0.3); review and handle service of notices of rate change (0.2) 0.90 540.00 486.00 12/20/2023 AB21 Review OMJB fee statement (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); review Kroll fee statement (0.5); revise cover notice (0.1); correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of

#
same (0.1) 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00
#

12/20/2023 JK21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Kroll November fee statement (0.1);

#
prepare Kroll November fee statement for
#

electronic filing (0.2); electronic filing of Kroll November fee statement (0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00 12/21/2023 AB21 Review NPM November fee statement

#
(0.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
#

regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/21/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Courtney (Pallas)

#
regarding fee application for Pallas Partners LLP (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/22/2023 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding Pallas fee

#
application 0.10 1,675.00 167.50
#

12/22/2023 ECS1 Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners (.6); call with A. Bongartz re same (.1) 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/26/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. De Quincey (Pallas) re

#
Pallas supplemental declaration of
#

disinterestedness 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/27/2023 AB21 Finalize Pallas fee application (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same

#
(0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed
#

regarding filing and service of same (0.1) 0.40 1,675.00 670.00

#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/27/2023 ECS1 Prepare Pallas supplemental declaration of disinterestedness (.7); correspond with A.

#
Bongartz and with A. De Quincey (Pallas)
#

regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,045.00 836.00 12/28/2023 AB21 Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)

#
regarding question on list of parties in
#

interest (0.1); call and correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); call with E.

#
Sutton regarding supplemental Pallas
#

declaration (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/28/2023 ECS1 Prepare Pallas supplemental declaration of disinterestedness (.2); correspond with A.

#
Bongartz and A. De Quincey (Pallas)
#

regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/28/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) re Pallas' fee application and hearing (.1); call with A. Bongartz re same and supplemental

#
declaration (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/28/2023 ECS1 Correspond and call with A. Bongartz regarding interested parties question (.1); analyze same (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/29/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding potential Harneys conflict (.1); analyze same

#
(.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for

#
Other Professionals 15.30 18,797.00 B195 Non-Working Travel
#

12/18/2023 LAD4 Travel to/from Bridgeport for hearing (bill

#
at 1/2 rate) 0.90 987.50 888.75
#

Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 0.90 888.75

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#
B210 Business Operations
#

12/01/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers for professional fees (0.2); call with T. Sadler regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/01/2023 TS21 Call with A. Bongartz regarding bank wire transfer for professional fees (.1);

#
correspond with A. Bongartz, L. Despins
#

and East West bank re wire transfers (.3);

#
prepare wire transfers related to professional fees and payments for the
#

Sherry Netherland renovation work (1.1) 1.50 1,210.00 1,815.00 12/06/2023 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and East West

#
bank regarding wire form for RKH IT solutions 0.30 1,210.00 363.00
#

12/07/2023 TS21 Correspond with A. Bongartz re Sherry Netherland payments 0.60 1,210.00 726.00 12/12/2023 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and East West

#
bank regarding wire transfer for Gustav Restoration 0.20 1,210.00 242.00
#

12/19/2023 TS21 Prepare wire transfer forms for Safe Harbor

#
and FDS46 Crew Series (.6); correspond
#

with L. Despins, A. Bongartz and East West bank re same (.3) 0.90 1,210.00 1,089.00 12/20/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding next

#
set of wire transfers for architect and
#

professional fees 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/20/2023 TS21 Prepare wire transfer forms for Acheson Doyle and O'Sullivan (.6); correspond with East West bank, A. Bongartz and L. Despins re same (.3) 0.90 1,210.00 1,089.00 12/21/2023 TS21 Prepare wire transfer form for Safe Harbor

#
payments (.3); correspond with East West bank, A. Bongartz and L. Despins re same (.2) 0.50 1,210.00 605.00
#

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#
3.20 3,783.00
#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/27/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfer for professional fees (0.2);

#
correspond with T. Goffredo regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50
#

12/27/2023 TS21 Prepare wire transfer for Paul Hastings' fees and expenses (.2); correspond with A.

#
Bongartz, L. Despins and East West bank re same (.2) 0.40 1,210.00 484.00
#

Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 6.20 7,920.50

#
B211
#

12/19/2023 TS21 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)

#
Draft November monthly operating report
#

(2.2); correspond with D. Barron re same 2.30 1,210.00 2,783.00

#
(.1)
#

12/20/2023 DEB4 Analyze MOR (0.2); correspond with T. Sadler regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,360.00 408.00 12/20/2023 TS21 Revise November monthly operating report (.1); correspond with D. Barron, L. Despins and D. Mohamed re same (.3) 0.40 1,210.00 484.00 12/21/2023 DM26 File via the Court's ECF system monthly

#
operating report by Trustee for period ended 11/30/23 0.20 540.00 108.00
#

B310 Claims Administration and Objections

#

Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)

#

12/09/2023 AB21 Correspond with creditor regarding inquiry related to filing proof of claim 0.10 1,675.00 167.50

#

12/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with claimant regarding proof

#
of claim inquiry 0.10 1,360.00 136.00
#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/15/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding claims based on H-coin (0.1); analyze claims pool regarding same (0.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/15/2023 JK21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding analysis of proofs of claim in regards to

#
Himalaya 0.10 540.00 54.00
#

12/18/2023 AB21 Call with J. Kuo regarding claims review 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Cohn Birnbaum documents 0.10 1,360.00 136.00 12/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding review of proofs of claim (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/18/2023 JK21 Call with A. Bongartz regarding review of proofs of claim (0.2); review proofs of claim regarding Himalaya claims (0.6) 0.80 540.00 432.00 Subtotal: B310 Claims Administration and

#
Objections 2.00 2,202.50 Total 96.00 88,943.25 Timekeeper Summary
#

ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 5.00 1,975.00 9,875.00

#

LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.90 987.50 888.75

#

NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 13.00 1,675.00 21,775.00 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 1.60 1,675.00 2,680.00 KAT2 Katherine A. Traxler Of Counsel 1.00 1,055.00 1,055.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.50 1,360.00 2,040.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 8.00 1,210.00 9,680.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 8.50 1,045.00 8,882.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.70 855.00 1,453.50

#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan

#
Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
#

JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 5.90 540.00 3,186.00

#

DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 48.00 540.00 25,920.00

#
Costs incurred and advanced
#

Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 12/04/2023 Photocopy Charges 2,538.00 0.08 203.04 12/08/2023 Photocopy Charges 832.00 0.08 66.56 12/14/2023 Photocopy Charges 16.00 0.08 1.28 12/15/2023 Photocopy Charges 150.00 0.08 12.00 12/18/2023 Photocopy Charges 546.00 0.08 43.68 12/19/2023 Photocopy Charges 312.00 0.08 24.96 12/21/2023 Photocopy Charges 690.00 0.08 55.20

#
09/11/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation -
#

Ticket # 3725675 Services, Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6080678 dated 09/22/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To: Office/Home; OT; Passenger LUC, Despins; dated 09/11/2023 14:11 Vital Transportation 165.63 11/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) 12.42 11/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.52 11/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) 13.41 11/08/2023 Computer Search (Other) 33.30 11/09/2023 Computer Search (Other) 31.14 11/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) 59.31 11/12/2023 Computer Search (Other) 14.04 11/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) 8.01 11/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) 82.98 11/22/2023 Computer Search (Other) 19.80 11/27/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Services, Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6101949 dated 12/15/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To: Office/Home; Passenger LUC, DESPINS; Ticket # 3761033 dated 11/27/2023 16:39 Vital Transportation 155.46

#
11/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) 21.33
#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

#

11/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) 26.82

#

11/29/2023 Computer Search (Other) 12.51 11/30/2023 Computer Search (Other) 9.09 12/01/2023 Computer Search (Other) 18.72 12/02/2023 Computer Search (Other) 0.54 12/03/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.88

#
12/04/2023 Westlaw 227.49
#

12/04/2023 Computer Search (Other) 8.64

#
12/05/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 10.75 12/05/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 52.25 12/05/2023 Westlaw 97.50
#

12/05/2023 Computer Search (Other) 20.79 12/05/2023 Computer Search (Other) 3.06 12/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) 28.89 12/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) 36.18

#
12/08/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 45.75
#

12/08/2023 Computer Search (Other) 45.63 12/09/2023 Computer Search (Other) 1.08 12/11/2023 Computer Search (Other) 10.53 12/12/2023 Computer Search (Other) 11.52

#
12/13/2023 Westlaw 195.00
#

12/13/2023 Computer Search (Other) 17.82

#
12/14/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 10.80 12/14/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 10.80 12/14/2023 Westlaw 320.21
#

12/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) 13.05

#
12/15/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; 3.00 12/15/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 32.40 12/15/2023 Westlaw 84.65
#

12/15/2023 Computer Search (Other) 51.12

#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661

#

12/17/2023 Computer Search (Other) 5.40

#
12/18/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 43.92 12/18/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; 5.45
#

12/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) 14.04 12/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) 8.64

#
12/19/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 38.16 12/19/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; 4.23 12/19/2023 Westlaw 315.67
#

12/19/2023 Computer Search (Other) 4.32 12/19/2023 Computer Search (Other) 8.46

#
12/20/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; 3.00 12/20/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 32.40 12/20/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 8.10 12/20/2023 Westlaw 552.99
#

12/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) 11.52 12/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) 26.19 12/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) 16.38 12/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) 44.37

#
12/22/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 49.68 12/22/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; 6.71 12/22/2023 Westlaw 218.17
#

12/22/2023 Computer Search (Other) 23.67

#
12/26/2023 Westlaw 65.00
#

12/26/2023 Computer Search (Other) 16.83

#
12/27/2023 Westlaw 552.49
#

12/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) 12.87

#
12/28/2023 Westlaw 32.49 12/28/2023 Westlaw 97.50
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12/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) 7.38

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12/29/2023 Westlaw 74.82
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Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
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12/29/2023 Computer Search (Other) 10.35

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12/31/2023 Lexis/On Line Search - Courtlink Use - Charges for December 2023 9.06
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$4,755.80

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Current Fees and Costs \$93,699.05 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$93,699.05
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387662
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET
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Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation

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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$452,910.50

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Costs incurred and advanced 269,839.68
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$722,750.18 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$722,750.18
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387662
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY
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Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation

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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$452,910.50

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Costs incurred and advanced 269,839.68
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$722,750.18 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$722,750.18
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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PAUL
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HASTINGS
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February

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19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387662

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$452,910.50

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
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12/05/2023 LAD4 T/c A. deQuincey & N. Harrisson (Pallas) re: current status of UBS proceeding stay

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motion 0.40 1,975.00 790.00
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12/07/2023 LAD4 Review/edit draft stay motion for UBS case 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00 12/31/2023 AB21 Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding Ace Decade complaint 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 Subtotal: B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 1.70 3,327.50

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B155 Court Hearings
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12/13/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding

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agendas for 12/18/23 and 12/19/23 hearings (.1); review and revise draft agendas (.3) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00
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12/14/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding

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agendas for 12/18/23 and 12/19/23 hearings (.1); review and revise draft agendas (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 36 of 197

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/20/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohammed regarding

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agenda for 12/21/23 hearing in the Kwok
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case (.1); review and revise draft agenda (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 0.80 836.00

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B191 General Litigation
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12/01/2023 KC27 Prepare motion to extend statute of

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limitations 2.70 940.00 2,538.00
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12/01/2023 AEL2 Draft strategy analysis of potential recovery

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actions 1.20 1,675.00 2,010.00
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12/04/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft, P. Linsey, S. Maza, and N. Bassett regarding

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section 548 issues (0.7); prepare correspondence to L. Despins regarding
#

same (0.3); analyze authorities related to

#
same (0.9); conference with S. Maza
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regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 2.10 1,360.00 2,856.00 12/04/2023 ECS1 Call with L. Song, J. Kosciewicz, and P.

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Linsey (NPM) regarding upcoming
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deadlines in the case 0.80 1,045.00 836.00 12/04/2023 JPK1 Telephone conference with E. Sutton, P.

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Linsey (NPM), and L. Song regarding pending appeals and open issues/tasks 0.80 940.00 752.00
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12/04/2023 KC27 Prepare motion to toll statute of limitations 2.50 940.00 2,350.00 12/04/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on avoidance actions (2.00); email S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, N. Bassett, and P. Linsey re: same (.30); handle weekly call with P. Linsey (NPM), A. Luft re: avoidance actions (.50); t/c S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, N. Bassett, and P. Linsey/D. Skalka re: avoidance actions/FT

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analysis (.70) 3.50 1,975.00 6,912.50
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12/04/2023 AEL2 Review and comment on fraudulent transfer analysis 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/04/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), D.

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Skalka (NPM) re: avoidance action questions 0.50 1,675.00 837.50
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12/04/2023 AEL2 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: ponzi scheme

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analysis 0.50 1,675.00 837.50
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12/04/2023 AEL2 Meeting re: fraudulent transfer claims with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, S. Maza, P. Linsey (NPM) 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/04/2023 LS26 Conference with P Linsey (NPM), E.

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Sutton and J. Kosciewicz re litigation issues/task list 0.80 855.00 684.00
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12/04/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins, A. Luft

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regarding avoidance action strategy and
#

analysis (.3); call with L. Despins, D. Barron, S. Maza, A. Luft regarding same (.7) 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00

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12/04/2023 SM29 Call
#

with A. Luft, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L.

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Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), D. Skalka (NPM) re fraudulent transfer claims and
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targets (.7); prepare notes for same (.1); further call with D. Barron re same (.1); review draft tolling motion from K.

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Catalano (.6) 1.50 1,360.00 2,040.00
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12/05/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins and S. Maza regarding avoidance action strategy (0.3);

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correspond with S. Maza regarding issues
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related to same (0.4) 0.70 1,360.00 952.00 12/05/2023 JK21 Update appeals tracking chart 0.30 540.00 162.00 12/05/2023 LAD4 T/c D. Barron & S. Maza re: avoidance

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action power point (.30); t/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: same (.20); t/c H. Claiborn (UST) re: process for avoidance actions (.30) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00
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12/05/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Cao counsel re: potential action resolution 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/05/2023 AEL2 Call with S. Maza re: plan re: motorcycle claims (.1); outline same (.2) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/05/2023 AEL2 Call with R. Appleton re: proposed settlement re: D. Cao 0.30 1,675.00 502.50

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/05/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding state court securities litigation 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/05/2023 SM29 Call with L Despins and D. Barron re fraudulent transfer issues (.3); review email from D. Barron re same (.3) 0.60 1,360.00 816.00 12/05/2023 SM29 Call with A. Luft re D. Cao complaint

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update 0.10 1,360.00 136.00
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12/05/2023 SM29 Review draft motion to toll statute of

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limitations 0.50 1,360.00 680.00
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12/06/2023 DEB4 Call with S. Maza and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding avoidance action issues 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/06/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding publication

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notice 4.60 940.00 4,324.00
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12/06/2023 AEL2 Meeting with L. Despins re: litigation plan and tolling of claims 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/06/2023 SM29 Call with D. Barron and P. Linsey (NPM) re fraudulent transfer issues 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/07/2023 DM26 Research precedent pleadings relating to

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motion to intervene and prosecute
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counterclaims for L. Despins 0.30 540.00 162.00 12/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding avoidance action strategy 1.20 1,360.00 1,632.00 12/07/2023 KC27 Revise motion to extend statute of limitations for avoidance actions (1.1);

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conference with S. Maza regarding same (.4); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.5) 2.00 940.00 1,880.00
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12/07/2023 LAD4 Review & edit draft section 549 complaint and draft section 549 complaint drafted by P.

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Linsey 2.30 1,975.00 4,542.50
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12/07/2023 SM29 Analyze cases re fraudulent transfer 0.50 1,360.00 680.00 12/07/2023 SM29 Conference with D. Barron re fraudulent transfer issues and strategy (1.2); conference with K. Catalano re tolling motion (.4); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1) 1.70 1,360.00 2,312.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/08/2023 LAD4 Review issues, notes to prepare for call with P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Skalka (NPM) re: draft complaints (.40); handle call with P. Linsey and D. Skalka re: draft complaints

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(.30) 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50
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12/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Kwok solvency 0.30 1,360.00 408.00 12/10/2023 SM29 Review and comment on fraudulent transfer analysis 1.90 1,360.00 2,584.00 12/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Song regarding upcoming complaints (1.0); conference with

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S. Maza and K. Catalano regarding motion
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to toll statute of limitations (0.7);

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conference with S. Maza regarding avoidance action strategy (0.5); prepare presentation documents regarding same
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(0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding care package for RICO counsel (0.1) 2.90 1,360.00 3,944.00 12/11/2023 KC27 Attend meeting with S. Maza and D. Barron

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regarding motion to toll statute of limitations (.7); analyze authority and
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precedent for equitable tolling (1.6) 2.30 940.00 2,162.00 12/11/2023 AEL2 Correspond with E. Sutton re: invoices for

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depositions 0.10 1,675.00 167.50
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12/11/2023 AEL2 Correspond with R. Appleton re: D. Cao action and deposition 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/11/2023 LS26 Conference with D. Barron re upcoming complaints and potential litigation targets 1.00 855.00 855.00 12/11/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding

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appellate issues 0.30 1,675.00 502.50
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12/11/2023 SM29 Review precedent motions and cases re tolling statute of limitations (1.2); call with D. Barron and K. Catalano re same (.7);

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analyze fraudulent transfer issues and
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related caselaw (3.7) 5.60 1,360.00 7,616.00 12/11/2023 SM29 Call with D. Barron re avoidance action strategy and legal issues 0.50 1,360.00 680.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding

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avoidance action analysis (0.5); prepare documents related to same (1.3); analyze
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authorities related to same (0.8) 2.60 1,360.00 3,536.00 12/12/2023 JK21 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding filing of joint status reports in appeal cases 22-

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1028 and 23-153 (0.1); prepare for
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electronic filing joint status reports (0.1); electronically file joint status report in cases 2201028 and 23-153 (0.2) 0.40 540.00 216.00 12/12/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding procedure for providing notice to unknown parties 2.00 940.00 1,880.00 12/12/2023 AEL2 Correspond with K. Lee re: potential action 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/12/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Stein re: potential claim action 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/12/2023 AEL2 Review information to share with counsel re: potential new adversary action (.7); conference with L. Despins re: same (.3) 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/12/2023 AEL2 Analyze alter ego and privilege issues and related authority 1.30 1,675.00 2,177.50 12/12/2023 AEL2 Call with Kroll re: protocol for retrievals of

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information 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
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12/12/2023 AEL2 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re: access to alter-ego privilege documents 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/12/2023 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding development of potential claims and hiring of additional counsel 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/12/2023 SM29 Call with D. Barron re fraudulent transfer

#
analysis (.5); review PowerPoint re same (.3); review email from K. Catalano re
#

tolling motion (.2) 1.00 1,360.00 1,360.00 12/13/2023 DEB4 Analyze avoidance issues and related

#
caselaw 1.50 1,360.00 2,040.00
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12/13/2023 JK21 Update appeals tracking chart 0.60 540.00 324.00 12/13/2023 KC27 Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion to toll statute of limitations (1.3); analyze case law and precedent regarding same (1.9) 3.20 940.00 3,008.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/13/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Stein re: potential information to review 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/13/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins re: discussions with Kobre on new potential action 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/13/2023 AEL2 Review pleading for potential use by counsel in proposed adversary proceeding 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/13/2023 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re jury rights (.1); analyze case law and statutory authority

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re same (1.5) 1.60 1,360.00 2,176.00
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12/13/2023 SM29 Analyze caselaw and precedent in connection with tolling motion 3.00 1,360.00 4,080.00 12/13/2023 SM29 Correspond with K. Catalano re tolling motion (1.3); review cases from K. Catalano re same (.5); analyze additional cases and precedent re same (1.0) 2.80 1,360.00 3,808.00 12/14/2023 AB21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding update

#
on Kwok litigation strategy and open workstreams 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/14/2023 DEB4 Analyze case law on fraudulent transfer

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issues 3.80 1,360.00 5,168.00
#

12/14/2023 ECS1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding

#
upcoming litigation deadlines and open issues/tasks 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/14/2023 KC27 Review and summarize precedent regarding notice procedures related to motion to toll

#
statute of limitations (1.1); correspond with
#

S. Maza regarding motion to toll statute of

#
limitations (.4); revise and supplement
#

motion to toll statute of limitations (2.9); analyze case law regarding equitable tolling

#
(2.1) 6.50 940.00 6,110.00
#

12/14/2023 AEL2 Call with K.

#
Lee re: potential new matter representation 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00
#

12/14/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins re: Kroll call and new representation 0.20 1,675.00 335.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/14/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding state

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court securities claim
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litigation issues (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding appellate scheduling issues (.2) 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/14/2023 SM29 Correspond with K. Catalano re motion to toll statute of limitations 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 12/14/2023 SM29 Review fraudulent transfer analysis issues

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list 0.50 1,360.00 680.00
#

12/14/2023 WCF Correspond with UnitedLex regarding G Club document review protocol (.4); review

#
sample document sets regarding UnitedLex
#

coding for responsiveness (.4) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00 12/15/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding issues related to withdrawal of reference 0.50 1,360.00 680.00 12/15/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding avoidance case law 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 12/15/2023 ECS1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding upcoming deadlines in the Kwok case 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/15/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of motion to extend statute of limitations for avoidance actions (2.0); analyze case law regarding same (1.3) 3.30 940.00 3,102.00 12/15/2023 KC27 Call with S. Maza regarding breach of postpetition contract 0.20 940.00 188.00 12/15/2023 AEL2 Call with Kobre and N. Bassett re: potential

#
claims (1.0); prepare follow up notes re same (.2) 1.20 1,675.00 2,010.00
#

12/15/2023 NAB Correspond with state court counsel regarding update on securities litigation 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 12/15/2023 NAB Meeting with prospective conflicts and

#
contingency counsel and A. Luft for
#

additional litigation claims 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/15/2023 SM29 Analyze bankruptcy court jurisdiction issues (2.8); call with K. Catalano regarding breach of post petition contract (.2) 3.00 1,360.00 4,080.00 12/16/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding OMM inquiries (0.2); correspond with M. Russo (OMM) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,360.00 408.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/16/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding breach of postpetition contract 5.50 940.00 5,170.00 12/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding alter ego memo (0.1); correspond

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with L. Despins regarding Bravo Luck issues (0.1); correspond with L. Song
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regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,360.00 408.00 12/18/2023 DEB4 Analyze documents related to G Club alter

#
ego issues 1.60 1,360.00 2,176.00
#

12/18/2023 ECS1 Analyze caselaw related to bankruptcy court

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jurisdiction
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and tolling (.4); call with S. Maza regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/18/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding breach of postpetition contract (2.6); call with S. Maza

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regarding same (.3); analyze case law
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regarding waiver of jury demand (3.4) 6.30 940.00 5,922.00 12/18/2023 SM29 Conference with E. Sutton re tolling issues (.2); analyze authority re same (.8); review

#
email from K. Catalano re caselaw on
#

core/non-core issues (.2); analyze caselaw re same (.6); call with K. Catalano re same (.3);

#
further analyze caselaw and statutory
#

authority re core/non-core issues (2.6); analyze caselaw re waiver issues (1.0) 5.70 1,360.00 7,752.00 12/19/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding avoidance action issues (0.3); analyze and

#
comment on same (0.4) 0.70 1,360.00 952.00
#

12/19/2023 DEB4 Conference with M. Russo (OMM) and M.

#
Gonzalez (OMM) regarding pending
#

adversary proceedings 0.60 1,360.00 816.00 12/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett

#
regarding possible actions in connection
#

with London apartment (0.5); analyze case law regarding jurisdictional issues related to

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same (1.2); correspond with L. Song
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regarding same (0.1) 1.80 1,360.00 2,448.00 12/19/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding update on certain appeals 0.20 1,045.00 209.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/19/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding right to jury trial (5.1); calls with S. Maza regarding same (.4) 5.50 940.00 5,170.00 12/19/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Stein re: potential claim

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questions 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00
#

12/19/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins, D. Barron and regarding strategy for cross-border litigation

#
claims 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
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12/19/2023 SM29 Call with D. Barron re fraudulent transfer analysis (.3); reply to email from L. Despins re same (.4); review emails from K. Catalano re core/non-core issues and post petition contracts (.3); analyze cases re same (.8); calls with K. Catalano re same (.4) 2.20 1,360.00 2,992.00 12/20/2023 DEB4 Prepare analysis of fraudulent transfer issues and related caselaw 2.20 1,360.00 2,992.00 12/20/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding personal jurisdiction case law (0.2); analyze

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same (0.5) 0.70 1,360.00 952.00
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12/20/2023 JK21 Update appeals tracking chart 0.60 540.00 324.00 12/20/2023 JK21 Research affirmative defenses regarding statute of limitations 0.40 540.00 216.00 12/20/2023 JPK1 Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex) regarding Gettr spreadsheet 0.20 940.00 188.00 12/20/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding right to jury trial

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(4.1); meeting with S. Maza regarding same (.4) 4.50 940.00 4,230.00
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12/20/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett and L. Despins re:

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potential claim structure (.9); prepare
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summary notes re: same (.1) 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/20/2023 NAB Analyze authority regarding cross-border litigation issues (.8); correspond with A.

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Bongartz regarding same (.4); further
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analyze authority related to same (.3) 1.50 1,675.00 2,512.50 12/20/2023 SM29 Analyze precedent complaints related to statute of limitations issues 1.00 1,360.00 1,360.00 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662

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12/20/2023 SM29 Correspond with J. Kuo re statute of limitations issues (.2); review documents

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and precedent re same (.2); further
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correspond with J. Kuo re same (.1); review presentation re fraudulent transfer analysis from D. Barron (.5); revise same (.5) 1.50 1,360.00 2,040.00 12/20/2023 SM29 Correspond with A. Luft re D. Cao complaint (.2); correspond with K. Catalano re tolling and core/non-core caselaw (.1); conference with K. Catalano re same (.4) 0.70 1,360.00 952.00 12/21/2023 JK21 Continue researching affirmative defenses regarding statute of limitations 1.30 540.00 702.00 12/21/2023 SM29 Analyze caselaw and statutory authority re fraudulent transfer (6.0); correspond with D. Barron re same (.4); revise presentation re same (2.2); review statute of limitations precedent (.2); correspond with J. Kuo re

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same (.1) 8.90 1,360.00 12,104.00
#

12/22/2023 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding fraudulent transfer case law 1.20 1,360.00 1,632.00 12/22/2023 AEL2 Call with Kobre re: potential action 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/22/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding litigation strategy 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/22/2023 SM29 Conferences with D. Barron re fraudulent transfer analysis (1.2); review email from A. Luft re open litigation items and next steps (.2); analyze caselaw and statutory authority re fraudulent transfer (4.2); analyze caselaw and statutory authority re application of statute of limitations (1.3) 6.90 1,360.00 9,384.00 12/23/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett re: potential claim structure 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/23/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins re: structure of

#
potential claims 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
#

12/23/2023 AEL2 Correspond with Kroll re: device opening 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/23/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding litigation strategy and potential

#
claims 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/24/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding substantive consolidation issues 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 12/24/2023 ECS1 Analyze case law re substantive consolidation (2.4); call with D. Barron re

#
same (.4) 2.80 1,045.00 2,926.00
#

12/24/2023 SM29 Review motion to dismiss findings from J. Kuo re statute of limitations issues 0.50 1,360.00 680.00 12/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding vehicle

#
transfer issues 0.30 1,360.00 408.00
#

12/25/2023 ECS1 Analyze case law regarding substantive consolidation and avoidance actions (1.5); prepare summary of findings for D. Barron

#
(.9) 2.40 1,045.00 2,508.00
#

12/25/2023 SM29 Analyze Bankruptcy Code section 549 issues, caselaw and precedent (2.3); supplement D. Cao complaint re same (1.1) 3.40 1,360.00 4,624.00 12/26/2023 DM26 Research regarding precedent motions

#
under section 546 of the Bankruptcy Code
#

with regards to tolling 1.20 540.00 648.00 12/26/2023 DEB4 Conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding tolling motion for Hodgson Russ 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/26/2023 DEB4 Review vehicle complaint 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00 12/26/2023 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding avoidance action presentation (0.7); revise

#
same (2.2) 2.90 1,360.00 3,944.00
#

12/26/2023 ECS1 Prepare parts of complaint in connection with Debtor's motor vehicles (.3);

#
correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00
#

12/26/2023 JPK1 Telephone call with D. Barron regarding

#
motion to toll Bankruptcy Code Rule 546
#

statute of limitation (.2); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding the same (.2) 0.40 940.00 376.00 12/26/2023 KC27 Summarize case findings on equitable tolling (3.4);

#
call with S. Maza regarding same (.2) 3.60 940.00 3,384.00
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/26/2023 AEL2 Correspond with K. Kearney re: tolling

#
agreement for HR 0.50 1,675.00 837.50
#

12/26/2023 SM29 Call with K. Catalano re statute of limitations and tolling motion (.2); revise email from K. Catalano re same (.4); email K. Catalano re case law in connection with

#
same (.1) 0.70 1,360.00 952.00
#

12/26/2023 SM29 Revise D. Cao complaint to incorporate D. Barron comments (.4); correspond with D. Barron re same (.3); email E. Sutton re same

#
(.1); review comments from E. Sutton on draft D. Cao complaint (.1); revise
#

fraudulent transfer presentation (1.0); calls with D. Barron re same (.7) 2.60 1,360.00 3,536.00 12/27/2023 DM26 Research regarding precedent motions

#
under section 546 of the Bankruptcy Code
#

with regards to tolling (1.1); conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 1.30 540.00 702.00 12/27/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding personal jurisdiction issues (0.5); conference with S. Maza regarding tolling issues (0.4); correspond with J. Kosciewicz and S. Maza

#
regarding Hodgson Russ tolling motion (0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding
#

Rui Hao (0.2); analyze case law on personal jurisdiction issues (1.5); analyze case law on avoidance issues (2.3); analyze case law on Bankruptcy Code section 362(k) (1.9) 6.90 1,360.00 9,384.00 12/27/2023 ECS1 Call with J. Kosciewicz re tolling agreement and discovery (.2); follow up email with J. Kosciewicz re same (.1) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/27/2023 JPK1 Call with E. Sutton regarding tolling section 546 statute of limitations (.2); conference with D. Mohamed regarding the same (.2); review precedent tolling agreements (1.0) 1.40 940.00 1,316.00

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/27/2023 KC27 Analyze and summarize cases regarding equitable tolling (2.2); attend meeting with N. Bassett and S. Maza regarding same (.4); call with S. Maza regarding same (.2); analyze and summarize cases and statutory authority on entitlement to jury trial (2.2) 5.00 940.00 4,700.00 12/27/2023 LAD4 Review/edit fraudulent transfers power

#
point 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50
#

12/27/2023 NAB Call with S. Maza and K. Catalano regarding equitable tolling issues (.4); analyze cases regarding same (.5); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.3); correspond with

#
L. Despins regarding same and avoidance
#

action issues (.2); review email from A.

#
Lomas (Kroll) regarding bank account analysis (.2) 1.60 1,675.00 2,680.00
#

12/27/2023 SM29 Review email from K. Catalano re caselaw re tolling motion (.2); call with N. Bassett

#
and K. Catalano re same (.4); follow up call with K. Catalano re same (.2); analyze
#

caselaw re statute of limitations and tolling (6.0); correspond with N. Bassett re same

#
(.4); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1); correspond with A. Luft re D. Cao
#

complaint (.2); review email from L. Despins re fraudulent transfer analysis (.1); calls with D. Barron re same (.4); call with D.

#
Barron re personal jurisdiction issues
#

(.5); analyze caselaw re same (1.9) 10.40 1,360.00 14,144.00 12/27/2023 SM29 Reply to email from J. Kosciewicz re tolling

#
agreement 0.30 1,360.00 408.00
#

12/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding

#
Zhang Wei (0.1); analyze discovery
#

documents related to alter ego entities (2.8) 2.90 1,360.00 3,944.00 12/28/2023 DEB4 Prepare analysis regarding avoidance issues

#
for L. Despins 1.20 1,360.00 1,632.00
#
same (.1)
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/28/2023 JPK1 Draft Bankruptcy Code Section 546(a) tolling stipulation with Hodgson Russ (2.3); analyze authority and precedent regarding

#
the same (1.2) 3.50 940.00 3,290.00
#

12/28/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding personal jurisdiction (4.1); summarize findings on

#
same (1.2); correspond with D. Barron
#

regarding same (.2) 5.50 940.00 5,170.00 12/28/2023 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett, A. Luft re: litigation on claims and strategy for same 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 12/28/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett re: plan

#
for new claims 0.50 1,675.00 837.50
#

12/28/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding potential litigation claims and strategy for same (.2); call with L. Despins and A. Luft

#
regarding same (.5); follow up correspondence with L. Despins regarding
#

potential claims (.1); correspond with A. Luft regarding same and litigation issues (.2) 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/28/2023 SM29 Further analyze authority re statute of

#
limitations extensions (2.2); analyze
#

authority re discovery and litigation stays (3.0); correspond with N. Bassett re tolling (.2); review tolling motion (.9); correspond with D. Barron re same (.2) 6.50 1,360.00 8,840.00 12/29/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett,

#
and S. Maza regarding avoidance
#

presentation (0.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1);

#
conference with P. Linsey regarding same
#

(0.1); revise avoidance presentation (1.2); call with S. Maza regarding equitable tolling and notice motion (0.2) 2.00 1,360.00 2,720.00 12/29/2023 KC27 Attend meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and S. Maza regarding tolling of statute of

#
limitations (.7); review correspondence
#

between L. Despins and S. Maza regarding 0.80 940.00 752.00 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/29/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Maza, N. Bassett, K. Catalano re: tolling agreement (.70); t/c D. Barron, S.

#
Maza, N. Bassett re: fraudulent transfer
#

power point (.40) 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 12/29/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins, S. Maza, and K.

#
Catalano regarding equitable tolling and avoidance action issues (.7); follow-up
#

emails with S. Maza regarding same (.2);

#
review presentation regarding avoidance
#

actions (.3); attend portion of call with L. Despins, S. Maza, and D. Barron regarding same (.3); follow-up correspondence with S. Maza and D. Barron regarding same (.1) 1.60 1,675.00 2,680.00 12/29/2023 SM29 Call with N. Bassett, L. Despins and K. Catalano re tolling motion (.7); review issues and notes to prepare for same (.2); follow

#
up correspondence with K. Catalano re
#

same (.1); email L. Despins re caselaw in connection with same (.3); analyze certain cases re same (.3); call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron re fraudulent transfer analysis (.4); follow up correspondence with D. Barron and N. Bassett re same (.2); call

#
with D. Barron re equitable tolling and
#

notice motion (.2); analyze precedent and authority re notice motion (1.2) 3.60 1,360.00 4,896.00 12/29/2023 SM29 Further correspond with K. Catalano re notice motion (.3); further correspond with

#
D. Barron re notice motion (.3); prepare
#

notice motion (2.0) 2.60 1,360.00 3,536.00 12/29/2023 SM29 Review emails from K. Catalano re jury trial and core issues (.4); prepare email to L. Despins re same (.3) 0.70 1,360.00 952.00 12/30/2023 SM29 Analyze authority and precedent re notice motion (2.8); continue preparing same (.8); email N. Bassett re same (.7) 4.30 1,360.00 5,848.00 12/31/2023 ECS1 Analyze alternative service of process under

#
the Hague Convention (1.4); prepare
#

motion regarding same (.5); call with S. Maza regarding same (.2) 2.10 1,045.00 2,194.50

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/31/2023 SM29 Continue preparing notice motion in connection with tolling issues (6.0); email N. Bassett re same (.2); call with E. Sutton

#
re same (.2); correspond with L. Despins re
#

tolling motion (.2) 6.60 1,360.00 8,976.00 12/31/2023 SM29 Review updated fraudulent transfer analysis

#
presentation from D. Barron (.2); review
#

alter ego memo (.7) 0.90 1,360.00 1,224.00 12/31/2023 SM29 Analyze case law re tolling motion 1.10 1,360.00 1,496.00 12/31/2023 SM29 Review email memorandum from E. Sutton on substantive consolidation issues 0.30 1,360.00 408.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 268.50 340,199.00

#
B261 Investigations
#

12/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Cyprus property (0.1); correspond with K.

#
Mitchell (NPM) regarding bank discovery (0.1) 0.20 1,360.00 272.00
#

12/01/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with J. Nealon, counsel to

#
Yongbing Zhang, in connection with his
#

rule 2004 subpoena (.8); prepare notes re

#
same (.1) 0.90 1,045.00 940.50
#

12/01/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information (.3);

#
correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
#

regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,045.00 522.50 12/01/2023 ECS1 Review and advise on service of subpoenas

#
related to ninth supplemental rule 2004 motion 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/01/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize G Club documents produced in response to case discovery 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/01/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/01/2023 JPK1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding counsel of record for Rule of Law Society and Rule of Law Foundation 0.10 940.00 94.00 12/01/2023 JPK1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding

#
correspondence with B. Ha, counsel for Rule of Law Society and Rule of Law Foundation 0.10 940.00 94.00
#

12/01/2023 LS26 Review documents from Rule 2004

#
production 0.80 855.00 684.00
#

12/01/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding rule 2004 discovery and case issues 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/02/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding HGA Property Operation LLC 0.10 1,360.00 136.00 12/02/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding G Club documents (0.2); analyze same (0.6) 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00 12/02/2023 LS26 Review documents produced in response to

#
rule 2004 motion 2.70 855.00 2,308.50
#

12/03/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize G Club documents produced in response to case discovery 0.50 1,045.00 522.50 12/03/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/03/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok

#
affiliates and assets, their connections to
#

Kwok, and their corporate information 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/03/2023 ECS1 Update tracker summarizing rule 2004 discovery and rule 2004 targets 0.80 1,045.00 836.00 12/03/2023 LS26 Review social media content re Kwok related individuals and entities 1.00 855.00 855.00 12/03/2023 NAB Review documents produced in discovery

#
(.3); correspond with A. Luft, L. Song
#

regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/04/2023 AB21 Call and correspond with E. Sutton regarding BVI discovery 0.10 1,675.00 167.50

#

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#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/04/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) and A.

#
Lomas (Kroll) regarding bank discovery (0.8); further conference with P. Linsey
#

regarding same (0.2); correspond with P.

#
Parizek (Kroll) regarding Princes Gate payments (0.1) 1.10 1,360.00 1,496.00
#

12/04/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to case discovery 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/04/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information (.4);

#
call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same
#

(.1); call and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding BVI discovery (.1) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/04/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/04/2023 LS26 Review documents produced in response to rule 2004 motions 2.30 855.00 1,966.50 12/05/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize G Club documents produced in response to case discovery (.1);

#
correspond with W. Farmer and L. Song re same (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/05/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/05/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/05/2023 ECS1 Prepare list of additional targets and information for next supplemental omnibus

#
rule 2004 motion 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/05/2023 LS26 Review documents related to potential

#
assets 2.80 855.00 2,394.00
#

12/05/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding rule 2004 discovery findings 0.20 1,675.00 335.00

#

Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 54 of 197 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/06/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding

#
bank document issues (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey and A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding Capital One (0.1); correspond
#

with L. Song regarding Yanming Wang (0.1) 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 12/06/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/06/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of

#
subpoenas related to ninth supplemental rule 2004 motion 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/06/2023 IC Research Leanne Li, Funky Foundations, and BAC Capital LLC 1.20 400.00 480.00 12/06/2023 LS26 Review social media content re: Kwok related individuals and entities 0.90 855.00 769.50 12/06/2023 LS26 Review documents related to Kwok

#
associates 0.50 855.00 427.50
#

12/06/2023 LS26 Review certain past rule 2004 motions and

#
responses 0.30 855.00 256.50
#

12/07/2023 DEB4 Call with Kroll, A. Luft regarding Kroll forensic investigation (1.0); correspond with

#
J. Kuo regarding bank investigation
#

precedent (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with A.

#
Luft regarding Manuel Martinez Anzaldua
#

(0.3); conference with P. Linsey regarding bank discovery (0.2) 1.80 1,360.00 2,448.00 12/07/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with J. Swergold, counsel

#
to Victor Cerda, and W. Farmer in connection with V. Cerda's rule 2004
#

discovery obligations (.5); prepare notes for

#
same (.1); follow up correspondence with W. Farmer, P. Linsey (NPM), and A. Luft
#

regarding same (.3) 0.90 1,045.00 940.50 12/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare list of additional targets and information for next supplemental omnibus

#
rule 2004 motion 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/07/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/07/2023 JK21 Correspond with D. Barron regarding Refco bankruptcy case 0.30 540.00 162.00 12/07/2023 AEL2 Call with Kroll, D. Barron regarding investigative update 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/07/2023 LS26 Review documents related to Debtor's

#
cryptocurrency (1.1); correspond with
#

informants re same (0.4) 1.50 855.00 1,282.50 12/07/2023 WCF Call with E. Sutton and counsel to V. Cerda regarding Rule 2004 subpoena compliance 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 12/08/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding

#
bank discovery 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/08/2023 WCF Correspond with UnitedLex regarding Rule 2004 document review of G Club records obtained via settlement with HCHK Assignee (.4); draft G Club document
#

review protocol (.8) 1.20 1,270.00 1,524.00 12/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding Iloma

#
Musiol (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey
#

(NPM) regarding Crane documents (0.1); analyze same (0.4); correspond with P. Linsey regarding Axos bank (0.1) 0.70 1,360.00 952.00 12/10/2023 SM29 Review tolling motion from K. Catalano (.7); revise outline re same (.8) 1.50 1,360.00 2,040.00 12/10/2023 WCF Review certain G Club documents (.4);

#
draft document review protocol for UnitedLex reviewers in connection with G
#

Club documents (.9) 1.30 1,270.00 1,651.00 12/11/2023 DM26 Prepare for D. Cao deposition (.2); research

#
regarding certain rule 2004 targets for
#

registered agent/service information (1.1) 1.30 540.00 702.00 12/11/2023 LS26 Review documents related to Debtor 2.50 855.00 2,137.50

#
controlled entities and potential assets
#

Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 56 of 197

#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/11/2023 WCF Prepare for and lead UnitedLex training

#
regarding G Club Rule 2004 document review and related document review
#

protocol (1.3); call with S. Phan regarding

#
UnitedLex document review (.2); review
#

certain G Club documents and search terms in connection with same (1.8) 3.30 1,270.00 4,191.00 12/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song and L. Despins regarding London apartment witness (0.4);

#
correspond with L. Despins regarding
#

Golden Spring transfers (0.1); correspond

#
with L. Despins regarding London
#

apartment history (0.3) 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00 12/12/2023 EE3 Company research regarding HGA

#
Property Management LLC and HGA
#

Property Operation LLC 0.80 400.00 320.00 12/12/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/12/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/12/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of

#
subpoenas related to ninth supplemental
#

rule 2004 motion (.3); prepare requests for production in connection with same (.4) 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/12/2023 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding M. Francis Rule 2004 document review 0.10 940.00 94.00 12/12/2023 LS26 Review documents related to Debtor and

#
potential assets 0.30 855.00 256.50
#

12/12/2023 WCF Review G Club appeal dockets regarding consolidation issue 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 12/13/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding Kanji

#
Capital (0.2); correspond with L. Song
#

regarding London apartment (0.3);

#
correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
#

regarding same (0.1); correspond with C.

#
Callari (Raines Law) regarding London
#

apartment photos (0.2) 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions,
#

meet and confers, and subpoenas 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/13/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests (.3); correspond with UnitedLex regarding

#
same (.1) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00
#

12/13/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/13/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding

#
appellate designations for G Club appeal
#

and additional appellate issues (.2); review

#
draft designations and related pleadings
#

concerning same (.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding appellate issues (.1) 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/14/2023 DEB4 Participate in investigative update call with Kroll, N. Bassett, A. Luft (1.3); conference

#
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding bank
#

discovery (0.1) 1.40 1,360.00 1,904.00 12/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare motion to compel non-responsive rule 2004 investigation targets 1.10 1,045.00 1,149.50 12/14/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare summary of responses and objections of Victor Cerda to his rule 2004

#
subpoena 0.60 1,045.00 627.00
#

12/14/2023 AEL2 Participate in call with Kroll, N. Bassett and D.

#
Barron regarding updated forensic analysis 1.30 1,675.00 2,177.50
#

12/14/2023 NAB Participate in portion of call with Kroll, A. Luft, and D. Barron regarding investigation and analysis (.8); follow-up email with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50 12/15/2023 DM26 Research regarding registered agents/service information for certain rule

#
2004 targets 1.80 540.00 972.00
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/15/2023 DM26 Research precedent pleadings relating to rule 9019 settlement motion per L. Despins 0.20 540.00 108.00 12/15/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/15/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with W. Farmer and J.

#
Swergold, counsel to Victor Cerda and VX
#

Cerda firm, in connection with their rule 2004 discovery obligations (.4); review open issues re same (.2) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/15/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions,
#

meet and confers, and subpoenas 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/15/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/15/2023 HRO Research registered agent of Westy Self Storage for D. Mohamed 0.60 400.00 240.00 12/15/2023 LS26 Review certain documents re: Kwok-related

#
entities 2.90 855.00 2,479.50
#

12/15/2023 LS26 Review Kwok-related contents on social

#
media 1.10 855.00 940.50
#

12/15/2023 WCF Call with E. Sutton and counsel to V. Cerda regarding rule 2004 subpoena response (.4); correspond with UnitedLex regarding scope

#
reduction and review documents regarding same (.5) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00
#

12/17/2023 LS26 Correspond with informant re: Kwok associates and entities 0.50 855.00 427.50 12/18/2023 CD16 Review JNFX and directors/company

#
information/address at Companies House
#

and FCA register (0.5); amend draft letter to JFNX regarding funds transfer (0.5); calls and correspond with D. Ereira and S.

#
Maraldo re JNFX and directors/company
#

information (0.4) 1.40 1,360.00 1,904.00

#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/18/2023 CD16 Review letter to JNFX regarding funds transfer (0.5); call with D. Ereira re same

#
(0.2); correspond with D. Ereira re same (0.6) 1.30 1,360.00 1,768.00
#

12/18/2023 ECS1 Calls with B. Corral (BAC Capital) regarding rule 2004 motion (.2); correspond with B. Corral regarding same (.3) 0.50 1,045.00 522.50 12/18/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions,
#

meet and confers, and subpoenas 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/18/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/18/2023 LS26 Review documents re: Kwok entities (0.7); prepare summary analysis re same (1.2) 1.90 855.00 1,624.50 12/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding K Legacy payments (0.1); correspond with P.

#
Parizek regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding Wise documents
#

(0.1); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and A. Luft regarding same (0.3); analyze same (0.5); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.4);

#
correspond with A. Luft regarding Gettr
#

document production (0.1) 1.60 1,360.00 2,176.00 12/19/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/19/2023 ECS1 Prepare email to B. Ha, counsel to the Rule of Law entities, regarding their rule 2004

#
obligations 0.40 1,045.00 418.00
#

12/19/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with W. Farmer and Samidh Guha, counsel to Ana Izquierdo, in connection with their rule 2004 discovery

#
obligations 0.40 1,045.00 418.00
#

12/19/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions,
#

meet and confers, and subpoenas 0.60 1,045.00 627.00

#
Date Initials Rate Amount
#
12/19/2023 LS26 Continue preparing
#

summary analysis re:

#
Debtor related entities (0.6); review documents re same (2.2); correspond with
#

D. Barron re same (0.5) 3.30 855.00 2,821.50

#
12/19/2023
#

WCF Review issues and notes to prepare for meet and confer with A. Izquierdo counsel (.3);

#
attend meet and confer with Rule 2004
#

counsel to A. Izquierdo and E. Sutton (.4);

#
correspond with A. Luft regarding Chris
#

Lee Rule 2004 subpoena (.1) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00

#
12/20/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding ROLF production (0.1); correspond
#

with A. Luft regarding same (0.1); conference with

#
J. Kosciewicz regarding Gettr discovery
#

(0.2); analyze documents related to Gettr

#
issues (0.5) 0.90 1,360.00 1,224.00 12/20/2023
#

ECS1 Prepare email to B. Ha, counsel to the Rule of Law entities, regarding their rule 2004

#
obligations 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/20/2023
#

JPK1 Telephone call with D. Barron regarding

#
correspondence with Gettr (.2); review latest correspondence with J. Weddle,
#

counsel for Gettr (.2) 0.40 940.00 376.00

#
12/20/2023 LS26 Review documents re: Debtor corporate
#

and service information (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re same (0.2) 0.40 855.00 342.00

#
12/21/2023 DEB4
#

Participate in call with Kroll, L. Despins, N.

#
Bassett, and A. Luft regarding forensic
#

analysis (1.0); correspond with A. Bongartz, L. Song, and J. Kosciewicz regarding social security numbers (0.1) 1.10 1,360.00 1,496.00

#
12/21/2023
#

ECS1 Analyze G Club discovery documents (3.9);

#
prepare summary of findings regarding same (.4) 4.30 1,045.00 4,493.50 12/21/2023
#

ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/21/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests 0.10 1,045.00 104.50

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/21/2023 LAD4 Handle weekly call with Kroll, A. Luft, N. Bassett, D. Barron re Kroll investigation

#
update 1.00 1,975.00 1,975.00
#

12/21/2023 AEL2 Call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett and

#
D. Barron regarding updated financial analysis 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00
#

12/21/2023 NAB Call with Kroll, L. Despins, A. Luft, and D. Barron regarding investigation and strategy

#
issues 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00
#

12/22/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with W. Farmer and E. Schmitt (Quinlan), counsel to Chris Lee, in

#
connection with his rule 2004 discovery
#

obligations (.7); prepare follow up notes re

#
same (.1) 0.80 1,045.00 836.00
#

12/22/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.30 1,045.00 313.50
#

12/22/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/22/2023 WCF Review issues and notes to prepare for meet and confer with C. Lee counsel (.1); attend call with Rule 2004 counsel to C. Lee and E. Sutton regarding compliance with subpoena

#
(.7) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00
#

12/25/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/26/2023 DEB4 Analyze discovery documents (1.2);

#
correspond with E. Sutton and L. Song
#

regarding same (0.5) 1.70 1,360.00 2,312.00 12/26/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.40 1,045.00 418.00
#

12/26/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests 0.80 1,045.00 836.00 12/26/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to 0.40 1,045.00 418.00

#
Kwok, and their corporate information
#
(.4)
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/26/2023 LS26 Review documents related to G Club

#
entities 1.60 855.00 1,368.00
#

12/27/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/28/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information (.1); review Kroll documents re same (.2) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/28/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to Rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
#

and subpoenas (.5); correspond with A.

#
Luft, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey (NPM)
#

regarding same (.3) 0.80 1,045.00 836.00 12/28/2023 AEL2 Call with Kroll, N. Bassett regarding forensic analysis update 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/28/2023 NAB Attend call with Kroll, A. Luft regarding investigation updates and strategy 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/29/2023 AB21 Call with S. Rough regarding tipster information (0.1); correspond with S.

#
Rough regarding same (0.1); correspond
#

with N. Bassett, A. Luft, L. Song regarding

#
same (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50
#

12/29/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Wing affirmation (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey

#
and A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding bank statements (0.2) 0.50 1,360.00 680.00
#

12/29/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to Rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
#

and subpoenas (.5); correspond with A.

#
Luft, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey (NPM)
#

regarding same (.3) 0.80 1,045.00 836.00 12/29/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with M. Pena (Norris

#
McLaughlin), counsel to G News Operations, and W. Farmer in connection
#

with its rule 2004 discovery obligations (.2); review issues and notes to prepare for same 0.60 1,045.00 627.00

#

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#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#
12/29/2023
#

ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/29/2023 LS26 Review correspondence from informants 0.90 855.00 769.50

#
12/29/2023
#

WCF Review issues regarding G News response to rule 2004 subpoena (.2); attend call with

#
counsel to G News LLC and E. Sutton regarding response to rule 2004 subpoena (.2) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00
#

Subtotal: B261 Investigations 98.90 108,548.00

#
Total 369.90 452,910.50 Timekeeper Summary
#

ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 12.40 1,975.00 24,490.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 14.00 1,675.00 23,450.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 21.40 1,675.00 35,845.00 CD16 Crispin Daly Associate 2.70 1,360.00 3,672.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 98.30 1,360.00 133,688.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 57.30 1,360.00 77,928.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 10.30 1,270.00 13,081.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 37.20 1,045.00 38,874.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 7.00 940.00 6,580.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 66.00 940.00 62,040.00

#

LS26 Luyi Song Associate 30.00 855.00 25,650.00 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 3.90 540.00 2,106.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 6.10 540.00 3,294.00

#
0.60 400.00 240.00
#
Timekeeper
#
HRO Heather R. O'Dea Other
#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan

#
Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
#
IC Irene Chang Other Timekeeper 1.20 400.00 480.00
#
EE3 Elizabeth Elliott Other Timekeeper 0.80 400.00 320.00 Costs incurred and advanced
#

Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 12/27/2023 Photocopy Charges 1,664.00 0.08 133.12 12/27/2023 Photocopy Charges 780.00 0.08 62.40 12/28/2023 Photocopy Charges 225.00 0.08 18.00 02/28/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC, Invoice# 2105571 Dated 02/28/23, Deposition and transcripts for Margaret Conboy 1,290.40 02/28/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC, Invoice# 2105572 Dated 02/28/23, Deposition and transcripts for Margaret Conboy 715.00

#
05/30/2023 Court Reporting Services -
#

request for expedited copies Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2495875 Dated 05/30/23, Deposition for Jerry Schulman and 3,249.70

#
07/19/2023 Court Reporting Services - 07/19/23, Deposition Levine Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2535011 Dated

#
and transcripts for Matthew 1,242.05 08/28/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation -
#

3725722 dated 08/28/2023 15:20 Services, Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6077249 dated 09/08/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To: Office/Home; Passenger P. Linsey; Ticket # Vital Transportation 184.64

#
10/11/2023 Attorney Service -
#

subpoena on 17Miles LLC Metro Attorney Service Inc., Invoice# 39956 Dated 10/11/23, The service of a 271.25 10/31/2023 Outside Professional Services - 10/27/2023; status reports from the DE-SOS for processing; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web David Mohamed; 10.00

#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 31

#
Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
#

10/31/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 10/27/2023; status reports from the DE-SOS for processing; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web 10.00

#

10/31/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 10/27/2023; status reports from the DE-SOS for processing; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web 10.00 11/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.07 11/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.97

#
11/09/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40267 Dated 11/09/23, Service of a subpoena on Solomon Treasure Antiques 149.20

#
11/09/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40272 Dated 11/09/23, Service of a subpoena on Insight Title Service LLC 355.25

#
11/09/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40268 Dated 11/09/23, Service of a subpoena on WeatherTest Company Inc., 355.25

#
11/09/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc., Invoice# 40271 Dated 11/09/23, Service of a
#

Subpoena on Fania Roofing Company 355.25

#
11/09/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40270 Dated 11/09/23, Service of a subpoena on Cedric DuPont Antiques 355.25

#
11/09/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40269 Dated 11/09/23, Service of subpoenas on Amy Buck and Buck Esq. LLC, 535.50

#
11/15/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40315 Dated 11/15/23, Service of a

#
subpoena on Lobel Modern NYC 294.40
#

11/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) 1.35 11/22/2023 Computer Search (Other) 5.58

#
11/25/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40388 Dated 11/25/23, Service of a

#
subpoena on Gladys Chow 175.40
#

11/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.07

#

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#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 32

#
Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
#
11/28/2023 Search Fee - Companies Registry, Invoice#
#

20231129PT Dated 11/28/23, company search fee on 23 Nov 2023 for Ziba Limited; requested by

#
Ezra Sutton 9.10
#
11/28/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40410 Dated 11/28/23, Attempted service of a subpoena on Zhuoer "Joe" Wang 295.20 11/30/2023 Outside Printing & Photocopy - David Mohamed;

#
10/31/2023; VHI Home Construction and
#

Maintenance LLC - NJ-DOT Cert of Formation;

#
Merchant: Nj business services 0.10
#

11/30/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 10/31/2023; Crocker Mansion LLC - NJ-DOT -

#
Cert of Formation; Merchant: Nj business services 0.10
#

11/30/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 10/31/2023;

#
La Barbiera Custom Homes, LLC -
#

NJ-DOT Cert of Formation, RA Change; Merchant:

#
Nj business services 0.20
#

11/30/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 10/31/2023; Insight Title Services, LLC - NJ-DOT Cert of Formation, Alternate Name; Merchant: Nj

#
business services 0.20
#

11/30/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 10/31/2023; Weathertest Co., Inc. - NJ-DOT Change of Registered Agent; Merchant: Nj business

#
services 0.20
#

11/30/2023 Outside Professional Services -

#
David
#

Mohamed;

#
11/13/2023; McDonnell & Whitaker Limited
#

Liability Company - (NJ-DOR) Certificate of

#
Formation; Merchant: Nj business services 0.20
#

11/30/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 10/31/2023; Buck ESQ LLC - NJ-DOT Cert of Formation, RA Change; Merchant: Nj business

#
services 0.30
#

11/30/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 10/31/2023; Crocker Mansion Estate LLC - NJ DOT - Certificates of Formation, Dissolution &

#
Termination; Merchant: Nj business services 0.30
#

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#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 33

#
Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
#

11/30/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 10/31/2023; Fania Company - NJ-DOT Renewal of Alternate Name, RA Change; Merchant: Nj business

#
services 0.40
#

11/30/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 10/31/2023; Christie's International Real Estate North Jersey Inc. - NJ-DOT - Certificate of

#
Alternate Name; Merchant: Nj business services 0.50 11/30/2023 Vendor Expense -
#

David Mohamed; 11/07/2023; Good standing certificate I purchased for Banco Popular for processing.; Merchant: Prdeptstate Filing Location: Guaynabo 00969-0000 , Statement Date: 11/30/2023, Post Date: 11/08/2023; Other;

#
Good Standing Certificate 15.00
#

12/01/2023 Electronic Document Retrieval -

#
TransUnion Risk
#

and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc., Invoice# 1047352-202311-1 Dated 12/01/23, TLO Charges for November 01, 2023 - November 30, 2023 -

#
TruLookup Person Search - Advanced/Comprehensive Report 95.00
#

12/01/2023 Outside Professional Services -

#
Metro Attorney
#

Service Inc., Invoice# 40435 Dated 12/01/23, Service of a subpoena on Flat Rate Movers Ltd. 174.80

#
12/01/2023 Westlaw 295.52 12/03/2023 Westlaw 32.50 12/05/2023 Westlaw 194.99
#

12/06/2023 Outside Professional Services -

#
Metro Attorney
#

Service Inc., Invoice# 40487 Dated 12/06/23, Service of subpoenas on GM 27 LLC, The Lost Draft LLC, Prominent Properties Sotherby's International Realty and Christine Frosini 685.50

#
12/06/2023 Westlaw 380.42 12/07/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc., Invoice# 40495 Dated 12/07/23, Attempted
#

expedited service and expedited service of a

#
subpoena on Promemoria USA, Inc 405.00
#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 34

#
Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
#

12/08/2023 Outside Professional Services -

#
Metro Attorney
#

Service Inc., Invoice# 40512 Dated 12/08/23, service of subpoenas on Cirrus Industries, Inc., Mar a-Lago Club LLC, Gypsy Mei Productions LLC,

#
Gypsy Mei Food Services LLC. 1,163.25
#
12/10/2023 Westlaw 32.50 12/11/2023 Westlaw 194.74 12/11/2023 Westlaw 97.50 12/12/2023 Local - Meals -
#

Ezra Sutton; 11/16/2023; Restaurant: Effy's Cafe; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Late night meal while working

#
on client matter 16.06 12/12/2023 Local - Taxi -
#

Ezra Sutton; 11/16/2023; From/To: Office/Home; Service Type: Lyft; Time: 21:10; Car service home after working on client matter 40.52

#
12/12/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40537 Dated 12/12/23, Service of a subpoena on Funky Foundations, Inc. 108.60

#
12/12/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40528 Dated 12/12/23, Service of

#
subpoenas on Doaa Dashoush 269.50 12/12/2023 Westlaw 792.32 12/13/2023 Local - Meals -
#

Shlomo Maza; 11/08/2023; Restaurant: Mikihana Sushi and Poke ; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Meal while

#
working on client matters 35.39 12/13/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40550 Dated 12/13/23, Service of a subpoena on Prominent Properties Sotheby's

#
International Realty 355.50 12/13/2023 Westlaw 23.18 12/13/2023 Westlaw 65.00 12/13/2023 Westlaw 65.00
#

12/13/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.34

#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 35

#
Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
#
12/14/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40557 Dated 12/14/23, Service of a

#
subpoena on Gladys Chow 174.00
#
12/14/2023 Westlaw 326.00 12/14/2023 Westlaw 352.70 12/14/2023 Westlaw 88.68
#

12/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) 10.89 12/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.70

#
12/15/2023 Local - Meals -
#

Shlomo Maza; 11/15/2023; Restaurant: Mikihana Sushi and Poke; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working late

#
night on client matters 35.38 12/15/2023 Lexis/On Line Search 106.20 12/15/2023 Lexis/On Line Search 531.00 12/15/2023 Westlaw 120.68 12/15/2023 Westlaw 97.50 12/16/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40581 Dated 12/16/23, For the service of

#
a subpoena on Ding "Ivan" Lin 149.00
#

12/16/2023 Computer Search (Other) 3.15

#
12/17/2023 Westlaw 32.50 12/17/2023 Westlaw 520.24 12/18/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40595 Dated 12/18/23, Attempted service

#
of a subpoena on BAC Capital LLC 213.60 12/18/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40588 Dated 12/18/23, The service of a

#
subpoena on Yongping Yan 270.00 12/18/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40600 Dated 12/18/23, Service and service of a subpoena on Chris Lee 270.00

#
12/18/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40601 Dated 12/18/23, Service of a subpoena on Cirrus Design Corporation 354.50

#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 36

#
Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
#
12/18/2023 Westlaw 324.99
#
12/18/2023 Westlaw 404.60
#

12/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.07

#
12/19/2023 Local - Parking - Luc Despins; 11/29/2023; Parking
#

at courthouse in Bridgeport, CT regarding KWOK

#
hearing. 13.00 12/19/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40611 Dated 12/19/23, Attempted service and service of a subpoena on Kamel Debeche 379.00

#
12/19/2023 Westlaw 130.00 12/19/2023 Westlaw 357.49 12/20/2023 Westlaw 74.82 12/21/2023 Lexis/On Line Search 171.00 12/21/2023 Westlaw 422.49 12/22/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40644 Dated 12/22/23, The service of subpoenas on Haitham Khaled and Crane Advisory

#
Group LLC 410.40 12/22/2023 Westlaw 65.00 12/23/2023 Local - Meals -
#

Douglass Barron; 11/30/2023; Restaurant: Chun Hmas Coffee Shop ; City: Bridgeport ; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Meal during hearing in Connecticut regarding KWOK 14.55

#
12/24/2023 Lexis/On Line Search 342.00 12/24/2023 Westlaw 65.00 12/26/2023 Westlaw 185.67 12/27/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 43.92 12/27/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; 5.45 12/27/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 61.20 12/27/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; 9.16 12/27/2023 Westlaw 324.99 12/27/2023 Westlaw 505.12 12/27/2023 Westlaw 955.58
#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662

#
12/28/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 38.16
#
12/28/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; 4.23 12/28/2023 Westlaw 130.00 12/28/2023 Westlaw 185.66 12/28/2023 Westlaw 185.67 12/28/2023 Westlaw 962.13
#

12/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) 17.73

#
12/29/2023 Copies of Documents -
#

David Mohamed;

#
12/11/2023; Business Records Service for
#

Certificate of Change from the NJ Dept. of Treasury, Div of Revenue; Merchant: Nj business

#
services 0.10 12/29/2023 Copies of Documents -
#

David Mohamed; 12/15/2023; Purchase of corporate records for Arredondo & Co., LLC and Westy's Self-Storage, Inc. from NJ Dept. of Treasury/Div of Revenue for

#
processing; Merchant: Nj business services 0.30 12/29/2023 Copies of Documents -
#

David Mohamed; 12/15/2023; Purchase of corporate records for Arredondo & Co., LLC and Westy's Self-Storage, Inc. from NJ Dept. of Treasury/Div of Revenue for

#
processing; Merchant: Nj business services 0.30 12/29/2023 Copies of Documents -
#

David Mohamed;

#
12/11/2023; Copy Request - Copy Fee for Registration of Fictitious Name from the
#

Pennsylvania Department of State; Merchant: Pa

#
bcco corp fee-dos 6.00 12/29/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
#

Invoice# 40703 Dated 12/29/23, The attempted services of a subpoena on G Club One, G Club

#
Two and G Club Three 479.25 12/29/2023 Articles and Publications -
#

Liz Elliott; 12/12/2023; Document retrieval requested by L. Song -

#
Business entity search.; Merchant: Nj business services 0.10 12/29/2023 Articles and Publications -
#

Liz Elliott; 12/12/2023; Document retrieval requested by L. Song -

#
Business entity search.; Merchant: Nj business services 0.20
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 38

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Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$722,750.18
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Current Fees and Costs \$722,750.18
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$269,839.68

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 73 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387663
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET
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Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$75,535.00

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Costs incurred and advanced 519.29
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$76,054.29 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$76,054.29
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 74 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387663
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY
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Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$75,535.00

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Costs incurred and advanced 519.29
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$76,054.29 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$76,054.29
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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PAUL
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HASTINGS
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February

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19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387663

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023

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Other Litigation \$75,535.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B191 General Litigation
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12/01/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins 0.30 540.00 162.00 12/04/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins 0.30 540.00 162.00 12/05/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins 0.30 540.00 162.00 12/06/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins 0.30 540.00 162.00 12/06/2023 LAD4 Review and develop strategy re: motion filed in criminal case to return customer

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deposits 2.30 1,975.00 4,542.50
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12/06/2023 NAB Review recent filings in criminal proceeding 0.30 1,675.00 502.50

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/07/2023 AB21 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding draft notice of filing of motion to return property in criminal case (0.1); call with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett

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regarding same (0.2); revise notice to incorporate comments from L. Despins
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(0.4); review findings regarding Himalaya

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Exchange (0.2); correspond with L. Song
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regarding same (0.1) 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50 12/07/2023 JK21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding notice of filing motion from Kwok criminal case (0.2); prepare notice of filing of motion from Kwok criminal case (0.3) 0.50 540.00 270.00 12/07/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding termination of Y. Wang's attorneys (0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00 12/07/2023 LT9 Telephone conference with L. Despins and N.

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Bassett on criminal forfeiture questions (.4); analyze authority and precedent
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regarding third-party processes (.6) 1.00 1,570.00 1,570.00 12/07/2023 LAD4 Review/edit criminal case motion re:

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Himalaya exchange customer deposits
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(2.30); t/c N. Bassett and A. Bongartz re: game plan re: same (.10); email with N. Bassett, A. Bongartz re: same (.20); t/c L.

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Tsao &
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N. Bassett re: forfeiture issues (.40); t/c J. Murray, R. Finkel re: same (.30) 3.30 1,975.00 6,517.50 12/07/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and A.

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Bongartz regarding criminal forfeiture motion and next steps in bankruptcy case
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(.3); call with L. Despins and A. Bongartz regarding same (.1); call with L. Despins and L. Tsao regarding same (.4) 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/08/2023 AB21 Revise notice regarding motion in criminal case regarding return of property (0.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of

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same (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/08/2023 JK21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding

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filing notice of filing of criminal case
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motion (0.1); electronically file with the

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court notice of filing of criminal case
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motion (0.1); review and handle service of notice of filing of criminal case motion (0.1) 540.00 162.00 12/08/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding termination of Y. Wang's attorneys (0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00 12/08/2023 JK21 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding letter from N. Bassett to Judge

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Torres regarding motion for return of
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property filed in the criminal case (0.2); prepare for filing letter from N. Bassett to Judge Torres regarding motion for return of property filed in the criminal case (0.2); electronically file with the court letter from N.

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Bassett to Judge Torres regarding
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motion for return of property filed in the criminal case (0.1) 0.50 540.00 270.00 12/08/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on forfeiture issues (H Exchange) (1.40); t/c N. Bassett re: same

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(.30) 1.70 1,975.00 3,357.50
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12/08/2023 NAB Analyze issues related to forfeiture motion in criminal case (.3); calls with L. Despins regarding same (.3); draft letter to criminal court related to same (.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50 12/11/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding termination of Y. Wang's attorneys (0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00 12/11/2023 LT9 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding forfeiture issues 0.80 1,570.00 1,256.00 12/12/2023 JK21 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding deadlines set by the criminal court in the 23-

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118 case 0.10 540.00 54.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/12/2023 LT9 Telephone conference with L. Despins regarding forfeiture rules (0.3); review DOJ

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stipulation documents (0.6); correspond with N. Bassett regarding forfeiture of property (0.2) 1.10 1,570.00 1,727.00
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12/12/2023 LAD4 T/c L. Tsao re: forfeiture rules 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 12/13/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding

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responses to renewed motion for pretrial
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release in Kwok criminal case 0.20 540.00 108.00 12/13/2023 NAB Review filings in criminal case regarding

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1.00 1,675.00
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request for bail (.3); correspond with L.

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Despins regarding same (.2); correspond
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with L. Despins regarding filing in criminal case regarding motion for release of seized property (.2); outline filing regarding motion for release of seized property (.3) 1,675.00 12/14/2023 NAB Review criminal court filings and Kwok motion to dismiss indictment (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same

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(.1) 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00
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12/15/2023 DEB4 Analyze Geyer pleadings (0.8); prepare notice regarding same (0.4) 1.20 1,360.00 1,632.00 12/15/2023 LAD4 Email to counsel Geyer re: Exchange claims (.40); t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: same (.30);

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review supplemental filing by Geyer in
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criminal court (1.60) 2.30 1,975.00 4,542.50 12/15/2023 NAB Review letter from counsel to alleged Himalaya Exchange customers (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); review reply brief filed by alleged

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Himalaya Exchange customers in criminal
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court in support of property return motion (.5); prepare parts of response to same (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same

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(.2) 1,675.00 2,847.50
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12/16/2023 NAB Review criminal court filings (.2);

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correspond with P. Friedman (OMM)
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regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2387663

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N.

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Bassett regarding
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notice in connection with Geyer pleadings 0.10 1,360.00 136.00 12/17/2023 LAD4 Review/edit letter to Judge Torres (.80); various emails to N. Bassett re: same (.90) 1.70 1,975.00 3,357.50 12/17/2023 NAB Prepare parts of draft letter to criminal

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court regarding motion for return of
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customer property (1.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.5); revise draft letter to criminal court to incorporate L. Despins' comments (.3); review and revise draft notice of criminal court filings in bankruptcy court (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 2.70 1,675.00 4,522.50 12/18/2023 DEB4 Revise notice in connection with Geyer filings (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,360.00 816.00 12/18/2023 LAD4 Review/edit letter to Judge Torres 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00 12/18/2023 LAD4 Review/edit power point court presentation re: H Exchange criminal court filings 1.40 1,975.00 2,765.00 12/18/2023 LS26 Review and revise Trustee letter to Judge

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Torres regarding motion for return of property 1.60 855.00 1,368.00
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12/18/2023 NAB Supplement draft letter to criminal court

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regarding motion for return of property
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(1.9); review movants' papers and additional pleadings in connection with same (.6); analyze authority regarding same (.4);

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correspond with L. Song regarding
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comments on draft letter to criminal court regarding motion for return of property (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same

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(.2) 3.40 1,675.00 5,695.00
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12/19/2023 DEB4 Analyze criminal case filings (0.5);

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correspond with L. Despins regarding
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Geyer letter and pleadings (0.4) 0.90 1,360.00 1,224.00

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2387663

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/19/2023 JK21 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding letter to Judge Torres in Kwok criminal case (0.1); prepare letter for electronic filing (0.1); electronically file letter to Judge Torres in Kwok criminal case 23-118 (0.1) 540.00 162.00 12/19/2023 LAD4 Final revisions to Judge Torres letter 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 12/19/2023 NAB Review and revise draft letter to criminal

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court regarding motion for return of
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property (1.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.5); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.2); correspond with S.

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Sarnoff (OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM)
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regarding same (.2) 2.50 1,675.00 4,187.50 12/21/2023 AB21 Revise notice of order denying stay of bankruptcy case (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/21/2023 DEB4 Analyze criminal case decision on stay issue 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 12/21/2023 JK21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding filing of notice of further update of criminal case (0.1); prepare notice of further update of criminal case (0.1); electronically file with

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the court notice of further update of criminal case (0.1); review and handle service of notice of further update of
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criminal case (0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00 12/21/2023 LAD4 Review Judge Torres opinion re: stay of

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chapter 11 case 0.50 1,975.00 987.50
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12/21/2023 AEL2 Analyze criminal case stay order 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/21/2023 NAB Review order in criminal case denying

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0.80
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motion to stay bankruptcy cases (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); review supplemental filing in support of motion for return of property (.2) 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/21/2023 SM29 Review District Court ruling denying stay of

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chapter 11 case 0.40 1,360.00 544.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2387663

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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12/22/2023 NAB
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(.1) Review supplemental filing of movants in criminal court regarding return of Himalaya

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Exchange funds (.5); correspond with L
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Despins, S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00

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12/26/2023 NAB
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Exchange property Review additional filing in criminal case in support of motion for return of Himalaya 0.50 1,675.00 837.50

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12/27/2023
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AB21 Prepare notice regarding update on motion of Himalaya Exchange investors (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same

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(0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed
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regarding filing and service of same (0.1) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 47.20 75,535.00

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Total 47.20 75,535.00 Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 15.20 1,975.00 30,020.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 16.10 1,675.00 26,967.50 LT9 Leo Tsao Partner 2.90 1,570.00 4,553.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 2.30 1,675.00 3,852.50 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 3.20 1,360.00 4,352.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.60 855.00 1,368.00

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Costs incurred and advanced
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Date Description Quantity Rate Amount

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11/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) 0.45

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JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 4.70 540.00 2,538.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 82 of 197

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case

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of Ho Wan Page 8
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Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2387663
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$76,054.29
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Current Fees and Costs \$76,054.29
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$519.29 12/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) 3.24 12/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.70 12/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) 20.88 12/11/2023 Computer Search (Other) 4.23

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12/11/2023 Westlaw 32.50
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12/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.70

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12/06/2023 Westlaw 218.17 12/04/2023 Westlaw 65.00 12/03/2023 Westlaw 97.50
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12/01/2023 Computer Search (Other) 9.63

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12/01/2023 Westlaw 32.50
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11/29/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.52 11/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) 5.85 11/09/2023 Computer Search (Other) 18.72 11/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.70

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 83 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387664
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET
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Corporate Law Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00004 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$1,975.00

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$1,975.00
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$1,975.00
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 84 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387664
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY
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Corporate Law Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00004 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$1,975.00

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$1,975.00
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$1,975.00
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

#

Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

#

Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

#
787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
#

*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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PAUL
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HASTINGS
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February

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19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387664

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023

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Corporate Law Issues \$1,975.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B190 Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions) 12/12/2023 NAB Farmer and L. Decade appeal (.4); correspond with W.

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correspond with W. Farmer regarding
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additional appellate issues (.2) Review and revise draft status report in Ace Despins regarding same (.2); 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/12/2023 WCF Revise status report in Ace decade appeals 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 Subtotal: B190 Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions) 1.30 1,975.00

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Total 1.30 1,975.00 Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 0.50 1,270.00 635.00

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00004 Invoice No. 2387664 Page 2

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Current Fees and Costs \$1,975.00
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$1,975.00
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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 87 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387665
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET
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Sales Process PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$33,359.00

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$33,359.00
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$33,359.00
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

#

Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

#

Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

#
787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 88 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387665
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY
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Sales Process PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$33,359.00

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$33,359.00
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$33,359.00
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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PAUL
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HASTINGS
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February

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19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387665

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023

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Sales Process \$33,359.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B130 Asset Disposition
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12/01/2023 AB21 Correspond with C. Gerling (broker to buyer) regarding LM 2 sale process update 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/04/2023 AB21 Correspond with W. Burke (captain) regarding LM2 update 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 12/04/2023 JK21 Prepare certificate of service regarding Lady

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May II sale documents (0.3); correspond
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with A. Bongartz regarding certificate of

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service regarding Lady May II sale
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documents (0.1); electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding Lady May II sale documents (0.1) 0.50 540.00 270.00 12/05/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding bid process of LM 2 (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same

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(0.1); call with D. Johnson regarding winterization of LM 2 (0.1); correspond with W. Burke (captain) regarding same (0.1) 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/16/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding LM2 sale hearing (0.2); analyze steps for closing (0.4) 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/17/2023 AB21 Continue analysis of documents for closing of LM2 sale (0.5); correspond with L.

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Despins regarding same (0.2); review
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submissions and prepare notes for hearing

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on LM2 sale (1.1); call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding sale hearing and
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closing preparation (0.2) 2.00 1,675.00 3,350.00 12/18/2023 AB21 Prepare supplemental Johnson declaration

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in support of LM2 sale (0.6); correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo
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regarding filing and service of same (0.1);

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correspond with K. Sklavounos (Yachtzoo)
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regarding LM2 closing preparation (0.1);

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correspond with D. Johnson and L. Dunn (Marine Documentation) regarding same (0.3); call with D. Johnson and L. Dunn
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regarding same (0.2); correspond with C. Gerling (broker for buyer) regarding same

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(0.1) 1.50 1,675.00 2,512.50
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12/18/2023 JK21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding

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filing of supplemental declaration in
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support of Lady May II sale motion (0.1); prepare for electronic filing supplemental declaration in support of Lady May II sale motion (0.1); electronically file with the court supplemental declaration in support

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of Lady May II sale motion (0.1); review and handle service of supplemental
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declaration in support of Lady May II sale

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motion (0.4) 0.70 540.00 378.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2387665

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/19/2023 AB21 Analyze next steps and prepare documents for closing of LM2 sale (1.7); call with D.

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Johnson (Edmiston) and broker for buyer
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regarding same (0.5); correspond with D. Johnson and broker for the buyer regarding closing of LM2 sale (0.8); correspond with D. Johnson regarding same (0.1);

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correspond with W. Burke (captain)
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regarding same (0.1); call and correspond

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with K. Sklavounos (Yachtzoo) regarding same (0.1); correspond with T. Sadler regarding related
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wire transfers (0.3);

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correspond with E. Ganic (Yachtzoo)
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regarding same (0.1) 3.70 1,675.00 6,197.50 12/20/2023 AB21 Review and revise bill of sale and additional closing documents for closing of LM2 sale (1.0); correspond with C. Gerling (buyer's

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broker) regarding same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding closing of LM2 sale (1.0); correspond with W. Burke
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(captain) regarding same (0.1); call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding same (0.1) 2.40 1,675.00 4,020.00 12/21/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding closing of Lady May 2 sale (0.2); call with D. Johnson regarding same (0.1);

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correspond with C. Gerling (broker to
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buyer) regarding same (0.5); call with C.

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Gerling regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Dunn (Marine Documentation)
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regarding same (0.1); correspond with W. Burke (captain) regarding same (0.2);

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correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo)
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regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.

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Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond
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with T. Sadler regarding related wire 1.50 1,675.00 2,512.50

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transfers and open invoices (0.1)
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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 92 of 197 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2387665

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/21/2023 JK21 Prepare certificate of service regarding

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supplemental declaration for Lady May II
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sale motion (0.2); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding certificate of service (0.1); electronically file with the court certificate of service (0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00 12/22/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding post closing issues related to Lady May 2 sale (0.2); correspond with T. Fisher (broker to

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buyer) regarding same (0.4); correspond
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with M. Millerick (Safe Harbor) regarding

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same (0.1) 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50
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12/28/2023 AB21 Correspond with C. Gerling (broker to buyer) regarding post-closing matters 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 Subtotal: B130 Asset Disposition 15.20 23,644.00

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B155 Court Hearings
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12/18/2023 AB21 Review submissions and prepare outline for

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hearing on LM 2 sale motion (1.6); calls
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with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding 4.80 1,675.00 8,040.00

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Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 4.80 8,040.00

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same (0.4); calls with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); attend portion of December 18 hearing (2.2); correspond with Courtroom Deputy regarding revised proposed order (0.2) Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 93 of 197

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2387665

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B195 Non-Working Travel
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12/18/2023 AB21 Non-working travel from NY to Bridgeport for December 18 hearing (bill at 1/2 rate) 2.00 837.50 1,675.00 Subtotal:

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B195 Non-Working Travel 2.00 1,675.00 Total 22.00 33,359.00 Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 18.40 1,675.00 30,820.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 2.00 837.50 1,675.00 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 1.60 540.00 864.00

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Current Fees and Costs \$33,359.00 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$33,359.00
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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 94 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387666
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET
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Tax Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$837.50

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$837.50
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$837.50
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 95 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387666
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY
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Tax Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$837.50

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$837.50
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$837.50
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 96 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205
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t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho

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Wan Kwok February 19, 2024 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387666

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Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID
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No.

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95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023

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Tax Issues \$837.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B240 Tax Issues 12/13/2023 AB21
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Call with D. Gibson (EA Group) and A.

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Calascibetta (EA Group) regarding tax
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analysis and next steps 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 Subtotal:

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B240 Tax Issues 0.50 837.50 Total 0.50 837.50 Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.50 1,675.00 837.50

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Current Fees and Costs \$837.50 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$837.50
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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 97 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387667
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET
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Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$11,980.50

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$11,980.50
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$11,980.50
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 98 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387667
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY
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Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$11,980.50

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$11,980.50
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$11,980.50
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

#
787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February

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19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387667

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023

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Genever US \$11,980.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B130 Asset Disposition
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12/01/2023 LS26 Review auction proposals (0.5); correspond with auction consultant re: same (0.2) 0.70 855.00 598.50 12/04/2023 LS26 Correspond with G. Griffin re: furniture

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auction 0.20 855.00 171.00
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12/05/2023 LS26 Prepare motion to sell personal property at the Sherry Netherland 2.80 855.00 2,394.00 Subtotal:

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B130 Asset Disposition 3.70 3,163.50
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B191 General Litigation
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12/14/2023 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey

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(NPM) regarding Genever US v. Kwok
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adversary proceeding 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.10 104.50

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 100 of 197

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B210 Business Operations
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12/01/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding

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order granting entry into alteration agreement with respect to SN apartment
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remediation (0.1); correspond with S.

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Millman (Hogan Lovells) regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson
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(architect) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding insurance policies 0.10 1,360.00 136.00 12/05/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding update on general contractor bids 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 12/06/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding

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update on SN
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remediation project (0.3);

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correspond with D. Acheson (architect)
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regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/07/2023 AB21 Correspond with Consultation Parties regarding general contractor bids (0.2); call

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with L. Despins and S. Millman (Hogan) regarding update on SN apartment renovation (0.2); call with D. Acheson
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(architect) regarding same (0.2) 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/07/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Millman (Hogan Lovells) and A. Bongartz re: SN update 0.20 1,975.00 395.00 12/09/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfer related to asbestos remediation at

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SH apartment 0.10 1,675.00 167.50
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12/11/2023 TS21 Prepare wire transfer form for Gustav Restoration (.3); correspond with L.

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Despins and A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,210.00 484.00
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12/12/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)

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and G. Chomenko (GBST) regarding status
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of asbestos permit 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 12/13/2023 TS21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Sherry Netherland payments 0.60 1,210.00 726.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/14/2023 AB21 Prepare November status report of SN apartment remediation project (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same

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(0.1); correspond with S. Millman (Hogan
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Lovells) regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/15/2023 AB21 Finalize SN status report (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of same (0.1) 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/15/2023 JK21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding filing of second remediation status report (0.1); prepare for electronic filing second remediation status report (0.1); electronically file with the court second remediation status report (0.1); review and handle service of second remediation status

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report (0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00
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12/19/2023 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding update on general contractor bids 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/20/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Millman (Hogan Lovells) re: update

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and fee request 0.50 1,975.00 987.50
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12/28/2023 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding status of GC bids (0.2); prepare notice of Acheson invoice (November) (0.3) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 5.40 8,304.50 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 12/21/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM)

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regarding MOR 0.20 1,360.00 272.00
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12/29/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding MOR 0.10 1,360.00 136.00 Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly

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Operating Reports) 0.30 408.00
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Total 9.50 11,980.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2387667

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Timekeeper Summary
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$11,980.50

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Current Fees and Costs \$11,980.50
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JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 0.40 540.00 216.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 3.70 855.00 3,163.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 1.00 1,210.00 1,210.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 3.20 1,675.00 5,360.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387668
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET Mahwah Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$415,329.50

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Costs incurred and advanced 729.67
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$416,059.17 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$416,059.17
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

#

Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

#

Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

#
787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
#

*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387668
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY Mahwah Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$415,329.50

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Costs incurred and advanced 729.67
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$416,059.17 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$416,059.17
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

#

Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

#
787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
#

*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho

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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 February 19, 2024 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387668 Attn: Luc Despins PH
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LLP Tax ID No.

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95-2209675 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
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Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$415,329.50

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B155 Court Hearings
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12/19/2023 NAB Participate in status conference to preserve evidence on motion 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 0.50 837.50

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B191 General Litigation
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12/01/2023 DEB4 Conference with W. Farmer, L. Song, J.

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Kosciewicz, and E. Sutton regarding Mahwah discovery (0.8); correspond with
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W.

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Farmer, L. Song, and E. Sutton
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regarding same (0.2) 1.00 1,360.00 1,360.00 12/01/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices

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and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.1); review and comment on service of subpoenas on third
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connection with same (.1); call with D. parties in 1.00 1,045.00 1,045.00

#

Barron, W. Farmer, L. Song, and J.

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Kosciewicz re same (.8)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/01/2023 ECS1 Review produced discovery documents in Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/01/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production

#
timelines 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/01/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah discovery targets, their assets, and their

#
connections to each other, Kwok, and the Mahwah Mansion 0.30 1,045.00 313.50
#

12/01/2023 JPK1 Attend teleconference with D. Barron, W.

#
Farmer, E. Sutton, and L. Song regarding Mahwah discovery 0.80 940.00 752.00
#

12/01/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: updates on

#
Greenwich Land and Mahwah adversary actions 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50
#

12/01/2023 LS26 Conference with W. Farmer, D. Barron, J.

#
Kosciewicz and E. Sutton re: Mahwah discovery 0.80 855.00 684.00
#

12/01/2023 LS26 Review documents produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.70 855.00 598.50 12/01/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding Mahwah adversary proceeding discovery and strategy

#
issues 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
#

12/01/2023 SM29 Correspond with L. Song, A. Luft, E. Sutton re Mahwah litigation and discovery 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/01/2023 WCF Call with L. Song, E. Sutton, D. Barron, and J.

#
Kosciewicz regarding Mahwah subpoenas and outstanding discovery (.8); review documents received from third party subpoena targets in connection with
#

Mahwah deposition prep (.4) 1.20 1,270.00 1,524.00 12/02/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding Mahwah document productions 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/02/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah discovery 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/02/2023 LS26 Prepare written discovery requests 0.50 855.00 427.50

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2387668

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/03/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.4); correspond with W. Farmer, J. Kuo and Pat Linsey of NPM re same (.1); review and comment on service of subpoenas on third parties in connection with same (.1) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/03/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah discovery 0.50 1,045.00 522.50 12/03/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding Mahwah discovery strategy 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding source of funds issue 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00 12/04/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/04/2023 ECS1 Analyze authority and precedent regarding rule 31 written depositions (.4); prepare summary of same for W. Farmer (.2) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/04/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.7); correspond with W. Farmer and L. Song re same (.2); review and comment on service of subpoenas on third parties in connection with same (.1); prepare tracking chart regarding Mahwah discovery (.5) 1.50 1,045.00 1,567.50 12/04/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah discovery 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/04/2023 JK21 Prepare discovery packages for non-party individuals 0.60 540.00 324.00 12/04/2023 AEL2 Review responses to discovery requests 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/04/2023 AEL2 Review discovery response inquiries from discovery targets 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/04/2023 LS26 Review document production in connection with Mahwah Mansion 1.50 855.00 1,282.50

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/04/2023 WCF Correspond with E. Sutton regarding service of subpoenas (.2); review and revise RFP to new subpoena targets (.4); review subpoena document productions and issues to inform further requests of current subpoena targets and follow-up re missing documents (1.3) 1.90 1,270.00 2,413.00 12/05/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding Mahwah discovery issues (0.3); correspond with W. Farmer and L. Song regarding G Club documents related to Mahwah (0.2); review same (0.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding foreign witnesses (0.1) 1.40 1,360.00 1,904.00 12/05/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/05/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah discovery targets, their assets, and their connections to each other, Kwok, and the Mahwah Mansion (.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz re international entities related to Mahwah ownership (.2); review emails from J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/05/2023 ECS1 Analyze and prepare notes regarding discovery targets in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.8); correspond with L. Song and W. Farmer re same (.2); correspond with A. Luft re same (.3) 1.30 1,045.00 1,358.50 12/05/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Song re: G Club transfer documents 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/05/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron re: discovery issues and Conway service (.3); analyze issues regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/05/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer re: discovery plan and timeline 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/05/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: service strategy and discovery (.4); analyze international service issues and related authority (.4) 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/05/2023 LS26 Review documents related to Mahwah

#
Mansion 1.20 855.00 1,026.00
#

12/05/2023 NAB Conference with A. Luft regarding discovery strategy (.4); correspond with J.

#
Kosciewicz regarding same (.2); analyze
#

authority regarding international service

#
issue (.2); correspond with L. Song
#

regarding discovery findings (.2) 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/05/2023 SM29 Correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft, L. Despins, N. Bassett re discovery process, service issues, and next steps (.5); review email from J. Kosciewicz re issues re same

#
(.4) 0.90 1,360.00 1,224.00
#

12/05/2023 WCF Correspond with A. Luft regarding

#
discovery issues and UnitedLex document review protocol (.4); correspond with UnitedLex regarding review of Mahwah related documents from G Club production (.6); review G Club documents regarding connections with Mahwah money transfers (3.4) 4.40 1,270.00 5,588.00
#

12/06/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah discovery targets, their assets, and their

#
connections to each other, Kwok, and the Mahwah Mansion 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/06/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices

#
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
#

proceeding (.2); analyze topics and targets in connection with same (.3); correspond with

#
L. Song regarding same (.3); review and comment on service of subpoena in
#

connection with same (.2) 1.00 1,045.00 1,045.00 12/06/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with A. Luft, W. Farmer and C. Major, counsel to Hing Chi Ngok, in connection with her discovery obligations (.2); prepare notes for same (.1) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/06/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Song regarding subpoenas for non-parties (0.1); research service information for Promemoria (0.2);

#
prepare non-party discovery packages for service (0.3) 0.60 540.00 324.00
#

12/06/2023 AEL2 Call with C. Major, W. Farmer and E.

#
Sutton re: subpoena to H. Ngok 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/06/2023 AEL2 Email N. Bassett re: Mahwah deposition

#
plan 0.10 1,675.00 167.50
#

12/06/2023 LS26 Prepare written discovery requests (1.7); review responses to discovery requests (1.5); prepare draft deposition schedule (0.9); correspond with E. Sutton re same (0.2) 4.30 855.00 3,676.50 12/06/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding

#
discovery issues (.2); analyze authority
#

relating to same (.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/06/2023 WCF Call with LaBarbiera Homes regarding compliance with subpoena (.5); call with C.

#
Major, A. Luft, E. Sutton regarding Hing Chi Ngok subpoena in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.2) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00
#

12/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding subpoena to DiBattista 0.10 1,360.00 136.00 12/07/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah discovery 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices

#
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
#

proceeding (.1); analyze topics and targets in connection with same (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/07/2023 AEL2 Email L. Song re: DiBattista discovery 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 12/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: deposition

#
plan 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/07/2023 AEL2 Email J. Moriarty re: M. Guo deposition 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/07/2023 LS26 Analyze issues regarding service of subpoena in Mahwah adversary 1.90 855.00 1,624.50

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/07/2023 LS26 Review document production related to the

#
Mahwah Mansion 0.80 855.00 684.00
#

12/07/2023 NAB Analyze discovery issues and related caselaw and statutory authority (.8); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/07/2023 WCF Call with subpoena party Insight Title

#
regarding adversary proceeding discovery (.3); correspond with Insight Title and LaBarbiera Homes regarding subpoena compliance (.2); correspond with A. Luft
#

and N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 12/08/2023 ECS1 Analyze alternative service of subpoena on adult at residence in Second Circuit 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/08/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices

#
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
#

proceeding (.4); analyze issues and authority

#
in connection with same (.5); correspond with L. Song and J. Kuo regarding same (.2); review and summarize discovery requests in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.2) 1.30 1,045.00 1,358.50
#

12/08/2023 ECS1 Prepare Fania Roofing discovery requests in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.2); call with M. Star, counsel to Fania Roofing, regarding

#
same (.1) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50
#

12/08/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production

#
timelines 0.40 1,045.00 418.00
#

12/08/2023 LS26 Prepare meeting agenda for litigation and

#
discovery progress call (0.3); review
#

document production (0.4) 0.70 855.00 598.50 12/09/2023 LS26 Review document production related to

#
Mahwah Mansion 2.40 855.00 2,052.00
#

12/10/2023 ECS1 Call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, S. Maza, W.

#
Farmer, K. Kosciewicz, and L. Song regarding developments and outstanding
#

issues in Mahwah adversary proceeding 1.70 1,045.00 1,776.50

#
(0.1)
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/10/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah discovery 1.30 1,045.00 1,358.50 12/10/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production

#
timelines 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices

#
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/10/2023 JPK1 Telephone conference with N. Bassett, S. Maza, A. Luft, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, and L.

#
Song regarding Mahwah discovery dates,
#

deadlines, issues, and tasks 1.70 940.00 1,598.00 12/10/2023 AEL2 Meeting with N. Bassett, S. Maza, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton, L. Song re: Mahwah discovery (1.7); prepare follow up notes regarding same (.1) 1.80 1,675.00 3,015.00 12/10/2023 AEL2 Correspond with Kroll re: potential witness 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/10/2023 LS26 Call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, S. Maza, W.

#
Farmer, E. Sutton and J. Kosciewicz
#

regarding pending and upcoming litigation and discovery matters 1.70 855.00 1,453.50 12/10/2023 NAB Review updates regarding pending discovery and litigation (.4); call with A. Luft, S. Maza, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, L. Song and E. Sutton regarding same (1.7) 2.10 1,675.00 3,517.50 12/10/2023 SM29 Call with A. Luft, N. Bassett, L. Song, W.

#
Farmer, E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz re case
#

strategy, depositions, discovery issues, and

#
next steps 1.70 1,360.00 2,312.00
#

12/10/2023 WCF Call with N. Bassett, S. Maza, A. Luft, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton, L. Song and P.

#
Linsey regarding pending and upcoming
#

litigation issues/tasks 1.70 1,270.00 2,159.00 12/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Parizek (Kroll), L. Song and A. Luft regarding Crane (0.5); review documents related to same (0.4); correspond with L. Song regarding same 1.00 1,360.00 1,360.00

#

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/11/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah discovery targets, their assets, and their

#
connections to each other, Kwok, and the Mahwah Mansion 0.60 1,045.00 627.00
#

12/11/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production

#
timelines 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/11/2023 ECS1 Call with A. Luft and L. Song regarding Mahwah discovery, information about third party discovery targets, and required follow

#
ups 0.80 1,045.00 836.00
#

12/11/2023 ECS1 Correspond with Sioned Jones of Divergent

#
Language Solutions in connection with
#

deposition of Defeng Cao 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/11/2023 ECS1 Call with L. Song and J. Kosciewicz re Mahwah discovery open issues/tasks 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices

#
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
#

proceeding (.1); correspond with W. Farmer, L. Song and J. Kuo regarding same

#
(.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/11/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah discovery 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/11/2023 HRO Research service information for H. Khaled 0.50 400.00 200.00 12/11/2023 JK21 Prepare subpoenas for non-parties 0.90 540.00 486.00 12/11/2023 JPK1 Review discovery correspondence from G

#
Club Operations (.2); review document
#

production (.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding the same (.1); correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex) regarding the same (.1) 0.50 940.00 470.00 12/11/2023 JPK1 Telephone call with L. Song and E. Sutton regarding Mahwah discovery issues/tasks 0.60 940.00 564.00 12/11/2023 JPK1 Draft notice of deposition to Lobel Modern

#
(1.8); draft notice of deposition to Promemoria (.3) 2.10 940.00 1,974.00
#

12/11/2023 JPK1 Analyze authority and precedent regarding international service of foreign corporations 2.10 940.00 1,974.00

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/11/2023 LAD4 Review Mahwah/G Club discovery 1.40 1,975.00 2,765.00 12/11/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer re: discovery

#
from Alex H. 0.30 1,675.00 502.50
#

12/11/2023 AEL2 Prepare for meeting on potential witness information with Kroll 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/11/2023 AEL2 Correspond with counsel for Promemoria regarding Mahwah discovery 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/11/2023 AEL2 Meeting with L. Song and E. Sutton re:

#
Mahwah discovery (.8); analyze and
#

comment on next steps for same (.4) 1.20 1,675.00 2,010.00 12/11/2023 AEL2 Review documents regarding Crane 1.30 1,675.00 2,177.50 12/11/2023 AEL2 Call with J. Gaber re: Cedric DuPont

#
discovery 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00
#

12/11/2023 AEL2 Call with Kroll, D. Barron, and L. Song re:

#
Crane (.5); review documents related to
#

Crane (.3); calls with N. Bassett regarding litigation strategy (.3) 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50 12/11/2023 AEL2 Analysis re: potential Mahwah deponents 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/11/2023 LS26 Review documents related to Mahwah

#
Mansion 1.10 855.00 940.50
#

12/11/2023 LS26 Prepare motion to order preservation of

#
evidence 2.30 855.00 1,966.50
#

12/11/2023 LS26 Call with E. Sutton and J. Kosciewicz re: discovery, research, and document review 0.60 855.00 513.00 12/11/2023 LS26 Conference with A. Luft and E. Sutton re:

#
discovery 0.80 855.00 684.00
#

12/11/2023 LS26 Conference with Kroll, D. Barron and A.

#
Luft re: Kwok related entities and individuals 0.50 855.00 427.50
#

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/11/2023 NAB Analyze authority related to discovery and subpoena issues (.7); correspond with L. Song regarding same and draft brief relating to same (.2); review documents produced in discovery by G Club and additional parties

#
in connection with development of
#

litigation strategy (2.4); correspond with A.

#
Luft, L. Despins, D. Barron, and L. Song
#

related to same (.5); further analyze G Club

#
documents and consider strategy relating to
#

same (1.1); review government stipulation regarding Mahwah litigation (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.3); calls with A. Luft regarding litigation

#
strategy (.3) 5.70 1,675.00 9,547.50
#

12/11/2023 WCF Review Crocker Mansion and Christie's

#
Real Estate document productions
#

regarding responsiveness to subpoenas (.7); correspond with counsel to Christie's and

#
Crocker regarding document production
#

contents (.2); review Defendants' initial RFP

#
to Trustee (.3); correspond with A. Luft
#

regarding subpoena compliance issues/tasks

#
(.2) 1.40 1,270.00 1,778.00
#

12/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding HGA

#
entity 0.20 1,360.00 272.00
#

12/12/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices

#
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
#

proceeding (.6) correspond with N. Bassett,

#
W. Farmer, L. Song and J. Kuo regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,045.00 731.50
#

12/12/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production

#
timelines 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/12/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah discovery targets, their assets, and their

#
connections to each other, Kwok, and the Mahwah Mansion (.3); review and submit information request from Bergen Country
#

regarding same (.2);

#
calls to Mahwah
#

Township regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/12/2023 JK21 Prepare non-party discovery documents for E.

#
Sutton 0.20 540.00 108.00
#

12/12/2023 JPK1 Correspond with L. Song regarding relationship between Hamilton Opportunity

#
Fund SPC, Taurus Fund SP, and Taurus Fund LLC 0.20 940.00 188.00
#

12/12/2023 JPK1 Analyze and prepare memorandum regarding service on a foreign corporation 4.50 940.00 4,230.00 12/12/2023 LAD4 Review Warren law firm issues (.90); t/c A. Luft & N. Bassett re: call with same (.40) 1.30 1,975.00 2,567.50 12/12/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett re:

#
Warren law firm issues (.4); correspond with N. Bassett re: Mahwah scheduling issues (.2) 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00
#

12/12/2023 AEL2 Call with Warren law and N. Bassett re:

#
Crane 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50
#

12/12/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: Khalid 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/12/2023 AEL2 Meet with L. Song re: Mahwah evidence 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/12/2023 LS26 Prepare motion to order preservation of

#
evidence (8.4); conference with A. Luft
#

regarding same (.3) 8.70 855.00 7,438.50 12/12/2023 NAB Analyze documents produced in discovery (.8); analyze international discovery issues and implication for discovery schedule (.6); calls with discovery target counsel and A.

#
Luft regarding production of documents
#

and information (1.1); follow-up call with L. 2.90 1,675.00 4,857.50

#
Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.4)
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/13/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Song regarding NAV documents (1.0); analyze same (1.2);

#
correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
#

regarding same (0.2) 2.40 1,360.00 3,264.00 12/13/2023 ECS1 Analyze and prepare follow up

#
correspondence with discovery targets
#

regarding requests for production, notices

#
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/13/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with J. Aleman, counsel to

#
Crocker/Christie's, regarding discovery obligations (.3); review open issues to
#

prepare for same (.1); prepare summary of

#
meet and confer for N. Bassett,
#

A. Luft, S. Maza, and W. Farmer (.3) 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/13/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in discovery in Mahwah adversary 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare agenda for meet and confer with M. Conway, counsel to the defendants 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/13/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with J. Dabbs, counsel to

#
Alex Hadjicharalambous, regarding his
#

subpoena and discovery obligations (.4);

#
review open issues and prepare notes for
#

same (.2); prepare summary of meeting for N. Bassett, A. Luft, S. Maza, and W. Farmer

#
(.3); additional correspondence with
#

discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines (.5) 1.40 1,045.00 1,463.00 12/13/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah

#
discovery targets, their assets, their
#

connections to Kwok, and their relation to the Mahwah Mansion 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/13/2023 JPK1 Analyze alternative methods of service for Rule 45 subpoenas in the Second Circuit 2.50 940.00 2,350.00 12/13/2023 AEL2 Analyze caselaw re: parent sub responsibility to produce documents 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50 12/13/2023 AEL2 Analyze disclosures provided by defendants 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/13/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with Conway, N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding discovery issues 1.70 1,675.00 2,847.50 12/13/2023 AEL2 Analyze third party documents from

#
subpoenas 1.70 1,675.00 2,847.50
#

12/13/2023 LS26 Review documents related to Taurus

#
entities and Mahwah Mansion (4.0); call
#

with D. Barron re same (1.0) 5.00 855.00 4,275.00 12/13/2023 LS26 Review documents relating to the Mahwah

#
Mansion and prepare demonstratives re same 3.40 855.00 2,907.00
#

12/13/2023 LS26 Review and prepare documents for meet and confer (0.9); prepare open issues/task list for pending litigation (1.7) 2.60 855.00 2,223.00 12/13/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding

#
discovery next steps and preparation for
#

meet and confer with opposing counsel (.5);

#
correspond with W. Farmer regarding same
#

(.2); further correspond with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding same (.3); participate in meet and confer with opposing counsel, A.

#
Luft and W. Farmer regarding discovery
#

obligations (1.7); follow-up correspondence

#
with A. Luft regarding same (.4); review email and documents from L. Song
#

regarding discovery findings and analysis of

#
same (1.2); correspond with L. Song
#

regarding same (.5) 4.80 1,675.00 8,040.00 12/13/2023 WCF Call with A. Luft, N. Bassett, and M.

#
Conway regarding Defendants' responses
#

and objections to Trustee's discovery 1.70 1,270.00 2,159.00 12/14/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Song and A. Luft regarding Mahwah flow of funds (1.5);

#
additional conference with L. Song
#

regarding same (0.3); additional conference with A. Luft regarding same (0.3); analyze NAV documents related to same (0.4) 2.50 1,360.00 3,400.00

#

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/14/2023 ECS1 Correspond with E. Cohn (Metro attorney

#
services), J. Kosciewicz, and W. Farmer regarding service of subpoena for Gladys
#

Chow (.2); analyze related service issues (.1) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/14/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in discovery in Mahwah adversary

#
(.1); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/14/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah

#
discovery targets, their assets, their
#

connections to Kwok, and their relation to

#
the Mahwah Mansion (.1); correspond with
#

L. Song regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/14/2023 ECS1 Call with subpoena discovery target

#
regarding his subpoena and potential
#

deposition (.1); follow up correspondence

#
with W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00
#

12/14/2023 ECS1 Analyze Hing Chi Ngok's responses and objections to discovery (.3); prepare email

#
to A. Luft, W. Farmer and L. Song
#

regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,045.00 522.50 12/14/2023 JPK1 Telephone call with A. Luft regarding G

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Club subpoena (.2); call with A. Luft
#

regarding and Melissa Francis privilege logs

#
(.2) 0.40 940.00 376.00
#

12/14/2023 JPK1 Correspond with L. Song regarding review

#
of HCHK documents related to funding of Mahwah renovations 0.30 940.00 282.00
#

12/14/2023 JPK1 Review and summarize G Club responses and objections to requests for production

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(.3); analyze search terms regarding the same (.2) 0.50 940.00 470.00
#

12/14/2023 JPK1 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding affidavit of service to Gladys Chow 0.10 940.00 94.00 12/14/2023 JPK1 Review HCHK documents for emails to/from Gladys Chow and Leanne Li 2.30 940.00 2,162.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/14/2023 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: report on meet and

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confer 0.40 1,975.00 790.00
#

12/14/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: G Club

#
records 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
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12/14/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron and L. Song re:

#
Mahwah flow of funds (1.5); further
#

conference with D. Barron re: same (.3); conferences with J. Kosciewicz re: G Club subpoena and M. Francis privilege logs (.4) 2.20 1,675.00 3,685.00 12/14/2023 AEL2 Review and comment on Golden Spring

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privilege issue 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
#

12/14/2023 LS26 Review documents related to Taurus entities and Mahwah Mansion (3.4);

#
conference with A. Luft and D. Barron re
#

same (1.5); further conference with D. Barron regarding same (.3) 5.20 855.00 4,446.00 12/14/2023 LS26 Prepare demonstratives related to Mahwah

#
Mansion 2.30 855.00 1,966.50
#

12/14/2023 LS26 Prepare emergency motion re: preservation

#
order 1.60 855.00 1,368.00
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12/14/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins regarding meet and

#
confer with M. Conway (.4); analyze next steps for discovery schedule, document requests and deposition notices to defendants (.4); correspond with A. Luft
#

and W. Farmer regarding same (.1);

#
correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
#

issues related to third party subpoenas and litigation strategy (.1); review and revise draft motion to preserve evidence related to storage units (1.7); analyze authority related

#
to same (.3); correspond with L. Song regarding same and associated subpoenas (.1) 3.10 1,675.00 5,192.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/14/2023 WCF Call with B. Whitaker (seller's counsel) regarding response to subpoena (.6); review

#
document production from B. Whitaker
#

(seller's counsel) (.6); correspond with J.

#
Aleman regarding follow-up search and production of documents (.3); correspond with counsel to Promemoria Designs regarding subpoena compliance and
#

production (.2) 1.70 1,270.00 2,159.00 12/15/2023 DEB4 Conferences with L. Song regarding Crane documents (1.0); analyze same (1.5); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same

#
(0.2) 2.70 1,360.00 3,672.00
#

12/15/2023 ECS1 Review and prepare summary of Mei Guo

#
responses and objections to her subpoena (.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50
#

12/15/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets

#
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas (.2); correspond with
#

discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines (.1); call with Flat Rate Movers re its subpoena

#
(.1) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00
#

12/15/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in discovery in Mahwah adversary 0.30 1,045.00 313.50

#
12/15/2023 JK21 Prepare subpoenas 0.30 540.00 162.00
#

12/15/2023 LS26 Prepare emergency motion for preservation order, exhibits and related filings (4.8);

#
conferences with D. Barron regarding
#

Crane documents (1.0) 5.80 855.00 4,959.00

#

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/15/2023 NAB Review and revise draft motion to preserve evidence (.8); review and revise draft subpoenas and supporting papers in connection with same (.7); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); consider Mahwah discovery schedule and litigation strategy (.3); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.2); further analyze documents produced in discovery in support of claims (1.1); correspond with D. Barron, L. Song regarding same (.2) 3.90 1,675.00 6,532.50 12/15/2023 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron, L. Song re flow of funds analysis 0.70 1,360.00 952.00 12/15/2023 WCF Correspond with counsel to M. Frosini (buyer's counsel) regarding compliance with discovery subpoena (.1); call with counsel to M. Frosini (buyer's counsel) regarding same (.4); review Himalaya Exchange letter regarding ongoing bankruptcy case and Mahwah adversary proceeding (.4) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00 12/17/2023 ECS1 Review and revise motion for the preservation of evidence 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/17/2023 JPK1 Correspond with UnitedLex regarding G Club Taurus volume 2 document production 0.10 940.00 94.00 12/17/2023 LS26 Continue preparing emergency motion to preserve evidence, exhibits and related filings 3.00 855.00 2,565.00 12/17/2023 NAB Revise motion for preservation of evidence and related documents (.4); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.3) 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/18/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and L. Song regarding upcoming depositions 1.50 1,360.00 2,040.00 12/18/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding 2.00 1,045.00 2,090.00 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2387668

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/18/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production

#
timelines 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/18/2023 ECS1 Follow up correspondence with Flat Rate Movers regarding their subpoena 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/18/2023 ECS1 Correspond with L. Song re motion for preservation of evidence 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/18/2023 ECS1 Analyze issues related to Mahwah discovery (.1); correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, L. Song and J. Kuo regarding same

#
(.1); review and summarize pending discovery requests in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.1) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50
#

12/18/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Song regarding filing of motion to preserve evidence (0.1); prepare for electronic filing emergency motion to

#
preserve evidence (0.1); prepare for electronic filing supporting Bassett
#

declaration (0.2); prepare for electronic filing motion to expedite hearing (0.2); prepare for electronic filing motion to seal (0.1); electronically file with the court

#
emergency motion to preserve evidence
#

(0.1); electronically file with the court supporting Bassett declaration (0.1); electronically file with the court motion to expedite hearing (0.1); electronically file with the court motion to seal (0.1); electronically file with the court sealed

#
documents (0.2) 1.30 540.00 702.00
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12/18/2023 JPK1 Correspond with K. Schwarm, counsel for

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G Club, regarding deficiencies in G Club document production 0.10 940.00 94.00
#

12/18/2023 AEL2 Prepare deposition plan with D. Barron and

#
L. Song 1.50 1,675.00 2,512.50
#

12/18/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: discovery plan (.4); call with N. Bassett regarding litigation schedule and strategy issues (.2) 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/18/2023 AEL2 Analyze and outline Mahwah discovery plan

#
and procedure 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00
#

12/18/2023 LS26 Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron re upcoming depositions 1.50 855.00 1,282.50 12/18/2023 LS26 Review document production in response

#
to subpoena 0.60 855.00 513.00
#

12/18/2023 LS26 Continue preparing emergency motion to preserve evidence, associated filings and

#
exhibits (2.4); review and comment on
#

service of same (0.2) 2.60 855.00 2,223.00 12/18/2023 NAB Review and revise draft motion to preserve

#
property (.6); correspond with L. Song
#

regarding service issues related to same (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same and preparations for hearing on same (.2);

#
call with A. Luft regarding litigation
#

schedule and strategy issues (.2); prepare

#
correspondence to defense counsel
#

regarding schedule and discovery issues (.8);

#
correspond with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding same (.2); prepare revised
#

proposed scheduling order (.4); correspond with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding same (.1); review submissions in preparation for hearing on motion to preserve evidence (.2);

#
correspond with counsel to HGA entities
#

and storage company regarding same (.4);

#
correspond with L. Despins and L. Song
#

regarding same (.2); further correspond with L. Song regarding same (.2) 3.90 1,675.00 6,532.50 12/19/2023 ECS1 Review motion to compel for Gladys Chow 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/19/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah discovery targets, their assets, and their

#
connections to Kwok and the Mahwah Mansion 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/19/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents

#
produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.8); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,045.00 940.50
#

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/19/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines (.5); correspond with A. Luft, N. Bassett, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and L. Song regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/19/2023 ECS1 Analyze outstanding subpoenas and discovery requests in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.1); correspond with N. Bassett, A.

#
Luft, W. Farmer, and L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00
#

12/19/2023 JPK1 Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex)

#
regarding G Club Taurus document productions 0.10 940.00 94.00
#

12/19/2023 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding review of G Club Taurus documents (.1);

#
correspond with S. Ranjan regarding the same (.1) 0.20 940.00 188.00
#

12/19/2023 JPK1 Draft motion to compel compliance with Rule 45 subpoena or for alternative service on Gladys Chow (4.9); correspond with E. Sutton regarding service attempts on Gladys

#
Chow (.2) 5.10 940.00 4,794.00
#

12/19/2023 AEL2 Review documents for Mahwah discovery 2.10 1,675.00 3,517.50 12/19/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: litigation issues and

#
deposition plan 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
#

12/19/2023 LS26 Prepare draft declaration of service re: emergency motion, subpoena and order 2.70 855.00 2,308.50 12/19/2023 LS26 Correspond with A. Luft re: upcoming depositions and deposition scheduling 0.70 855.00 598.50 12/19/2023 LS26 Call with Q. Li (HGA entities) re: emergency motion and subpoena 0.10 855.00 85.50 12/19/2023 LS26 Correspond with N. Bassett re: hearing on motion to expedite (0.5); correspond with process server re: service of subpoena and

#
emergency motion (0.3); review and
#

comment on service of scheduling order re 0.90 855.00 769.50

#
emergency motion (0.1)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/19/2023 NAB Analyze issues and authority in preparation

#
for hearing/status conference on motion
#

for preservation of evidence (1.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same

#
(.3); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.3); calls to counsel for subpoena
#

recipients regarding potential resolution of

#
motion (.3); correspond with L. Song regarding service and issues related to
#

motion for preservation of evidence (.4); analyze authority relating to same (.3); call with A. Luft regarding discovery issues and litigation strategy (.4); review documents

#
produced in discovery (.6); revise draft email to opposing counsel regarding
#

discovery issues (.4); review defendants' responses to requests for admissions (.2); correspond with A. Luft, L. Song, E. Sutton regarding same (.3) 4.70 1,675.00 7,872.50 12/19/2023 WCF Correspond with E. Sutton and L. Song regarding service of additional subpoenas

#
(.2); correspond with subpoena targets
#

(vendors) regarding supplemental document

#
requests (.4); correspond with UnitedLex regarding completion of document review (.3) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00
#

12/20/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with M. Blount, counsel to

#
Weathertest, and W. Farmer in connection
#

with its subpoena and discovery obligations (.2); review issues and prepare notes for

#
same (.1); follow up correspondence with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00
#

12/20/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/20/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines (.3); correspond with A. Luft, N. Bassett, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and L. 0.40 1,045.00 418.00

#
Song regarding same (.1)
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices

#
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
#

proceeding (.4); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer, L. Song and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/20/2023 JPK1 Draft declaration in support of alternative

#
motion for Gladys Chow (1.4); correspond
#

with A. Luft regarding the same (.1) 1.50 940.00 1,410.00 12/20/2023 AEL2 Correspond with E. Sutton re: discovery and meet and confer issues 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/20/2023 AEL2 Review and revise list of proposed deposition targets 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/20/2023 LS26 Prepare notice re: emergency motion for preservation of property and related filings (5.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re same (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett re

#
same (0.3) 5.70 855.00 4,873.50
#

12/20/2023 LS26 Review and prepare deposition schedule (1.6); correspond with A. Luft re: same (0.2) 1.80 855.00 1,539.00 12/20/2023 NAB Call with C. Warren (Crane counsel)

#
regarding subpoena and discovery issues
#

(.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding

#
preparation and service of subpoenas
#

concerning same (.3); call with discovery

#
vendor regarding potential subpoena and document production (.2); calls with counsel for storage facility operator regarding subpoena and related discovery motion (.3); correspond with E. Sutton
#

regarding same (.3); review and revise notice

#
concerning motion for preservation of
#

property and accompanying declaration (.8);

#
correspond with L. Song regarding same
#

(.5); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (.2); further review and revise notice

#
concerning motion for preservation of property and supporting
#

declaration (.7);

#
correspond with W. Farmer regarding
#

discovery issues (.4) 3.90 1,675.00 6,532.50

#

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/20/2023 WCF Call with counsel to Weathertest and E. Sutton regarding compliance with subpoena

#
and testimony (.2); review personal bankruptcy docket and G Club documents regarding Haitham Khaled and Crane
#

Advisory information (.9); review and revise

#
cover letter for subpoena to Haitham Khaled (.3) 1.40 1,270.00 1,778.00
#

12/21/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer,

#
and L. Song regarding Taurus storage
#

documents (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding Crane documents (0.2);

#
correspond with L. Song regarding same
#

(0.1); analyze same (1.5); conference with S. Nicholas regarding Princes Gate apartment

#
(0.1) 2.10 1,360.00 2,856.00
#

12/21/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer with W. Farmer, M.

#
Conway, and A. Mitchell re A. Mitchell's
#

production (.6); review issues and prepare notes for same (.2); prepare summary of call for A. Luft, N. Bassett (.3) 1.10 1,045.00 1,149.50

#
12/21/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding
#

their discovery obligations and production timelines (.3); correspond with A. Luft, N. Bassett, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and L. Song regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,045.00 522.50 12/21/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices

#
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.2); review and comment on
#

service of same (.1) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/21/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Song re: inspection of storage

#
units 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/21/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: Mahwah litigation schedule and depositions 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/21/2023 AEL2 Review documents re: movement of funds 3.10 1,675.00 5,192.50 12/21/2023 AEL2 Review summary of A. Mitchell meet and

#
confer 0.10 1,675.00 167.50
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/21/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Song re: unit search and Kroll analysis 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/21/2023 AEL2 Review correspondence re: discovery from

#
Rule 45 targets 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
#

12/21/2023 LS26 Prepare notice of filing re: proposed order

#
on motion for preservation of property
#

(0.5); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re same (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett re

#
same (0.1) 0.80 855.00 684.00
#

12/21/2023 LS26 Review document production in response to discovery request (0.9); correspond with D. Barron re same (0.2) 1.10 855.00 940.50 12/21/2023 LS26 Prepare notice of filing re: service of proposed order on motion for preservation of property (0.4); correspond with P. Linsey

#
re same (0.2) 0.60 855.00 513.00
#

12/21/2023 LS26 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re

#
emergency motion for preservation of
#

property (0.2); review documents related to storage units (1.6); correspond with L.

#
Despins, N. Bassett, A Luft, and D. Barron
#

re same (0.4); conference with A. Luft re inspection of storage units (0.2) 2.40 855.00 2,052.00 12/21/2023 NAB Review deposition scheduling issues (.3); call with A. Luft regarding same (.4); review

#
and revise draft amended deposition
#

schedule (.3); correspond with L. Despins

#
regarding same (.1); review documents
#

produced in discovery by storage facility and additional parties (1.5); correspond with L. Song, D. Barron regarding same (.4);

#
correspond with W. Farmer regarding
#

discovery issues (.1) 3.10 1,675.00 5,192.50

#

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regarding same (.2)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/21/2023 WCF Review document production from LaBarbiera Homes in response to subpoena (.8); review Crane Advisory Group documents regarding responsiveness to Mahwah issues (.7); review issues and notes to prepare for call regarding A. Buck and A. Mitchell discovery (.2); attend call with E. Sutton, M. Conway, and A. Mitchell regarding Amy Buck and Aaron Mitchell compliance with subpoenas and document productions (.6) 2.30 1,270.00 2,921.00 12/22/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, and L. Song regarding deposition preparation and schedule (0.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding storage facility rental history (0.1) 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00 12/22/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/22/2023 ECS1 Call with S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, and L. Song re Mahwah discovery and related deadlines 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/22/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah defendants and discovery targets, their assets, and their connections to Kwok and the Mahwah Mansion 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/22/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines (.1); correspond with A. Luft, N. Bassett, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/22/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize outstanding discovery requests in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.7); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer, L. Song and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.3); prepare requests for production, notices and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.1); analyze follow up issues 1.30 1,045.00 1,358.50

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/22/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on storage units search issues (.70); review pics re: same (.50); t/c J. Murray, R. Finkel (DOJ) re: issue with same

#
(.20) 1.40 1,975.00 2,765.00
#

12/22/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: discovery

#
and case plan (.4); call with N. Bassett
#

regarding same (.3) 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/22/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Song re: storage and inspection issues 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/22/2023 AEL2 Draft discovery plan 1.30 1,675.00 2,177.50 12/22/2023 LS26 Review document production in response to discovery requests 0.40 855.00 342.00 12/22/2023 LS26 Prepare draft notice of filing re service of

#
court order re emergency motion for
#

preservation of property (0.4); review and

#
comment on service of court order re
#

emergency motion (0.1) 0.50 855.00 427.50 12/22/2023 LS26 Conference with S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, E. Sutton re discovery issues/task

#
list 0.70 855.00 598.50
#

12/22/2023 LS26 Conduct inspection of storage units (1.5); call with N. Bassett re same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, and D. Barron re same (0.6) 2.30 855.00 1,966.50 12/22/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Fee and L. Despins regarding criminal trial issues 0.20 1,675.00 335.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/22/2023 NAB Correspond with M. Conway (Defense counsel) and A. Mitchell (former counsel to Defendants) regarding A. Mitchell discovery

#
issues (.4); correspond with L. Despins
#

regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Song regarding inspection of storage units (.2); call with L. Song regarding same (.2);

#
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
#

(.1); call with A. Luft regarding deposition preparations and related issues (.3);

#
correspond with A. Luft, W. Farmer regarding same and certain hot documents (.2); call with W. Farmer regarding same
#

(.2); correspond with M. Conway (opposing

#
counsel)
#

regarding litigation schedule (.1);

#
review revised proposed order in
#

connection with same (.1); correspond with W.

#
Farmer, E. Sutton and H. Khaled
#

counsel regarding subpoena service (.2) 2.20 1,675.00 3,685.00 12/22/2023 SM29 Call with W. Farmer, L. Song, D. Barron, E. Sutton re Mahwah discovery and next steps

#
in litigation 0.70 1,360.00 952.00
#

12/22/2023 WCF Call with S. Maza, D. Barron, L. Song, and E.

#
Sutton regarding hearing preparation and litigation issues/task list (.7); review Sothebys/C. Frosini document production
#

regarding Mahwah hot documents (1.4); call with N. Bassett regarding same (.2); review Insight Title document production (.3);

#
correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
#

regarding litigation issues/task list (.4); draft

#
responses and objections to defendants' RFPs (.6) 3.60 1,270.00 4,572.00
#

12/23/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding email to

#
Conway 0.10 1,360.00 136.00
#

12/23/2023 LS26 Correspond with L. Despins re inspection of storage units (0.1); correspond with M.

#
Conway re same (0.1); correspond with Kroll re same (0.1); review public
#

information re: HGA (0.3) 0.60 855.00 513.00

#
same (.1)
#

12/26/2023 SM29 Call with E. Sutton. L. Song, J. Kosciewicz, W. Farmer re depo prep

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/23/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding storage unit inspection and discovery issues 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/25/2023 ECS1 Call with S. Maza regarding Mahwah discovery and flow of funds (.2); correspond with S. Maza re same (.2) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/25/2023 SM29 Call with E. Sutton re Mahwah discovery and flow of funds (.2); review flow of funds

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analysis (.2) 0.40 1,360.00 544.00
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12/26/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.6);

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correspond with L. Song regarding same (.2) 0.80 1,045.00 836.00
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12/26/2023 ECS1 Call with S. Maza, W. Farmer, J.

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Kosciewicz, and L. Song regarding
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upcoming depositions and depo outlines in Mahwah adversary (.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.2); prepare outline

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for deposition of Solomon Treasure Antiques (4.0) 4.60 1,045.00 4,807.00
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12/26/2023 JPK1 Telephone conference with S. Maza, W.

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Farmer, E. Sutton, and L. Song regarding
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Mahwah deposition outlines 0.40 940.00 376.00 12/26/2023 LS26 Telephone conference with S. Maza, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton regarding

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Mahwah deposition outlines (.4); prepare
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Promemoria deposition outline (2.2) 2.60 855.00 2,223.00 12/26/2023 LS26 Prepare plan for inspection of storage units (2.7); correspond with Kroll re: same (0.2) 2.90 855.00 2,479.50 12/26/2023 NAB Call with W. Farmer regarding discovery

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issues (.2); correspond with L. Song
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regarding same (.2); review responses and

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objections to Defendants' discovery
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requests (.3); call with W. Farmer regarding 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00

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0.40 1,360.00 544.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/26/2023 WCF Draft responses and objections to defendants' requests for document production (2.9); calls with N. Bassett regarding same and Mahwah discovery issues (.3); call with L. Song, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton and S. Maza regarding comments on Mahwah deposition outlines (.4) 3.60 1,270.00 4,572.00 12/27/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests in Mahwah adversary proceeding 2.00 1,045.00 2,090.00 12/27/2023 ECS1 Prepare outlines for deposition of Solomon Treasure Antiques and Lobel Modern (2.9); correspond with W. Farmer, S. Maza, L. Song, and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 3.10 1,045.00 3,239.50 12/27/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah defendants and discovery targets, their assets, and their connections to Kwok and the Mahwah Mansion 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/27/2023 LS26 Continue preparing deposition outline for Promemoria 4.80 855.00 4,104.00 12/27/2023 LS26 Review deposition issues (.8); revise deposition schedules (.3) 1.10 855.00 940.50 12/27/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding depositions and discovery issues (.5); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.3); review summary of documents produced in discovery (.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.1); review and revise litigation schedule (.3); correspond with M. Conway (opposing counsel) regarding same (.1); review and revise responses and objections to discovery requests (.9); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.2); review proposed deposition schedule (.3); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.1); further 3.00 1,675.00 5,025.00

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correspond with L. Song regarding subpoenas and investigation issues (.1)

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/27/2023 SM29 Review draft depo outlines from E. Sutton (.8); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1) 0.90 1,360.00 1,224.00 12/27/2023 WCF Review Mahwah adversary proceeding docket regarding proposed pre-trial order schedules and revisions thereto (.3); call and

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correspond with LaBarbiera Custom Homes regarding search and collection of
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document issues (.6); draft consent motion to revise pre-trial order (2.1) 3.00 1,270.00 3,810.00 12/28/2023 ECS1 Prepare subpoenas and notices of deposition in connection with discovery in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (1.9); correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, L. Song and P. Linsey regarding same (.6); correspond with discovery targets regarding

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same (.3); correspond with W. Farmer
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regarding same (.1) 2.90 1,045.00 3,030.50 12/28/2023 ECS1 Continue preparing outline for deposition

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of Solomon Treasure Antiques and Lobel Modern (.6); correspond with N. Bassett,
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W. Farmer, S. Maza, L. Song, and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 0.80 1,045.00 836.00 12/28/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah

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defendants and discovery targets, their
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assets, and their connections to Kwok and the Mahwah Mansion 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/28/2023 JPK1 Prepare notices of deposition for Promemoria and Lobel Modern 0.40 940.00 376.00 12/28/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer re: Promemoria discovery 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/28/2023 LS26 Conduct inspection of storage units and

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inventory items 7.00 855.00 5,985.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/28/2023 NAB Review and revise draft motion to modify litigation schedule (.2); correspond with W.

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Farmer regarding same (.3); analyze
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depositions and litigation strategy (.3); begin reviewing deposition outlines (.5); review

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and revise deposition notices and topics
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(.8); correspond with E. Sutton regarding

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same (.1) 2.20 1,675.00 3,685.00
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12/28/2023 SM29 Correspond with E. Sutton and W. Farmer re deposition notices 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/28/2023 WCF Revise consent motion regarding revisions to pre-trial order (1.6); correspond with N.

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Bassett regarding same (.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding revisions to
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deposition scheduling correspondence (.3) 2.10 1,270.00 2,667.00 12/29/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Song regarding storage inventory (0.4); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,360.00 680.00 12/29/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines (.2); correspond with A. Luft, N. Bassett, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/29/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.1); call

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with J. Kosciewicz and L. Song regarding
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review of Mahwah documents (.3) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/29/2023 ECS1 Call with L. Song regarding Mahwah discovery issues and deposition scheduling 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/29/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices

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and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
#

proceeding (.2); correspond with N. Bassett, W.

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Farmer, L. Song and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1); correspond with
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discovery targets regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,045.00 418.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/29/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah

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defendants and discovery targets, their
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assets, and their connections to Kwok and the Mahwah Mansion 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/29/2023 JPK1 Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex)

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regarding G Club document production in
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Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.20 940.00 188.00 12/29/2023 JPK1 Teleconference with L. Song and E. Sutton

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regarding review of G Club documents and NAV documents 0.30 940.00 282.00
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12/29/2023 LS26 Review and prepare inventory list related to storage unit inspection (1.6); call with D. Barron regarding same (.4) 2.00 855.00 1,710.00 12/29/2023 LS26 Call with E. Sutton re deposition scheduling 0.30 855.00 256.50 12/29/2023 LS26 Conference with E. Sutton and J. Kosciewicz re: document review 0.30 855.00 256.50 12/29/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding discovery issues (.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/29/2023 WCF Call with counsel to Promemoria regarding

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deposition scheduling (.2); review Promemoria document production and
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incorporate same in deposition outline (2.1);

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correspond with E. Sutton regarding additional requests for documents to
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subpoena parties (.1) 2.40 1,270.00 3,048.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 346.10 412,953.00

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B195 Non-Working Travel
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12/22/2023 LS26 Travel from New York to Upper Saddle 1.10 427.50 470.25

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River, New Jersey for inspection of storage

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units (bill at 1/2 rate)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/28/2023 LS26
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at 1/2 rate) Travel from New York to New Jersey re: storage unit inspection (1.0); travel from New Jersey to New York re same (1.5) (bill 2.50 427.50 1,068.75 Subtotal:

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B195 Non-Working Travel 3.60 1,539.00 Total 350.20 Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 4.50 1,975.00 8,887.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 51.30 1,675.00 85,927.50 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 39.80 1,675.00 66,665.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 6.10 1,360.00 8,296.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 17.30 1,360.00 23,528.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 35.50 1,270.00 45,085.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 54.30 1,045.00 56,743.50 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 27.00 940.00 25,380.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 106.40 855.00 90,972.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 3.60 427.50 1,539.00 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 3.90 540.00 2,106.00

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HRO Heather R. O'Dea Other Timekeeper 0.50 400.00 200.00 Costs incurred and advanced
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Date Description Quantity Rate Amount

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12/18/2023 Photocopy Charges 152.00 0.08 12.16 12/18/2023 Photocopy Charges 357.00 0.08 28.56

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12/04/2023 Westlaw 125.21
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12/05/2023 Local - Meals -
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Ezra Sutton; 11/09/2023; Restaurant: Eden Work ; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working late on matter 16.87

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12/05/2023 Local - Meals -
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Avram Luft; 11/14/2023; Restaurant: Yama ; City: New York ; Lunch;

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Number of people: 1; working meal 35.46 12/05/2023 Local - Taxi -
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Ezra Sutton; 11/09/2023; From/To: Office/Home ; Service Type: Uber; Working late on

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matter 38.72 12/08/2023 Westlaw 23.18 12/11/2023 Lexis/On Line Search 212.40 12/12/2023 Local - Meals -
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Ezra Sutton; 11/16/2023; Restaurant: Effy's Cafe; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Late night meal while working

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on client matter 16.06 12/12/2023 Local - Taxi -
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Ezra Sutton; 11/16/2023; From/To: Office/Home; Service Type: Lyft; Time: 21:10; Car service home after working late on client matter 40.52 12/13/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.70

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12/18/2023 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/18/2023; ; HGA Property Operation LLC; One Gateway Center, Suite 2600; Newark, NJ 071025323 ;

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1ZA6T1630192629605 (MAN) 14.39 12/18/2023 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/18/2023; John Scagnelli; Scarinci & Hollenbeck LLC; 150 Clove Rd, 9th FL; Little Falls, NJ 074242139 ;

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1ZA6T1630194481387 (MAN) 14.39 12/18/2023 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/18/2023; ; Arredondo & Co., LLC; 200 Route 17 North; Upper Saddle River, NJ 074582330 ;

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1ZA6T1630195199388 (MAN) 14.39
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Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2387668
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$729.67

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12/22/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 6.75
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12/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) 0.45 12/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) 3.51 12/19/2023 Computer Search (Other) 1.26

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12/19/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 6.75 12/19/2023 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/19/2023; QIN LI;

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HGA Property Operation LLC; 312 COLWICK
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LN; MORRISVILLE, NC 275606624 ;

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1ZA6T1630199465752 (MAN) 24.31 12/19/2023 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/19/2023; QIN LI; HGA Property Operation LLC; 3655 Meadow LN; NORTH BERGEN, NJ 070472343 ;

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1ZA6T1630190372912 (MAN) 17.79 12/19/2023 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/19/2023; JOHN SCAGNELLI; Scarinci & Hollenbeck LLC; 150 Clove Rd, 9th FL; LITTLE FALLS, NJ 074242139 ;

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1ZA6T1630195370745 (MAN) 14.39 12/19/2023 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/19/2023; QIN LI;

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HGA Property Operation LLC; One Gateway
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Center, Suite 2600; NEWARK, NJ 071025323 ;

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1ZA6T1630196680560 (MAN) 14.39 12/19/2023 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/19/2023; ; Westy

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Self Storage; 200 Route 17 North; UPPER
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ 074582330 ;

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1ZA6T1630192054708 (MAN) 14.39 12/18/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 6.36 12/18/2023 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/18/2023; ; Qin Li;

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312 COLWICK LN; MORRISVILLE, NC
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275606624 ; 1ZA6T1630194550794 (MAN) 24.31

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Current Fees and Costs \$416,059.17
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$416,059.17
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387669
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$2,741.50

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Costs incurred and advanced 79.60
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$2,821.10 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$2,821.10
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387669
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$2,741.50

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Costs incurred and advanced 79.60
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$2,821.10 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$2,821.10
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP
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200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205
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t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February

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19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387669

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023 Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding \$2,741.50

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B191 General Litigation
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12/01/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding

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default 0.10 1,360.00 136.00
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12/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding default order 0.10 1,360.00 136.00 12/03/2023 NAB Review revised proposed order on motion for default (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/04/2023 LAD4 Review/edit modified GS alter ego order 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 12/12/2023 JPK1 Analyze M. Francis privilege logs for potential Golden Spring privilege (.5); correspond with A. Luft regarding the same

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(.1) 0.60 940.00 564.00
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12/18/2023 JPK1 Correspond with J. Bach, counsel for Melissa Francis, regarding privilege logs in response to Rule 2004 subpoena 0.20 940.00 188.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 1.90 2,741.50

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Total 1.90 2,741.50
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Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee

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LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 0.80 940.00 752.00

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Costs incurred and advanced
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Description Quantity Rate Amount
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UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163443; 11/03/2023; ; NA; 800 5TH AVE; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ;

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1ZA6T1631293462290 (MAN) 17.14 Postage/Express Mail - International; 10.90 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163493; 12/06/2023; CHINA

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GOLDEN SPRING; EASYCORP NOMINEE LIMITED; 18 LUARD ROAD; WAN CHAI, 49000 ; 1ZA6T1636692103702 (MAN) 25.78 UPS/Courier Service -
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UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163493; 12/06/2023;

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MAJESTIC VIEW MANOR; CHINA GOLDEN SPRING GROUP HK LTD; 20-22 SOUTH BAY
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ROAD; REPULSE BAY, 54000 ;

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1ZA6T1636697072791 (MAN) 25.78
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$79.60

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Current Fees and Costs \$2,821.10 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$2,821.10
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387670
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET HCHK Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$38,796.00

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Costs incurred and advanced 33,686.22
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$72,482.22 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$72,482.22
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

#

Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

#
787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
#

*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387670
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY HCHK Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$38,796.00

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Costs incurred and advanced 33,686.22
#
Current Fees and Costs Due \$72,482.22 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$72,482.22
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

#

Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

#

Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

#
787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
#

*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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PAUL
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HASTINGS
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February

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19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387670

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023

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HCHK Adversary Proceeding \$38,796.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B191 General Litigation
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12/01/2023 DEB4 Conferences with L. Song regarding

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joint
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stipulation of facts 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 12/01/2023 JK21 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding filing

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response to HCHKV motion to set aside
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default (0.1); electronically file with the

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court response to HCHKV motion to set
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aside default (0.1) 0.20 540.00 108.00 12/01/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Song regarding filing stipulation of facts (0.1); prepare stipulation of facts for electronic filing (0.2); electronically file with the court stipulation

#
of facts (0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00
#

12/01/2023 AEL2 Review and revise draft stipulation of facts 1.60 1,675.00 2,680.00 12/01/2023 LS26 Prepare joint stipulation of facts (1.6); calls with D. Barron re same (0.4) 2.00 855.00 1,710.00

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 149 of 197 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2387670

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/01/2023 NAB Review and revise draft response to motion to vacate default judgment (.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.2); further review and revise draft stipulated facts for intervention hearing (.2); correspond with A. Luft, L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50 12/01/2023 WCF Revise response to motion to set aside default (1.0); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 1.10 1,270.00 1,397.00 12/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding unredacted exhibits 0.10 1,360.00 136.00 12/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding

#
HCHK devices 0.10 1,360.00 136.00
#

12/04/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Song regarding filing notice of filing unredacted exhibits (0.1); prepare notice of filing unredacted exhibits (0.1); electronically file with the court notice of filing unredacted exhibits (0.1) 0.30 540.00 162.00 12/04/2023 LS26 Prepare notice of filing of unredacted

#
exhibits 0.70 855.00 598.50
#

12/04/2023 NAB Review draft supplemental exhibit filing

#
(.1); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/05/2023 DEB4 Conference with D. Rogers (Kroll)

#
regarding HCHK devices (0.1); conference with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding same (0.1); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,360.00 408.00
#

12/05/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding appeal of rule 9019 order (.2); analyze next steps relating to same (.2); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/06/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding HCHK documents (0.1);

#
correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding reply in support of Rule 55(c) motion (0.2); correspond with L. Song
#

regarding exhibit filings (0.1) 0.40 1,360.00 544.00

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/06/2023 NAB Analyze and strategize regarding appeal of

#
Rule 9019 order (.3); correspond with
#

opposing counsel regarding same (.2); review draft Rule 55(c) motion reply brief

#
(.2) 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50
#

12/07/2023 ECS1 Review status of orders and service of same

#
(.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
#

regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/07/2023 AEL2 Email R. Jareck (CS) re: access to HCHK

#
information 0.10 1,675.00 167.50
#

12/07/2023 AEL2 Call with R. Jareck (CS) re: access to

#
HCHK information 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
#

12/07/2023 AEL2 Email L. Despins, N. Bassett and D. Barron

#
re: R. Jareck call on HCHK information access 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: follow up

#
from call with R. Jareck (CS) on HCHK information 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/07/2023 NAB Review draft motion to modify briefing in

#
appeal (.2); correspond with P. Linsey
#

(NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding HCHK

#
devices 0.10 1,360.00 136.00
#

12/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with D. Li (Kroll) regarding

#
HCHK devices 0.30 1,360.00 408.00
#

12/12/2023 AEL2 Call with Kroll re: HCHK devices 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/13/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK funds inquiry (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 12/13/2023 LAD4 T/c I. Goldman (Pullman) re: HCHK

#
update 0.40 1,975.00 790.00
#

12/13/2023 WCF Review main case and HCHK adversary

#
proceeding dockets regarding counter designations to G Club discovery order
#

appeal (1.9); draft counter-designations in G 2.80 1,270.00 3,556.00

#
Club discovery order appeal (.9)
#
judgment motion
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) and D.

#
Li (Kroll) regarding HCHK devices
#

(0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding

#
HCHK funds (0.1) 0.20 1,360.00 272.00
#

12/14/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding conversations with DiBattista counsel and

#
next steps 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman regarding

#
HCHK devices 0.10 1,360.00 136.00
#

12/18/2023 JPK1 Review Judge Manning's and Judge

#
Dooley's comments on claw back rights of G Club documents under the Federal Rules
#

of Civil Procedure (.5); correspond with R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) regarding the same (.1) 0.60 940.00 564.00 12/19/2023 DEB4 Call with E. Sutton, D. Li (Kroll), M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK devices 1.10 1,360.00 1,496.00 12/19/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron, M. Tsukerman

#
(Cole Schotz), D. Rogers (Kroll), D. Li (Kroll), and R. Hapuarachchi regarding
#

HCHK Entities devices (.2); call with D.

#
Barron, M. Tsukerman, D. Rogers, D. Li,
#

and R. Hapuarachchi regarding same (1.1) 1.30 1,045.00 1,358.50 12/19/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding appellate strategy 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement in connection with certain defendants to HCHK adversary proceeding (1.0); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.20 1,045.00 1,254.00 12/21/2023 NAB Review and revise draft stipulation regarding consolidation of appeals (.2);

#
correspond with G Club counsel regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50
#

12/22/2023 AEL2 Correspond with Kroll re: HCHK discovery 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/26/2023 AEL2 Call with counsel for Di Battista and N. Bassett re: proposal to resolve action 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/26/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft and counsel for A. DiBattista regarding resolution of default 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 152 of 197

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/29/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding

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Shaban inquiry 0.20 1,360.00 272.00
#

Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 22.20 29,182.50

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B210 Business Operations
#

12/03/2023 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins, D. Barron and M.

#
Tsukerman (CS) and R. Jareck (CS)
#

regarding administration of HCHK Entities and payment of invoices 0.10 1,045.00 104.50

#

12/04/2023 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins, D. Barron, and T. Sadler regarding administration of HCHK Entities and payment of invoices 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/06/2023 ECS1 Correspond with T. Sadler and M.

#
Tsukerman (Cole Schotz) regarding administration of HCHK Entities and
#

payment of invoices 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/12/2023 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Shanahan (Cole Schotz) regarding administration of

#
HCHK Entities and moving of equipment and property 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/13/2023 ECS1 Review HCHK Entities' cash holdings (.6);

#
correspond with D. Barron re same
#

(.2); prepare email to R. Jareck (CS) and M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding same (.3) 1.10 1,045.00 1,149.50 12/14/2023 ECS1 Correspond with R. Jareck and M.

#
Tsukerman of Cole Schotz regarding investigation into HCHK Entities cash holdings 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 153 of 197

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/15/2023 DEB4 Conference with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding Trustco accounts (0.1); correspond with J. Lazarus regarding same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton and R. Jareck (CS) regarding same (0.1);

#
correspond with E. Sutton regarding
#

assignee account issues (0.2); correspond

#
with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding devices (0.1) 0.60 1,360.00 816.00
#

12/15/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron and R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) regarding investigation into HCHK Entities cash holdings (.3); conduct analysis regarding same (.3) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/16/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Trustco accounts (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,360.00 408.00 12/17/2023 ECS1 Review HCHK Entities' cash holdings (.1);

#
correspond with D. Barron and P. Parizek
#

(Kroll) regarding same (.4) 0.50 1,045.00 522.50 12/18/2023 ECS1 Prepare HCHK Entities monthly report of Assignee expenses 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/18/2023 TS21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK payments in November 0.70 1,210.00 847.00 12/19/2023 ECS1 Further review HCHK Entities' cash

#
holdings (.1); correspond with D. Barron
#

and J. Barker (Kroll) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/19/2023 ECS1 Prepare monthly assignee authorized actions expense report (.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,045.00 522.50 12/20/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK payments (0.1); conference with E.

#
Sutton regarding HCHK cash discrepancy
#

issue (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and E.

#
Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding inquiry to Sari Placona (0.2) 0.50 1,360.00 680.00
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare monthly assignee authorized actions expense report (.5); correspond with D.

#
Barron, L. Despins, and R. Jareck (Cole
#

Schotz) regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/20/2023 ECS1 Analyze HCHK Entities' cash holdings (.6);

#
correspond with D. Barron regarding same
#

(.2); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1);

#
correspond with Sari Placona (McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC) regarding same (.3) 1.20 1,045.00 1,254.00
#

12/20/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding filing of November expense report (0.1); prepare

#
for electronic filing November expense
#

report (0.1); electronically file with the court November expense report (0.1); review and handle service of November expense report

#
(0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00
#

12/22/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Lomas and E. Sutton regarding HCHK accounts (0.1);

#
correspond with D. Li (Kroll) regarding
#

HCHK devices (0.1) 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/22/2023 ECS1 Correspond with Sari Placona

#
(McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC)
#

regarding HCHK Entities' cash holdings 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/28/2023 ECS1 Review HCHK Entities' cash holdings (.1);

#
correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with S. Placona (McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC)
#

regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/29/2023 ECS1 Correspond with S. Placona (McManimon,

#
Scotland & Baumann, LLC) regarding
#

HCHK Entities' cash holdings 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 8.80 9,613.50

#
Total 31.00 38,796.00
#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2387670

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Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee

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LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 3.60 1,675.00 6,030.00 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 3.70 1,675.00 6,197.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 5.30 1,360.00 7,208.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 3.90 1,270.00 4,953.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 0.70 1,210.00 847.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 8.80 1,045.00 9,196.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 0.60 940.00 564.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 2.70 855.00 2,308.50 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 1.30 540.00 702.00

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Costs incurred and advanced
#

Date Description Quantity Rate Amount

#
09/08/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2577958 Dated 09/08/23, Deposition and transcripts for Yanchun

#
Liu 1,375.00 09/08/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2577957 Dated 09/08/23, Deposition and transcripts for Yan Chun

#
Liu 3,895.75 09/11/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2578908 Dated 09/11/23, Deposition and transcripts for Yan Chun

#
Liu 159.60 09/11/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2579472 Dated 09/11/23, Deposition, translation, and transcripts

#
for Hsin Yu Shih 5,209.93 09/11/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2579422 Dated 09/11/23, Deposition and transcripts to include

#
overtime for Hsin Yu Shih 937.50
#

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 9

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Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2387670
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09/14/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2582333 Dated 09/14/23, Deposition and transcripts for Jie Zhang 1,000.00

#
09/14/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2583206 Dated 09/14/23, Deposition and transcripts to include

#
overtime for Hing Chi Ngok 1,830.00 09/14/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2583208 Dated 09/14/23, Deposition and transcripts for Margaret

#
Conboy 1,988.55 09/18/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2585139 Dated 09/18/23, Deposition and transcripts for Mei Guo 172.90

#
09/20/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2587578 Dated 09/20/23, Deposition and transcripts for Mei Guo 3,876.61

#
09/20/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2587576 Dated 09/20/23, Deposition and transcripts for Hing Chi

#
Ngok 5,115.51 10/02/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition
#

Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2598656 Dated 10/02/23, Deposition and transcripts for Hsin Yu

#
Shih 105.95
#

11/08/2023 Computer Search (Other) 0.27 11/09/2023 Computer Search (Other) 1.62 11/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.25 11/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) 5.94 11/26/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.61

#
11/27/2023 Local - Meals - Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a
#

Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 82 dated 12/03/2023; Location: New York; Restaurant: CHILI; Dinner for L. Song and D.

#
Barron during hearing prep; Order # 841424495850007 dated 11/27/2023 68.00
#

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 10

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Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2387670
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11/27/2023 Outside Professional Services -

#
TransPerfect
#

Translations International Inc., Invoice# 2960465 Dated 11/27/23, Translation vendor to get certified translations for exhibits to be used at the HCHK

#
November 29 hearing. 5,024.92
#

11/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) 1.17

#
12/05/2023 Lodging -
#

Luyi Song; 11/30/2023; Hotel: Hyatt; City: Shelton, CT; Check-in date: 11/28/2023; Check-out date: 11/30/2023; Accommodation for November 29 evidentiary hearing at Shelton,

#
Connecticut 313.30 12/05/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation -
#

Luyi Song; 11/30/2023; Travel from Bridgeport to New York with N. Bassett after evidentiary hearing 30.50

#
12/05/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation -
#

Luyi Song;

#
11/29/2023; From/To: from New York to
#

Connecticut; Service Type: Uber; Travel from New

#
York to Connecticut for November 29 evidentiary hearing with D. Barron 365.72 12/19/2023 Airfare -
#

Nick Bassett; 11/14/2023; From/To: DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY/CT for preparation for evidentiary issues

#
hearing 628.90 12/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals -
#

Nick Bassett; 11/28/2023; Restaurant: Black Seed Bagels; City: New York; Breakfast; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT for preparation for evidentiary issues hearing 15.90

#
12/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals -
#

Nick Bassett; 11/28/2023; Restaurant: Brett's Deli; City: New York; Lunch;

#
Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT for
#

preparation for evidentiary Issues hearing 16.60

#
12/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals -
#

Nick Bassett; 11/28/2023; Restaurant: Mysttik Masaala; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT for preparation for evidentiary issues hearing 24.75

#

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 11

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Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2387670
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12/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals -
#

Nick Bassett; 11/28/2023; Restaurant: The Gods at DCA; City: Washington, DC; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT for

#
preparation for evidentiary issues hearing 6.66
#
12/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation -
#

Nick Bassett; 11/28/2023; From/To: home/DCA; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/CT for preparation for

#
evidentiary issues hearing 25.02 12/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation -
#

Nick Bassett; 11/28/2023; From/To: PHNY/Shelton, CT;

#
Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/CT for
#

preparation for evidentiary issues hearing 349.61

#
12/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation -
#

Nick Bassett;

#
11/28/2023; From/To: LGA/PHNY; Service
#

Type: Uber; Travel to NY/CT for preparation for

#
evidentiary issues hearing 61.51 12/19/2023 Local - Meals -
#

Avram Luft; 11/27/2023; Restaurant: Yama ; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Late night dinner while

#
working on client related matter 35.00 12/19/2023 Local - Taxi -
#

Avram Luft; 11/29/2023; From/To: Office/Court ; Service Type: Uber; Travel to court

#
for A. Luft and N. Bassett 17.93 12/19/2023 Local - Taxi -
#

Avram Luft; 11/28/2023; From/To: Office/Home; Service Type: Lyft; Lyft home after working late on client related matter 30.38

#
12/20/2023 Travel Expense - Meals -
#

Ezra Sutton; 11/28/2023; Restaurant: Eden Wok; City: New York ; Dinner;

#
Number of people: 1; Late night meal
#

reimbursement for preparation for proposed

#
intervenors hearing on 11/29 34.62 12/20/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation -
#

Ezra Sutton; 11/29/2023; From/To: Office/Home; Service Type: Uber; Late night car service reimbursement for preparation for proposed intervenors hearing on

#
11/29 70.91
#

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 12

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Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2387670
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$72,482.22
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Current Fees and Costs \$72,482.22
#

Total Costs incurred and advanced \$33,686.22

#
12/30/2023 Lodging -
#

Avram Luft; 11/30/2023; Hotel: Hyatt; City: Shelton, CT; Check-in date: 11/28/2023; Check-out date: 11/30/2023; hotel in Connecticut

#
regarding KWOK hearing 434.70 12/27/2023 Lodging -
#

Douglass Barron; 11/30/2023; Hotel: Hyatt; City: Shelton, CT; Check-in date: 11/28/2023; Check-out date: 11/30/2023; hotel stay regarding KWOK hearing in Connecticut 327.14

#
12/22/2023 Local - Taxi -
#

Avram Luft; 11/30/2023; From/To: Court/Home; Service Type: Uber; Uber expense

#
incurred - Travel back from court 122.99
#

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387671
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$98,075.50

#
Costs incurred and advanced 3.21
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$98,078.71 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$98,078.71
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387671
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$98,075.50

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Costs incurred and advanced 3.21
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Current Fees and Costs Due \$98,078.71 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$98,078.71
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205
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t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February 19, 2024

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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387671

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Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
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Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding \$98,075.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B155 Court Hearings
#

12/18/2023 LAD4 Attend status conference on TRO/London

#
FX etc. 2.50 1,975.00 4,937.50
#

12/19/2023 AEL2 Attend hearing re: TRO 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 3.30 6,277.50

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B191 General Litigation
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12/02/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding ACASS issues 0.40 1,360.00 544.00

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12/03/2023 NAB Review draft motion to compel production

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(.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
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regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,675.00 670.00

#

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2387671

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/04/2023 JPK1 Correspond with K. Kearney regarding

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Hodgson Russ documents produced to the Trustee related to Anton Development and
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Whitecroft Limited (.1); correspond with P.

#
Linsey regarding the same (.1); review Hodgson Russ documents produce to the
#

Trustee related to the same (.3) 0.50 940.00 470.00 12/05/2023 JPK1 Analyze Second Circuit case law regarding

#
hearsay in context of impeachment and privilege waiver 1.00 940.00 940.00
#

12/05/2023 LAD4 Review/edit P. Linsey's privilege waiver motion (.70); t/c P. Linsey re: same (.20) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 12/06/2023 AEL2 Email P. Linsey re: Anton and Whitecroft

#
depositions 0.10 1,675.00 167.50
#

12/07/2023 JPK1 Telephone conference with A. Luft, P.

#
Linsey (NPM), and D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding Mei Guo documents concerning Anton Development and Whitecroft Limited 0.40 940.00 376.00
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12/07/2023 JPK1 Telephone conference with A. Luft

#
regarding Mei Guo production of documents concerning Anton Development
#

and Whitecroft Limited 0.20 940.00 188.00 12/07/2023 AEL2 Call with J. Kosciewicz re: Mei Guo

#
production of documents concerning Anton Development and Whitecroft Limited 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/07/2023 AEL2 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) and J.

#
Kosciewicz re: Hodgson Russ documents
#

and depositions (.4); follow up review of issues discussed (.2) 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/11/2023 AEL2 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re:

#
ACASS 0.50 1,675.00 837.50
#

12/11/2023 AEL2 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: ACASS

#
discovery 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
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12/12/2023 LAD4 Review/edit P. Linsey's request for status

#
conference 0.40 1,975.00 790.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/12/2023 AEL2 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re: hearing on privilege and discovery 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/12/2023 AEL2 Review draft motion for status conference 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/12/2023 AEL2 Review status conference order 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/14/2023 AEL2 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: entity depositions and privilege issues 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/14/2023 AEL2 Review and revise documents for corporate rep depositions 2.30 1,675.00 3,852.50 12/15/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding airplane proceeds (0.3); conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.2) 0.50 1,360.00 680.00 12/15/2023 AEL2 Call with NPM for Whitecroft deposition

#
prep 0.50 1,675.00 837.50
#

12/15/2023 AEL2 Attend Whitecroft deposition 7.80 1,675.00 13,065.00 12/15/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding Mei Guo and Rule 30(b)(6) depositions 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/16/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Mei Guo invoices 0.10 1,360.00 136.00 12/16/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft and P. Linsey

#
(NPM) regarding litigation strategy and
#

injunction issues 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/17/2023 LAD4 Review/edit letter to London FX company 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 12/17/2023 LAD4 T/c P. Linsey (NPM), A. Luft, N. Bassett

#
re: strategy on recovery/summary judgment 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50
#

12/17/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM) and N.

#
Bassett re: privilege and discovery hearing 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50
#

12/17/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), and A. Luft regarding discovery developments,

#
injunction strategy, and hearing preparations 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50
#

12/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding criminal filings related to airplane 0.10 1,360.00 136.00 12/19/2023 AEL2 Call with M. Guo counsel and N. Bassett re:

#
TRO 0.50 1,675.00 837.50
#
(0.1)
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/19/2023 AEL2 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: ACASS and discovery hearing 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/19/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and A. Luft regarding TRO application and related issues (.3); call with P. Linsey, L. Vartan

#
(Mei Guo counsel), and A. Luft regarding
#

same (.5); follow-up correspondence with P. Linsey regarding same (.1); prepare outline

#
for status conference regarding TRO
#

application (.2) 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50 12/20/2023 DEB4 Analyze draft summary judgment brief

#
(0.8); conference with P. Linsey (NPM)
#

regarding same (0.5) 1.30 1,360.00 1,768.00 12/20/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM)

#
regarding BVI case law (0.2); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,360.00 408.00
#

12/20/2023 AEL2 Review Fifth Amendment caselaw cited by M.

#
Guo counsel 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
#

12/20/2023 AEL2 Call with P. Linsey re: summary judgment arguments to be made 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/20/2023 AEL2 Review and revise ACASS agreement 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/20/2023 AEL2 Prepare parts of summary judgment motion 4.60 1,675.00 7,705.00 12/20/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with L. Vartan (Mei Guo counsel) re: FX funds 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/20/2023 AEL2 Analyze Whitecroft Fifth Amendment argument from Vartan 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/20/2023 AEL2 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re:

#
summary judgment 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
#

12/20/2023 AEL2 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: meet &

#
confer on TRO 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
#

12/20/2023 NAB Correspond and call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding TRO issues 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/21/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L. Song regarding Mei Guo issue (0.2); further correspond with L. Song regarding same 0.30 1,360.00 408.00

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/21/2023 LAD4 T/c P. Linsey (NPM), N. Bassett, A. Luft re: TRO hearing prep 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 12/21/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) re: hearing notes re: TRO 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/21/2023 AEL2 Review preliminary injunction order 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 12/21/2023 AEL2 Draft talking points re: JNFX hearing 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/21/2023 AEL2 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) and N. Bassett re: update on TRO hearing 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/21/2023 AEL2 Correspond with P.

#
Linsey (NPM) re: draft ACASS agreement 0.30 1,675.00 502.50
#

12/21/2023 AEL2 Analyze ACASS edits to proposed

#
agreement 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/21/2023 LS26 Review debtor's tax filings (0.1); correspond

#
with D. Barron re same (0.1); review documents re: additional debtor
#

information/addresses (0.2) 0.40 855.00 342.00 12/21/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins, A. Luft, and P. Linsey

#
(NPM) regarding TRO and hearing
#

preparation issues (.4); correspond and call

#
with P. Linsey regarding hearing
#

preparations (.2); call with P. Linsey and A. Luft regarding hearing results (.2) 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/22/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron regarding alter ego summary judgment brief

#
(0.2); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys
#

Legal) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/22/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding

#
summary judgment brief (0.2); correspond
#

with A. Bongartz and L. Despins regarding

#
same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding BVI case law (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey regarding supporting documents for summary judgment
#

pleadings (0.4); conference with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (0.2) 1.10 1,360.00 1,496.00 12/22/2023 AEL2 Review draft summary judgment brief 3.10 1,675.00 5,192.50

#

Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 167 of 197

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/22/2023 NAB Review and revise draft motion for

#
summary judgment (1.1); correspond with
#

P.

#
Linsey (NPM) and A. Luft regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Despins
#

regarding same (.4) 1.70 1,675.00 2,847.50 12/23/2023 LAD4 Review/edit summary judgement motion (1.90); several emails to P. Linsey (NPM), N. Bassett re: same (.90) 2.80 1,975.00 5,530.00 12/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding BVI law issues (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey

#
(NPM) regarding same (0.1); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding same (0.3) 0.60 1,360.00 816.00
#

12/24/2023 NAB Analyze issues related to summary judgment motion (.4); review draft of same (.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding

#
same (.2); correspond with L. Despins
#

regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/26/2023 DEB4 Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), and A.

#
Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI
#

law issues (0.4); correspond with A. Thorp regarding same (0.1); conference with P. Linsey regarding same (0.2) 0.70 1,360.00 952.00 12/26/2023 LAD4 T/c A. Thorp (Harneys Legal), D. Barron

#
re: BVI issues (.40); review/comment on same (1.20) 1.60 1,975.00 3,160.00
#

12/27/2023 LAD4 Final review summary judgment motion 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 12/27/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: summary judgment claims (.4); analyze same (.4) 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/27/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: motion for

#
summary judgment 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
#

12/27/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L.

#
Despins regarding motion for summary
#

judgment (.3); call with A. Luft regarding

#
same (.2) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50
#

12/28/2023 AB21 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding summary judgment motion 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 168 of 197 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2387671

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding BVI entities 0.30 1,360.00 408.00

#
12/28/2023 NAB Review revised motion for summary judgment (.7); correspond with P. Linsey
#

(NPM) regarding same (.4) 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 55.40 91,798.00

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Total 58.70 98,075.50 Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 11.40 1,975.00 22,515.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 8.60 1,675.00 14,405.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 30.10 1,675.00 50,417.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 5.70 1,360.00 7,752.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 2.10 940.00 1,974.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.40 855.00 342.00

#
Costs incurred and advanced
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Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 11/28/2023 Search Fee - Companies Registry, Invoice# 20231129PT Dated 11/28/23, company search fee

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on 1 Nov 2023 for ANTON DEVELOPMENT LIMITED; requested by Ezra Sutton 3.21
#

Total Costs incurred and advanced \$3.21

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Current Fees and Costs \$98,078.71
#

Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$98,078.71

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387672
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$223,239.00

#
Costs incurred and advanced 6.55
#
Current Fees and Costs Due \$223,245.55 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$223,245.55
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387672
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$223,239.00

#
Costs incurred and advanced 6.55
#
Current Fees and Costs Due \$223,245.55 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$223,245.55
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

#

Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

#

Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

#
787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
#

*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 171 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho

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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387672
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023 Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$223,239.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B191 General Litigation
#

12/01/2023 DEB4 Conferences with J. Kosciewicz regarding Greenwich Land evidentiary challenges 1.10 1,360.00 1,496.00 12/01/2023 DEB4 Conference with D. Skalka (NPM) and L. Song regarding Greenwich Land transfers 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 12/01/2023 DEB4 Conferences with A. Luft regarding litigation agenda and strategy for Greenwich Land summary judgment reply 1.50 1,360.00 2,040.00 12/01/2023 JPK1 Draft authentication declaration for

#
Hodgson Russ (2.6); prepare exhibits
#

related to summary judgment (.7) 3.30 940.00 3,102.00 12/01/2023 JPK1 Draft evidentiary chart for reply in support

#
of Greenwich Land motion for summary
#

judgment (3.0); telephone call with D. Barron regarding the same (1.1) 4.10 940.00 3,854.00 12/01/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: Greenwich Land summary judgment reply arguments 0.90 1,675.00 1,507.50 12/01/2023 AEL2 Analyze Greenwich Land arguments in opposition to summary judgment 4.20 1,675.00 7,035.00 12/01/2023 AEL2 Revise potential counsel declaration 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/01/2023 AEL2 Further call with D. Barron re: Greenwich Land summary judgment arguments (.6); analyze reply regarding same (1.2);

#
correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.3) 2.10 1,675.00 3,517.50
#

12/01/2023 LS26 Call with D. Barron and D. Skalka (NPM) re: transfers of funds 0.40 855.00 342.00 12/02/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of reply brief in support of summary judgment 6.80 1,360.00 9,248.00 12/02/2023 JPK1 Revise evidentiary authentication chart for

#
reply in support of summary judgement (1.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (.1) 1.40 940.00 1,316.00
#

12/03/2023 DEB4 Conferences with J. Kosciewicz regarding summary judgment reply issues (0.8); analyze documents related to same (0.5);

#
prepare parts of reply in support of
#

summary judgment (4.2) 5.50 1,360.00 7,480.00 12/03/2023 JPK1 Draft fifth amendment section for reply in

#
support of motion for summary judgement
#

(.3); respond to questions about exhibits posed by D. Barron (.9); further correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (.2) 1.40 940.00 1,316.00 12/03/2023 JPK1 Telephone calls with D. Barron regarding

#
reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.80 940.00 752.00
#

12/03/2023 SM29 Correspond with D. Barron re reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/04/2023 DEB4 Revise reply brief in support of summary judgment (0.4); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (0.1);

#
conference with A. Luft regarding same (0.3); correspond with A. Luft regarding
#

case law related to same (0.2) 1.00 1,360.00 1,360.00 12/04/2023 JPK1 Review draft reply in support of motion for

#
summary judgment 0.20 940.00 188.00
#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

#

12/04/2023 JPK1 Review authority cited in reply in support of

#
motion for summary judgment and revise same (2.7); correspond with D. Barron
#

regarding the same (.2) 2.90 940.00 2,726.00 12/04/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: adverse inference law (.3); analyze implications of same (.3) 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/04/2023 AEL2 Review deposition testimony for summary judgment reply brief 4.30 1,675.00 7,202.50 12/05/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding summary judgment reply brief (0.2); prepare parts of same (1.2); analyze case law related

#
to same (0.4); conference with S. Maza
#

regarding same (0.4) 2.20 1,360.00 2,992.00 12/05/2023 JPK1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding reply

#
in support of motion for summary judgment 0.40 940.00 376.00
#

12/05/2023 JPK1 Correspond with K. Kearney (Hodgson Russ) regarding authentication declaration 0.10 940.00 94.00 12/05/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: legal research for summary judgment reply brief 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/05/2023 AEL2 Analyze underlying evidence for opposition to summary judgement 4.20 1,675.00 7,035.00 12/05/2023 AEL2 Analyze legal arguments in opposition to summary judgment motion 2.10 1,675.00 3,517.50 12/05/2023 SM29 Review and revise reply in support of summary judgment motion (.8); call with D. Barron re same (.4) 1.20 1,360.00 1,632.00 12/06/2023 DEB4 Conferences with N. Bassett (portion), L. Song (portion), A. Luft and J. Kosciewicz

#
regarding summary judgment reply filings (4.7); conference with J. Kosciewicz
#

regarding same (0.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (0.3) 5.20 1,360.00 7,072.00 12/06/2023 DEB4 Revise reply brief in support of summary judgment motion 3.20 1,360.00 4,352.00

#

Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 174 of 197

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2387672

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/06/2023 JPK1 Review adversary document productions for Greenwich Land bank statements and cross reference with documents cited in motion for summary judgment 1.30 940.00 1,222.00 12/06/2023 JPK1 Telephone conferences with N. Bassett (portion), L. Song (portion), A. Luft, and D. Barron regarding reply in support of motion for summary judgement (4.7); further telephone call with D. Barron regarding the same (.2) 4.90 940.00 4,606.00 12/06/2023 JPK1 Draft replies in response to Defendants' Rule 56(a)(2) statements 4.60 940.00 4,324.00 12/06/2023 JPK1 Review local rules regarding page limits for Rule 56(a)(2) replies (.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding the same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.1) 0.40 940.00 376.00 12/06/2023 AEL2 Meeting re: response to 56.1 with N. Bassett, D. Barron and J. Kosciewicz, and L. Song 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/06/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, N. Bassett and L. Song re: summary judgment reply brief 1.50 1,675.00 2,512.50 12/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: plan on summary judgment reply 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/06/2023 AEL2 Analyze legal arguments in opposition to summary judgment motion 3.10 1,675.00 5,192.50 12/06/2023 AEL2 Call with J. Kosciewicz and D. Barron re: 56.1 response document 2.20 1,675.00 3,685.00 12/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz and D. Barron re: research questions for summary judgment reply 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50 12/06/2023 AEL2 Review issues and prepare outline for meeting on summary judgment reply 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/06/2023 LS26 Calls with N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron, and J. Kosciewicz re: response to 2.50 855.00 2,137.50

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opposition to summary judgment motion
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2387672

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(.4)
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Date 12/06/2023 Initials NAB Description
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Review draft reply in support of motion for summary judgment (.6); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.3); call with A. Luft,

#
D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, and L. Song regarding bank records and evidence
#

relating to same (1.0); further call with A. Luft, D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, and L. Song

#
regarding summary judgment reply brief and issues related to same (1.5); review
#

evidentiary objections and related issues (.5) Hours

#
3.90 Rate 1,675.00 Amount 6,532.50
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12/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding
#

summary judgment reply brief (0.3); revise same (0.7); conference with L. Song and J.

#
Kosciewicz regarding Rule 56(a)(2) statement (0.9); correspond with A. Luft
#

regarding reply brief (0.3); analyze revisions to same (0.5); conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding upcoming filings (0.1);

#
correspond with L. Song regarding same (0.1) 2.90 1,360.00 3,944.00
#

12/07/2023 JPK1 Revise reply to Defendants' Local Rule 56(a)(2) statement 4.00 940.00 3,760.00 12/07/2023 JPK1 Analyze Second Circuit case regarding authentication standard under the Federal

#
Rules of Evidence 0.20 940.00 188.00
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12/07/2023 JPK1 Revise authentication chart used in reply in support of motion for summary judgment 1.00 940.00 940.00

#
12/07/2023 JPK1 Correspond with L. Song regarding Greenwich Land reply in support of summary judgement 0.40 940.00 376.00
#

12/07/2023 JPK1 Telephone calls with D. Barron regarding

#
reply in support of motion for summary judgement 0.40 940.00 376.00
#

12/07/2023 JPK1 Prepare bank authentication declaration for

#
reply in support of motion for summary judgement (.3); review and redact
#

confidential information in the same (.9); correspond with L. Song regarding the same 1.60 940.00 1,504.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/07/2023 JPK1 Review and revise draft reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.40 940.00 376.00 12/07/2023 JPK1 Telephone call with D. Barron and L. Song

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regarding objections to Greenwich Land's
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additional material facts (.9); further call with L. Song regarding same (1.1) 2.00 940.00 1,880.00 12/07/2023 JPK1 Incorporate edits from A. Luft into authentication chart used in reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.60 940.00 564.00 12/07/2023 AEL2 Analyze 56.1 reply statement 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/07/2023 AEL2 Revise authentication chart for summary

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judgment reply 0.40 1,675.00 670.00
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12/07/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: plan for and edits to summary judgment reply 0.10 1,675.00 167.50 12/07/2023 AEL2 Revise draft reply brief in support of summary judgment 7.90 1,675.00 13,232.50 12/07/2023 LS26 Call with D. Barron and J. Kosciewicz re reply brief in support of summary judgment

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(.9); further call with J. Kosciewicz
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regarding same (1.1) 2.00 855.00 1,710.00 12/07/2023 LS26 Prepare parts of reply brief to defendant's

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opposition to summary judgment motion
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and associated exhibits (1.8); correspond with J. Kosciewicz re same (0.6) 2.40 855.00 2,052.00 12/07/2023 NAB Review and revise draft reply brief in

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support of summary judgment (1.5); call
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with A. Luft regarding same (.1);

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correspond with A. Luft regarding same
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(.3); review evidentiary issues regarding

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same (.7) 2.60 1,675.00 4,355.00
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12/08/2023 DEB4 Review summary judgment reply pleadings

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(2.3); conferences with J. Kosciewicz
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regarding same (0.3); correspond with L.

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Despins regarding same (0.1); conference
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with L. Song regarding same (0.1) 2.80 1,360.00 3,808.00

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 177 of 197

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2387672

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/08/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Song regarding filing of replies (0.3); electronically file with the court reply to summary judgment motion (0.1); electronically file with the court reply to Rule 56(a)(2) statement (0.1); electronically file with the court D. Barron declaration and 191 exhibits in support of reply to summary judgment (1.9); electronically file with the court motion to seal (0.1); electronically file with the court reply to summary judgment under seal (0.1); electronically file with the court reply to Rule 56(a)(2) under seal (0.1); electronically file with the court 126 exhibits under seal (1.7) 4.40 540.00 2,376.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding reply in support of motion for summary judgment and filing same (.2); telephone call with L. Song regarding the same (.5) 0.70 940.00 658.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Review and comment on motion to seal and exhibits for reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.60 940.00 564.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Telephone call with D. Barron regarding reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.20 940.00 188.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Telephone call with L. Song regarding reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.30 940.00 282.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Correspond with H. Copeland regarding authentication chart for use in reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.10 940.00 94.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Revise authentication chart used for reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.30 940.00 282.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Incorporate A. Luft and N. Bassett comments into reply to Defendants' Rule 56(a)(2) statement (4.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding the same (.1); telephone call 4.40 940.00 4,136.00

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with D. Barron regarding the same (.1)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/08/2023 JPK1 Incorporate comments and changes into

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reply in support of motion for summary judgment 2.00 940.00 1,880.00
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12/08/2023 JPK1 Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft

#
regarding redacting reply in support of
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motion for summary judgement 0.30 940.00 282.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Review and revise reply to Defendants' Local Rule 56(a)(2) statement 1.50 940.00 1,410.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Correspond with A. Luft regarding reply in

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support of Greenwich Land motion for summary judgment 0.40 940.00 376.00
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12/08/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: summary judgment reply brief 1.20 1,675.00 2,010.00 12/08/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: summary judgment reply and Rule 56.1 response 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50 12/08/2023 AEL2 Revise reply to Rule 56.1 objections and additional facts 7.40 1,675.00 12,395.00 12/08/2023 AEL2 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re: fact statement response 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/08/2023 AEL2 Revise and supplement summary judgment

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reply brief 2.40 1,675.00 4,020.00
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12/08/2023 AEL2 Analyze confidential information redaction 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/08/2023 LS26 Prepare response to Defendants' opposition

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to summary judgment and associated
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exhibits (6.3); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.1); calls with J. Kosciewicz re same

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(0.8) 7.20 855.00 6,156.00
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12/08/2023 NAB Review and revise draft reply in support of motion for summary judgment (1.9); review

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and revise reply to Rule 56 statement of
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facts (2.2); review exhibits and evidentiary issues related to same (.8); review chart of authentication objections (.4); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.6);

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correspond with D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz
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regarding same (1.0) 6.90 1,675.00 11,557.50

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12/12/2023 DEB4
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Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, J.

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0.10 1,360.00 Kosciewicz, and L. Song regarding summary judgment hearing in Greenwich Land adversary proceeding 12/20/2023 DEB4
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Correspond with L. Song and J. Kosciewicz

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0.10 1,360.00 regarding Greenwich Land hearing 12/28/2023 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re 0.10 1,045.00 Greenwich Land motion for summary judgment 12/28/2023 AEL2 Analyze information and plan for summary 0.40 1,675.00 judgment hearing 12/29/2023 DM26
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Research regarding cases cited in Trustee's

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1.50 540.00 motion for summary judgment, defendants'
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response, and Trustee's reply in Greenwich

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Land adversary proceeding no. 23-5005 (1.3); prepare same for L. Despins for summary judgment hearing (.2) 12/29/2023 JPK1 Telephone call with L. Song regarding 0.30 940.00 Greenwich Land summary judgement hearing prep 12/29/2023 JPK1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding 0.40 940.00 reference materials for Greenwich Land summary judgement hearing 12/29/2023 AEL2 Review documents for summary judgment 3.10 1,675.00 support 12/29/2023 LS26 Review certain submissions and cases for 1.10 855.00
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January 9 summary judgment hearing (0.8);

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call with J. Kosciewicz re same (0.3)
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Subtotal:

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B191 General Litigation 172.40 Total
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172.40 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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136.00 136.00 104.50 670.00 810.00 282.00 376.00 5,192.50 940.50 223,239.00 223,239.00 Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee

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NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 13.40 1,675.00 22,445.00

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2387672

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AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 55.30 1,675.00 92,627.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 1.40 1,360.00 1,904.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 32.80 1,360.00 44,608.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 47.90 940.00 45,026.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 15.60 855.00 13,338.00 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 4.40 540.00 2,376.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 1.50 540.00 810.00

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Costs incurred and advanced
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Date Description Quantity Rate Amount

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12/05/2023 Photocopy Charges 65.00 0.08 5.20 11/11/2023 Computer Search (Other) 1.35 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$6.55

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Current Fees and Costs \$223,245.55 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$223,245.55
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387673
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET
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Lamp Capital Adversary PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00024 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$14,214.00

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$14,214.00
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$14,214.00
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387673
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY
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Lamp Capital Adversary PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00024 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$14,214.00

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$14,214.00
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$14,214.00
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February

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19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387673

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023

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Lamp Capital Adversary \$14,214.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B191 General Litigation
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12/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding

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default and related motion for entry of default 0.10 1,360.00 136.00
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12/01/2023 ECS1 Prepare motion for entry of default against

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certain defendants in Lamp Capital
#

adversary proceeding (1.7); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett, D. Barron, and P. Linsey regarding same (.2) 2.00 1,045.00 2,090.00 12/02/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding default and motion for entry of

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default 0.20 1,360.00 272.00
#

12/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding motion for entry of default 0.20 1,360.00 272.00 12/05/2023 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding motion for entry of default 0.20 1,675.00 335.00

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 184 of 197

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2387673

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare motion for entry of default against

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certain defendants in Lamp Capital
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adversary proceeding (.4); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, and P. Linsey regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/07/2023 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Lamp Capital default brief (.2); correspond with L. Despins relating to same (.1) 0.30 1,675.00 502.50 12/08/2023 ECS1 Correspond and call with P. Linsey (NPM)

#
regarding request for entry of default
#

against certain defendants 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/12/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron re Lamp Capital adversary proceeding filing dates

#
and deadlines 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/14/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of entry of default (.1); correspond with J. Kuo and P. Linsey (NPM) re same (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/14/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding service of entry of default (0.1); review and handle service of entry of default (0.1) 0.20 540.00 108.00 12/15/2023 ECS1 Review certificate of service regarding entry

#
of default 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
#

12/15/2023 JK21 Prepare certificate of service regarding entry of default (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding certificate of service regarding entry of default (0.1); electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding entry of default (0.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00 12/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett, L. Despins,

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and A. Luft regarding Hudson Diamond
#

motion to dismiss (0.3); correspond with P.

#
Linsey (NPM) and N. Bassett regarding
#

Lamp Capital default (0.2) 0.50 1,360.00 680.00 12/19/2023 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion for default 0.20 1,045.00 209.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/19/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding litigation strategy and default

#
judgment issues 0.30 1,675.00 502.50
#

12/22/2023 NAB Review draft motion for default judgment

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(.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
#

regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/23/2023 LAD4 Analyze/comment on default issues 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 12/23/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins, P. Linsey

#
(NPM) regarding motion for default judgment 0.30 1,675.00 502.50
#

12/26/2023 NAB Review and revise draft motion for default judgment (1.1); correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) 1.40 1,675.00 2,345.00 12/27/2023 AEL2 Call with counsel for Lamp Capital, N.

#
Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion for default judgment (.3); follow up
#

call with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/27/2023 NAB Call with counsel to Lamp Capital, A. Luft,

#
and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion for default judgment (.3); call with A. Luft
#

regarding same (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 10.20 14,214.00

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Total 10.20 14,214.00 Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee

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LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 3.60 1,675.00 6,030.00 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.00 1,360.00 1,360.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 3.50 1,045.00 3,657.50 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 0.60 540.00 324.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 186 of 197

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2387673 Page 4

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Current Fees and Costs \$14,214.00
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$14,214.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387674
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET
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RICO claims PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00025 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$84,485.50

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$84,485.50
#
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$84,485.50
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

#

Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

#

Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

#
787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
#

*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387674
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Attn: Luc Despins
#
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY
#

RICO claims PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00025 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$84,485.50

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$84,485.50
#
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$84,485.50
#

We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

#

*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

#

Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:

#

Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

#
787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA http Los Angeles, CA 90071 90189-4803 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
#

*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.] This is a no-reply mailbox*

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 189 of 197

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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February

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19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387674

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023

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RICO claims \$84,485.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B261 Investigations
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12/01/2023 AV1 Review and comment on RICO memo 1.40 1,750.00 2,450.00 12/04/2023 EL13 Review and incorporate A. Weitzman comments to RICO analysis 1.00 1,210.00 1,210.00 12/04/2023 WO Review edits and comments to memorandum re potential RICO claim 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/05/2023 EL13 Revise and supplement RICO

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memorandum in response to A. Weitzman comments 7.40 1,210.00 8,954.00
#

12/05/2023 WO Review edits and comments to draft memorandum re RICO claims (1.1);

#
supplement RICO memorandum in
#

response to same (4.4) 5.50 1,045.00 5,747.50 12/06/2023 EL13 Revise RICO memorandum to incorporate A. Weitzman comments 1.40 1,210.00 1,694.00

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12/07/2023 AV1 Review updated RICO memo (1.0); prepare
#

comments on same (.2) 1.20 1,750.00 2,100.00 12/08/2023 EL13 Revise RICO claim memorandum to incorporate A. Weitzman comments 1.30 1,210.00 1,573.00

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/08/2023 LAD4 Review civil RICO memo (1.9) several emails to A. Weitzman re: same (.50) 2.40 1,975.00 4,740.00 12/08/2023 SM29 Analyze caselaw re fraudulent transfers and intent and value (1.2); review draft RICO

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memo (.8) 2.00 1,360.00 2,720.00
#

12/09/2023 NAB Review memorandum regarding potential new claims for recovery (.7);

#
correspond
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with A. Weitzman regarding same (.3) 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/10/2023 AV1 Correspond with E. Lanzon and W. Ostrander regarding potential RICO claims 0.40 1,750.00 700.00 12/10/2023 SM29 Email A. Weitzman, N. Bassett, L. Despins, W.

#
Ostrander, E. Lanzon re RICO analysis
#

(.4); review memo re same (.4) 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00 12/10/2023 WO Analyze application of standard for joint and several liability in RICO cases 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/11/2023 AV1 Conference with E. Lanzon and W. Ostrander regarding RICO issues (.3); analyze and comment on same (.2) 0.50 1,750.00 875.00 12/11/2023 EL13 Conference with A. Weitzman and W. Ostrander regarding follow-up questions on

#
RICO analysis 0.30 1,210.00 363.00
#

12/11/2023 EL13 Analyze case law regarding specified

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damages (1.5); incorporate analysis into
#

RICO memorandum (.4) 1.90 1,210.00 2,299.00 12/11/2023 LAD4 Case, litigation update call with P. Linsey (NPM), A. Luft (.70); contact potential civil RICO lawyer (.30); t/c S. Sarnoff re: same & Crane issues (.50) 1.50 1,975.00 2,962.50 12/11/2023 AEL2 Participate in case update call with P. Linsey (NPM) and L. Despins 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/11/2023 WO Discuss questions and follow up analysis re

#
potential RICO claims with A. Weitzman and E. Lanzon 0.30 1,045.00 313.50
#

12/11/2023 WO Correspond with E. Lanzon re memorandum re RICO claims 0.10 1,045.00 104.50

#

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/12/2023 AV1 Conferences with potential litigation

#
counsel (.5); correspond with L. Despins
#

regarding RICO suit (.6) 1.10 1,750.00 1,925.00 12/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding RICO

#
issues 0.30 1,360.00 408.00
#

12/12/2023 EL13 Analyze RICO issues and related authority

#
(3.8); supplement RICO memorandum with same (2.3) 6.10 1,210.00 7,381.00
#

12/12/2023 LAD4 Meeting A. Luft re: retention of civil RICO counsel (.30); t/c N. Bassett & A. Luft re:

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same (.50) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00
#

12/12/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett re: civil

#
RICO claims and retention of civil RICO counsel 0.50 1,675.00 837.50
#

12/13/2023 AV1 Conference with potential litigation counsel (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding

#
RICO suit (.6) 1.00 1,750.00 1,750.00
#

12/13/2023 DEB4 Analyze and prepare notes regarding RICO

#
issues (0.8); correspond with A. Luft
#

regarding documents related to same (0.3) 1.10 1,360.00 1,496.00 12/13/2023 EL13 Revise RICO claim analysis in accordance with comments received 0.70 1,210.00 847.00 12/13/2023 LAD4 Continue interviews of potential civil RICO counsel (2 firms) 1.40 1,975.00 2,765.00 12/13/2023 WO Analyze case law in support of potential

#
RICO claims (3.3); supplement RICO
#

memo re claims analysis (1.8) 5.10 1,045.00 5,329.50 12/14/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding RICO

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issues (0.2); correspond with S. Maza
#

regarding same (0.1); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,360.00 544.00 12/14/2023 LAD4 Continue interview of civil RICO counsel 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 12/14/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: RICO claim

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calculations 0.20 1,675.00 335.00
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12/17/2023 EL13 Respond to A. Weitzman questions regarding revised RICO analysis 1.70 1,210.00 2,057.00 12/18/2023 LAD4 T/c potential civil RICO counsel 0.30 1,975.00 592.50

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00025 Invoice No. 2387674

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/20/2023 LAD4 Analyze/outline structure of retention of civil RICO engagement (1.20); t/c A. Luft

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re: same (.90) 2.10 1,975.00 4,147.50
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12/21/2023 WO Analyze case law in support of potential

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RICO claims (2.0); supplement memo
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regarding findings (.7) 2.70 1,045.00 2,821.50 12/23/2023 AV1 Review and edit revised RICO memo 0.80 1,750.00 1,400.00 12/23/2023 EL13 Prepare parts of memorandum regarding potential RICO claims 2.80 1,210.00 3,388.00 12/27/2023 AV1 Correspond with L. Despins regarding RICO litigation plan 0.30 1,750.00 525.00 Subtotal:

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B261 Investigations 61.60 84,485.50
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Total 61.60 84,485.50 Timekeeper Summary
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee

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LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 9.00 1,975.00 17,775.00 AV1 Avi Weitzman Partner 6.70 1,750.00 11,725.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 1.40 1,675.00 2,345.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 2.80 1,360.00 3,808.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.80 1,360.00 2,448.00 EL13 Emma J. Lanzon Associate 24.60 1,210.00 29,766.00 WO Will Ostrander Associate 14.30 1,045.00 14,943.50

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Current Fees and Costs \$84,485.50 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$84,485.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387675
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 SUMMARY SHEET Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$30,017.50

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$30,017.50
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$30,017.50
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

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February 19, 2024
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Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387675
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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 REMITTANCE COPY Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding
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PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins

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Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$30,017.50

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Current Fees and Costs Due \$30,017.50
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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$30,017.50
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We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:

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*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*

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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:

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PAUL
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HASTINGS
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho February

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19, 2024
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Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue Please Refer to
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New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2387675

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Attn: Luc Despins
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PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$30,017.50

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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B191 General Litigation
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12/06/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Ace

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Decade transfer 0.10 1,675.00 167.50
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12/07/2023 AB21 Calls with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding Ace Decade litigation (0.3); call

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with L. Despins and A. Thorp regarding same (0.3); correspond with L. Despins
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regarding same (0.1); correspond with J.

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Kuo regarding precedent for related complaint (0.1); draft parts of complaint (1.4) 2.20 1,675.00 3,685.00
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12/07/2023 JK21 Research Bankruptcy Code sections 549

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and 362 pleadings regarding transfer and
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recovery for A. Bongartz 0.70 540.00 378.00 12/07/2023 LAD4 T/c A. Thorp (BVI counsel) and A. Bongartz re: Ace Decade (.30); review/comment on same (.60) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount

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12/19/2023 AB21 Revise Ace Decade complaint (1.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding

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same (0.3); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys
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Legal) regarding same (0.1) 1.80 1,675.00 3,015.00 12/22/2023 AB21 Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding Ace Decade complaint (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); revise same (0.3) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/26/2023 NAB Review draft complaint to recover Ace

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Decade shares (.4); analyze legal issues
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related to same (.2); correspond with A.

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Bongartz regarding same (.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding equitable tolling issues (.1) 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00
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12/27/2023 AB21 Revise Ace Decade complaint (2.0);

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correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)
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regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.

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Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond
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with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 2.30 1,675.00 3,852.50 12/27/2023 LAD4 Review/edit Ace Decade draft complaint 1.50 1,975.00 2,962.50 12/27/2023 LS26 Review documents related to Rui Hao 1.00 855.00 855.00 12/28/2023 AB21 Revise Ace Decade complaint (0.6); call with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); analyze Hague Convention rules (0.6); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding

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same (0.1) 1.80 1,675.00 3,015.00
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12/28/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz re Swiss

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service analysis 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
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12/28/2023 LAD4 Final review/edit of Ace Decade complaint (.60); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (.30) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 12/28/2023 WCF Correspond with A. Bongartz, N. Bassett regarding international service of process

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issues (.3); review Rule 4(f) and Hague
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Convention authorities (.5) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00

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Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 197 of 197

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2387675

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/29/2023 AB21 Review procedures for service under Hague Convention (1.2); correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding same (0.3); finalize Ace Decade complaint (0.6); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding same (0.1); call with A. Thorp regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding Ace Decade complaint (0.2); further correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding filing of Ace Decade complaint (0.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 3.00 1,675.00 5,025.00 12/29/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz re service of complaint on party in detention 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 18.60 30,017.50 Total 18.60 30,017.50 Timekeeper Summary

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Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$30,017.50
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Current Fees and Costs \$30,017.50
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JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 0.70 540.00 378.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.00 855.00 855.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00

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AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 11.70 1,675.00 19,597.50
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NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 3.30 1,975.00 6,517.50 ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee

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