Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #3665
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 3665
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
Monthly Fee Statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #3665 (filed 2023-08-18). Trustee counsel Paul Hastings LLP submitted its monthly fee statement for June 1 through June 30, 2024, seeking payment of $913,564.80 in legal fees (80%) and $30,758.87 in expenses (100%).
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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In re: : :
HO WAN KWOK, et al., : :
Debtors.1 : :
-------------------------------------------------------------- x MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
In accordance with the Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and
Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023 [Docket No.
2094] (the "Interim Compensation Order"),2 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 June 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2024 (the "Fee Period"), other than for services render and expenses incurred related to the Trustee's civil RICO
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
2 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
complaint, Adv. Proc. 24-5273 (the "RICO Adversary Proceeding").3 By this Monthly Fee Statement, Paul Hastings respectfully requests payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period (other than with respect to the RICO Adversary Proceeding), in the amounts of \$913,564.80 and \$30,758.87, respectively.
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 \$2,225.00).4
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.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a summary of expenses incurred and reimbursement sought, by expense type, for the Fee Period.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit E are the fee statements of Paul Hastings for services provided during the Fee Period.
3 At this time, Paul Hastings is not seeking payment for services related to the RICO Adversary Proceeding (which services have been recorded under Matter Number 00025), but will do so in the future, whether as part of subsequent fee statements or in connection with its interim fee applications.
4 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)
5. Notice of this Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email on the Notice Parties: (i) Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok (lucdespins@paulhastings.com); (ii) Counsel for the Trustee, (x) Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 (Attn: G. Alexander Bongartz (alexbongartz@paulhastings.com) and Douglass Barron (douglassbarron@paulhastings.com)) and (y) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., 195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Douglas S. Skalka (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").
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 October 31, 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.
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.
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 objection is not resolved, it shall be preserved and scheduled for consideration at the next interim fee application hearing.
Dated: October 10, 2024 New York, New York
G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com
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
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: :
HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 : :
Debtors. :
The undersigned hereby certifies that on October 10, 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.
Dated: October 10, 2024 By: /s/ G. Alexander Bongartz
New York, New York G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
> Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC
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).
HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL
Axelrod, Peter Litigation, 1997 \$1,775.00 0.80 \$1,420.00 N/A Bassett, Nicholas Corporate, 2007 \$1,835.00 106.40 \$195,244.00 3 Despins, Luc Restructuring, 1986 \$1,975.00 56.30 \$111,192.50 1 Partner Total: 163.50 \$307,856.50 N/A
Bongartz, Alex Restructuring, 2007 \$1,850.00 74.70 \$138,195.00 3 Traxler, Katherine Restructuring, 1990 \$1,120.00 0.10 \$112.00 3
Barron, Douglass Corporate, 2012 \$1,395.00 114.00 \$159,030.00 3 Catalano, Kristin Corporate, 2021 \$1,185.00 77.00 \$91,245.00 3 Catalano, Kristin (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2021 \$592.50 10.60 \$6,280.50 3 Daly, Crispin Restructuring, 2010 \$1,395.00 1.90 \$2,650.50 3 Farmer, Will Corporate, 2018 \$1,390.00 14.70 \$20,433.00 3
Arbitration, 2023 \$985.00 54.20 \$53,387.00 1 Kosciewicz, Jon Litigation, 2021 \$1,185.00 71.70 \$84,964.50 3 Maza, Shlomo Corporate, 2012 \$1,395.00 7.20 \$10,044.00 3 Sadler, Tess Corporate, 2019 \$1,365.00 9.70 \$13,240.50 3 Selva, Gianmarco Corporate \$565.00 4.00 \$2,260.00 N/A Song, Luyi Corporate, 2023 \$985.00 152.50 \$150,212.50 3 Song, Luyi (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2023 \$492.50 4.60 \$2,265.50 3 Sutton, Ezra Corporate, 2021 \$1,270.00 81.60 \$103,632.00 3 Young, Dominik Corporate 2023 \$885.00 0.30 \$265.50 N/A Yu, Annie Corporate, 2024 \$885.00 4.10 \$3,628.50 N/A
Doherty, Allison Paralegal \$445.00 15.60 \$6,942.00 N/A Gore, Ian Paralegal \$360.00 0.20 \$72.00 2 Liu, Kelly Legal Research Analyst \$420.00 1.50 \$630.00 2 Mohamed, David Paralegal \$565.00 72.60 \$41,019.00 2 Vitti, Johnna Paralegal \$485.00 6.80 \$3,298.00 N/A Paraprofessional Total: 96.70 \$51,961.00
1 As indicated in the fee statement, as a courtesy Paul Hastings has agreed to write off \$59,707.50 in fees incurred during the month of June 2024 related to document review.
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY
U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category Hours Fees
B110 Case Administration 32.50 \$29,792.00 B112 General Creditor Inquiries 39.20 \$22,276.50 B130 Asset Disposition 2.80 \$3,104.00
B160 Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) 15.20 \$27,931.50 B165 Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) 15.50 \$28,131.50 B191 General Litigation 528.60 \$712,352.00 B195 Non-Working Travel 15.20 \$8,546.00 B210 Business Operations 16.90 \$22,499.00 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 6.30 \$8,206.00 B230 Financing/Cash Collections 20.10 \$35,779.50
B261 Investigations 194.10 \$240,392.50
2 As indicated in the fee statement, as a courtesy Paul Hastings has agreed to write off \$59,707.50 in fees incurred during the month of June 2024 related to document review.
00001 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$122,820.00 00002 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$229,501.001
00024 Lamp Capital Adversary \$20,923.00 00026 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$29,446.00 00028 Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding \$17,801.50
1 Amount reflects write-off in the amount of \$59,707.50 in fees related to document review.
Outside Professional Services:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$122,820.00
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$122,820.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2414588
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$122,820.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/03/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 06/03/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
06/03/2024 DEB4 Conference with NPM, L. Despins, N. Bassett, L. Song, W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding case issues and upcoming matters
06/03/2024 ECS1 Call with P. Linsey (NPM), K. Mitchell (NPM), D. Skalka (NPM), L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song and W. Farmer
deadlines in the case 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 06/03/2024 LAD4 Weekly call with NPM & W. Farmer, L.
(.50); analyze foreign case strategy (1.10) 1.60 1,975.00 3,160.00 06/03/2024 LS26 Case management call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, W. Farmer, E. Sutton,
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Call with P. Linsey (NPM), L. Despins, D.
regarding case and litigation strategy (.5); analyze issues related to same and statute of
06/03/2024 WCF Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song and E. Sutton regarding August 15 tolling deadline and related work
06/04/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/04/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
re same (.2); email P. Linsey re: calendar reminders and update emails (.2); prepare draft notice of appearance for N. Bassett re: Second Circuit case #24-1271 (.2); correspond with N. Bassett re same (.1) 1.20 565.00 678.00 06/04/2024 LAD4 Continue analyzing foreign strategy 1.90 1,975.00 3,752.50 06/05/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/05/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
06/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding ongoing appeals and case matters 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/05/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding claim settlement discussions and criminal
06/06/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar & send
filing deadlines and update working group
06/07/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00
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filing deadlines and update working group
06/09/2024 AB21 Revise list of open issues and next
06/10/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
06/11/2024 AB21 Revise list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/11/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
returned mail from past service in adversary proceedings for E. Sutton (.5) 1.10 565.00 621.50 06/11/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding case
06/12/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
06/12/2024 LAD4 T/c H. Claiborn (UST) re: update on case (.30); t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: same (.20) 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 06/13/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
06/14/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/14/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); review certain case documents and prepare same for attorney review (.4) 1.30 565.00 734.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/14/2024 ECS1 Review appearances of G Club counsel and
withdrawal as counsel to G Club (.4); correspond with N. Bassett re same (.2) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 06/17/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
06/18/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar & send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); update master service list (.8);
effectuate service of same (.6) 2.70 565.00 1,525.50 06/20/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
06/21/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/21/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); file certificate of service re: Docket Nos. 3259, 3260 and 3263 (.2) 1.00 565.00 565.00 06/24/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); file interim fee applications for Paul Hastings and additional professionals retained by the Trustee (1.6); prepare and effectuate service re: same (.5) 2.70 565.00 1,525.50 06/25/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/26/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
06/27/2024 AB21 Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service of notice of hearing on fee
06/27/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/27/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
appearance re: AP #23-5028 (.7) 1.90 565.00 1,073.50 06/27/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding case
06/28/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 32.50 29,792.00
06/03/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 2.40 565.00 1,356.00
(1.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research certain case
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/04/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.9); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 2.10 565.00 1,186.50 06/05/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 1.60 565.00 904.00 06/06/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.5); research certain case documents at attorney request (.2) 1.90 565.00 1,073.50 06/07/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); review and prepare case documents for working group (.4) 2.10 565.00 1,186.50 06/10/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 1.90 565.00 1,073.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/11/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 1.70 565.00 960.50 06/12/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.10 565.00 1,186.50 06/13/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 1.80 565.00 1,017.00 06/14/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 2.20 565.00 1,243.00 06/17/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 1.60 565.00 904.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 06/18/2024 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 (.5); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.6) 1.80 565.00 1,017.00 06/20/2024 AB21 Review docket update and recent filings 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/20/2024 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 (.8); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.60 565.00 1,469.00 06/21/2024 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 (.8); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.5); research case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.30 565.00 1,299.50 06/24/2024 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 (.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research and prepare certain case documents for attorney review (.8) 2.60 565.00 1,469.00 06/25/2024 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 (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 1.70 565.00 960.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 3665 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:15:39 Page 22 of 136
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/26/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.7); research certain case documents per attorney request (.5) 2.70 565.00 1,525.50 06/27/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 1.90 565.00 1,073.50 06/28/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 2.10 565.00 1,186.50 Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review 39.20 22,276.50
06/06/2024 DM26 Prepare draft agenda for 6/10/24 hearing 0.30 565.00 169.50
06/07/2024 DM26 Update 6/10/24 hearing agenda 0.20 565.00 113.00 06/14/2024 DM26 Prepare agenda for 6/18/24 hearing 0.30 565.00 169.50 06/17/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding June 18 hearing on Wright fee application (0.1);
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/18/2024 AB21 Prepare notes for hearing on UK barrister
regarding same (0.2) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 1.40 1,562.00
06/03/2024 AB21 Revise and supplement PH interim fee
06/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding appeals in connection with fee application 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 06/04/2024 AB21 Correspond with C. Edge regarding PH April fee statement (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/04/2024 AB21 Call and correspond with W. Farmer regarding PH fee application 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/05/2024 AB21 Call and correspond with C. Edge regarding PH interim fee application 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/07/2024 AB21 Analyze disclosure for next declaration of disinterestedness 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/22/2024 AB21 Revise PH interim fee application (2.9);
regarding same (0.1) 3.00 1,850.00 5,550.00 06/22/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding interim fee application 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 06/22/2024 NAB Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding interim fee application issues 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 06/23/2024 AB21 Revise PH interim fee application (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/23/2024 NAB Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding interim fee application (0.1); review draft interim fee application (0.4) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 06/24/2024 AB21 Finalize PH interim fee application 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/24/2024 KAT2 Review and respond to interim fee application questions 0.10 1,120.00 112.00 06/24/2024 NAB Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding issues related to fee application 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 06/27/2024 AB21 Review PH May fee statement 1.20 1,850.00 2,220.00 06/28/2024 AB21 Revise PH May 2024 fee statement (1.1);
(0.1); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S.
application (0.1) 1.30 1,850.00 2,405.00 06/29/2024 AB21 Review PH April fee statements (1.2);
Subtotal: B160 Fee/Employment Applications 15.20 27,931.50 B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals
06/03/2024 AB21 Review NPM March 2024 fee statement 0.50 1,850.00 925.00
06/04/2024 AB21 Prepare Harneys' fee application (0.5);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with R.
Quincey (Pallas) regarding same (0.1); prepare OMJB fee application (0.7);
application (1.2); correspond with A.
Group fee application (0.2); prepare Kroll fee application (0.6) 3.90 1,850.00 7,215.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/05/2024 AB21 Analyze next steps for Prager fee application (0.2); review Prager May 2024 fee statement (0.1); prepare related cover
(Prager) regarding same (0.1); revise draft of Kroll fee application (0.2) 0.70 1,850.00 1,295.00 06/05/2024 WCF Correspond with A. Bongartz and
UnitedLex fee applications and payments 0.20 1,390.00 278.00 06/06/2024 AB21 Finalize notice for Prager May 2024 fee statement (0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing of same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/06/2024 DM26 File Prager's May 2024 fee statement 0.20 565.00 113.00 06/12/2024 AB21 Correspond with D. Hayek (Prager) regarding payment of fee statements (0.1);
hearing on P. Wright fee application (0.1);
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 06/15/2024 AB21 Revise Prager fee application (0.7);
application (0.2); correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (0.1);
Pallas fee application (0.1); correspond with
fee application (0.1) 1.40 1,850.00 2,590.00 06/18/2024 ECS1 Review invoices from Paramount (.1); correspond with L. Song, A. Bongartz, and T. Sadler regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/20/2024 AB21 Revise Harney fee application (0.6);
regarding same (0.1); revise EA Group fee application (0.1); correspond with A.
(0.1); revise OMJB fee application (0.1); review Kroll May 2024 fee statement (0.2) 1.20 1,850.00 2,220.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/21/2024 AB21 Revise OMJB fee application (0.7);
Kroll May 2024 fee statement (0.1);
filing of same (0.1); correspond with notice
April fee statement (0.5); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1) 1.70 1,850.00 3,145.00 06/21/2024 DM26 File Kroll's fee statement for May 2024
06/22/2024 AB21 Revise fee applications of Kroll, OMJB, and
06/24/2024 AB21 Finalize fee applications of Pallas, Kroll, Epiq, OMJB, Prager, Eisner (2.8); call with
application (0.1); correspond with A. deQuincey regarding same (0.2); correspond
application (0.1); correspond with D.
applications (0.3) 3.50 1,850.00 6,475.00 06/25/2024 AB21 Review draft NPM fee application (0.2);
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 06/26/2024 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)
Harneys fee application 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
06/27/2024 AB21 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) 0.10 1,850.00 185.00
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.10 185.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3665 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:15:39 Page 27 of 136
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/04/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire
06/04/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer form re: Acheson Doyle's invoice 0.10 565.00 56.50 06/04/2024 TS21 Review wire transfer forms to Acheson Doyle and Swiss court (.3); correspond with D. Mohamed and L. Despins re same (.2) 0.50 1,365.00 682.50 06/05/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and T. Sadler regarding outstanding wire transfers 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/05/2024 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and D.
and Prager Dreifuss 0.10 1,365.00 136.50 06/06/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer re Paramount's
06/06/2024 TS21 Correspond with East Bank re wire forms for Prager Dreifuss and Acheson Doyle 0.10 1,365.00 136.50 06/11/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers for fee statements 0.60 1,850.00 1,110.00 06/11/2024 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron re AIG invoice (.2) correspond with D. Skalla re Genever bank statements (.2) 0.40 1,365.00 546.00 06/12/2024 AB21 Call with T. Sadler regarding trustee account balances (0.1); call with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/12/2024 DM26 Draft wire transfers for Prager Dreifuss, Kroll, and Paul Hastings regarding recent
06/12/2024 TS21 Call with A. Bongartz re trustee account balances (.1); correspond with L. Despins
Paramount, Paul Hastings, Kroll and Prager Dreifuss (.1); call with A. Bongartz re same 0.60 1,365.00 819.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
transfers to professionals 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/17/2024 DM26 Draft wire transfer for O'Sullivan McCormack April fee statement 0.10 565.00 56.50 06/17/2024 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Mohamed re O'Sullivan wire form 0.20 1,365.00 273.00 06/18/2024 DM26 Draft wire transfer for Paramount 0.10 565.00 56.50 06/18/2024 TS21 Correspond with D. Mohamed, L. Despins and East West Bank re wire transfer forms for Paramount and O'Sullivan 0.30 1,365.00 409.50 06/25/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer for ABF
06/27/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire forms for Assignee and his professionals and Sciame Homes 0.90 565.00 508.50 06/28/2024 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and East West
Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 5.80 6,947.50 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 06/06/2024 TS21 Correspond with A. Bongartz re monthly operating reports and account balance 0.30 1,365.00 409.50 06/19/2024 TS21 Prepare May monthly operating report and
monthly operating reports (3.2); correspond 3.50 1,365.00 4,777.50
06/20/2024 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 06/20/2024 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins, A. Bongartz and D. Barron regarding monthly operating
06/21/2024 DM26 File monthly operating reports 0.40 565.00 226.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3665 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:15:39 Page 29 of 136
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588
Correspond with D. Mohamed and D. Skalka regarding monthly operating reports Hours
Subtotal: Operating Reports) B211 Financial Reports (Monthly 5.20 6,784.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 4.00 1,975.00 7,900.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 2.10 1,835.00 3,853.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 32.30 1,850.00 59,755.00 KAT2 Katherine A. Traxler Of Counsel 0.10 1,120.00 112.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.80 1,395.00 1,116.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 0.70 1,390.00 973.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 7.10 1,365.00 9,691.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.50 985.00 492.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 65.30 565.00 36,894.50
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 06/18/2024 Photocopy Charges 160.00 0.08 12.80 06/18/2024 Photocopy Charges 1,040.00 0.08 83.20
Photocopy Charges 4,460.00 0.08 356.80
06/24/2024 Photocopy Charges 4,820.00 0.08 385.60 Case 22-50073 Doc 3665 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:15:39 Page 30 of 136
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588
06/27/2024 Photocopy Charges 124.00 0.08 9.92
06/03/2024 Computer Search (Other) 60.93 06/03/2024 Computer Search (Other) 60.93 06/04/2024 Computer Search (Other) 30.87 06/05/2024 Computer Search (Other) 18.27 06/06/2024 Computer Search (Other) 13.59 06/07/2024 Computer Search (Other) 13.50
06/10/2024 Computer Search (Other) 7.02 06/10/2024 Computer Search (Other) 7.02 06/11/2024 Computer Search (Other) 21.06 06/11/2024 Computer Search (Other) 21.06 06/12/2024 Computer Search (Other) 10.08 06/12/2024 Computer Search (Other) 10.08
06/13/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.52 06/13/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.52
06/14/2024 Computer Search (Other) 17.64 06/14/2024 Computer Search (Other) 17.64 06/15/2024 Computer Search (Other) 1.89 06/15/2024 Computer Search (Other) 1.89
06/17/2024 Computer Search (Other) 16.56
06/18/2024 Computer Search (Other) 15.48
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414588 Page 18
06/19/2024 Computer Search (Other) 1.35
06/20/2024 Computer Search (Other) 16.47
06/21/2024 Computer Search (Other) 21.33
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 19
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$4,035.06
Fee reduction related to document review (59,707.50)
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$232,804.40
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho October 9, 2024
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2414589
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$289,208.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/06/2024 ECS1 Review and revise agenda for 6/10/24 hearing in the Kwok case (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/07/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
06/14/2024 ECS1 Review and revise hearing agenda for 6/18/24 hearing in the Kwok case (.1);
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 0.50 635.00
06/03/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI orders 0.20 1,395.00 279.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2414589
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/03/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.9);
regarding same (.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.2) 1.20 1,270.00 1,524.00 06/03/2024 LS26 Correspond with A. Bongartz re BVI
06/03/2024 LS26 Review order staying adversary proceeding 0.10 985.00 98.50 06/04/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 06/04/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.2); call with E. Ring (Ancillary) regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 06/04/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding appellate issues 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 06/05/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.30 565.00 169.50 06/05/2024 DEB4 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding litigation workstreams (0.1); analyze litigation documents (1.1);
Club issues (0.2) 1.40 1,395.00 1,953.00 06/05/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (1.2);
regarding same (.1); correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding same (.3); correspond with P. Linsey and K. Mitchell regarding service of same (.4) 2.00 1,270.00 2,540.00 06/06/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.2);
regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/06/2024 ECS1 Review and revise certificate of service for
connection with same (.1); correspond with
regarding same (.4) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00 06/06/2024 NAB Correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding appellate issues 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 06/10/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
jurisdictions (0.1); analyze same (1.1) 1.20 1,850.00 2,220.00 06/10/2024 AD20 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding pending appeals, appellate tracking chart, and related dockets 1.00 445.00 445.00
(0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding service
06/10/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.3);
regarding same (.3); correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding same (.2); correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) and K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding service of foreign defendants (.2) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00 06/10/2024 NAB Correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding appellate deadlines (.1); review and revise motion re same (.2) 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 06/11/2024 AB21 Continue to analyze enforcement issues in foreign countries (1.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2) 1.90 1,850.00 3,515.00 06/11/2024 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins and 0.50 1.395.00 697.50 06/13/2024 DM26 Doberty recerding appeals
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/14/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.30 565.00 169.50 06/14/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of
defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.5);
regarding same (.3); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00 06/14/2024 ECS1 Review and revise certificate of service related to service of process of avoidance
alter ego complaints (.3); review past filings related to same (.1); correspond with K.
06/14/2024 LS26 Prepare issues/task list re pending and upcoming litigation matters (0.4); correspond with D. Barron re same (0.1) 0.50 985.00 492.50 06/15/2024 AB21 Review HCHK default decision re alter ego
06/15/2024 DEB4 Review pending litigation matters (0.1); conference with L. Song regarding pending and upcoming litigation matters and related workstreams (0.4) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 06/15/2024 LS26 Call with D. Barron re litigation issues/task
06/17/2024 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett and D. Skalka regarding S. Barnett declaration (0.1); correspond with A. Thorp regarding BVI litigation (0.1) 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 06/17/2024 ECS1 Analyze process for transferring motor vehicle title in New York state (1.5); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1);
(.4); prepare email to S. Barnett regarding
order in connection with same (.3) 2.80 1,270.00 3,556.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/17/2024 ECS1 Analyze service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter
06/18/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.4);
regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 06/19/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding William Je complaint (0.1); correspond with E.
with N. Bassett regarding Ducati (0.3) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 06/20/2024 DEB4 Correspond with M. Conway (counsel to
06/20/2024 ECS1 Prepare documents for transferring motor vehicle title in New York state (.3);
counsel to Scott Barnett, regarding transfer of Ducati motorcycle to the Debtor's estate
06/21/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.30 565.00 169.50 06/21/2024 ECS1 Analyze service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.3); correspond with P.
regarding same (.3) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 06/21/2024 KC27 Analyze case law regarding nunc pro tunc (4.2); summarize findings on same (1.9);
06/21/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding lifting of litigation stays (0.2); review relevant orders concerning the
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/21/2024 WCF Second level review of Rule 2004 documents from G Club custodians (.4);
results and next steps in investigation (.3) 0.70 1,390.00 973.00 06/24/2024 ECS1 Analyze service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1); correspond with E. Ring (Ancillary) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/25/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.2);
regarding same (.2); correspond with W.
06/25/2024 JPK1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding use
judgment briefing 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 06/25/2024 NAB Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
06/26/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding K Legacy default judgment motion 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 06/26/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.4);
regarding same (.1); correspond with P.
regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 06/26/2024 ECS1 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service and certificates of service of process of
omnibus alter ego complaints (.3);
regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/26/2024 JPK1 Analyze caselaw and statutory authority
criminal trial in adversary proceedings (4.8);
06/27/2024 CD16 Correspond with G. Selva re affidavit of service requested by E. Sutton 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 06/27/2024 CD16 Review and comment on affidavit of service
06/27/2024 CD16 Correspond with G. Selva regarding
documents and amended schedule (.6) 0.80 1,395.00 1,116.00 06/27/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.2);
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 06/27/2024 GS12 Update UK service tracker to reflect service
requirements for C. Daly (.2) 1.00 565.00 565.00 06/28/2024 CD16 Review email from UK Import Services re
06/28/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.20 565.00 113.00 06/28/2024 ECS1 Review issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.3) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 06/30/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
(0.5); calls with N. Bassett regarding same
06/30/2024 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: Scott Barnett filings 0.30 1,975.00 592.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2414589
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/30/2024 NAB Calls with D. Barron regarding Scott Barnett filings (.3); review same (.5); calls with L. Despins regarding same (.3); further review same (.4) 1.50 1,835.00 2,752.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 45.40 58,541.00
06/03/2024 DEB4 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding investigation issues and process
06/03/2024 DEB4 Call with L. Song regarding Rule 2004 documents and alter ego entities 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 06/03/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents in G Club's
(1.8); prepare summary of findings (.2) 2.00 1,270.00 2,540.00 06/03/2024 LS26 Review rule 2004 production 1.90 985.00 1,871.50 06/03/2024 LS26 Review documents related to S. Bridges in connection with rule 2004 discovery (0.7);
same (0.2); call with D. Barron re same and potential alter ego entities (0.1); correspond with D. Barron re potential alter ego entities (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM), K. Mitchell (NPM), and D. Barron re rule 2004
06/03/2024 SK35 Review key documents related to Rule 2004
06/04/2024 AB21 Review correspondence from D. Hayek
proceedings (0.2); call with L. Despins and D. Hayek regarding same (0.2); call with D. Barron regarding bank documentation (0.1); correspond with M. Meili (Prager) regarding 0.60 1,850.00 1,110.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/04/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Bering yacht sale (0.2); correspond with L.
06/04/2024 DEB4 Analyze investigation documents (3.1); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1) 3.20 1,395.00 4,464.00 06/04/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents in G Club's
06/04/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 1.40 1,185.00 1,659.00 06/04/2024 LAD4 T/c Swiss counsel & A. Bongartz re: Swiss
06/05/2024 AB21 Calls with D. Barron regarding next steps for Cayman Island investigation 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 06/05/2024 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM), A. Lomas, and J. Lazarus regarding transaction data (0.5); calls with A. Bongartz regarding Cayman Island investigation (0.4) 0.90 1,395.00 1,255.50 06/05/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents in G Club's
regarding same (.2) 2.30 1,270.00 2,921.00 06/05/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/05/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 1.30 1,185.00 1,540.50
order and related issues (.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3);
06/05/2024 SK35 Review key documents related to Rule 2004
06/06/2024 AB21 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding update on law firm transfers 0.10 1,850.00 185.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
with L. Song regarding UAE assets (0.1); analyze investigation documents (5.2); financial analysis update call with Kroll, L. Despins, and N. Bassett (0.9) 6.30 1,395.00 8,788.50 06/06/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents in G Club's
(1.4); prepare summary of findings (.2) 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00 06/06/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 06/06/2024 ECS1 Call with J. Coyne, counsel to Evan Cramer,
subpoena (.2); correspond with J. Coyne re
(NPM) and D. Barron re same (.2);
06/06/2024 ECS1 Correspond and call with J. Rodriguez
06/06/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 0.90 1,185.00 1,066.50
(.50); edit same (1.70) 4.30 1,975.00 8,492.50 06/06/2024 LAD4 Handle weekly Kroll call with N. Bassett, D.
06/06/2024 NAB Review email from K. Mitchell (NPM)
motion (.2); call with Kroll, L. Despins, and D. Barron regarding investigation updates and strategy (.9); follow-up emails with D. Barron and L. Despins regarding same (.1) 1.20 1,835.00 2,202.00 06/06/2024 SK35 Review key documents related to Rule 2004 4.10 985.00 4,038.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2414589
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/07/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI disclosures (0.2); analyze exhibits to Trident disclosure application (0.5); correspond with I.
(0.1); review correspondence from J. Stewart (Harneys Legal) regarding response
disclosure application (0.1) 0.90 1,850.00 1,665.00 06/07/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding informant testimony (0.5); correspond with L.
connections (0.1) 0.60 1,395.00 837.00 06/07/2024 ECS1 Correspond with J. Coyne, counsel to Evan Cramer, regarding Rule 2004 investigation
06/07/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
06/07/2024 SK35 Review key documents related to Rule 2004
06/09/2024 AB21 Continue to analyze exhibits to BVI
regarding same (0.7); correspond with J.
06/09/2024 ECS1 Continue analyzing roles of law firms
with L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/09/2024 LS26 Analyze roles of law firms connected to the Debtor and payments to law firms 3.20 985.00 3,152.00 06/10/2024 ECS1 Analyze documents and issues related to roles of law firms connected to the Debtor (1.0); prepare chart regarding same (1.1) 2.10 1,270.00 2,667.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/10/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 06/10/2024 ECS1 Correspond and calls with R. Sapir
(.9); analyze documents and filings related to same (.3); call with L. Song regarding
regarding same (.2) 1.50 1,270.00 1,905.00 06/10/2024 LS26 Review documents re Golden Spring and Lamp Capital email domains (0.3);
subpoena response (0.1) 0.60 985.00 591.00 06/10/2024 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
06/10/2024 SK35 Review key documents related to Rule 2004
06/11/2024 AB21 Revise letter to Ace Decade's BVI counsel regarding disclosure application (0.2); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.2); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 06/11/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding investigation documents (0.2); analyze same
06/11/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/11/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00
and D. Barron re: 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 06/11/2024 LS26 Review rule 2004 document production
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/11/2024 NAB Call with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding discovery issues (.3); analyze same
06/11/2024 SK35 Review key documents related to Rule 2004
06/12/2024 DEB4 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding alter egos (0.3); correspond with L.
with L. Despins regarding UK investigation
06/12/2024 KL12 Research service information regarding
06/12/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Nicolas re: Princes Gate apartment
06/12/2024 SK35 Review key documents related to Rule 2004
06/13/2024 DEB4 Participate in call with Kroll, L. Despins, N.
financial analyses 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 06/13/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding Kwok controlled companies 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 06/13/2024 KC27 Analyze case law regarding defenses to fraudulent transfer (3.1); analyze secondary
documents in database (3.4) 8.50 1,185.00 10,072.50 06/13/2024 LAD4 Meeting D. Barron re: BVI and UK
meeting with N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song
06/13/2024 LS26 Review and revise list of potential alter ego entities (0.9); correspond with D. Barron re
(Kroll), P. Parizek (Kroll), N. Bassett, L. Despins, D. Barron, and K. Mitchell (NPM) re investigation update (0.5) 1.70 985.00 1,674.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/13/2024 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins, D.
investigation updates and strategy (0.5); review Kroll work product relating to the
06/13/2024 SK35 Review key documents produced in Rule 2004 investigations 7.60 985.00 7,486.00 06/14/2024 AB21 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding effect of alter ego rulings 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/14/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents from G Club's production and additional select documents
regarding same (.1) 1.10 1,270.00 1,397.00 06/14/2024 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 06/14/2024 LS26 Review documents re additional BVI entities (0.6); correspond with A. Bongartz, D. Barron, and E. Sutton re same (0.1) 0.70 985.00 689.50 06/14/2024 SK35 Review select documents from Rule 2004
06/15/2024 SK35 Review key documents from Rule 2004
06/16/2024 LS26 Review and revise information summary re
06/17/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding G Club documents (0.1); correspond with A.
06/17/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
subpoenas related to same (.2); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.4) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00 06/17/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents from G Club's
(.5); prepare summary of findings in 0.60 1,270.00 762.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/17/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to
their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/17/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 06/17/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Nicolas re: London apartment issues (.70); t/c A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) and D. Barron re: same (.50) 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00 06/17/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
06/17/2024 SK35 Review select documents from Rule 2004
06/18/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
subpoenas related to same (.1); call with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.1); analyze application of Civil Rule 69 in connection with same (.3); prepare subpoena related to
06/18/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
06/19/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L Despins regarding
documents related to same (0.5);
Haoran He (0.1); correspond with J. Lazarus regarding transfer data (0.1);
Haoran He entities (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding Mercantile (0.2);
confidentiality of bank documents (0.2);
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding 1.80 1,395.00 2,511.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2414589
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 06/19/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents in G Club's production and additional key documents (1.8); prepare summary of findings regarding same (.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 2.00 1,270.00 2,540.00 06/19/2024 ECS1 Correspond with R. Sapir (Roadway Moving) regarding inspection of property in storage with Roadway Moving (.2); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.1); prepare subpoena in connection with same (.3); call with P. Linsey regarding same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00 06/19/2024 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding document review update 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 06/19/2024 SK35 Review key documents produced in Rule 2004 investigations 2.10 985.00 2,068.50 06/20/2024 AB21 Review letter from Ace Decade's BVI counsel regarding BVI disclosures 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/20/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/20/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents in G Club's production and additional key documents (2.8); prepare summary of findings in connection with same (.2) 3.00 1,270.00 3,810.00 06/20/2024 JPK1 Review document batch QC-Responsive\_00033 3.20 1,185.00 3,792.00 06/20/2024 JPK1 Continue reviewing documents in batch QC\_Responsiveness\_00008 1.20 1,185.00 1,422.00 06/20/2024 JPK1 Review document batch QC-Responsive\_00032 1.90 1,185.00 2,251.50 06/20/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 1.30 1,185.00 1,540.50 06/20/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: K Legacy issues (.40); analyze/outline strategy re: same 2.50 1,975.00 4,937.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/20/2024 SK35 Review key documents produced in Rule 2004 investigations 3.50 985.00 3,447.50 06/21/2024 DM26 Research supplemental briefing regarding adversary proceeding no. 19-1332 Avery v.
06/21/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding new entities for investigation 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 06/21/2024 ECS1 Review documents in G Club's production and additional select documents (1.8); prepare summary of findings in connection
06/21/2024 ECS1 Prepare list of potential deposition targets
related to same (.3); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 06/21/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 06/21/2024 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding deposition targets following criminal trial 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 06/21/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 0.80 1,185.00 948.00 06/21/2024 LS26 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) re rule 2004 discovery of bank accounts (0.2); correspond with D.
(0.2); review documents re same (0.2) 0.60 985.00 591.00 06/21/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Carnelini (NPM) regarding discovery motion 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 06/21/2024 SK35 Review select documents produced in Rule 2004 investigations 4.80 985.00 4,728.00 06/23/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 0.70 1,185.00 829.50 06/23/2024 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Rule 2004 discovery issues and next steps (0.3);
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2414589
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/23/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding discovery and evidence preservation issues (0.2); telephone conference with D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding the same (0.2) 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 06/24/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 06/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with R. Sapir (Roadway Moving) regarding inspection of property in storage with Roadway Moving (.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
06/24/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
06/25/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding witness
documents (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton and L. Song regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding transaction data (0.2); correspond with Paul Wright regarding UK investigation options
06/25/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 06/25/2024 ECS1 Correspond with M. Allushi (Roadway Moving) regarding inspection of property in storage with Roadway Moving (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
06/25/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents related to investigation of firms that provided legal,
Entities as the Debtor's alter ego (3.3); prepare summary of findings (.6) 3.90 1,270.00 4,953.00 06/25/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 1.80 1,185.00 2,133.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/25/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
06/26/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 06/26/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents in G Club's production and additional select documents
connection with same (.2); correspond with L.
with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 1.10 1,270.00 1,397.00 06/26/2024 LS26 Review G Club document production (2.2);
06/26/2024 NAB Correspond with M. Conway (Barnett counsel) regarding motorcycle 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 06/27/2024 DEB4 Conference with L. Song regarding witness
regarding UAE bank accounts (0.1) 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 06/27/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents in G Club's production and additional select documents
regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 06/27/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/27/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 1.60 1,185.00 1,896.00 06/27/2024 LS26 Review G Club document production (2.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and K. Mitchell (NPM) re bank discovery (0.4); call
with D. Barron re witness issues (0.1); correspond with K. Mitchell re service of rule 2004 subpoena (0.1) 2.80 985.00 2,758.00 06/28/2024 DEB4 Call with L. Song and informant regarding 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2414589
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/28/2024 ECS1 W. Farmer regarding same (.1) Review discovery documents in G Club's production and additional select documents
connection with same (.4); correspond with 1.90 1,270.00 2,413.00 06/28/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/28/2024 KC27 Review documents in database 4.10 1,185.00 4,858.50 06/28/2024 LS26 Continue to review G Club documents 1.20 985.00 1,182.00 06/28/2024 LS26 related to debtor Call with D. Barron and informant re issues 1.00 985.00 985.00 06/28/2024 NAB discovery preservation motion Correspond with L. Despins regarding 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 06/28/2024 WCF RICO allegations (2.0) Correspond with K. Catalano and E. Sutton
review (.2); conduct second level review of
monetary transfers, alter ego, and civil 2.20 1,390.00 3,058.00 06/29/2024 DEB4 discovery issues Correspond with L. Despins on UK 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 06/30/2024 DEB4 regarding Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
06/30/2024 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding hot documents and update on review of same 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 Subtotal: B261 Investigations 188.50 230,032.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 11.20 1,975.00 22,120.00
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 8.20 1,835.00 15,047.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2414589
AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 8.00 1,850.00 14,800.00
DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 24.60 1,395.00 34,317.00 CD16 Crispin Daly Associate 1.90 1,395.00 2,650.50 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 2.90 1,390.00 4,031.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 52.00 1,270.00 66,040.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 12.00 1,185.00 14,220.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 31.00 1,185.00 36,735.00 SK35 Sarah Kim Associate 54.20 985.00 53,387.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 24.00 985.00 23,640.00 GS12 Gianmarco Selva Associate 1.00 565.00 565.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 1.40 565.00 791.00 AD20 Allison Doherty Paralegal 1.00 445.00 445.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Ezra Sutton; 05/14/2024; Restaurant: Miznon; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working dinner 18.78 06/01/2024 Electronic Document Retrieval -
and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc., Invoice# 1047352-202405-1 Dated 06/01/24, TLO Charges for May 01, 2024 to May 31, 2024 -TruLookup -
Ezra Sutton; 05/16/2024; Restaurant: Miznon; City: New York ; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working dinner 9.58
Ezra Sutton; 05/16/2024; From/To: office/home; Service Type: Uber; Time: 09:54:00 19.15
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Shlomo Maza; 05/16/2024; Restaurant: Uber Eats; City: New York ; Dinner; Number of people: 1; meal while working on matter 40.00 06/07/2024 Computer Search (Other) 13.32
Ezra Sutton; 05/21/2024; Restaurant: Pita Grill Josher ; City: Midtown ; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working late night
06/10/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.45 06/10/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.45
06/11/2024 Computer Search (Other) 1.80
Courier charges for period ending 9 June 2024.
Associates Ltd, Basinghall Street, London, EC2V
06/13/2024 Computer Search (Other) 8.91 06/13/2024 Computer Search (Other) 8.91
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 23
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$3,303.40
06/22/2024 Computer Search (Other) 8.64 06/21/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.52
06/17/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.99
06/15/2024 Computer Search (Other) 2.16 06/15/2024 Computer Search (Other) 2.16
Ezra Sutton; 05/22/2024; Restaurant: Uber Eats; City: New York ; Dinner; Number of people: 1; working late on Kwok matter 38.80 06/14/2024 Computer Search (Other) 13.41 06/14/2024 Computer Search (Other) 13.41
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$185,936.00
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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*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$185,936.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/04/2024 LS26 Attend Kwok criminal trial 5.30 985.00 5,220.50 06/05/2024 LS26 Attend Kwok criminal trial 5.50 985.00 5,417.50 06/06/2024 LS26 Attend Kwok criminal trial 6.00 985.00 5,910.00 06/07/2024 LS26 Attend Kwok criminal trial 6.30 985.00 6,205.50 06/17/2024 KC27 Attend debtor's criminal trial 7.50 1,185.00 8,887.50 06/18/2024 KC27 Attend debtor's criminal trial 7.50 1,185.00 8,887.50 06/24/2024 KC27 Attend debtor's criminal trial (6.9); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1) 7.00 1,185.00 8,295.00 06/25/2024 LS26 Attend Kwok criminal trial 7.50 985.00 7,387.50 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 52.60 56,211.00
06/03/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript and public information regarding criminal trial 0.70 985.00 689.50
06/04/2024 KC27 Review criminal case trial transcripts 1.90 1,185.00 2,251.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/04/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: criminal trial
06/04/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript and prepare
06/05/2024 KC27 Review criminal trial transcripts 1.60 1,185.00 1,896.00 06/05/2024 LAD4 T/c D. Skalka re: testimony in criminal trial (.40); review issues re: same (.90) 1.30 1,975.00 2,567.50 06/05/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript and prepare
06/05/2024 NAB Call with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding criminal trial issues (.3); review criminal trial transcripts and summaries of same (.4); email with L. Song regarding same (.2) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 06/06/2024 KC27 Review criminal hearing transcripts (1.4); correspond with L. Song re same (.2) 1.60 1,185.00 1,896.00 06/06/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript and prepare
06/06/2024 NAB Analyze multiple days' criminal court trial
06/07/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript and prepare summary of same (0.9); correspond with N. Bassett re criminal trial (0.3) 1.20 985.00 1,182.00 06/07/2024 NAB Review criminal trial transcripts (.7); correspond with L. Song re same (.1) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 06/10/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript and prepare
06/10/2024 NAB Review additional criminal trial transcripts 1.20 1,835.00 2,202.00 06/11/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on
06/11/2024 LS26 Review and summarize criminal trial
06/11/2024 NAB Review summary of criminal trial testimony (.2); calls with P. Axelrod regarding criminal
(.8); call with D. Skalka (NPM) 1.20 1,835.00 2,202.00
regarding same and additional matters (.2)
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/11/2024 PBA Calls with N. Bassett regarding trial
06/12/2024 DEB4 Review criminal trial documents (0.8);
06/12/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript and prepare
06/12/2024 LS26 Correspond with D. Mohamed and D.
(0.4); correspond with N. Bassett re same
information about criminal trial (0.3) 1.10 985.00 1,083.50 06/12/2024 NAB Further review criminal trial transcripts and summaries of same (.3); call with S. Sarnoff
criminal trial exhibits (.1) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 06/13/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial exhibits (2.1); correspond with UnitedLex re trial exhibits
trial exhibits (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett, L. Despins, and D. Barron re trial
06/13/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript and prepare
06/13/2024 NAB Review criminal trial transcripts and trial
06/14/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcripts and prepare summary of same (3.9); correspond with K. Catalano re criminal trial (0.3); continue to review criminal trial exhibits and public information about criminal trial (0.6) 4.80 985.00 4,728.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 06/16/2024 NAB Review criminal trial transcripts (0.5); telephone conference with M. Fergenson (DOJ) regarding bankruptcy court information (0.4); correspond and telephone conference with L. Despins regarding the same (0.1); telephone conference with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding the same (0.3); review and prepare responsive information (0.2) 1.50 1,835.00 2,752.50 06/17/2024 KC27 Review and summarize transcript from debtor's criminal hearing (2.8); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett re same (.1) 2.90 1,185.00 3,436.50 06/17/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff re: update on criminal case (.30); review testimony in criminal trial by CEO of HCHK (partial billing only) (.50) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 06/17/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial exhibits 1.50 985.00 1,477.50 06/17/2024 NAB Review criminal trial transcripts and additional documents from criminal trial (1.7); correspond with K. Catalano regarding the same (0.2); correspond with DOJ regarding requested information (0.2) 2.10 1,835.00 3,853.50 06/18/2024 KC27 Review transcript of debtor's criminal trial (1.3); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett re same (.1) 1.40 1,185.00 1,659.00 06/18/2024 NAB Review criminal trial transcripts and K. Catalano's summaries of the same 1.70 1,835.00 3,119.50 06/19/2024 KC27 Review and summarize transcript of debtor's criminal trial (2.2); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett re same (.2) 2.40 1,185.00 2,844.00 06/19/2024 LAD4 Review selected portion of criminal trial transcript 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 06/19/2024 NAB Further analyze criminal trial transcripts and summaries of same (2.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding issues related to the same (0.4) 2.50 1,835.00 4,587.50 06/20/2024 NAB Review criminal trial transcript 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 06/21/2024 AB21 Correspond with K. Catalano regarding 0.10 1,850.00 185.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/21/2024 ECS1 Review pleadings related to estate claims to assets forfeited in criminal cases (.1);
06/21/2024 KC27 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett re criminal trial transcript 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 06/21/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial exhibits and transcripts (0.6); correspond with K. Catalano re same (0.1); correspond with L.
criminal trial exhibits (0.2) 0.90 985.00 886.50 06/21/2024 NAB Further review criminal trial transcripts (2.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
06/22/2024 KC27 Review and summarize transcript from
06/23/2024 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: criminal trial issues 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 06/23/2024 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins regarding criminal trial issues (0.5); telephone conference with P. Linsey (NPM)
related to the criminal trial (0.5); telephone
(NPM) regarding the same (0.4); follow-up call with P. Linsey regarding the same (0.1) 1.70 1,835.00 3,119.50 06/24/2024 ECS1 Review complaint filed against HCHK Tech in Minnesota (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/24/2024 LAD4 Review Skalka testimony at criminal trial 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 06/24/2024 LS26 Correspond with K. Catalano re criminal trial (0.2); correspond with L. Despins re criminal trial (0.2); review criminal trial
06/24/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding criminal trial testimony and developments 0.30 1,835.00 550.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/25/2024 ECS1 Review complaint filed against HCHK Tech in Minnesota (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/25/2024 LS26 Review and summarize criminal trial
trial transcripts 1.30 1,835.00 2,385.50 06/26/2024 ECS1 Review complaint filed against HCHK Tech in Minnesota (.1); analyze caselaw related to
(Cole Schotz) regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 06/26/2024 LS26 Continue to review and summarize June 25 criminal trial transcript (2.5); review public information about criminal trial (0.6); correspond with N. Bassett, L. Despins, and
criminal trial transcript (2.5) 6.00 985.00 5,910.00 06/26/2024 LS26 Correspond with Kroll re bank records and summaries in criminal trial (0.4); correspond with D. Barron re Yvette Wang guilty plea
06/26/2024 NAB Review criminal trial transcripts (.4);
and additional issues (.3) 0.70 1,835.00 1,284.50 06/27/2024 LS26 Review June 27 criminal trial transcript 3.60 985.00 3,546.00 06/27/2024 LS26 Continue to analyze prior criminal trial
06/28/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding criminal
06/28/2024 LS26 Correspond with N. Bassett, L. Despins and D. Barron re criminal trial testimony (0.4); correspond with UnitedLex re criminal trial exhibits (0.1); continue to review criminal trial exhibits and transcripts (0.7) 1.20 985.00 1,182.00 06/29/2024 NAB Review criminal court filings (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 3665 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:15:39 Page 66 of 136
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/30/2024 NAB transcripts Further review criminal court filings and 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 93.20 121,179.00
06/04/2024 LS26 Travel to SDNY and back for Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) 0.80 492.50 394.00 06/05/2024 LS26 Travel to SDNY and back for Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) 0.80 492.50 394.00 06/06/2024 LS26 Travel to SDNY and back for Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) 0.80 492.50 394.00 06/07/2024 LS26 Travel to SDNY and back for Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) 0.90 492.50 443.25 06/17/2024 KC27 (bill at 1/2 rate) Travel to and from debtor's criminal trial 3.80 592.50 2,251.50 06/18/2024 KC27 (bill at 1/2 rate) Travel to and from debtor's criminal trial 3.60 592.50 2,133.00 06/24/2024 KC27 Non-working travel to and from Debtor's criminal trial (SDNY) ( bill at 1/2 rate) 3.20 592.50 1,896.00 06/25/2024 LS26 Travel to and from Southern District of New York for Kwok criminal trial (bill at
Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 15.20 8,546.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 4.10 1,975.00 8,097.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 24.30 1,835.00 44,590.50 PBA Peter B. Axelrod Partner 0.80 1,775.00 1,420.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2414590
AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.10 1,850.00 185.00
DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.10 1,395.00 1,534.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 1.10 1,270.00 1,397.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 37.90 1,185.00 44,911.50 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 10.60 592.50 6,280.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 76.40 985.00 75,254.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 4.60 492.50 2,265.50
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
06/14/2024 Computer Search (Other) 5.49 06/14/2024 Computer Search (Other) 5.49 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$10.98
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Tax Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$1,480.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Tax Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$1,480.00
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.*
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:
*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*
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho October 9, 2024
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2414591 Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 for the period ending June 30, 2024 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED
Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
AB21 steps Call with A. Calascibetta and J. Lindenberg (EA Group) regarding tax update and next 0.80 1,850.00 1,480.00 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.80 1,850.00 1,480.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$46,479.50
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$46,479.50
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho October 9, 2024
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2414593
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/04/2024 AB21 Meeting and correspond with L. Song regarding furniture auctioneer proposals 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/04/2024 LS26 Correspond with auctioneers re furniture
06/11/2024 LS26 Analyze proposals by furniture auctioneers (0.8); correspond with A. Bongartz re same
06/16/2024 AB21 Review revised auction proposals 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/26/2024 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding auctioneer
06/26/2024 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz re auction proposals 0.10 985.00 98.50 06/28/2024 LS26 Call and correspond with auction house re
proposal (0.2); correspond with A.
Subtotal: B130 Asset Disposition 2.80 3,104.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3665 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:15:39 Page 74 of 136
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2414593
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals 06/05/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Millman (Hogan Lovells) re: fee
Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
06/03/2024 AB21 Calls with D. Acheson (architect) regarding update on SN apartment remediation (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
06/04/2024 AB21 Review Sherry Netherland financial statement (0.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3) 1.00 1,850.00 1,850.00 06/05/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Sherry Netherland shareholder meeting 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/07/2024 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) and B. Snyder regarding Sciame invoice 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/10/2024 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding update on SN remediation project 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/11/2024 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding apartment insurance 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 06/15/2024 AB21 Prepare notice of Acheson invoice (May
06/17/2024 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding update on remediation project 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/18/2024 AB21 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing of notice of D. Acheson invoice (May
06/23/2024 AB21 Prepare draft status report for SN remediation projects 0.60 1,850.00 1,110.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 3665 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:15:39 Page 75 of 136
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2414593
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/24/2024 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding
remediation (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/26/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and S. Millman
Netherland remediation status report 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/27/2024 AB21 Finalize SN remediation report (0.1);
update on invoices related to remediation project (0.1); correspond with Consultation Parties regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 06/27/2024 DM26 File 5/24 remediation status report (.2); prepare and effectuate service re: same (.3) 0.50 565.00 282.50 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 3.90 6,527.00 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 06/28/2024 DEB4 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding MOR 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
06/05/2024 AB21 Analyze borrowing availability under interdebtor DIP facility (0.8); call with T.
with L. Despins regarding same (0.6) 1.70 1,850.00 3,145.00 06/05/2024 TS21 Call with A. Bongartz regarding borrowing availability under DIP facility 0.30 1,365.00 409.50 06/06/2024 AB21 Prepare DIP amendment and motion to 4.60 1,850.00 8,510.00
06/07/2024 AB21 Revise DIP amendment motion 1.40 1,850.00 2,590.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/08/2024 AB21 Revise and supplement DIP amendment motion and related documents (2.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
06/08/2024 LAD4 Email to/from A. Bongartz re: DIP
06/10/2024 AB21 Revise DIP amendment motion (0.1); call with L. Despins regarding same (0.1);
Lovells) regarding same (0.1); correspond
regarding same (0.2); correspond with M. McCormack (OMJB) regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,850.00 1,110.00 06/10/2024 LAD4 Review/edit DIP motion and related docs (1.10); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (.10) 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00 06/12/2024 AB21 Revise DIP amendment motion (0.2);
(Hogan Lovells) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(Pullman) regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 06/13/2024 AB21 Call with C. Abrehart (Harneys Corporate) regarding interdebtor DIP (0.3); call with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 06/17/2024 AB21 Revise DIP amendment motion (0.8); call
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
06/17/2024 TS21 Prepare summary re Genever DIP
06/18/2024 AB21 Finalize DIP amendment motion and related exhibits (0.9); calls with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with D.
(OMJB) regarding same (0.1) 1.20 1,850.00 2,220.00 06/18/2024 LAD4 Final review of DIP amendment motion (1.00); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (.10) 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50
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AB21 Description Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding hearing on DIP amendment motion (0.1);
DM26 Prepare and effectuate service of notice of
motion (.3); prepare draft certificate of service re: ECF nos. 3259, 3260, 3263 (.4); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1) 0.80 565.00 452.00 06/21/2024 AB21 Revise draft certificate of service regarding
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 Subtotal: B230 Financing/Cash Collections 20.10 35,779.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 3.20 1,975.00 6,320.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 18.70 1,850.00 34,595.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 1.50 1,365.00 2,047.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 2.40 985.00 2,364.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 1.30 565.00 734.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$160,638.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$160,638.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/01/2024 JPK1 Draft argument section for intervention
06/02/2024 JPK1 Continue drafting argument section for
HCHK appellate brief (2.3); analyze caselaw and statutory authority regarding discovery sought with regards to motion to intervene
06/03/2024 JPK1 Continue drafting intervention order
appellate brief 5.30 1,185.00 6,280.50 06/04/2024 JPK1 Continue drafting intervention order
appellate brief (7.2); analyze caselaw cited by Appellants and additional cases regarding
06/05/2024 JPK1 Review and mark up draft HCHK consolidated brief 3.50 1,185.00 4,147.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/05/2024 JPK1 Review and revise draft HCHK consolidated brief 3.30 1,185.00 3,910.50 06/06/2024 JPK1 Draft preliminary statement for consolidated HCHK appellate brief 1.70 1,185.00 2,014.50 06/07/2024 AD20 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding consolidated appellate brief and appendix 0.30 445.00 133.50 06/07/2024 DM26 Email J. Kosciewicz, A. Doherty, and C.
06/07/2024 JPK1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding HCHK appellate brief 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 06/10/2024 JPK1 Review documents and prepare HCHK consolidated brief appendices 2.40 1,185.00 2,844.00 06/10/2024 LS26 Review confidentiality designation of appellate brief exhibits (0.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz re same (0.1) 0.30 985.00 295.50 06/10/2024 NAB Review and revise draft appellate brief (1.8);
documents (1.8); correspond with J.
regarding same (.2) 4.10 1,835.00 7,523.50 06/11/2024 AD20 Conference with J. Kosciewicz and J. Vitti regarding consolidated appellate response
06/11/2024 JV1 Correspondence with J. Kosciewicz regarding filing consolidated HCHK appeal (.2); call with J. Kosciewicz and A. Doherty regarding same (.3) 0.50 485.00 242.50 06/11/2024 JPK1 Supplement preliminary statement for
include facial merits to motion to intervene 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 06/11/2024 JPK1 Revise HCHK consolidated appellate brief (.9); attend teleconference with A. Doherty
filing appellate brief (.3); correspond with W. Farmer regarding the appellate brief (.2) 1.40 1,185.00 1,659.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/11/2024 NAB Revise and supplement draft appellate brief (3.5); review record documents concerning
and W. Farmer regarding same (.4); further review and revise draft brief (.9) 5.20 1,835.00 9,542.00
settlement order 2.30 1,390.00 3,197.00 06/12/2024 AD20 Conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding appendix for consolidated brief (.3); prepare appendix for consolidated brief (1.3) 1.60 445.00 712.00 06/12/2024 AD20 Review parts of consolidated brief 1.50 445.00 667.50 06/12/2024 DEB4 Conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding
06/12/2024 JPK1 Attend teleconference with N. Bassett
regarding the same (.1) 0.70 1,185.00 829.50 06/12/2024 JPK1 Revise intervention argument section of
incorporate N. Bassett's comments 2.10 1,185.00 2,488.50 06/12/2024 JPK1 Correspond with M. Amen regarding redacting bank statements for consolidated appellate brief appendix 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 06/12/2024 JPK1 Correspond with UnitedLex regarding
06/12/2024 JPK1 Revise appendix for HCHK consolidated appellate brief (1.1); review and incorporate record citations into HCHK appellate brief (2.4); conference with A. Doherty regarding appendix for appellate brief (.3); conference
and related exhibit (.3) 4.10 1,185.00 4,858.50 06/12/2024 JPK1 Revise certain sections of HCHK consolidated appellate brief to incorporate N. Bassett's comments 2.80 1,185.00 3,318.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/12/2024 JPK1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
06/12/2024 NAB Review draft briefing and related
and settlement order appeals (2.1); revise and supplement same (3.9); call with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.6); correspond with J. Kosciewicz and W. Farmer regarding
06/12/2024 WCF Further review and revise consolidated
and rule 9019 settlement order 1.90 1,390.00 2,641.00 06/13/2024 AD20 Review and mark up legal and factual citations in appellate response brief 6.80 445.00 3,026.00 06/13/2024 JPK1 Further revise consolidated appellate brief to incorporate N. Bassett's comments (1.0);
incorporate L. Despins' comments (.3);
discussion in consolidated appellate brief (.5); review argument section of brief to incorporate A. Doherty's comments (1.0); review revised draft appellate brief (.8) 3.70 1,185.00 4,384.50 06/13/2024 JPK1 Correspond with A. Doherty regarding consolidated appellate brief 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 06/13/2024 JPK1 Analyze authority cited in statement of case
06/13/2024 JPK1 Revise intervention argument section of consolidated appellate brief to incorporate
incorporate W. Farmer's comments (.5);
regarding the same (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (.1) 1.60 1,185.00 1,896.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/13/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our appellate brief 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 06/13/2024 NAB Review and revise draft appellate brief (1.6);
same (0.3); review comments to draft brief
regarding the same (0.2); further analyze draft brief (0.5) 2.90 1,835.00 5,321.50 06/13/2024 WCF Analyze intervention evidentiary hearing transcripts in preparing appeal brief 0.40 1,390.00 556.00 06/14/2024 AD20 Review and revise consolidated brief and appendix for filing 4.10 445.00 1,824.50 06/14/2024 ECS1 Review memorandum of decision granting
06/14/2024 IMG Prepare appendix for appellate brief 0.20 360.00 72.00 06/14/2024 JV1 Review and prepare appendix to appeal (5.1); file and serve same (.4) 5.50 485.00 2,667.50 06/14/2024 JPK1 Correspond with A. Doherty regarding consolidated appellate brief 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 06/14/2024 JPK1 Review and revise consolidated appellate
06/14/2024 JPK1 Revise consolidated appellate brief to incorporate N. Bassett's comments (.5);
regarding the same (.1); correspond with L.
regarding the same (.1) 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00 06/14/2024 JPK1 Correspond with J. Vitti regarding filing the consolidated HCHK appeal (.5); revise table of contents for appendix volume II (.3); review and comment on appendix (1.2);
regarding the same (.1) 2.20 1,185.00 2,607.00 06/14/2024 JPK1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing credentials for HCHK appellate brief 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 06/14/2024 LAD4 Final review/edit of appellate brief 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2414594
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/14/2024 LS26 Review default judgment order (0.4); review index of contents of HCHK devices (0.6);
contents of HCHK devices (0.4) 1.40 985.00 1,379.00 06/14/2024 NAB Review and revise revised draft appellate brief (1.5); correspond with R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) regarding the same (0.20); correspond with J. Kosciewicz and W.
Committee counsel regarding the same (0.1) 2.70 1,835.00 4,954.50 06/14/2024 WCF Review and revise consolidated appellate brief (5.4); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.3) 5.70 1,390.00 7,923.00 06/17/2024 JV1 Review and prepare joint status report (.6);
06/17/2024 JPK1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding HCHK joint status report regarding default judgment order (.3); draft joint status report (1.1); correspond with J. Shaban regarding
regarding filing joint status report (.1) 1.60 1,185.00 1,896.00 06/17/2024 WCF Draft status order regarding appeal of motion to set aside default (.2); correspond with N. Bassett and J. Kosciewicz regarding
06/18/2024 DEB4 Prepare HCHK default judgment order 1.50 1,395.00 2,092.50 06/18/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding HCHK default judgement order 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 06/19/2024 DEB4 Correspond with K. Mitchell regarding proposed default judgment order (0.1): review objection to same (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
06/19/2024 NAB Review objection to proposed default judgement order (0.2); correspond with D. 0.30 1,835.00 550.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2414594
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/20/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding HCHK objection to proposed order (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.2); prepare response to same (1.2) 1.60 1,395.00 2,232.00 06/20/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our response to objection to our proposed default order 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 06/20/2024 NAB Review and revise PH response to objection to proposed default judgment order (0.6);
regarding the same (0.2) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 06/21/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins
(0.2); analyze same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (0.2) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 06/28/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding HCHK appeal issues 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 123.90 150,470.50
06/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Shanahan (Cole 0.20 1,270.00 254.00
06/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Shanahan (Cole
payment of related invoices (.1); correspond
06/18/2024 TS21 Correspond with E. Sutton re HCHK May
06/20/2024 ECS1 Correspond with R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) regarding administration of HCHK Entities and payment of related invoices 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding
same (.5); further correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.4) 1.80 1,270.00 2,286.00 06/25/2024 ECS1 Analyze filings, financial receipts, and distributions in connection with payments to Assignee and his professionals under the rule 9019 order (1.2); review professional invoices in connection with same (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.8); correspond with T. Sadler and D. Barron regarding same (.2) 2.50 1,270.00 3,175.00 06/26/2024 ECS1 Further review filings, financial receipts, and distributions in connection with payments to Assignee and his professionals under the rule 9019 order (.1); correspond with L. Despins and T. Sadler regarding same (.3) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 06/27/2024 AB21 Call with T. Sadler regarding HCHK-related
06/27/2024 ECS1 Review filings, financial receipts, and distributions in connection with payments to Assignee and his professionals under the rule 9019 order (.1); correspond with L. Despins and T. Sadler regarding same (.3) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 06/27/2024 TS21 Correspond with D. Mohamed, L. Despins,
payments (.2); call with A. Bongartz re same (.1); review wire forms re same (.5) 0.80 1,365.00 1,092.00 06/28/2024 ECS1 Review bank account of Assignee Hoffmeister (.1); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 7.20 9,024.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2414594
Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 06/17/2024 ECS1 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding HCHK Entities' monthly operating report 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 06/19/2024 ECS1 Prepare HCHK Entities' monthly operating
connection with same (.2); correspond with
monthly operating report (.3) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 06/20/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing of HCHK Entities' monthly operating
Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 2.00 1,975.00 3,950.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 23.40 1,835.00 42,939.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 4.40 1,395.00 6,138.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 10.60 1,390.00 14,734.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 1.10 1,365.00 1,501.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 6.70 1,270.00 8,509.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 59.70 1,185.00 70,744.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.70 985.00 1,674.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.70 565.00 395.50 JV1 Johnna Vitti Paralegal 6.80 485.00 3,298.00 AD20 Allison Doherty Paralegal 14.60 445.00 6,497.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 10
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
06/14/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.25 06/14/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.25 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$108.23
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$160,746.23
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Lamp Capital Adversary PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00024 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$20,923.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Lamp Capital Adversary PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00024 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$20,923.00
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.*
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:
*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*
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho October 9, 2024
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2414596
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/10/2024 LAD4 Review issues, submissions to prepare for court hearing (.60); t/c N. Bassett re hearing prep (.10); handle same hearing (.70) 1.40 1,975.00 2,765.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 1.40 2,765.00
06/06/2024 NAB Call with R. Grand (Lamp Capital counsel) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 regarding Reverence funds motion (.2); email with L. Despins regarding same (.3) 06/10/2024 LAD4 Analyze/comment on Reverence issues
order re: sale process (.40); various emails to local counsel and counsel to Reverence re:
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/10/2024 NAB Review submissions to prepare for Reverence motion hearing (.3); call with L.
revised proposed order (.1) 1,835.00 1,284.50 06/12/2024 LS26 Analyze facts re Hudson Diamond NY and
06/13/2024 LS26 Leading Shine NY Analyze facts re Hudson Diamond NY and 1.40 985.00 1,379.00 06/14/2024 LS26 Continue to analyze facts regarding Hudson Diamond NY and Leading Shine NY 985.00 1,576.00
Diamond NY Continue to analyze facts regarding Hudson 0.80 985.00 788.00 06/27/2024 DEB4 Capital Analyze hearing transcripts related to Lamp 0.20 1,395.00 279.00
LS26 Review January 23 hearing transcript (0.4); correspond with D. Barron re same (0.1) 0.50 985.00 492.50
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 1.20 1,835.00 2,202.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 9.70 985.00 9,554.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$29,446.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$29,446.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho October 9, 2024
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2414598
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$29,446.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/03/2024 AB21 Review order regarding service of default judgment motion (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 06/04/2024 AB21 Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)
06/04/2024 ECS1 Review and comment on service of motion
with A. Thorp (Harneys), D. Barron, P.
06/05/2024 AB21 Review draft certificate of service for
06/06/2024 AB21 Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) and N. Bassett regarding draft certificate of
related service order 0.10 1,850.00 185.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/06/2024 AB21 Call with N. Bassett regarding letter from
proceedings (0.2); correspond with A.
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 06/06/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Ace
06/06/2024 NAB Call with A. Bongartz regarding letter from
proceedings (.2); emails with A. Bongartz regarding BVI issues (.3) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 06/07/2024 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz and S. Trim
order on Ace Decade 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/07/2024 LAD4 Review Ace Decade BVI issues 1.50 1,975.00 2,962.50 06/10/2024 AB21 Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) and J. Stewart (Harneys Legal) regarding response
regarding same (0.2); call with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding same (0.3); further calls with A. Thorp regarding same (0.1); revise draft letter response (0.9); correspond
06/10/2024 DM26 Prepare certificate of service regarding Trustee's motion for default judgment and order on service of motion regarding Adv.
E. Sutton re same (.1); file same via the Court's CM/ECF system (.2) 0.50 565.00 282.50 06/10/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding
certificate of service in connection with
06/10/2024 LAD4 T/c A. Bongartz & N. Bassett re: letter
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/10/2024 NAB Call with A Bongartz regarding BVI issues (.2); call with A. Bongartz and L. Despins regarding same (.3); review correspondence
regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,835.00 1,284.50 06/11/2024 NAB Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding BVI issues (.2); review and revise draft letter regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 06/13/2024 DEB4 Meeting with L. Despins regarding BVI and
06/14/2024 AB21 Correspond with A. deQuincey (Pallas)
06/14/2024 LAD4 Review/edit letter to opposing counsel re:
06/17/2024 DEB4 Call with L. Despins and A. Thorp
06/18/2024 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins and A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI litigation 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 06/18/2024 LAD4 Final edits to letter to opposing counsel re:
litigation (0.50) 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 06/23/2024 NAB Correspond with C. Macco (Y. Wang counsel) regarding settlement dialogue 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 06/26/2024 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, A. Thorp (Harneys Legal), and W. Edwards (Alvarez)
documents related to Ace Decade (0.7);
06/26/2024 LAD4 T/c A. Thorp (Harneys Legal), D. Barron and joint provisional liquidators (A&M) re: Ace Decade (.80); review issues with respect to validity of appointment of same (1.30) 2.10 1,975.00 4,147.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
Review certificate of service related to Rui
(Prager) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00
NAB Call and email with L. Despins regarding Ace Decade default judgment issues 0.20 1,835.00 367.00
T/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: no objection filing (.30); review/edit same (.70) 1.00 1,975.00 1,975.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 17.00 29,446.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 5.90 1,975.00 11,652.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 2.00 1,835.00 3,670.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 4.30 1,850.00 7,955.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 3.40 1,395.00 4,743.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.50 565.00 282.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$17,801.50
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$17,801.50
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:
*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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho October 9, 2024
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2414599
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024 Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding \$17,801.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/04/2024 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding K Legacy default (0.1);
06/05/2024 DEB4 Call with S. Maza regarding default motion 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 06/05/2024 SM29 Call with D. Barron re default motion 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 06/06/2024 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding K Legacy default judgment motion (0.1);
(0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding Li
06/07/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding K Legacy alter ego allegations 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 06/07/2024 SM29 Prepare K Legacy motion for default 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00 06/10/2024 SM29 Continue preparing K Legacy motion for default judgment 1.80 1,395.00 2,511.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2414599
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 06/11/2024 DEB4 Correspond with K. Mitchell regarding Qiang Guo default (0.4); conference with S. Maza regarding default judgment issues related to omnibus alter ego adversary proceeding (0.4); correspond with S. Maza regarding case law related to same (0.3) 1.10 1,395.00 1,534.50 06/11/2024 SM29 Analyze caselaw re motion for default judgment (1.0); call with D. Barron re same (.4); email L. Song re same (.1); continue preparing same (.9) 2.40 1,395.00 3,348.00 06/25/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding K Legacy motion for default judgment (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); revise same (0.8) 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00 06/25/2024 NAB Review and revise draft default judgment papers for K Legacy and Mileson (.5); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.3) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 06/26/2024 LAD4 Review/edit K Legacy default judgment papers 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 06/28/2024 DEB4 Review default judgment pleadings (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton and L. Song regarding documents in connection with same (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey regarding supporting declaration (0.2) 1.40 1,395.00 1,953.00 06/28/2024 DEB4 Further correspond with P. Linsey regarding default judgment motion 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 06/28/2024 ECS1 Review email from A. Forsyth, counsel to Qiang Guo, regarding service issues (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2414599
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
Review documents relating to Princes Gate apartment (0.5); correspond with D. Barron
confidentiality designation (0.2) 0.90 985.00 886.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 12.50 17,801.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 5.40 1,395.00 7,533.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 4.50 1,395.00 6,277.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.90 985.00 886.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Avoidance Actions PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00029 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$198,104.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Avoidance Actions PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00029 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$198,104.00
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.*
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:
*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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/01/2024 LS26 Prepare parts of response to Weddle Law motion to dismiss 6.60 985.00 6,501.00 06/02/2024 LS26 Prepare parts of response to Weddle Law's motion to dismiss 3.50 985.00 3,447.50 06/02/2024 NAB Review and revise draft complaint against
06/03/2024 ECS1 Analyze law of the case, judicial notice, and related legal decisions and facts in adversary
caselaw in connection with same (.2);
06/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and K. Liu regarding investigation and service of
in the United Kingdom 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 06/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with Starling Bank regarding its avoidance action (.3); correspond with N.
pleadings and orders related to same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414600
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/03/2024 ECS1 Review request for entry of default against
same (.2); correspond with R. Flynn (NPM) and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 06/03/2024 NAB Review draft response to Weddle motion to dismiss (.6); revise same (1.0); correspond with L. Song and D. Barron regarding same
06/03/2024 NAB Further review and revise draft complaint against law firm (2.2); correspond and call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 2.40 1,835.00 4,404.00 06/04/2024 DY8 Review service issues 0.10 885.00 88.50 06/04/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding avoidance action parties (0.1); correspond
06/04/2024 ECS1 Review complaint and service in connection with G4S avoidance action (.1); calls with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 06/04/2024 ECS1 Correspond with Starling Bank regarding its avoidance action (.1); correspond with N.
pleadings and orders related to same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 06/04/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and K. Liu regarding investigation and service of
in the United Kingdom 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 06/04/2024 GS12 Prepare service packets for McLaren and
06/04/2024 KL12 Research service information re UK
06/04/2024 LS26 Continue to prepare response to Weddle Law motion to dismiss 2.20 985.00 2,167.00 06/05/2024 DY8 Review service packets 0.20 885.00 177.00 06/05/2024 NAB Review emails from A. Bongartz regarding
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414600
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/05/2024 NAB Review further emails from A. Bongartz regarding default issues 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 06/06/2024 DM26 Research precedent motions to appoint foreign process server 0.80 565.00 452.00 06/06/2024 GS12 Prepare service packets for Mamzeris and K
06/06/2024 LS26 Revise draft response to Weddle Law's
06/06/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding complaint service issues 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 06/06/2024 WCF Review and revise certificates of services regarding avoidance actions (.2); correspond
06/06/2024 WCF Correspond with D. Barron and S. Maza
Legacy and Q. Guo avoidance actions (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,390.00 278.00 06/07/2024 AB21 Analyze law firm transfers (1.3); call with L.
(0.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); call with E. Sutton regarding
06/07/2024 DEB4 Call with N. Bassett and Kroll regarding analysis of claims against law firms (0.4); further call with N. Bassett regarding same and related spreadsheet (0.2) 0.60 1,395.00 837.00 06/07/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues and documents related to roles of law firms connected to the Debtor (1.4); call with A. Bongartz regarding same
06/07/2024 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett & A. Bongartz re: claims against law firms (.40); review same (1.20) 1.60 1,975.00 3,160.00 06/07/2024 LS26 Continue to draft response to Weddle Law's motion to dismiss 3.00 985.00 2,955.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/07/2024 NAB Revise law firm complaint (1.5); review
06/07/2024 NAB Review issues related to claims against law firms (.4); call with L. Despins and A. Bongartz regarding same (.4); call with D.
related spreadsheet and analysis (.4); follow- up call with D. Barron regarding same and related issues (.2) 1.40 1,835.00 2,569.00 06/10/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion for appointment of special
defendants (1.7); correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) and K. Mitchell regarding same (.3);
regarding same (.2) 2.20 1,270.00 2,794.00 06/10/2024 LS26 Continue to draft response to Weddle Law motion to dismiss (5.2); analyze issues on estate of property and alter ego and related
06/10/2024 NAB Further draft complaint against law firm 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 06/10/2024 NAB Review email from E. Sutton regarding
06/11/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion for appointment of special process server in connection with service of
D. Skalka (NPM) and K. Mitchell regarding filing of same (.2) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 06/11/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding foreign defendants in avoidance actions (.4); correspond with E. Ring (Ancillary) regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 06/11/2024 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: call with (.30);
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/11/2024 LS26 Continue to prepare response to Weddle
06/11/2024 NAB Review issues and briefing to prepare for
(.2); follow-up call with L.
comments to draft complaint (.2) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 06/12/2024 AB21 Review updated chart of law firm transfers 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 06/12/2024 DEB4 Correspond with K. Mitchell and L. Song regarding avoidance action update (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
(0.2); correspond with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding service issues (0.3) 0.80 1,395.00 1,116.00 06/12/2024 LS26 Review avoidance action briefing schedules (.2); correspond with D. Barron, K. Mitchell
06/12/2024 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding draft form settlement agreement (.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding avoidance action service issues (.2) 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 06/13/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding avoidance action issues/task list 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 06/13/2024 LS26 Analyze mootness of motion to dismiss and related authority 1.10 985.00 1,083.50
dismiss (0.3); analyze issues related to the
counsel regarding the same (0.2) 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00 06/14/2024 ECS1 Review and revise entry of default in
action (.3); correspond with K. Mitchell 0.50 1,270.00 635.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414600
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/14/2024 KC27 Analyze case law regarding avoidance
judgment and injunction order (3.1);
precedent on same (2.2) 8.10 1,185.00 9,598.50 06/14/2024 LS26 Review recent filings in Weddle Law
with D. Barron re same (0.2) 1.30 985.00 1,280.50 06/14/2024 NAB Correspond with J. Sklarz (G Club counsel) regarding issues related to G Club litigation
adversary proceeding (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (0.1) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 06/16/2024 AB21 Update chart of law firm transfers (0.6); call with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2) 0.80 1,850.00 1,480.00 06/16/2024 DEB4 Analyze issues related to Weddle Law motion to dismiss 4.20 1,395.00 5,859.00 06/16/2024 ECS1 Analyze roles of certain law firms
chart summarizing same (.2); call with A. Bongartz re same (.2) 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00 06/16/2024 LS26 Prepare draft stipulation re S. Barnett's motion to dismiss 1.10 985.00 1,083.50 06/16/2024 LS26 Review and comment on documents for
06/17/2024 AB21 Update chart of law firm transfers (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
06/17/2024 DM26 Review certain avoidance action unsealed complaints from local counsel (.2); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1) 0.30 565.00 169.50 06/17/2024 DEB4 Prepare objection to Weddle Law motion to
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/17/2024 ECS1 Analyze documents regarding McLaren vehicles connected to the debtor (.2); review avoidance action complaint regarding same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
06/17/2024 ECS1 Further analyze roles of certain law firms
with A. Bongartz re same (.1) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 06/17/2024 NAB Correspond with counsel to McLaren regarding telephone conference to discuss
06/18/2024 DM26 Research re: international judicial assistance and related precedent motions (1.6); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1) 1.70 565.00 960.50 06/18/2024 ECS1 Prepare request for judicial assistance in connection with letters rogatory service of
authority regarding same (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.1);
regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00 06/18/2024 ECS1 Review complaint and discovery documents
defendant Smee (.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/18/2024 NAB Review documents related to claims against McLaren Racing (0.2); telephone conference
the same (0.3); correspond with Kroll and K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding the same (0.2);
defendant settlement discussions (0.2); review information related to the same (0.2) 1.10 1,835.00 2,018.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/19/2024 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey regarding avoidance action workstreams (0.6);
avoidance action (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1);
motion to dismiss (0.1) 0.90 1,395.00 1,255.50 06/19/2024 ECS1 Prepare request for judicial assistance
avoidance action defendant (1.5); analyze
regarding same (.1) 1.70 1,270.00 2,159.00 06/19/2024 ECS1 Review certain sealed avoidance action complaints (.2); correspond with D. Barron
regarding same (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 06/19/2024 LAD4 Review/edit draft settlement agreement (.40); review/edit Microsoft motion (.30) 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 06/19/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding avoidance defendant diligence issues (0.2);
counsel) regarding the same (0.1); review
motion to dismiss (1.3) 1.60 1,835.00 2,936.00 06/20/2024 DEB4 Prepare objection to Weddle Law motion to
06/20/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron, K. Catalano
motion to dismiss 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 06/20/2024 ECS1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
request for judicial assistance in connection with letters rogatory service of avoidance
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414600
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/20/2024 NAB Review and revise draft response to Weddle Law motion to dismiss (1.9); analyze case
regarding the same (0.3); correspond with
avoidance action issues (0.1) 3.50 1,835.00 6,422.50 06/21/2024 AY8 Review draft response to Weddle Law's motion to dismiss 4.10 885.00 3,628.50 06/21/2024 DEB4 Prepare objection to Weddle Law motion to dismiss (12.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Berkeley Rowe (0.1) 12.40 1,395.00 17,298.00 06/21/2024 ECS1 Correspond with A. Yu and D. Barron
06/21/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and K.
related motion for appointment of special
06/21/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding request for judicial assistance in connection with letters rogatory service of avoidance action defendant 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 06/21/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our objection to Weddle Law MTD (2X revisions) 1.90 1,975.00 3,752.50 06/21/2024 LS26 Review and revise draft response to Weddle Law motion to dismiss 1.20 985.00 1,182.00 06/21/2024 NAB Further review and revise draft response to Weddle Law motion to dismiss (2.2); analyze case law regarding the same (1.4);
06/22/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding avoidance and service issues 0.10 1,835.00 183.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 06/24/2024 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey regarding avoidance action update and open issues (0.3); conference with S. Steinberg (Metzer Lippe) regarding avoidance action update (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding default judgment motion (0.1) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 06/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding request for judicial assistance in connection with letters rogatory service of avoidance action defendant 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 06/25/2024 NAB Review proposed strategy for law firm claims (.7); correspond with A. Bongartz and L. Despins regarding same (.3) 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00 06/27/2024 ECS1 Review email from Oasis Tech regarding its avoidance action (.1); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 06/27/2024 ECS1 Prepare summary sheet regarding roles and info related to law firm avoidance action defendants (.4); analyze roles and info related to law firm avoidance action defendants (2.2); correspond with D. Barron and L. Song regarding same (.2); call with L. Song regarding same (.1) 2.90 1,270.00 3,683.00 06/27/2024 LS26 Analyze documents relating to payments to law firms (1.8); correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton re same (0.2); call with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 2.10 985.00 2,068.50 06/27/2024 LS26 Call with avoidance action defendant regarding avoidance action (0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding Oasis Tech (0.4); correspond with N. Bassett, L. Despins, D. Barron and P. Linsey re same (0.4); review documents relating to Oasis 1.30 985.00 1,280.50
Tech (0.3) 06/28/2024 AB21 Revise chart of law firm transfers and next steps (1.2); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.2) 1.40 1,850.00 2,590.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/28/2024 NAB Review motions to dismiss (.4); correspond
related issues (.4); correspond and voicemail
avoidance action (.1) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 06/28/2024 NAB Review case findings on summary judgment
06/30/2024 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding draft settlement agreement 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 147.10 198,104.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 8.90 1,975.00 17,577.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 26.60 1,835.00 48,811.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 4.80 1,850.00 8,880.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 33.00 1,395.00 46,035.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 0.50 1,390.00 695.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 19.10 1,270.00 24,257.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 8.10 1,185.00 9,598.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 35.40 985.00 34,869.00 AY8 Annie (Xue) Yu Associate 4.10 885.00 3,628.50 DY8 Dominik Young Associate 0.30 885.00 265.50 GS12 Gianmarco Selva Associate 3.00 565.00 1,695.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 2.80 565.00 1,582.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414600 Page 12
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
05/17/2024 Outside Professional Services -
Corporation, Invoice# 1864 Dated 05/17/24, Ancillary Legal Corp helped serve international
05/21/2024 Outside Professional Services -
Corporation, Invoice# 1865 Dated 05/21/24, Translation services related to Ancillary Legal Corp serving international defendants in pending actions 15,151.00 06/10/2024 Computer Search (Other) 1.71 06/10/2024 Computer Search (Other) 1.71 06/18/2024 Computer Search (Other) 7.65
Ezra Sutton; 05/30/2024; Restaurant: Smash House ; City: New York ; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working dinner 33.13 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$23,301.20
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Mediation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00030 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$118,467.00
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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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00030 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$118,467.00
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.*
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:
*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* Case 22-50073 Doc 3665 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:15:39 Page 121 of 136
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/01/2024 DEB4 Revise mediation presentation (0.7); conference with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.3) 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00 06/01/2024 LAD4 Review/edit Powerpoint presentation for mediation session (several iterations) (2.50); t/c N. Bassett, D. Barron re: same (.30) 2.80 1,975.00 5,530.00 06/01/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron
regarding same (.3) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 06/02/2024 DEB4 Revise and supplement mediation
06/02/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron regarding draft presentation to mediation parties (.3); revise same (.3); draft email to mediator regarding same (.2) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00030 Invoice No. 2414601
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 06/03/2024 DEB4 Participate in initial mediation call with Judge Tancredi, L. Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Song (1.0); analyze documents in preparation for same (0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding mediation issues (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2) 2.00 1,395.00 2,790.00 06/03/2024 LAD4 Review avoidance issues and notes to prepare for mediation (.40); handle group mediation session with Judge Tancredi (1.00); post mortem call with N. Bassett & P. Linsey (NPM) (.20) 1.60 1,975.00 3,160.00 06/03/2024 LS26 Attend mediation introductory presentation meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron (1.0); review video recording of the meeting (0.1); correspond with counsel re video recording (0.2); correspond with D. Barron and P. Linsey re mediation (0.2) 1.50 985.00 1,477.50 06/03/2024 NAB Review avoidance issues in prep for initial mediation presentation with defendants (.8); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1); participate in mediation presentation session with L. Despins, D. Barron, L. Song, and Judge Tancredi (1.0); follow-up call with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding responses to avoidance action defendant questions (.1) 2.20 1,835.00 4,037.00 06/04/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding mediation issues 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 06/05/2024 DEB4 Correspond with K. Mitchell regarding mediation issues (0.3); analyze documents related to same (1.0) 1.30 1,395.00 1,813.50 06/06/2024 DEB4 Analyze mediation party documents (1.8); correspond with K. Mitchell regarding same (0.1) 1.90 1,395.00 2,650.50 06/07/2024 DEB4 Correspond with J. Tancredi regarding criminal case documents 0.10 1,395.00 139.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/10/2024 DEB4 Correspond with K. Mitchell regarding
mediation chart regarding mediation parties (0.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
parties regarding mediation and avoidance
06/10/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and mediator regarding additional mediation sessions (.2); review legal issues in preparation for same
06/11/2024 DEB4 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding
regarding mediation information for parties
mediation (0.5) 2.00 1,395.00 2,790.00 06/11/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding next mediation session 0.30 1,835.00 550.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/12/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
(0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
D. Skalka regarding same (0.2); conference
presentation slides (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond
issues related to same (0.1) 1.10 1,395.00 1,534.50 06/12/2024 NAB Call with D. Barron regarding preparation for further mediation sessions 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 06/13/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Gottesman (Mintz Gold) regarding mediation session (0.1);
D. Skalka regarding same (0.2) 0.40 1,395.00 558.00
regarding same (0.1); prepare mediation slides (1.8); analyze issues and authority related to same (1.2);
section 549 issues (0.1) 4.20 1,395.00 5,859.00 06/14/2024 NAB Telephone conference with counsel to
regarding claims information and mediation
presentation (0.3); correspond with D. Barron and L. Despins regarding the same 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/16/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding mediation slides 0.60 1,395.00 837.00 06/16/2024 LAD4 Review/edit power point presentation 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 06/17/2024 DEB4 Continue preparing mediation slides (1.0); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with mediator regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding mediation issues (0.8);
regarding mediation (0.1);
mediation (0.1) 2.20 1,395.00 3,069.00 06/17/2024 NAB Analyze arguments in response to
and L. Despins regarding the same (0.7);
presentation (0.3); correspond with D.
06/18/2024 DEB4 Correspond with mediation parties regarding upcoming meeting 0.20 1,395.00 279.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
regarding mediation meeting (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding case law in connection with same (1.0);
regarding mediation meeting (0.1);
regarding presentation slides (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding section 502(h) issues (0.1);
regarding mediation meetings (0.1);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding section 363(c) issues (0.3); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding Buckets 3 through 5 presentation
06/18/2024 DEB4 Attend Buckets 1 and 2 mediation meetings
06/18/2024 LAD4 Review issues and prepare notes for mediation presentations (.50); prepare for
(.20); handle presentations to buckets 1 & 2 defendants (1.50) 2.20 1,975.00 4,345.00 06/18/2024 NAB Review issues and authority in preparation for mediation presentations (1.6);
same (0.2); review case law in connection with the same (0.5); participate in mediation
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/21/2024 DM26 Prepare share file of 0.20 565.00 113.00 06/25/2024 DEB4 Prepare mediation slides (3.4); analyze
06/26/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding (0.1); correspond with N.
06/26/2024 NAB Review and comment on draft mediation slides (.5); correspond with D. Barron and L. Despins regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 06/26/2024 SM29 Analyze NY fraudulent transfer law (.9); conference with D. Barron re same (.1) 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00 06/27/2024 DEB4 Continue preparing mediation slides (5.7);
regarding same (0.3); correspond with J. Tancredi regarding same (0.1); correspond with mediation participants regarding same (0.2); conference with P. Linsey regarding mediation meeting prep (0.1) 6.40 1,395.00 8,928.00 06/27/2024 DEB4 Analyze case law on avoidance issues (0.8);
06/27/2024 LAD4 Review/edit power point slides for next mediation meeting (.90); t/c N. Bassett and D. Barron re: same (.30) 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00 06/27/2024 NAB Review and revise draft mediation slides
regarding same (.3) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 06/27/2024 SM29 Calls with D. Barron re fraudulent transfer
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
06/28/2024 DM26 Prepare share files of mediation
mediation parties (.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.40 565.00 226.00 06/28/2024 DEB4 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding reference materials for mediation (0.2);
06/28/2024 DEB4 Participate in mediation calls with avoidance action parties (2.8); correspond with L.
with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1);
mediation calls with parties (0.1);
regarding same (0.1);
parties regarding ]. Tancredi contact (0.2);
legal issues related to mediation (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
06/28/2024 LAD4 Review issues and prepare notes for
06/28/2024 NAB Participate in mediation sessions (2.8);
regarding same (.2) 3.00 1,835.00 5,505.00 06/28/2024 SM29 Call with D. Barron re mediation presentation and related research issues 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 75.20 118,467.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00030 Invoice No. 2414601
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 11.80 1,975.00 23,305.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 17.80 1,835.00 32,663.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 1.80 1,395.00 2,511.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 41.70 1,395.00 58,171.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.50 985.00 1,477.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.60 565.00 339.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
K Legacy PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00032 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$5,550.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00032 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$5,550.00
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.*
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:
*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*
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
for the period ending June 30, 2024 K Legacy \$5,550.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
Revise BVI disclosure application (2.9); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 3.00 1,850.00 5,550.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Swiss Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00033 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$4,810.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Swiss Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00033 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending June 30, 2024 \$4,810.00
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.*
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:
*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*
Case 22-50073 Doc 3665 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:15:39 Page 135 of 136
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho October 9, 2024
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending June 30, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount B261 Investigations 06/05/2024 AB21 Correspond with M. Meili (Prager) regarding update on Swiss recognition application 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 06/11/2024 AB21 Revise supplemental submission to Swiss court related to recognition application (0.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with M. Meili (Prager) regarding same (0.2) 1.10 1,850.00 2,035.00 06/12/2024 AB21 Revise supplemental submission in support of Swiss recognition application (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with M. Meili (Prager) regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 06/19/2024 AB21 Review criminal trial transcript related to Swiss transactions (0.2); correspond with K. Catalano regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Hayek (Prager) and M. Meili (Prager) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 3665 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:15:39 Page 136 of 136
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 2
Analyze criminal trial hearing transcript as it relates to Swiss investigation (0.4); correspond with D. Hayek (Prager) and M. Meili (Prager) regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 2.60 1,850.00 4,810.00
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