Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #3666
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 3666
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
Monthly Fee Statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #3666 (filed Aug 18, 2023). Counsel Paul Hastings LLP requests interim compensation of $1,128,137.20 (80% of fees) and expense reimbursement of $13,596.82 (100% of expenses) for services rendered to Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins and the Genever Debtors from July 1 through July 31, 2024.
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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 JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JULY 31, 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 July 1, 2024 through and including July 31, 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 \$1,128,137.20 and \$13,596.82, 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
Bassett, Nicholas Corporate, 2007 \$1,835.00 126.50 \$232,127.50 3 Bassett, Nicholas (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2007 \$917.50 3.50 \$3,211.25 3 Despins, Luc Restructuring, 1986 \$1,975.00 84.70 \$167,282.50 1 Despins, Luc (travel, ½ rate) Restructuring, 1986 \$987.50 0.80 \$790.00 1 Tsao, Leo Litigation, 1999 \$1,775.00 1.80 \$3,195.00 1 Partner Total: 217.30 \$406,606.25 N/A
Bongartz, Alex Restructuring, 2007 \$1,850.00 52.30 \$96,755.00 3 Bongartz, Alex (travel, ½ rate) Restructuring, 2007 \$925.00 1.20 \$1,110.00 3 Maza, Shlomo Corporate, 2012 \$1,395.00 74.10 \$137,085.00 3 Traxler, Katherine Restructuring, 1990 \$1,120.00 2.30 \$2,576.00 3
Barron, Douglass Corporate, 2012 \$1,395.00 162.80 \$227,106.00 3 Catalano, Kristin Corporate, 2021 \$1,185.00 1.50 \$1,777.50 3 Daly, Crispin Restructuring, 2010 \$1,395.00 6.60 \$9,207.00 3 Farmer, Will Corporate, 2018 \$1,390.00 33.90 \$47,121.00 3 Kosciewicz, Jon Litigation, 2021 \$1,185.00 47.20 \$55,932.00 3 Sadler, Tess Corporate, 2019 \$1,365.00 6.10 \$8,326.50 3 Selva, Gianmarco Corporate \$565.00 12.50 \$7,062.50 N/A Song, Luyi Corporate, 2023 \$985.00 173.40 \$170,799.00 3 Song, Luyi (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2023 \$492.50 7.30 \$3,595.25 3 Sutton, Ezra Corporate, 2021 \$1,270.00 145.30 \$184,531.00 3 Yu, Annie Corporate, 2024 \$885.00 4.40 \$3,894.00 N/A
Liu, Kelly Legal Research Analyst \$420.00 4.10 \$1,722.00 2 Mohamed, David Paralegal \$565.00 93.70 \$52,940.50 2 Paraprofessional Total: 97.80 \$54,662.50
1 As indicated in the fee statement, as a courtesy Paul Hastings has agreed to write off \$7,975.00 in fees incurred during the month of July 2024 related to document review.
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY
U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category Hours Fees
B110 Case Administration 36.20 \$35,809.50 B113 Pleadings Review 50.00 \$28,250.00 B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 0.20 \$370.00
B131 Sale of Real Estate 2.70 \$5,270.00
B160 Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) 6.10 \$8,933.50 B165 Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) 2.70 \$3,992.00 B191 General Litigation 676.60 \$992,682.50 B195 Non-Working Travel 12.80 \$8,706.50 B210 Business Operations 14.70 \$21,484.00 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 2.90 \$3,816.50 B230 Financing/Cash Collections 1.70 \$1,988.50
B261 Investigations 183.60 \$232,697.00 B310 Claims Administration and Objections 0.20 \$323.00
2 As indicated in the fee statement, as a courtesy Paul Hastings has agreed to write off \$7,975.00 in fees incurred during the month of July 2024 related to document review.
00001 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$111,983.25 00002 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$269,218.50
00012 Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$22,356.00 00013 Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding \$10,666.50
00020 Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$119,868.00 00024 Lamp Capital Adversary \$66,650.00 00026 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$172,731.50 00028 Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding \$1,016.00
Outside Professional Services:
Divergent Language Solutions, LLC \$330.00
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
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$111,983.25
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
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$111,983.25
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: 2414647
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$111,983.25
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/01/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
(NPM) regarding certificate of service for notice of hearing on interim fee applications
07/01/2024 DEB4 Telephone conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding case updates and strategy 1.10 1,395.00 1,534.50 07/01/2024 LAD4 Handle weekly call NPM with N. Bassett &
07/01/2024 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins, P.
updates and strategy 1.10 1,835.00 2,018.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414647
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); prepare recent case documents
certificate of service from local counsel regarding interim fee applications (.1) 1.40 565.00 791.00 07/03/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
07/05/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
07/08/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/08/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar & send
filing deadlines and update working group
07/09/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/09/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
07/10/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); prepare certain case documents for attorney review (.2) 1.70 565.00 960.50 07/10/2024 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding case
07/11/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group 0.60 565.00 339.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2024 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM), L. Despins, N. Bassett on case and litigation matters for NPM 0.80 1,395.00 1,116.00 07/11/2024 LAD4 T/c D. Skalka, P. Linsey (NPM), D. Barron
APs/potential settlements 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 07/11/2024 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins, D.
regarding case strategy and next steps 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 07/12/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
07/12/2024 LAD4 T/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: Knight Vision (.20); review same (.30) 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 07/15/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
and prepare same for attorney review (.6) 1.40 565.00 791.00 07/16/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/16/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
07/17/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/17/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
07/18/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/18/2024 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. 2414647
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2024 DM26 Review and file via the Court's CM/ECF system N. Bassett letter to Judge Torres re SDNY case no. 23cr118 (.2); review and file
07/18/2024 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding UST
07/19/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
filing deadlines and update working group
and prepare same for attorney review (.3) 1.30 565.00 734.50 07/22/2024 LAD4 Handle NPM weekly call with N. Bassett, L.
07/22/2024 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett and P.
investigation update 1.00 985.00 985.00 07/22/2024 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins, L.
case strategy and next steps 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00 07/23/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
07/24/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/24/2024 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. 2414647
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); review certain case documents and prepare same for attorney review (.2) 0.80 565.00 452.00 07/26/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/26/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2) 0.60 565.00 339.00 07/29/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2) 0.80 565.00 452.00 07/29/2024 DEB4 Conference with NPM, L. Despins, N. Bassett and L. Song regarding case and litigation update and related workstreams 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 07/29/2024 LAD4 Handle NPM weekly call with D. Barron, N. Bassett and L. Song re: case/litigation matters 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 07/29/2024 LS26 Call with N. Bassett, L. Despins, D. Barron, D. Skalka (NPM), and P. Linsey (NPM) re litigation and investigation update 0.70 985.00 689.50 07/29/2024 NAB Call with P. Linsey (NPM), L. Despins, L. Song, D. Barron and D. Skalka (NPM) regarding case updates and strategy (.7); further call with P. Linsey regarding issues relating to same (.3) 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00 07/30/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2) 0.80 565.00 452.00 07/31/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); review certain case documents and prepare same for attorney review (.5) 1.50 565.00 847.50
Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 36.20 35,809.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 18 of 190
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414647
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/01/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research re certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.20 565.00 1,243.00 07/02/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.0); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.00 565.00 1,130.00
(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research re certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 2.10 565.00 1,186.50 07/05/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research re certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 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. 2414647
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/08/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.9); review related case dockets re: recent
documents per attorney request (.3) 2.20 565.00 1,243.00 07/09/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets re: recent
documents per attorney request (.4) 2.30 565.00 1,299.50 07/10/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research re certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 2.20 565.00 1,243.00 07/11/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets re recent
per attorney request (.3) 2.00 565.00 1,130.00 07/12/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.0); review related case dockets re recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.40 565.00 1,356.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/15/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.50 565.00 1,412.50 07/16/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.20 565.00 1,243.00 07/17/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.30 565.00 1,299.50 07/18/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets re recent filings (.5); research certain case document per attorney request (.2) 2.10 565.00 1,186.50 07/19/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.30 565.00 1,299.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414647
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/22/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.3); review related case dockets re recent
07/23/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
update working group re same (.6); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.5);
attorney request (.4); research certain NY state court actions and related precedent pleadings for E. Sutton (1.5) 3.50 565.00 1,977.50 07/24/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
update working group re same (.6); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.8);
attorney request (.3) 2.20 565.00 1,243.00 07/25/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
update working group re same (.6); review related case dockets re: recent filings (1.0) 2.20 565.00 1,243.00 07/26/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
proceedings and district court cases and 2.30 565.00 1,299.50
update working group re same (.7); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.8); research certain case documents per
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414647
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/29/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.10 565.00 1,186.50 07/30/2024 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 (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.10 565.00 1,186.50 07/31/2024 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 (1.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.30 565.00 1,299.50 Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review 50.00 28,250.00
07/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
07/05/2024 DM26 Prepare agenda for 7/9/24 hearing (.8); email E. Sutton regarding same (.1) 0.90 565.00 508.50 07/05/2024 ECS1 Review and revise hearing agenda for
Kwok case (.1);
07/09/2024 DM26 Update 7/9/24 hearing agenda 0.20 565.00 113.00 07/11/2024 DM26 Prepare draft agenda for 7/16/24 hearing 0.80 565.00 452.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
7/16/24 hearing agenda 0.40 565.00 226.00 07/12/2024 ECS1 Review and revise agenda for 7/16/24
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/15/2024 AB21 Prepare hearing notes for hearing on DIP
L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.90 1,850.00 1,665.00 07/15/2024 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza regarding
07/19/2024 DM26 Prepare agenda for 7/23/24 hearing 0.70 565.00 395.50 07/19/2024 ECS1 Review and revise agenda for 7/23/24 hearings in the case (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/22/2024 AB21 Review submissions and prepare notes for interim fee hearing (0.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.80 1,850.00 1,480.00 07/23/2024 AB21 Prepare notes for hearing on fee applications (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); participate in fee hearing (1.0); revise proposed fee orders
(U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.2) 2.60 1,850.00 4,810.00 07/23/2024 LAD4 Handle parts of fee hearing by zoom 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 07/29/2024 DM26 Prepare agenda for 7/30/24 status
hearings in the case (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 Subtotal:
B160 Fee/Employment Applications 07/03/2024 AB21 Correspond with C. Edge regarding cost backup for PH interim fee application 0.20 1,850.00 370.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2024 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)
07/08/2024 AB21 Analyze issue regarding next supplemental declaration of disinterestedness (0.1);
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/10/2024 AB21 Analyze H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)
(0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/10/2024 ECS1 Review updated list of interested parties for
disinterestedness 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/10/2024 NAB Review invoices related to certain case
07/11/2024 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)
07/11/2024 KAT2 Prepare UST Appendix B info for May
with L. Despins and H.
regarding same (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,850.00 1,110.00 07/12/2024 KAT2 Prepare parts of sixth interim fee application (1.8); correspond with A.
07/15/2024 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/22/2024 WCF Review May 2024 fee statement regarding
and related hours (1.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 1.20 1,390.00 1,668.00 Subtotal: B160 Fee/Employment Applications 6.10 8,933.50
B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals 07/11/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
07/22/2024 AB21 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding Kroll June 2024 fee statement 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/23/2024 AB21 Prepare notice for Kroll June 2024 fee
parties regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 07/23/2024 DM26 File Kroll's 06/24 fee statement 0.20 565.00 113.00 07/23/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Song regarding
negotiations relating thereto 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/24/2024 AB21 Revise interim fee orders (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); call with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding
(Kroll) regarding Kroll fee order (0.1);
regarding fee orders (0.2) 0.80 1,850.00 1,480.00 07/25/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers to professionals 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
preservation motion (0.4); correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding the same (0.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/11/2024 NAB Review motion regarding preservation of email correspondence 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 07/20/2024 LAD4 Review/edit draft 1.70 1,975.00 3,357.50 07/29/2024 NAB Correspond with J. Gavenman (Kwok state court lawsuit counsel) regarding litigation
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 3.10 5,926.50
LAD4 Travel to and from Bridgeport for hearing
07/09/2024 NAB Travel to and from New York/Bridgeport for hearing (bill at 1/2 rate) 3.50 917.50 3,211.25 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 4.30 4,001.25
07/02/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer regarding 0.10 565.00 56.50 Paramount's invoice for July 2024 storage
07/02/2024 TS21 Correspond with D. Mohamed and E. Sutton re wire transfer for Paramount 0.20 1,365.00 273.00 07/09/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding next round of wire transfers 0.20 1,850.00 370.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414647
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/09/2024 DM26 Draft wire transfers for Acheson Doyle
Dreifuss May 2024 fee statement 0.50 565.00 282.50 07/10/2024 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and East West
07/16/2024 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding Trustee account payments 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 07/17/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding next round of wire transfers (0.1); correspond
bank account balances (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/17/2024 TS21 Correspond with D. Mohamed re wires for O'Sullivan and Kroll 0.20 1,365.00 273.00 07/18/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wires re: Kroll and OMJB's
07/18/2024 TS21 Correspond with P. Linsey and L. Despins re bank account (.2); review wire transfer forms for O'Sullivan and Kroll (.4);
Bank re same (.3) 0.90 1,365.00 1,228.50 07/22/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire for Skyline Windows 0.10 565.00 56.50 07/23/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer for Paramount's
07/23/2024 TS21 Correspond with D. Mohamed re wire transfer forms for Paramount, Skyline and
07/24/2024 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins, D. Barron and
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/26/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding payments of professional fees (0.4); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1);
(0.1); correspond with A. Calascibetta (EA
07/26/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers for certain retained professionals 0.50 565.00 282.50 07/26/2024 TS21 Correspond with D. Mohamed and A. Bongartz re wire transfers 0.40 1,365.00 546.00 07/29/2024 DM26 Prepare certain draft wire transfers 0.50 565.00 282.50 07/30/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and T. Sadler regarding wire transfers for professional
07/30/2024 TS21 Review outgoing wires (.9); correspond with
and D. Mohamed re same (.3) 1.20 1,365.00 1,638.00 07/31/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer for Sciame
Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 7.70 9,561.00 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
Subtotal:
07/22/2024 TS21 Prepare June monthly operating report (1.8); correspond with D. Barron and L. Despins re same (.3) 2.10 1,365.00 2,866.50 07/22/2024 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR (0.1); review same (0.3) 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 07/22/2024 DM26 File June 2024 MOR 0.20 565.00 113.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 29 of 190
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414647
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
B310 Claims Administration and Objections
filing process Correspond with claimant regarding claims 0.10 1,395.00 139.50
NAB Review proof of claim withdrawals and correspond with L. Song regarding same 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 6.30 1,975.00 12,442.50 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.80 987.50 790.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 5.90 1,835.00 10,826.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 3.50 917.50 3,211.25 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 10.50 1,850.00 19,425.00 KAT2 Katherine A. Traxler Of Counsel 2.30 1,120.00 2,576.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 3.40 1,395.00 4,743.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 1.20 1,390.00 1,668.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 6.10 1,365.00 8,326.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 1.40 1,270.00 1,778.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.70 985.00 1,674.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 78.80 565.00 44,522.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/09/2024 Photocopy Charges 380.00 0.08 30.40 07/10/2024 Photocopy Charges 20.00 0.08 1.60
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414647
07/17/2024 Photocopy Charges 200.00 0.08 16.00
07/22/2024 Photocopy Charges 1,240.00 0.08 99.20 07/25/2024 Photocopy Charges 120.00 0.08 9.60
Services, Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6139182 dated 06/07/2024; Service Type: Car; From/To: M, 200 Park Avenue / home; Passenger L. DESPINS; Ticket # 3760963 dated 05/28/2024 18:22 167.43 06/24/2024 Computer Search (Other) 26.73 06/25/2024 Computer Search (Other) 12.42 06/26/2024 Computer Search (Other) 27.36 06/27/2024 Computer Search (Other) 4.77 06/28/2024 Computer Search (Other) 14.49 06/29/2024 Computer Search (Other) 4.41
07/01/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.07
07/02/2024 Computer Search (Other) 9.63 07/03/2024 Computer Search (Other) 10.26
07/05/2024 Computer Search (Other) 19.17 07/06/2024 Computer Search (Other) 7.29 07/07/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.18 07/08/2024 Computer Search (Other) 18.63
07/09/2024 Computer Search (Other) 22.68
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414647
07/10/2024 Computer Search (Other) 16.83
07/11/2024 Computer Search (Other) 18.18
07/12/2024 Computer Search (Other) 25.38
07/14/2024 Computer Search (Other) 3.60
07/15/2024 Computer Search (Other) 22.59
07/16/2024 Computer Search (Other) 28.08
07/17/2024 Computer Search (Other) 32.22 07/18/2024 Computer Search (Other) 31.14 07/19/2024 Computer Search (Other) 23.22 07/20/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.09
07/22/2024 Computer Search (Other) 49.86
07/23/2024 Computer Search (Other) 25.20 07/24/2024 Computer Search (Other) 12.60 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 32 of 190
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2414647 Page 20
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$6,435.63
07/25/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.88
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
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$277,193.50
Fee reduction related to document review (7,975.00)
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
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$277,193.50
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*
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
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$277,193.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/29/2024 AB21 Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas)
Subtotal: B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 0.20 370.00
07/01/2024 CD16 Correspond with G. Selva re certificate for
07/01/2024 ECS1 Review and revise certificates related to
complaints (.1); correspond with C. Daly,
and J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/01/2024 JPK1 Review order modifying protective order (.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2024 CD16 Review form of certificate of service (0.3); discussion with G. Selva re same (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton re same (0.2) 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 07/02/2024 CD16 Review email from Oxford Visionary re U.S. proceedings (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton re same (0.2) 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 07/02/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.3); review
regarding same (.1); correspond with N.
07/02/2024 ECS1 Analyze caselaw and precedent regarding
standards (1.6); correspond with D. Barron
extend time hearing transcript in connection
07/02/2024 ECS1 Review and revise certificates related to
07/02/2024 GS12 Discussion with C. Daly regarding affidavit
regarding service of documents (2.3) 2.50 565.00 1,412.50 07/03/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.3); review
regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 07/03/2024 ECS1 Review and revise certificates relating to
07/03/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding motion to preserve evidence 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 07/05/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.20 565.00 113.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.3); review
regarding same (.1); correspond with W.
regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 07/08/2024 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding motions
07/08/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding evidence preservation motion 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 07/09/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/10/2024 ECS1 Review and revise service and certificates related to service of process of avoidance
alter ego complaints (.3); correspond with
(.1); call with K. Mitchell (NPM) and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 07/10/2024 ECS1 Analyze service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/11/2024 CD16 Review draft affidavits of service (0.8); comment on same for G. Selva (0.2) 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00 07/11/2024 CD16 Emails with G. Selva re amended affidavits
affidavits of service (0.3) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 07/11/2024 ECS1 Review and revise service and certificates related to service of process of avoidance
alter ego complaints 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2024 GS12 Revise affidavits regarding service to incorporate comments from C. Daly (1.2); review updated affidavits (.3) 1.50 565.00 847.50 07/12/2024 CD16 Review emails and attachments from G. Selva re amended affidavits of service (0.4);
documents (0.4) 0.80 1,395.00 1,116.00 07/12/2024 CD16 Review comments from E. Sutton on affidavits of service (0.3); correspond with G. Selva re same (0.2) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 07/12/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.30 565.00 169.50 07/12/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/12/2024 GS12 Amend the 29 affidavits to incorporate comments from D. Barron and E. Sutton 2.50 565.00 1,412.50 07/14/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and D.
07/15/2024 GS12 Review revised affidavits of service (.9);
(.40); review arguments re: same (.90); t/c N. Bassett re: APs and settlement strategy
07/15/2024 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins regarding litigation strategy and settlement
07/16/2024 DEB4 Conference with L. Song, W. Farmer, E.
related to Trustee litigation 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 07/16/2024 ECS1 Call with D. Barron, W. Farmer, K. Catalano and L. Song regarding analysis of Kwok criminal trial exhibits and findings for application in ongoing litigation and the
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/16/2024 KC27 Attend meeting with D. Barron, W. Farmer,
findings in connection with Trustee claims 0.70 1,185.00 829.50 07/16/2024 LS26 Call with D. Barron, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, and K. Catalano re analyzing Kwok criminal trial exhibits and findings in connection with Trustee litigation (0.7); correspond with N. Bassett re same (0.1) 0.80 985.00 788.00 07/16/2024 WCF Call with L. Song, D. Barron, E. Sutton, and K.
trial exhibits and findings in connection with Trustee litigation 0.70 1,390.00 973.00 07/17/2024 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
07/17/2024 ECS1 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) and P.
omnibus alter ego complaints 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/17/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/17/2024 LS26 Prepare notice of resumption of stayed adversary proceedings and related letter to
07/17/2024 NAB Correspond with D.
steps in litigation following conclusion of
notices to resume litigation (0.2); correspond with L. Song regarding the same (0.1); analyze and strategize litigation next steps post-criminal trial verdict (0.2) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 07/18/2024 LS26 Review and revise notice of resumption of
letter to SDNY (1.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing of the same (0.3) 1.40 985.00 1,379.00 07/19/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.50 565.00 282.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/22/2024 FCS1 Review and revise service and certificates related to service of process of avoidance
alter ego complaints 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/23/2024 CD16 Review email from E. Sutton re certificates of service (0.2); discussions re same with G.
07/23/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1); review invoice from E. Ring (Ancillary) regarding
(Ancillary) regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 07/23/2024 ECS1 Review and revise service and certificates in
omnibus alter ego complaints (.1); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/23/2024 GS12 Amend affidavits (x29) of service to incorporate the comments received from E.
regarding same (.4) 2.00 565.00 1,130.00 07/23/2024 LAD4 Review claims issues, documents to prepare
07/24/2024 DM26 Review Second Circuit local rules regarding
regarding same (.1) 0.40 565.00 226.00 01/24/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1); review
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) re K Legacy service of BVI court documents 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/24/2024 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding appellate briefing schedule 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 07/24/2024 JPK1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding common interest privilege 0.10 1,185.00 118.50
(2.00); t/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: same (.30) 2.30 1,975.00 4,542.50 07/24/2024 SM29 Review COS from P. Linsey (NPM) (.1); email P. Linsey re same (.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/24/2024 WCF Review appeal dockets regarding August
workstreams (.5);
regarding same (.3); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,390.00 1,251.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding initial disclosures in adversary proceedings (.1); correspond with P. Linsey re same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/25/2024 LS26 Continue to analyze documents relating to potential alter ego targets 4.20 985.00 4,137.00 07/25/2024 NAB Review response to motion to preserve
07/26/2024 CD16 Review email and attachments from E.
certificates of service 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 07/26/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.60 565.00 339.00 07/26/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.2); review
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 07/29/2024 GS12 Review correspondence and comments
service (.2); amend affidavits of service to incorporate same (.8) 1.00 565.00 565.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/30/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1);
regarding same (.1); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 07/30/2024 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding
with K. Catalano re same (0.2) 0.40 985.00 394.00 07/31/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.6);
regarding same (.3); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.2) 1.10 1,270.00 1,397.00
regarding APs and settlement issues (.20) 2.00 1,975.00 3,950.00 07/31/2024 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett regarding APs and
07/31/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins regarding potential litigation settlements and case issues (.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding general litigation issues and updates (.2) 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 50.20 59,533.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/01/2024 DEB4 Correspond with Paul Wright regarding UK discovery issues (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding Kwok associates (0.1);
with L. Song regarding same (0.1); conference with A. Bongartz regarding BVI disclosure application and discovery (0.2); correspond with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding
with L. Despins regarding fund flows (0.1);
informant (0.2); correspond with E. Stolze
background (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding criminal case documents (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding documents from law firms (0.2); correspond
same (0.4); correspond with N. Bassett on UAE issues (0.1) 2.30 1,395.00 3,208.50 07/01/2024 ECS1 Prepare emails to HCHK Entities' outside counsel regarding turnover of documents to
regarding same (.4); review correspondence from N. Bassett, L. Despins, and D. Barron
documents to identify counsel and related info for HCHK Entities (.4) 2.20 1,270.00 2,794.00 07/01/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/01/2024 ECS1 Review Golden Spring documents (.4);
07/01/2024 KC27 Prepare summary of key documents in database (.7); correspond with W. Farmer 0.80 1,185.00 948.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2414648
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/01/2024 LS26 Review documents and public information about associates of the Debtor and prepare summary of same (7.8); call with N. Bassett and D. Barron re same (0.3); further call with D. Barron re same (0.1); call with D. Barron re informant (0.2) 8.40 985.00 8,274.00 07/01/2024 LS26 Review March 1, 2022 hearing transcript (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re
07/01/2024 NAB Call with L. Song and D. Barron regarding documents relating to certain individuals and potential witnesses (0.3); review the
analysis regarding UAE assets (0.5);
07/01/2024 WCF Draft summary of G Club Rule 2004 findings following document review 0.60 1,390.00 834.00 07/02/2024 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins and Paul Wright regarding UK discovery options 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 07/02/2024 DEB4 Correspond with J. Barker (Kroll) and P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding UAE investigation (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding documents from law firms (0.3) 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 07/02/2024 ECS1 Prepare emails to HCHK Entities' outside counsel regarding turnover of documents to
documents to identify counsel and related info for HCHK Entities (.7) 1.50 1,270.00 1,905.00 07/02/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok,
affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/02/2024 LAD4 Call with D. Barron and P. Wright (UK barrister) re: post judgment discovery (.70); 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2024 LS26 Review documents and public information about associates of the Debtor and prepare summary of same (1.8); call with N. Bassett
07/02/2024 NAB Review documents related to certain
witnesses (0.5); correspond with L. Song regarding the same
regarding the same (0.4) 1.40 1,835.00 2,569.00 07/03/2024 CD16 Correspond with E. Sutton re certificates of
07/03/2024 DEB4 Call with Kroll, L. Despins, and N. Bassett regarding ongoing financial analyses 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00 07/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with HCHK Entities' outside counsel regarding turnover of documents to
regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 07/03/2024 LAD4 Handle Kroll weekly call with N. Bassett
07/03/2024 NAB Review documents and data from Kroll regarding bank account analyses (0.2); call
regarding the same (1.0) 1.20 1,835.00 2,202.00 07/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Song regarding
07/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with HCHK Entities' outside counsel regarding turnover of documents to
documents to identify counsel and related info for HCHK Entities (.6) 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00 07/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with M. Martinez (Virtlaw)
07/05/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.60 1,270.00 762.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2024 LS26 Review public information about the
(0.5); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron re same (0.2) 1.30 985.00 1,280.50 07/05/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding
07/08/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/08/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms
turnover of firm documents to the Trustee 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/08/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Song regarding
(Roadway) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/08/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding storage
07/09/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1);
documents from law firms (0.1); correspond
opposition motion to seal (0.1) 0.60 1,395.00 837.00 07/09/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his
Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/09/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms regarding turnover of firm documents to the Trustee (.5); correspond with D. Barron regarding
07/09/2024 ECS1 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz and P.
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/09/2024 LS26 Review documents regarding email accounts by Debtor and his associates (1.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and D.
with P. Linsey re bank discovery (0.2); review documents re same (0.1) 1.90 985.00 1,871.50 07/09/2024 LS26 Call with informant about associates of Debtor (0.2); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett and D. Barron re same (0.2) 0.40 985.00 394.00 07/09/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding tipster
07/10/2024 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding documents from attorneys/law firms 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 07/10/2024 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Yvette Wang payment (0.3); correspond with L. Song regarding alter ego issues (0.2); analyze documents related to
07/10/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/10/2024 ECS1 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re E. Cramer
Debtor and his affiliates 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/10/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms regarding turnover of firm documents to the Trustee (.1); review issues regarding same (.1);
07/10/2024 ECS1 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz and P.
07/10/2024 ECS1 Review Golden Spring documents from storage facility (.4); summarize responsive documents from same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/10/2024 ECS1 Call and correspond with A. D'Artiglio
Entities' documents to the Trustee (.2); review privileges order in connection with
07/11/2024 DEB4 Participate in financial investigation update call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett (0.8); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Song regarding informants (0.6) 1.40 1,395.00 1,953.00 07/11/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms regarding turnover of firm documents to the Trustee (.8); analyze issues regarding same (.3);
(.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
07/11/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his
Kwok, and their corporate information 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/11/2024 ECS1 Review Golden Spring documents from
07/11/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Song regarding Janover production documents 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/11/2024 LAD4 Handle weekly Kroll call with N. Bassett, D.
07/11/2024 LS26 Review documents relating to Defeng Cao (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM), K.
production by Victor Cerda (1.0);
07/11/2024 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins, D.
regarding financial investigation updates 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 07/11/2024 NAB Review Kroll analysis of bank account
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N.
with L. Song regarding informants (0.2) 1.30 1,395.00 1,813.50 07/12/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok,
affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/12/2024 ECS1 Analyze documents and issues regarding
same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00 07/12/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms regarding turnover of firm documents to the Trustee (.1); review issues regarding same (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 07/12/2024 ECS1 Prepare summary of law firms' responses to
and communications to the Trustee (.9);
regarding same (.3) 1.20 1,270.00 1,524.00 07/12/2024 LS26 Call and correspond with E. Sutton re law firms and Debtor's alter egos (0.2); review
07/12/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding discovery findings (0.2); review documents in connection with the same (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding discovery issues and letters concerning alter ego documents (0.2) 0.70 1,835.00 1,284.50 07/15/2024 DEB4 Analyze case documents (1.2); correspond
Swiss bank records and stock transfers (0.2) 1.40 1,395.00 1,953.00
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Calls with N. Bassett and L. Song regarding informant (0.8); call with N. Bassett, L.
07/15/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Song regarding Janover's production and issues therewith 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/15/2024 ECS1 Analyze documents and information
alter egos (1.4); prepare summary of same
07/15/2024 LS26 Review rule 2004 production from Janover and B. Enriquez (0.8); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz and D. Barron re potential assets in Switzerland (0.4); correspond with Kroll re same and V. Cerda rule 2004 production (0.2) 1.40 985.00 1,379.00 07/15/2024 LS26 Call with informant, N. Bassett, and D. Barron on issues related to the Debtor (1.0);
regarding informant (0.8); prepare summary
with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron
07/15/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding discovery issues (0.2); correspond with L.
informant (0.4); telephone conference with
bankruptcy case (1.0); follow-up telephone
regarding the same (0.4) 2.30 1,835.00 4,220.50 07/16/2024 DEB4 Call with L. Song, N. Bassett, and informant regarding Debtor matters (0.8); follow up call with L. Song and N. Bassett regarding same (0.3) 1.10 1,395.00 1,534.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/16/2024 DEB4 Correspond with M. Conway regarding
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 07/16/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 07/16/2024 ECS1 Analyze documents and information
summary of findings (.4); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.1) 1.80 1,270.00 2,286.00 07/16/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents from Virtlaw 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/16/2024 LS26 Call with informant, N. Bassett, and D. Barron regarding potential assets of Debtor (0.8); follow-up call with N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding same (0.3) 1.10 985.00 1,083.50 07/16/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding discovery issues (0.1); correspond
criminal trial documents (0.2); telephone
informant (0.8); debrief with L. Song and D. Barron regarding the same (0.3) 1.40 1,835.00 2,569.00 07/17/2024 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding documents from law firms (0.3); correspond with E. Sutton and L. Song regarding Kwok
07/17/2024 ECS1 Analyze documents and information
summary of findings (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.90 1,270.00 2,413.00 07/17/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents from Virtlaw
Ende Malter's production (.2) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 07/17/2024 LS26 Prepare summary of correspondence with
07/17/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript and exhibits and prepare fact sheet re same (3.5);
related criminal trial documents (0.3) 3.80 985.00 3,743.00 07/17/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Barron and L. Song regarding review of evidence from criminal
07/18/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding documents related to sale
07/18/2024 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding law firm documents (0.2); call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Song regarding financial analysis updates (0.6); conference
exhibits (0.3); analyze same in connection with Trustee claims (4.3); correspond with
07/18/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connection to
07/18/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding potential Rule 2004 investigation targets 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/18/2024 ECS1 Analyze documents and information
summary of findings (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 1.40 1,270.00 1,778.00 07/18/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents relating to law firms connected to Debtor alter egos (.5);
regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00
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Handle weekly Kroll call with L. Song, D.
07/18/2024 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron,
investigation update (0.6); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll), P. Parizek (Kroll), and J.
trial exhibits (0.5) 1.10 985.00 1,083.50 07/18/2024 LS26 Review certain criminal trial exhibits (0.9); call with A. Bongartz re same (0.1); further review criminal trial exhibits (1.5); call with
D. Barron re same (0.1) 2.90 985.00 2,856.50 07/18/2024 NAB Participate in weekly telephone conference with L. Despins, Kroll, D. Barron, and L.
strategy and updates 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 07/19/2024 DEB4 Analyze case documents 4.50 1,395.00 6,277.50 07/19/2024 ECS1 Prepare list of additional Rule 2004 investigation targets 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/19/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections to Kwok (.1); analyze information regarding
07/19/2024 LS26 Correspond with informants regarding
Debtor and Debtor associates (0.4); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron regarding same (0.1); correspond with A. Bongartz re criminal trial exhibit
documents and exhibits for evidence related to Trustee litigation (5.1) 6.10 985.00 6,008.50 07/19/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/21/2024 DEB4 Analyze HDNY documents 2.40 1,395.00 3,348.00 07/21/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
07/21/2024 LS26 Further review criminal trial documents and
07/22/2024 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L.
exhibits from Kwok criminal case (3.2) 3.60 1,395.00 5,022.00 07/22/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets and their connections to
07/22/2024 LS26 Call and correspond with informant
(0.4); correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron re same (0.6); correspond with P.
discovery (0.2); review documents relating to the Debtor and his bankruptcy (1.3) 2.50 985.00 2,462.50 07/22/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding
findings (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (0.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/23/2024 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey regarding bank
regarding alter ego companies (0.2); analyze documents related to same (1.3) 1.80 1,395.00 2,511.00 07/23/2024 ECS1 Review discovery documents from McDermott Will & Emory 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/23/2024 ECS1 Correspond with K. Catalano re discovery
(.1); review issue related to same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/23/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
07/23/2024 LAD4 T/c A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) re: K Legacy 0.30 1,975.00 592.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/23/2024 LS26 Analyze documents related to additional alter ego targets (2.6); correspond with D.
rule 2004 deposition targets (0.3) 3.20 985.00 3,152.00 07/23/2024 NAB Analyze next steps for Rule 2004 depositions (.3); correspond with W.
with L. Song regarding review of electronic
07/24/2024 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding law
07/24/2024 DEB4 Correspond with M. Conway regarding
regarding same (0.1); correspond with E.
property (0.2); correspond with J. Barker regarding vehicles (0.3); correspond with N.
(0.2); correspond with A. Lomas regarding
07/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett regarding turnover of Debtor's Ducati from
07/24/2024 ECS1 Prepare list of Rule 2004 investigation targets for upcoming motion 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/24/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/24/2024 ECS1 Review and follow up correspondence with
summarizing same (.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.3) 2.50 1,270.00 3,175.00 07/24/2024 ECS1 Review documents produced by
with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00 07/24/2024 ECS1 Review correspondence from M. Neifach
with D. Barron re same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/24/2024 JPK1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Rule 2004 deposition schedule 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 07/24/2024 KL12 Conduct and review land search from HK
07/24/2024 LS26 Continue to analyze criminal trial exhibits and documents (4.3); correspond with W.
(0.2); correspond with N. Bassett, D. Barron and L. Despins re same (0.3) 4.80 985.00 4,728.00 07/24/2024 LS26 Review public information related to the
the Debtor (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron re same (0.2) 1.00 985.00 985.00 07/24/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding ongoing review of criminal trial exhibits, documents,
UnitedLex regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/25/2024 DM26 Research re: Kwok entity 7 Nod Hill LLC
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Swiss stock transactions (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding Yongbing Zhang (0.1) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 07/25/2024 DEB4 Participate in update call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Song regarding financial investigation 0.80 1,395.00 1,116.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett re deposition correspondence (.1); review prior emails regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Correspond with M. Neifach (Jackson Lewis) regarding Jackson Lewis' production of documents 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Review and follow up correspondence with law firms connected to Debtor alter egos regarding turnover of firm documents to the Trustee (.1); update tracker summarizing same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/25/2024 LAD4 Handle Kroll weekly call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 07/25/2024 LS26 Correspond with UnitedLex regarding Janover Rule 2004 production (0.2); call and correspond with informant regarding information relating to the Debtor (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron re same (0.1); conference with Kroll, L. Despins, D. Barron, N. Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding investigation update (0.8); correspond with Kroll regarding vehicles and criminal trial exhibits 2.00 985.00 1,970.00
(0.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re investigation update (0.3)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/25/2024 NAB Call with Kroll, L. Despins, D. Barron, and L. Song regarding investigation updates and
relating to same (.1) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 07/26/2024 ECS1 Review and follow up correspondence with
the Trustee (.3); update tracker summarizing
regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 07/26/2024 ECS1 Call with L. Song regarding Janover
UnitedLex related to same 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/26/2024 ECS1 Call and correspond with M. Cacace
turnover of firm documents to the Trustee 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 07/26/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 07/26/2024 LS26 Correspond with UnitedLex regarding rule
(0.1); call with E.
regarding potential alter ego targets (2.2);
documents and exhibits in connection with Trustee investigation (1.6) 4.40 985.00 4,334.00 07/26/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding depositions and related issues 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 07/27/2024 NAB Correspond with Rule 2004 deponents and
scheduling of same 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 07/28/2024 JPK1 Correspond with A. Mitchell regarding revised privilege log 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 07/28/2024 JPK1 Correspond with J. Bach, counsel for M. Francis, regarding Rule 2004 deposition 0.10 1,185.00 118.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/28/2024 JPK1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding M. Francis Rule 2004 deposition 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 07/29/2024 DEB4 Conference with L. Song regarding alter ego
07/29/2024 ECS1 Review documents produced by Cacace and correspond with UnitedLex regarding same 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/29/2024 ECS1 Review correspondence from N. Bassett re deposition with Ross Heinemeyer 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/29/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his
07/29/2024 JPK1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding R. Heinemeyer Rule 2004 deposition 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 07/29/2024 LS26 Call with D. Barron re potential alter ego entities (0.4); analyze documents regarding
07/29/2024 NAB Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding Rule 2004 depositions (.3); correspond with L. Song regarding discovery issues (.1) 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 07/30/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song and N. Bassett regarding upcoming Rule 2004 depositions 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 07/30/2024 DEB4 Conferences with L. Song regarding alter
documents regarding same (2.2) 2.80 1,395.00 3,906.00 07/30/2024 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding Ducati
07/30/2024 ECS1 Review and follow up correspondence with
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/30/2024 ECS1 Discussion with D. Barron regarding Ducati and transfer of title thereto (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1);
(.1); review title document and emails in connection with same (.4); call with Get Go vehicle expediting service regarding transfer of Ducati title (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00 07/30/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Song
timeline and topic list (.1) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 07/30/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/30/2024 JPK1 Draft list of deposition topics for M. Francis Rule 2004 deposition (.3);
07/30/2024 LS26 Call with E. Sutton re Ross Heinemeyer rule 2004 deposition 0.20 985.00 197.00 07/30/2024 LS26 Continue to analyze documents relating to potential alter ego targets (1.7); calls with D. Barron re same (0.6) 2.30 985.00 2,265.50 07/30/2024 NAB Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding upcoming Rule 2004 depositions 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 07/31/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding 1.10 1,395.00 1,534.50
David Fallon (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding Himalaya entities (0.1); analyze case documents related to Trustee
law firms connected to Debtor alter egos regarding turnover of firm documents to
07/31/2024 ECS1 Review and follow up correspondence with
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/31/2024 ECS1 Review production documents in preparation for Ross Heinemeyer Rule 2004
timeline, topic list, and key documents in connection with same (.7) 3.00 1,270.00 3,810.00 07/31/2024 ECS1 Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
07/31/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 07/31/2024 ECS1 Review documents produced by law firms that represented Debtor alter egos (.2);
McDermott Will & Emory production (.1);
07/31/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding Debtor's Ducati and transfer of title thereto
expediting service regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/31/2024 JPK1 Correspond with J. Bach regarding M. Francis Rule 2004 deposition 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 07/31/2024 KL12 Research Hong Kong corporate records for six companies for L. Song 3.50 420.00 1,470.00 07/31/2024 LS26 Review corporate records of potential alter
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/31/2024 LS26 Call with N. Bassett regarding informant information and investigation issues (0.3); draft email to N. Bassett, L. Despins, and
(0.3); correspond with N. Bassett re public information about bankruptcy case (0.1); correspond with L. Despins re same (0.3);
about the Debtor (2.1); draft email to N.
upcoming Rule 2004 depositions (.3); call
correspondence and related case issues (.3);
regarding same (.2) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 Subtotal: B261 Investigations 175.10 217,290.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 11.60 1,975.00 22,910.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 18.40 1,835.00 33,764.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 0.20 1,850.00 370.00
AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.40 1,850.00 740.00
SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 41.60 1,395.00 58,032.00 CD16 Crispin Daly Associate 5.30 1,395.00 7,393.50 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 2.20 1,390.00 3,058.00
C. Sutton Associate 50.70 1,270.00 64,389.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 1.70 1,185.00 2,014.50 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 1.50 1,185.00 1,777.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 74.80 985.00 73,678.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 63 of 190
GS12 Gianmarco Selva Associate 10.50 565.00 5,932.50
DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 2.50 565.00 1,412.50
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6116899 dated 02/29/2024; Service Type: Car; From/To: Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed; Ticket # 203089 dated 02/15/2024 21:26 70.16
02/29/2024; Service Type: Car; From/To: Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed; Ticket # 211905 dated 02/16/2024 23:25 70.16
Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6116899 dated 02/29/2024; Service Type: Car; From/To: Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed; Ticket # 211686 dated 02/23/2024 00:45 57.67
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 94 dated 05/19/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant: Thai Chella; Number of People: 1; Dinner;
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 94 dated 05/19/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant: Evergreen on 38; Number of People 1: Dinner;
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Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 94 dated 05/19/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant: Evergreen on 38; Number of People: 1; Dinner;
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 94 dated 05/19/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant: Evergreen on 38; Number of People: 1; Dinner;
274-83723 Dated 05/21/24, customer contact dept From/To: FDX/GB Stansed Building, Pincy Road, Airport/Essex Stamsted ES CM241-EF GB/ David Mohamed Paul Hastings LLP 200 Park Avenue,
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 96 dated 06/16/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant: Evergreen on 38; Number of People: 1; Dinner;
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 96 dated 06/16/2024; Luyi Song; Restaurant: Hunan Village; Number of People: 1; Dinner; Location: New York; after-hour dinner expense; Order # 549226419039350 dated 06/06/2024 32.91
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 97 dated 06/30/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant: Evergreen on 38; Number of People: 1; Dinner;
06/24/2024 Computer Search (Other) 5.58 06/28/2024 Computer Search (Other) 2.07
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Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 97 dated 06/30/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant: Evergreen on 38; Number of People: 1; Dinner;
06/30/2024 Computer Search (Other) 21.06
07/01/2024 Computer Search (Other) 13.86
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 98 dated 07/14/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant: Gemini Diner; Number of People: 1; Dinner;
07/10/2024 Computer Search (Other) 14.49
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 98 dated 07/14/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant: Bangkok 2 Thai; Number of People: 1; Dinner;
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Ezra Sutton; 06/25/2024; Restaurant: Paris; City: New York; Dinner; Number
07/15/2024 Computer Search (Other) 2.79
Shlomo Maza; 07/16/2024; Restaurant: STIX Kosher Restaurant; City: Flushing; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Dinner while working late on client matter 40.00
Shlomo Maza; 07/17/2024; Restaurant: Uber Eats; City: New York ; Dinner; Restaurant: Mikihana Sushi and Poke; Number of people: 1; late meal while working on client matter 40.00
07/24/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.07
07/25/2024 Computer Search (Other) 31.32
07/26/2024 Computer Search (Other) 15.12
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$5,191.82
20230731PT1 Dated 07/31/24, company search fee on 31 July 2024; requested by L. Song 211.28
Jennifer Ash; 07/24/2024; Document retrieval for L. Song; Merchant: Land registry03800; Orig Curr: HKD, Rate: 0.13, Orig
Jennifer Ash; 07/24/2024;
for L. Song; Merchant: International transaction 0.10
Luc Despins; 07/16/2024; Parking at courthouse in Bridgeport,
Luc Despins; 07/09/2024; Parking at courthouse in Bridgeport,
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 July 31, 2024 \$75,510.25
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
Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$75,510.25
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 July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount B155 Court Hearings 07/02/2024 LS26 Attend Kwok criminal trial 7.50 985.00 7,387.50 07/03/2024 LS26 Attend Kwok criminal trial 7.50 985.00 7,387.50 07/08/2024 LS26 Attend Kwok criminal trial 2.20 985.00 2,167.00 07/10/2024 LS26 Attend Kwok criminal trial 7.50 985.00 7,387.50 07/11/2024 LS26 Attend Kwok criminal trial 2.60 985.00 2,561.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 27.30 26,890.50
07/01/2024 LS26 Review certain filings in the criminal case 0.90 985.00 886.50
07/02/2024 NAB Review criminal court order regarding conspiracy findings and correspond with W. Farmer regarding the same (0.4);
complaint in connection with same (0.2) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/03/2024 LS26 Review and summarize criminal trial
07/04/2024 NAB Review criminal trial transcripts 1.70 1,835.00 3,119.50 07/05/2024 NAB Review criminal trial transcripts (0.7);
criminal trial issues (0.5) 1.20 1,835.00 2,202.00 07/07/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding criminal trial issues 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/08/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript and prepare
07/08/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding criminal
07/09/2024 LS26 Calls and correspond with N. Bassett re Kwok criminal trial transcript (0.3); review
summary of same (2.2) 2.50 985.00 2,462.50 07/09/2024 NAB Correspond and telephone conferences with L. Song regarding criminal trial (0.3); review transcripts from the same (0.6) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 07/10/2024 ECS1 Correspond with W. Farmer and P. Linsey
state court action against Boies Schiller 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
07/10/2024 NAB Review criminal trial transcripts (0.7); correspond with L. Song regarding the same
07/11/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript 0.80 985.00 788.00 07/11/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song and L. Despins regarding criminal trial 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 07/12/2024 LS26 Review public information and updates about Kwok criminal trial 1.50 985.00 1,477.50 07/13/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcript 0.50 985.00 492.50 07/14/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding criminal
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/15/2024 LS26 Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) about criminal trial and trial transcript (0.3); review criminal trial transcript (0.2) 0.50 985.00 492.50 07/15/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial exhibits (3.9); review
trial update (0.6); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron re same
07/16/2024 LS26 Prepare draft notice of Debtor's verdict (1.9); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re
07/16/2024 LS26 Review additional criminal trial exhibits (1.7); review criminal trial transcript and exhibits regarding Mahwah Mansion (0.3); correspond with L. Despins re same (0.2);
trial update (1.0); correspond with S.
re same (0.2); review criminal trial transcript
07/16/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding notice of criminal verdict (0.2); review and revise the same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins
litigation next steps and review stay order in connection with the criminal trial verdict
07/17/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett,
07/17/2024 LT9 Telephone conference with L. Despins
07/17/2024 LAD4 T/c DOJ (J. Murray) and N. Bassett re: next steps (.30); follow up t/c N. Bassett re: resuming litigation (.20) 0.50 1,975.00 987.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2024 LS26 Review additional criminal trial exhibits
regarding same (0.2) 0.50 985.00 492.50 07/17/2024 NAB Telephone conference with DOJ and L.
resuming Trustee litigation (0.3); conference with L. Despins regarding the same (0.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/18/2024 LS26 Review Kwok livestreaming videos (0.4); correspond with L. Despins re same (0.2) 0.60 985.00 591.00 07/19/2024 LAD4 Review/edit list of document ask for DOJ 1.30 1,975.00 2,567.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 36.40 45,812.50
07/02/2024 LS26 Travel to SDNY and back for Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) 1.40 492.50 689.50
07/03/2024 LS26 Travel to Southern District of New York and back for Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2
07/08/2024 LS26 Travel to SDNY and back for Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) 1.00 492.50 492.50 07/10/2024 LS26 Travel to and from SDNY courthouse for Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) 0.90 492.50 443.25 07/11/2024 LS26 Travel to and from SDNY courthouse for Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) 1.00 492.50 492.50 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 5.70 2,807.25
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 1.80 1,975.00 3,555.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 9.30 1,835.00 17,065.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 74 of 190
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LS26 Luyi Song Associate 5.70 492.50 2,807.25 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 52.00 985.00 51,220.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 LT9 Leo Tsao Partner 0.10 1,775.00 177.50
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
Tax Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$1,295.00
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 July 31, 2024 \$1,295.00
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: 2414650
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/10/2024 AB21 Call with A. Calascibetta (EA Group) regarding tax filings and next steps 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/26/2024 AB21 Review draft 2022 and 2023 tax returns 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 Subtotal: B240 Tax Issues 0.70 1,295.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.70 1,850.00 1,295.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$1,295.00
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 July 31, 2024 \$20,404.00
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
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$20,404.00
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: 2414651
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2024 LS26 Correspond with A. Bongartz re furniture
auctioneer re same (0.1) 0.20 985.00 197.00 Subtotal: B130 Asset Disposition 0.20 197.00
07/19/2024 AB21 Call with L. Despins and S. Boardman
07/19/2024 LAD4 T/c Serena Boardman (Sothebys) and A. Bongartz re: renewed sale process (.50); review/comment on same (1.10); t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: same (.30) 1.90 1,975.00 3,752.50 07/23/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Millman (Hogan Lovells) re: sale
Subtotal: B131 Sale of Real Estate 2.70 5,270.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 81 of 190
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals 07/17/2024 AB21 Prepare notice of filing of Acheson Doyle
07/17/2024 DM26 File Acheson Doyle's June 2024 invoices via
regarding same (.3) 0.50 565.00 282.50 Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
07/18/2024 AB21 Travel to/from office to SN apartment (bill
07/22/2024 AB21 Travel to/from office to SN apartment (bill
Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 1.20 1,110.00
07/09/2024 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding update on remediation project 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/15/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding update on apartment remediation 0.10 1,850.00 185.00
07/17/2024 AB21 Correspond with J. Feeney (Otterbourg) regarding update on apartment remediation 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/18/2024 AB21 Walk-through SN apartment with D. Acheson (architect) 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 07/19/2024 AB21 Review proposal for additional windows (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 82 of 190
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/22/2024 AB21 Visit SN apartment with L. Despins, D. Acheson (architect), Z. Barsik (DKI), and S. Boardman (Sotheby's) regarding completion
07/22/2024 LAD4 Visit the S-N to show progress to S. Sarnoff (OMM) and meet with broker 1.00 1,975.00 1,975.00 07/23/2024 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)
(0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/24/2024 AB21 Prepare monthly status report for SN apartment remediation (0.2); call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.1);
Lovells) regarding same (0.1); correspond with T. Sadler regarding related payments (0.1); correspond with Consultation Parties regarding DKI invoice (0.1) 0.60 1,850.00 1,110.00 07/24/2024 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding insurance payment 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 07/25/2024 AB21 Finalize status report regarding SN
remediation issues and timeline (0.2); call with D. Acheson regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 07/25/2024 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system
report (.2); prepare and effectuate service re
07/26/2024 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding update on remediation project 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/29/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfer (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/31/2024 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding Sciame invoice (0.1); call with D.
regarding clearance testing (0.1) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 6.10 10,722.00
B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 07/24/2024 DEB4 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding MOR 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
07/16/2024 AB21 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding revised DIP order (0.1); revise same (0.2) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 07/17/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding revised DIP amendment order (0.2);
regarding same (0.2) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 07/18/2024 AB21 Correspond with D. Mohamed and M.
DIP amendment order 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/18/2024 DM26 Prepare and effectuate service of order
07/22/2024 DM26 Prepare certificate of service re order amending DIP credit agreement (.3); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1);
Subtotal: B230 Financing/Cash Collections 1.70 1,988.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 84 of 190
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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 6.10 1,850.00 11,285.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 1.20 925.00 1,110.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.20 985.00 197.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 1.90 565.00 1,073.50
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
Mahwah Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$22,356.00
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
Mahwah Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$22,356.00
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: 2414652
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/30/2024 DEB4 Conference with N. Bassett and L. Song regarding Mahwah status conference 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 07/30/2024 LAD4 Review issues and prepare notes for status
conference (.40) 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00 07/30/2024 LS26 Call with N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding Mahwah status conference 0.20 985.00 197.00 07/30/2024 NAB Prepare outline for status conference (.3); participate in same (.4); conference with D. Barron and L. Song regarding same (.2) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 Subtotal:
07/10/2024 NAB Analyze next steps in adversary proceeding (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (0.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 88 of 190
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2024 WCF Call with counsel to Fania Roofing
and staying litigation 0.30 1,390.00 417.00 07/23/2024 LS26 Review Mahwah stay order (0.1);
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 985.00 197.00 07/23/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding plan for litigation (.2); correspond with M.
07/24/2024 NAB Analyze next steps in adversary proceeding
Fund counsel) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 07/25/2024 LS26 Correspond with F. DiPaolo (Hawk Eye)
07/28/2024 LS26 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding Mahwah security company 0.20 985.00 197.00 07/29/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Song regarding Mahwah issues (0.3);
(0.3); conference with N. Bassett, L. Song,
07/29/2024 LAD4 Review & handle (all day) cost payment
security company) (3.40); t/c N. Bassett re: same and status conference (.20) 3.60 1,975.00 7,110.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/29/2024 LS26 security company (0.1) Call with M. Conway (LPGM), N. Bassett,
criminal trial documents (0.2); call with D.
trial exhibits (0.3); review criminal trial
(0.6); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re request for status conference (0.1); correspond with L. Despins re Mahwah 1.80 985.00 1,773.00
Mansion security, related issues, and need for status conference (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); call with M. Conway (opposing counsel), D. Barron, and L. Song regarding same (.5); review and revise draft status report request
07/31/2024 DEB4 Conference with N. Bassett regarding summary judgment motion 0.20 1,395.00 279.00
NAB with same (.3) Prepare parts of motion for summary judgment (.5); call with D. Barron regarding
regarding strategy pertaining to same (.1); review criminal trial evidence in connection 1.10 1,835.00 2,018.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 11.00 17,858.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 4.80 1,975.00 9,480.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 4.20 1,835.00 7,707.00
DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.50 1,395.00 2,092.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 90 of 190
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 4
LS26 Luyi Song Associate 2.70 985.00 2,659.50 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 0.30 1,390.00 417.00
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
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$10,666.50
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 # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$10,666.50
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: 2414653
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024 Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding \$10,666.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2024 LS26 Analyze contents of Golden Spring electronic devices and prepare summary of
07/08/2024 LS26 Conduct inspection at Roadway Moving storage warehouse 3.50 985.00 3,447.50 07/17/2024 LS26 Review issues regarding Golden Spring
07/25/2024 ECS1 Call with M. Davis (Paramount) and L.
07/25/2024 LS26 Call with M. Davis (Paramount) and E. Sutton regarding Golden Spring storage and related invoice (0.1); correspond with M. Davis regarding same (0.1) 0.20 985.00 197.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 10.00 9,878.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 94 of 190 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2414653
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/08/2024 LS26 rate) Travel to and from the Roadway Moving storage warehouse for inspection (bill at 1/2 1.60 492.50 788.00 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 1.60 788.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 9.90 985.00 9,751.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.60 492.50 788.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 07/23/2024 storage unit Travel Expense - Meals - Restaurant: Starbucks; City: New York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Lunch after inspection of Luyi Song; 07/08/2024; 13.28
Luyi Song; 07/08/2024; From/To: my residence/storage unit; Service Type: Lyft; Travel to Golden Spring storage
Luyi Song; 07/08/2024; Travel from Golden Spring storage
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$89.02 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 95 of 190
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2414653 Page 3
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 July 31, 2024 \$105,299.50
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 # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$105,299.50
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 Please refer all questions to billing@paulhastings com*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho October 9, 2024
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2414654
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/01/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding
07/02/2024 NAB Review status conference order and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L. Despins regarding the same 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 07/08/2024 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding consolidated response to motions for stay
07/08/2024 JPK1 Attend teleconference with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding consolidated response to motions for stay pending appeal (.6);
07/08/2024 JPK1 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Boies Schiller information 0.20 1,185.00 237.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/08/2024 NAB Review motions for stay pending appeal (0.8); correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (0.2); telephone conference with
responses to the same (0.6) 1.60 1,835.00 2,936.00 07/08/2024 WCF Call with N. Bassett and J. Kosciewicz
stay pending appeal filed by intervenors and
07/09/2024 JPK1 Draft parts of consolidated response to motions for stay pending appeal 6.50 1,185.00 7,702.50 07/09/2024 LS26 Review criminal trial transcripts regarding HCHK entities (0.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz re same (0.1) 0.30 985.00 295.50 07/09/2024 NAB Analyze stay pending appeal issues (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
07/10/2024 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding consolidated response to motions for stay
07/10/2024 JPK1 Continue drafting consolidated response to motions for stay pending appeal (5.5);
regarding first to file rule for appeals of bankruptcy court orders (1.7); correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett regarding the
07/10/2024 NAB Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding stay pending appeal response briefing (0.2); analyze issues related to stay request (0.2) 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 07/11/2024 JPK1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
consolidated response to motions for stay
07/11/2024 JPK1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2414654
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2024 JPK1 Continue drafting consolidated response to motions to stay pending appeal (6.4); research case law and analyze case law cited by movants (.9) 7.30 1,185.00 8,650.50 07/15/2024 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK rule 9019 agreement 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 07/15/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion to exceed word limit in
appeal of the HCHK judgment (.9);
07/15/2024 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding consolidated response to motions for stay
07/15/2024 LS26 Draft inserts to opposition to motion for stay pending appeal 1.30 985.00 1,280.50 07/15/2024 WCF Review and revise draft motion to enlarge page count for opposition to stay motions (.8); analyze stay motions regarding HCHK
07/16/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion to consolidate and expand
HCHK alter ego judgment (1.3); correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.4);
(Pastore LLC), counsel to the appellants, regarding consent to same (.3) 2.00 1,270.00 2,540.00 07/16/2024 NAB Review motions to stay pending appeal (0.4); review draft response (0.3); review
response and extend page limit (0.3);
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2414654
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/16/2024 WCF Revise motion to enlarge page count (.4); continue drafting consolidated opposition to stay motions (4.7) 5.10 1,390.00 7,089.00 07/17/2024 ECS1 Correspond with R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) regarding action by Assignee in connection with HCHK judgment and permanent injunction 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/17/2024 LS26 Prepare parts of opposition to motion for stay pending appeal 1.80 985.00 1,773.00 07/17/2024 NAB Review and revise draft response to motions for stay pending appeal (2.2); review briefing, transcripts, and additional documents in connection with the same (0.8); correspond with W. Farmer and L. Song regarding the same (0.4); further revise draft brief in response to motions for stay pending appeal (1.2) 4.60 1,835.00 8,441.00 07/17/2024 WCF Review and revise consolidated opposition to motions for stay pending appeal (1.9); correspond with N. Bassett and L. Song regarding same (.2) 2.10 1,390.00 2,919.00 07/18/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our opposition to HCHK stay request 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 07/18/2024 LS26 Prepare parts of opposition to motions for stay pending appeal and transmittal declaration 2.40 985.00 2,364.00 07/18/2024 NAB Further review and revise draft opposition to motions for stay pending appeal (0.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (0.2); telephone conference with W. Farmer regarding the same (0.3); review revised draft response brief (0.3); correspond with T. Rutherford (Pastore) regarding appellate briefing schedule (0.1) 1.60 1,835.00 2,936.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2024 WCF Call with N. Bassett regarding additional
motions for stay pending appeal (.3); review and revise consolidated opposition brief to incorporate same (4.4); prepare oppositions to motion for stay for filing in party and intervenor appeal dockets (2.7); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM), N. Bassett, L. Song regarding same (.2) 7.60 1,390.00 10,564.00 07/22/2024 DEB4 Call and correspond with L. Song regarding
07/22/2024 JPK1 Review filed consolidated responses in
07/22/2024 LS26 Review HCHK reply brief (0.4); call and correspond with D. Barron re same (0.2) 0.60 985.00 591.00 07/22/2024 NAB Review responses regarding motions for stay pending appeal 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 07/23/2024 LS26 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding HCHK device analysis 0.20 985.00 197.00 07/23/2024 NAB Review replies in support of motion for stay pending appeal (.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1); review draft counter-designations for default judgment
regarding same (.1) 1.10 1,835.00 2,018.50 07/23/2024 WCF Draft counter-designations regarding appeal
proceeding (3.5); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey regarding same (.1) 3.60 1,390.00 5,004.00 07/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) regarding action by Assignee in connection
07/25/2024 LS26 Call with UnitedLex and N. Bassett
with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett re same (0.1) 0.70 985.00 689.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2414654
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/25/2024 NAB Review decisions on motions for stay pending appeal (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/25/2024 NAB Call with L. Song and UnitedLex regarding device data review (.4); correspond with L. Song regarding informant discovery (.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/26/2024 LS26 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
safekeeping devices and content (0.4) 0.50 985.00 492.50 07/29/2024 LS26 Correspond with UnitedLex regarding HCHK devices analysis 0.40 985.00 394.00 07/31/2024 LS26 Meeting with UnitedLex to conduct HCHK devices review (3.1); review initial findings
email to N. Bassett regarding same (0.4) 4.10 985.00 4,038.50 07/31/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding results of HCHK device review 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 78.00 104,283.50
07/02/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Shanahan 0.30 1,270.00 381.00
07/02/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Shanahan
invoices, approval thereof, and processing and approval going forward 0.30 1,270.00 381.00
07/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Song regarding
07/08/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and J. Kosciewicz regarding Assignee funds
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2414654
Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
same (.1) Correspond with T. Sadler regarding transfer of Assignee funds to Trustee (.1); correspond with R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) re 1,270.00 254.00 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 0.80 1,016.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 12.90 1,835.00 23,671.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 24.10 1,390.00 33,499.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 4.00 1,270.00 5,080.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 24.30 1,185.00 28,795.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 12.30 985.00 12,115.50
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$243.65
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 # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$119,868.00
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 # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$119,868.00
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 October 9, 2024
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2414655
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024 Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$119,868.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/16/2024 LAD4 Handle status conference with Judge Manning re: stay, etc. 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00 07/29/2024 NAB Review stay and discovery issues in prep for status conference 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 07/30/2024 NAB Review discovery requests and prepare outline for status conference (.5); participate
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 2.30 4,388.50
07/02/2024 DEB4 Analyze summary judgment decision (0.5); 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
regarding exhibits related to same (0.3);
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2024 JPK1 Review Greenwich Land summary
07/02/2024 LAD4 Review court opinion on SJ 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 07/02/2024 NAB Review summary judgement decision (0.7);
07/04/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
with L. Song regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 07/04/2024 LAD4 Long email to C. Major re: transition of
07/05/2024 LS26 Review summary judgment decision and
07/08/2024 LAD4 Analyze/comment on transition issues (broker, asset ownership issues etc.) (3.10); t/c Julie Burke re: retention (.50); t/c C. Major re: proposal re: stay (.30) 3.90 1,975.00 7,702.50 07/10/2024 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding stay pending appeal (0.1); correspond with
case law regarding appeals to district court
counsel regarding same (1.3) 3.30 1,395.00 4,603.50 07/10/2024 NAB Analyze appeal issues (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (0.1);
appeal issues (0.2) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 07/11/2024 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
preparing letter to Greenwich Land counsel regarding same (2.0) 2.10 1,395.00 2,929.50 07/11/2024 ECS1 Review letter to district court regarding
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/11/2024 LAD4 Review/comment on stay pending appeal
regarding stay pending appeal (0.3);
07/12/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion for stay pending appeal (0.2); review same (0.5) 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 07/12/2024 SM29 Review motion for stay pending appeal 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 07/14/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding stay
07/14/2024 SM29 Review summary judgment decision and related pleadings in connection with motion for stay pending appeal 1.60 1,850.00 2,960.00 07/14/2024 SM29 Conferences with D. Barron regarding stay
07/15/2024 AB21 Analyze Taconic Road property tax records (0.2); call and correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 07/15/2024 LAD4 T/c C. Major & N. Bassett re: settlement
07/15/2024 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins and
(0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (0.2); analyze authority regarding stay pending appeal (0.4) 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00 07/15/2024 SM29 Analyze caselaw re stay pending appeal 1.30 1,850.00 2,405.00 07/16/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding Greenwich Land next steps (0.3);
dissipation finding (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding Ngok claims (0.1);
regarding stay pending appeal issues (0.2); review same (0.2); conferences with S. Maza regarding same (0.6) 1.60 1,395.00 2,232.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2414655
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/16/2024 LAD4 Review/edit GL proposal (modifications to same) (1.40); t/c J. Burke (expert) re: rental
07/16/2024 LS26 Prepare proposed order regarding enforcement of summary judgment order 1.90 985.00 1,871.50 07/16/2024 NAB Analyze motion for stay pending appeal issues (0.4); correspond with L. Despins, S. Maza regarding the same (0.2) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 07/16/2024 SM29 Analyze caselaw and statutory authority re stay pending appeal (2.3); correspond with
07/17/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding stay
07/17/2024 LAD4 Review/comment on stay issues (1.10); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.20); t/c S. Maza re: stay related issues (.10) 1.40 1,975.00 2,765.00 07/17/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins, S. Maza
appeal response (0.3); telephone conference with L. Despins regarding the same (0.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/17/2024 SM29 Call with L. Despins re stay pending appeal and withdrawal of reference (.1); conference with D. Barron re same (.2); analyze caselaw
reference and stay pending appeal (2.0) 2.30 1,850.00 4,255.00 07/18/2024 AY8 Analyze caselaw and statutory authority regarding issues of judgment enforcement 2.70 885.00 2,389.50 07/18/2024 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding stay pending appeal issues 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 07/18/2024 NAB Review stay pending appeal scheduling
regarding the same 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 07/19/2024 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion for stay pending appeal (0.3); conferences with S. Maza regarding same (0.2) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2024 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery requests (0.2); prepare comments on the same (0.1); correspond with L.
stay pending appeal scheduling order (0.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/19/2024 SM29 Conferences with D. Barron re stay pending
07/20/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding
discovery (0.1); review and revise the same
07/20/2024 WCF Draft discovery requests to Greenwich
for stay pending appeal 1.40 1,390.00 1,946.00 07/21/2024 LAD4 Review/edit doc production request draft 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 07/21/2024 NAB Review and revise stay related discovery requests (0.4); correspond with W. Farmer and L. Despins regarding the same (0.3) 0.70 1,835.00 1,284.50 07/22/2024 NAB Further revise draft discovery requests (0.4);
counsel) regarding the same (0.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/22/2024 SM29 Review stay pending appeal pleadings and related documents 1.00 1,850.00 1,850.00 07/23/2024 LAD4 T/c J. Burke (real estate broker/expert) about role as expert 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 07/23/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding stay hearing discovery (.1); analyze next steps for
07/23/2024 SM29 Analyze caselaw in connection with stay
07/24/2024 NAB Correspond with C. Major (Greenwich
motion for stay pending appeal (.1);
steps for same (.2) 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 07/25/2024 AB21 Conference with E. Sutton regarding engagement letter of J. Burke (Compass) 0.10 1,850.00 185.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/25/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Greenwich Land deposition 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Prepare expert engagement letter with J.
Greenwich property (1.5); discussion with A Bongartz re same (.1) 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00 07/25/2024 NAB Review expert retention issues and prepare outline for hearing on motion for stay (.3);
discovery status conference request (.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/26/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding J. Burke engagement letter (0.1); revise same
07/26/2024 ECS1 Continue preparing expert engagement
connection with Greenwich property (.3);
07/26/2024 LAD4 Review/comment on Julie Burke expert retention (.50); outline topics for expert testimony (.90) 1.40 1,975.00 2,765.00 07/26/2024 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery status conference (.1); review and revise draft status conference request (.4); further correspond with W. Farmer and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1);
expert issues for stay motion hearing (.4) 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00 07/26/2024 WCF Review docket filings and correspondence in connection with motion for stay pending appeal discovery and background (.7); draft
stay pending appeal (1.4); correspond with
07/29/2024 NAB Review response to status conference
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2414655
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/30/2024 LAD4 Settlement call C. Major and N. Bassett (.30); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.10) 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 07/30/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins and C. Major (Greenwich Land counsel) regarding potential resolution of stay motion (.3); follow-up call with L. Despins regarding same (.1); correspond with W. Farmer and S. Maza regarding draft response to stay motion (.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/30/2024 SM29 Analyze caselaw re stay pending appeal (1.0); correspond with W. Farmer re same (.2); review precedent from W. Farmer re same (.7) 1.90 1,850.00 3,515.00 07/31/2024 LAD4 Settlement discussion C. Major and N. Bassett (.30); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.10); review/comment on same (.90) 1.30 1,975.00 2,567.50 07/31/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins and C. Major (defendants' counsel) regarding potential resolution of stay motion (.3); follow-up call with L. Despins regarding same (.1); further call with C. Major regarding same (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 07/31/2024 SM29 Analyze stay issues and related caselaw (1.6); prepare objection to motion for stay pending appeal (5.7) 7.30 1,850.00 13,505.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 68.40 115,294.50 B210 Business Operations
07/09/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding transition of possession of Greenwich property 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 0.10 185.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2414655
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 15.10 1,975.00 29,822.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 11.00 1,835.00 20,185.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.80 1,850.00 1,480.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 21.80 1,850.00 40,330.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 10.70 1,395.00 14,926.50 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 3.60 1,390.00 5,004.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 2.20 1,270.00 2,794.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 2.50 985.00 2,462.50 AY8 Annie (Xue) Yu Associate 2.70 885.00 2,389.50
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
Lamp Capital Adversary PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00024 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$66,650.00
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 July 31, 2024 \$66,650.00
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: 2414656
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/09/2024 LS26 Analyze documents regarding Hudson
07/10/2024 LS26 Continue to analyze documents regarding
07/11/2024 LS26 Analyze documents regarding Leading Shine NY (2.9); correspond with D. Barron
07/16/2024 LS26 Review documents relating to law firm retained by Lamp Capital 0.60 985.00 591.00 07/21/2024 LS26 Review documents related to Hudson Diamond NY (0.4); correspond with D. Barron re same (0.1) 0.50 985.00 492.50 07/23/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding HDNY/LSNY summary judgment (0.1); prepare documents related to same (6.3) 6.40 1,395.00 8,928.00 07/24/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding Cirrus aircraft in connection with Leading Shine summary judgment (.2); review documents re same (.2) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 07/24/2024 LS26 Analyze documents relating to Hudson Diamond NY and Leading Shine NY 1.60 985.00 1,576.00 07/25/2024 DEB4 Conferences with N. Bassett regarding Hudson Diamond evidentiary issues (0.5); correspond with L. Song regarding documents related to same (0.4); prepare summary judgment pleadings (5.4) 6.30 1,395.00 8,788.50 07/25/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding Cirrus aircraft in connection with Leading Shine summary judgment (.1); review documents re same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/25/2024 LS26 Review documents relating to Hudson Diamond NY and Leading Shine NY 1.40 985.00 1,379.00 07/25/2024 NAB Conferences with D. Barron regarding Hudson Diamond evidentiary issues 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/26/2024 DEB4 Continue preparing HDNY/LSDNY summary judgment pleadings 9.50 1,395.00 13,252.50 07/26/2024 LS26 Continue to prepare summary judgment motion and related filings (1.8); correspond with D. Barron re same (0.4); correspond with J. Kosciewicz re same (0.3) 2.50 985.00 2,462.50 07/27/2024 DEB4 Continue preparing HDNY/LSNY summary judgment motion and related documents 8.80 1,395.00 12,276.00 07/30/2024 DEB4 Continue preparing LSNY/HDNY summary judgment papers 1.40 1,395.00 1,953.00 07/30/2024 LS26 Review and prepare summary judgment motion papers 2.10 985.00 2,068.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 52.20 66,650.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2414656
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 35.70 1,395.00 49,801.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 15.40 985.00 15,169.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$66,650.00
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
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$172,731.50
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 # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$172,731.50
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: 2414658
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$172,731.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/08/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and N.
regarding preparation for hearing on default
07/08/2024 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: discovery conference
07/08/2024 NAB Review submissions in preparation for hearing (0.7); telephone conference with L. Despins regarding hearing preparation (0.1); analyze confidentiality issues related to hearing (0.3); telephone conferences with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.2) 1.30 1,835.00 2,385.50 07/09/2024 AB21 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding preparation for
07/09/2024 LAD4 T/c A. Thorp (Harneys Legal), N. Bassett, and A. Bongartz re: hearing prep re: default
07/09/2024 LAD4 Handle hearing in Bridgeport re: JPLS (2.0); post mortem with N. Bassett (.30) 2.30 1,975.00 4,542.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/09/2024 NAB Analyze issues and authority and prepare outline for hearing on motion for default judgement (3.2); telephone conference with D. Barron regarding the same (0.2);
same (0.2); telephone conference with L.
(Harneys Legal) regarding the same (0.3); meeting with L. Despins regarding the same (0.3); participate in hearing (2.0) 6.20 1,835.00 11,377.00 07/16/2024 LAD4 Handle continued hearing re: default
07/16/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding
motion for default judgement (0.3); analyze caselaw regarding the same (0.7);
outcome of the hearing (0.2) 1.20 1,835.00 2,202.00 Subtotal:
07/01/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett
extension of time to answer 0.20 1,850.00 370.00
07/01/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins
extension of time to answer 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 07/01/2024 LAD4 Review JPLS pleading (.40); long email to N. Bassett re: same (.40); review/edit same
07/01/2024 NAB Review draft motion for extension of time to answer (0.3); correspond with L.
regarding the same (0.5); correspond with
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2024 AB21 Correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding Hague Convention service efforts
Ace liquidators' motion to extend time (0.2) 0.60 1,850.00 1,110.00 07/02/2024 DEB4 Prepare objection to Ace liquidators'
correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
07/02/2024 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
07/02/2024 JPK1 Draft Rule 45 subpoena to purported Ace Decade liquidators 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 07/02/2024 JPK1 Draft requests for production of documents to purported joint liquidators (2.7); incorporate N. Bassett's edits into the same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
counsel regarding the same (.1) 3.20 1,185.00 3,792.00 07/02/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding response to BVI joint liquidators' motion for extension of time (0.4); correspond and
regarding the same (0.3); draft portion of
(1.3); review D. Barron draft response to motion for extension of time (0.5); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.3); correspond with J.
requests to joint liquidators (0.4); review
correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding 3.70 1,835.00 6,789.50
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authority and translation of same (0.5); calls with D. Barron regarding same (0.1); review draft response to Ace liquidators' extension
Corporation regarding Hague Convention Hours
liquidators' motion to extend time (5.2); calls with N. Bassett regarding same (0.3); calls with E. Sutton regarding same (0.8); calls with A. Bongartz regarding certificate from Swiss central authority (0.1) 6.40 1,395.00 8,928.00 07/03/2024 ECS1 Prepare parts of opposition to purported liquidators' motion to extend time (3.7); calls with D. Barron regarding same (.8);
regarding same (.5); analyze past pleadings and briefings in connection with same (.7);
draft opposition to purported liquidators'
related to same (.7) 6.50 1,270.00 8,255.00 07/03/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our objection to JPLS (.40); analyze strategy re: same (.70) 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 07/03/2024 NAB Review and revise draft response to BVI liquidators' motion to extend time (2.4);
same (0.2); calls with D. Barron regarding same (0.3); review past court decisions and related filings in connection with the same (0.9); analyze case law concerning the same
07/04/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) and
objection to extension motion 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 07/06/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding developments relating to default judgement motion and UK litigation 0.30 1,835.00 550.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/07/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding Ace
07/08/2024 DEB4 Call with N. Bassett, J. Kosciewicz, and
confer (0.5); follow up correspondence with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,395.00 837.00 07/08/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding discovery requests to Orrick 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 07/08/2024 JPK1 Attend meet and confer with counsel to purported joint liquidator, N. Bassett, and
served on joint liquidators 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 07/08/2024 NAB Review and revise draft filings related to removal of original objection to motion to extend time (0.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (0.1); correspond
issues related to default judgement motion
07/08/2024 NAB Review issues and prepare notes for call
regarding discovery (0.2); participate in call
regarding the same (0.3); correspond with L.
07/09/2024 AB21 Correspond with M. Meili (Prager) regarding service on Rui Hao 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/09/2024 DEB4 Analyze case law regarding jurisdictional issues (3.2); telephone conference with N.
with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2) 3.60 1,395.00 5,022.00 07/10/2024 AB21 Correspond with M. Meili (Prager)
respect to Rui Hao 0.10 1,850.00 185.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/10/2024 AB21 Prepare revised proposed order granting default judgment motion (0.3); correspond
07/10/2024 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Ace Decade default judgment 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/10/2024 LAD4 T/c A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) & N. Bassett
07/10/2024 NAB Telephone conference with A. Thorp
issues related to default judgement and BVI recognition (0.4); correspond with L.
counsel regarding the same (0.1); analyze next steps and strategy (0.4) 1.10 1,835.00 2,018.50 07/11/2024 AB21 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) and. J. Graham
default against Rui Hao (0.8); correspond
regarding service efforts (0.8); correspond with M. Meili (Prager) regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins
(0.2); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 2.30 1,850.00 4,255.00 07/11/2024 DM26 File revised proposed order re default judgment motion in AP#23-5028 0.20 565.00 113.00 07/11/2024 DEB4 Call with L. Despins, J. Kosciewicz, N.
liquidators (0.5); follow up review of issues
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2024 JPK1 Attend meet and confer teleconference with counsel to purported joint liquidator and L.
regarding discovery requests served on joint liquidators (.5); draft summary of same (.9);
07/11/2024 LAD4 Review/edit stay letter to BVI counsel (.20); call with Orrick (counsel to JPLS) and N. Bassett, D. Barron, and J. Kosciewicz re: discovery (.50); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.10) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 07/11/2024 NAB Telephone conference with joint liquidators' counsel, and L. Despins, D. Barron, and J.
same (0.1); draft correspondence with J.
discovery meet & confer (0.4); correspond
regarding default judgement (0.2) 1.40 1,835.00 2,569.00 07/12/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett
certificate of service, and request for entry of default (0.7); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.2); calls with P.
certificate of service (0.3); correspond with J. Graham (NPM) regarding same (0.1);
default (0.3); review correspondence from A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding update from joint liquidators (0.1) 2.00 1,850.00 3,700.00 07/12/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and A. Bongartz regarding entry of default issues 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/13/2024 AB21 Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal), L.
regarding next steps with respect to Ace 0.50 1,850.00 925.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/13/2024 DEB4 Review issues and notes to prepare for Ace Decade litigation call (0.2); conference with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal), L. Despins, A. Bongartz, and N. Bassett regarding Ace Decade litigation and joint liquidators (0.5) 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 07/13/2024 LAD4 Prepare notes for call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) (.20); t/c A. Thorp & A. Bongartz, N. Bassett, D. Barron re: Ace Decade litigation and joint liquidators (.50) 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 07/13/2024 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, D. Barron, and A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding foreign liquidation proceedings 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/14/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding Ace Decade issues 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 07/15/2024 LAD4 T/c A. Thorp (Harneys), M. Goodman (Campbells), JPLS and N. Bassett re: next steps (.80); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.20); call with JPLS counsel (Orrick) and N. Bassett re: same (.40) 1.40 1,975.00 2,765.00 07/15/2024 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins, A. Thorp (BVI counsel) and joint liquidators' counsel regarding resolution of joint liquidation proceedings (0.8); follow-up telephone conference with L. Despins regarding the same (0.2); telephone conference with L. Despins and joint liquidators' counsel regarding discovery 1.40 1,835.00 2,569.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2414658
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/16/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding default judgment (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and J. Graham (NPM) regarding same (0.1); review draft request for entry of default (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); prepare letter to joint liquidators regarding Ace Decade ownership (3.0); correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.5); call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding status of Dawn State (0.1); correspond with A. Thorp and G. Weston (Harneys Legal) regarding same (0.1) 4.20 1,850.00 7,770.00 07/16/2024 LAD4 T/c JPLS, A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) and Orrick re: status report 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 07/17/2024 AB21 Calls with E. Sutton regarding letter to Walkers (BVI counsel to Rui Hao) regarding Dawn State (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); revise same (0.9); revise letter to M. Goodman (Campbells) regarding Ace Decade and Dawn State (0.4); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding request for entry of default and default judgment order (0.3); prepare notice of further revised default judgment order and exhibits (0.3); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (0.1); correspond with courtroom deputy regarding same (0.3) 2.90 1,850.00 5,365.00 07/17/2024 ECS1 Prepare letter from Trustee to Walkers (BVI counsel to Rui Hao) regarding Rui Hao's automatic stay violation (2.8); calls with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) 3.20 1,270.00 4,064.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2024 AB21 Revise letter to BVI counsel for Rui Hao
regarding same (0.1); correspond with A. Chissik (Walkers) regarding same (0.1);
regarding Ace Decade ownership (0.2) 0.90 1,850.00 1,665.00 07/18/2024 ECS1 Prepare letter from Trustee to Walkers law
violation (.4); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 07/19/2024 NAB Review proposed default judgement order (0.3); analyze issues related to the same (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (0.1); telephone conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.1) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 07/22/2024 AB21 Correspond with M. Goodman (Campbell) regarding default judgment order 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/22/2024 AB21 Review correspondence from Walkers regarding Ace Decade and Dawn State 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/22/2024 NAB Review correspondence from counsel to Rui Hao regarding joint liquidator issues (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (0.1); review draft NDA (0.3);
(Harneys Legal) regarding the same (0.1) 0.70 1,835.00 1,284.50 07/23/2024 NAB Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) and L. Despins regarding BVI legal issues 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 07/24/2024 AB21 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) and J. Graham
with L. Despins regarding letter response
07/26/2024 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re stay enforcement issues (.2); correspond with D. Barron re same (.2) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 07/28/2024 SM29 Analyze caselaw and statutory authority re 2.60 1,850.00 4,810.00
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07/29/2024 AB21 Revise default judgment motion and related
documents (1.8); correspond with N.
with L. Despins regarding same (0.2) 2.20 1,850.00 4,070.00 07/29/2024 NAB Review and revise draft default judgment motion papers for Defendant Hao (.6);
07/29/2024 SM29 Review letter from BVI counsel re stay enforcement issues 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 07/30/2024 AB21 Revise default judgment motion (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
07/30/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding Ace Decade liquidator issues 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 07/30/2024 LAD4 Review/edit default motion Rui Hao 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 07/30/2024 NAB Review and revise draft motion for default judgment against Defendant Hao (.2);
07/30/2024 SM29 Analyze stay issues and prepare letter to BVI counsel re same (3.2); analyze caselaw re same (2.3); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1); call with D. Barron re same (.4) 6.00 1,850.00 11,100.00 07/31/2024 AB21 Finalize default judgment motion against R. Hao (0.3); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.2); correspond
regarding same (0.3) 0.80 1,850.00 1,480.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 90.60 148,917.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2414658
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 10.40 1,975.00 20,540.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 27.70 1,835.00 50,829.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 19.30 1,850.00 35,705.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 9.40 1,850.00 17,390.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 20.30 1,395.00 28,318.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 10.30 1,270.00 13,081.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 5.70 1,185.00 6,754.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.20 565.00 113.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/11/2024 Outside Professional Services -
07/11/24, Services rendered regarding: Translation
07/11/2024 Computer Search (Other) 20.25
Nick Bassett; 07/08/2024; From/To: DCA-LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY Bridgeport, CT for client meeting 726.95
Nick Bassett; 07/09/2024; Restaurant: Fruita; City: Bridgeport, CT; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY-Bridgeport, CT
Nick Bassett; 07/09/2024; Restaurant: Georgetown Gourmet Market; City: Washington, DC; Coffee; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY-Bridgeport, CT for client meeting 4.13
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,581.93 07/29/2024 Computer Search (Other) 5.04 07/22/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.99 07/18/2024 Computer Search (Other) 10.80 07/17/2024 Computer Search (Other) 2.07 07/16/2024 Computer Search (Other) 27.90 07/15/2024 Computer Search (Other) 6.57
Nick Bassett; 07/09/2024; From/To: Home to DCA Airport; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY-Bridgeport, CT
Nick Bassett; 07/09/2024; From/To: DCA Airport to Home; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY-Bridgeport, CT
Nick Bassett; 07/09/2024; From/To: LGA to Bridgeport, CT; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY-Bridgeport, CT
Nick Bassett;
Airport; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY Bridgeport, CT for client meeting 147.33
Nick Bassett; 07/09/2024; Restaurant: DCA Saysibon; City: Washington, DC; Breakfast; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY
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 July 31, 2024 \$1,016.00
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 # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$1,016.00
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: 2414659
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024 Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding \$1,016.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM), D.
07/15/2024 ECS1 Review and revise certificate of service related to K Legacy default (.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) re same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/23/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Song regarding
amended complaints 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.80 1,016.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2414659 Page 2
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00
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
Avoidance Actions PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00029 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$330,375.00
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 July 31, 2024 \$330,375.00
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: 2414660
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount B155 Court Hearings 07/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding hearing on appointment of special process server in certain avoidance actions 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/09/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding hearing on application for letter rogatory in Scarabaeus avoidance action 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 0.20 254.00
07/01/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza, J. Palmer, and H. 3.00 1,395.00 4,185.00
(.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414660
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/01/2024 ECS1 Prepare application for letter rogatory related to Scarabaeus action (.8); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 1.20 1,270.00 1,524.00 07/01/2024 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00 07/01/2024 LAD4 Review redraft of (1.90); t/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: same (.40) 2.30 1,975.00 4,542.50 07/01/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motions to dismiss and avoidance action issues (0.3); review draft application for letters rogatory (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding the same (0.1) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 07/01/2024 SM29 Call with D. Barron, J. Palmer re fraudulent transfer issues and related caselaw 0.80 1,850.00 1,480.00 07/01/2024 WCF Review and revise draft avoidance action settlement agreement (.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,390.00 695.00 07/02/2024 ECS1 Review correspondence from avoidance action defendant Oxford Visionary regarding avoidance action 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/02/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding service issues 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 07/03/2024 ECS1 Prepare application for letter rogatory related to Scarabaeus action 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with C. Daly and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding avoidance action defendant Oxford Visionary 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/03/2024 NAB Telephone conference with J. Hollembeak (Baird Holm) regarding avoidance action complaint 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 07/04/2024 LAD4 Review/edit revised 2.40 1,975.00 4,740.00
07/05/2024 AB21 Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding law firm transfers 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 143 of 190
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2024 ECS1 Analyze New Mulberry avoidance action (.2); review correspondence from N. Bassett regarding same (.1); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 07/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
07/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re
(.1); call with P. Linsey regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/05/2024 ECS1 Review correspondence from Starling Bank regarding avoidance action transfers (.1); analyze avoidance action transfers (.1); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding
07/05/2024 LAD4 Review report re: potential claims against law firms that have not been sued yet (2.50); t/c A. Bongartz & N. Bassett re: same (.20) 2.70 1,975.00 5,332.50 07/05/2024 NAB Correspond with J. Hollembeak (Baird
negotiations (0.2); correspond with N.
07/05/2024 NAB Review updated spreadsheet for potential claims against professional firms (0.3); telephone conference with A. Bongartz and L. Despins regarding the same (0.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/06/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding fraudulent transfer claim issues (0.3); review authority regarding the same (0.1);
(NPM) regarding the same (0.2) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 07/07/2024 AB21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding law firm transfers (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding draft letters to law firms
07/07/2024 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re motion to limit service re second tolling motion 0.20 1,850.00 370.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414660
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/08/2024 AB21 Update law firm transfer chart (0.3); calls with E. Sutton regarding draft emails to law
07/08/2024 DM26 Research and update spreadsheet re: service
additional matters (1.5); review and file
hearing re same (.8); prepare and effectuate service of same via email (.1) 2.40 565.00 1,356.00 07/08/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding motion
07/08/2024 ECS1 Correspond with Starling Bank regarding avoidance action transfers 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/08/2024 ECS1 Prepare emails from Trustee to Debtor's and alter ego's law firms in connection with settlement discussion regarding potential
regarding law firm avoidance actions (.6); calls with A. Bongartz regarding same (.3) 5.50 1,270.00 6,985.00 07/08/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion to expedite motion to limit service of tolling extension motion (1.2);
regarding same (.2) 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00 07/08/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion to limit service of tolling extension motion (.3); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 07/08/2024 LAD4 Review/edit motion to limit notice of
07/08/2024 NAB Review and revise draft complaints against
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414660
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/08/2024 SM29 Analyze authority and precedent re motion to limit service re second tolling motion (1.8); prepare motion to limit service (2.0); correspond with L. Despins re same (.4);
incorporate L. Despins' comments (.4); call
with P. Linsey (NPM) re same (.2); revise and finalize same for filing (.3) 5.20 1,850.00 9,620.00 07/09/2024 AB21 Revise draft emails to law firms regarding estate causes of action (0.5); call with E.
with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 0.70 1,850.00 1,295.00 07/09/2024 DM26 Prepare and effectuate service re: Trustee's
07/09/2024 ECS1 Continue preparing emails from Trustee to
regarding potential avoidance actions (4.3); analyze issues regarding law firm avoidance actions (.6); call with A. Bongartz regarding
07/09/2024 ECS1 Correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll)
and related transfers 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/09/2024 ECS1 Review New Mulberry avoidance action
regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 07/09/2024 ECS1 Revise proposed order re appointment of special process servers (.5); correspond with
(NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 07/09/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
orders to retain process server 0.20 1,835.00 367.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/10/2024 AB21 Review draft emails to law firms regarding estate causes of action (0.2); call with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 07/10/2024 CD16 Call with E. Sutton re affidavits of service and form for U.S. court (0.2); correspond re same with G. Selva (0.7); correspond with E. Sutton re same (0.4) 1.30 1,395.00 1,813.50 07/10/2024 DM26 Prepare and effectuate service regarding order on motion to limit notice (.4); email E. Sutton regarding same (.2) 0.60 565.00 339.00 07/10/2024 DEB4 Analyze documents related to Boies Schiller litigation (1.3); call with P. Linsey and N. Bassett regarding same and discovery issues (0.5) 1.80 1,395.00 2,511.00 07/10/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding revisions to proposed order on application for letter rogatory in Scarabaeus 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
avoidance action 07/10/2024 ECS1 Call with C. Daly regarding service of United Kingdom based avoidance action defendants and related affidavits of service 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/10/2024 ECS1 Continue preparing emails from Trustee to Debtor's and alter ego's law firms in connection with settlement discussion regarding potential avoidance actions (.8); analyze issues regarding law firm avoidance actions (.1); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00 07/10/2024 ECS1 Prepare revised proposed order and notice regarding appointment of special process server for certain avoidance action defendants (.5); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00
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motion to limit service of motion to extend tolling deadline (.2); review motions and orders in connection with same (.1) Hours
07/10/2024 GS12 Draft affidavits relating to service of 29 defendants (1.9); correspond with C. Daly regarding same (.1) 2.00 565.00 1,130.00 07/10/2024 NAB Telephone conference with J. Coyne (counsel to E. Cramer) regarding rule 2004 discovery and related issues (0.5); follow-up telephone conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding Rule 2004 discovery and related issues (0.1); telephone conference with P. Linsey and D. Barron regarding the
07/11/2024 DM26 Prepare certificate of service re motion to
entered order (.4); file same via the Court's
07/11/2024 DEB4 Analyze issues raised in Lawal motions to dismiss and related caselaw (1.5); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.2); conference with S. Maza and E.
supplemental extension motion (0.4); review issues regarding extension (0.2) 2.30 1,395.00 3,208.50 07/11/2024 ECS1 Revise proposed order on application for letter rogatory in Scarabaeus avoidance 0.60 1,270.00 762.00
action (.5); correspond with N. Bassett and
07/11/2024 ECS1 Analyze and compare motions to dismiss filed by Aaron Mitchell in avoidance actions (.5); prepare summary of findings regarding
regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/11/2024 ECS1 Review and revise affidavits of service related to United Kingdom based avoidance action defendants (.6); call with P. Linsey
same (.2); correspond with G. Selva and C. Daly regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00 07/11/2024 ECS1 Revise certificate of service related to court's order regarding motion to expedite motion to limit service of motion to extend tolling deadlines (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/11/2024 ECS1 Call with S. Maza regarding motion to limit service on motion to extend tolling deadline
motions to limit service and extend tolling deadline same (.6); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.1); meeting with D. Barron and S. Maza re same (.4); review
(NPM) regarding same (.1) 1.70 1,270.00 2,159.00 07/11/2024 NAB Review and revise draft complaint against
07/11/2024 SM29 Call with E. Sutton re motion to limit service on motion to extend tolling deadline 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 07/11/2024 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re supplemental extension motion (.1); conference with E. Sutton and D. Barron re same (.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re service issues in connection with same
07/12/2024 DM26 Review comprehensive service lists re
presentations for local counsel (.2) 1.40 565.00 791.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2024 DEB4 Analyze issues related to amicus brief objection (2.1); calls with S. Maza regarding
extension motion (0.3) 2.40 1,395.00 3,348.00 07/12/2024 ECS1 Revise proposed order on application for
07/12/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed and P.
07/12/2024 ECS1 Prepare tolling deadline extension motion 2.20 1,270.00 2,794.00 07/12/2024 LAD4 Review claims against law firms 2.10 1,975.00 4,147.50 07/12/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding issues
07/12/2024 NAB Further revise draft complaint against certain professionals (0.5); correspond with S. Maza regarding motion to extend tolling
07/12/2024 SM29 Prepare supplemental extension motion (1.9); analyze authority re same (1.7); calls
with N. Bassett, E. Sutton, and P. Linsey (NPM) re service of same (.2) 4.10 1,850.00 7,585.00 07/13/2024 DEB4 Prepare objection to amicus motion 8.50 1,395.00 11,857.50 07/15/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding emails to law firms (0.3); revise
07/15/2024 DM26 Revise service lists related to
07/15/2024 DEB4 Revise objection to amicus motion 1.20 1,395.00 1,674.00 07/15/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey
action and related investigation 0.40 1,270.00 508.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414660
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/15/2024 ECS1 Analyze avoidance action defendant McManimon, Scotland & Baumann ("MSB") complaint and related correspondence from S. Placona (MSB) (.3); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.4) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 07/15/2024 ECS1 Prepare part of tolling deadline extension motion 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/15/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding service and notice related to tolling extension motion 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 07/15/2024 NAB Correspond with defense counsel regarding answer date extension and settlement negotiations (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.2); telephone conference with counsel to avoidance action defendants and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding potential settlement (0.2); follow-up call with P. Linsey regarding the same (0.1) 0.70 1,835.00 1,284.50 07/16/2024 DM26 Review and revise service lists and prepare for service of notice motion re tolling (1.6); conference E. Sutton regarding same (.2) 1.80 565.00 1,017.00 07/16/2024 DEB4 Revise objection to NYCDL amicus motion (0.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); conference with N. Bassett regarding document review in connection with amicus motion and avoidance issues (0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding key documents related to avoidance actions (1.0) 1.90 1,395.00 2,650.50 07/16/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok complaint against UBS (0.2); analyze documents related to same (0.2); prepare notice regarding same (0.5); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (0.1); correspond with K. Ahumada 1.20 1,395.00 1,674.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414660
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/16/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding tolling motion (0.2); correspond
with E. Sutton and L. Song regarding same
07/16/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey
action and related investigation (.4);
Starling Bank regarding same (.1);
Ltd.) regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 07/16/2024 ECS1 Discussions with D. Mohamed regarding service and notice in connection with tolling extension motion (.2); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 07/16/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
actions deadline (.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/16/2024 ECS1 Analyze facts underlying tolling deadline
with same (.2);
07/16/2024 ECS1 Revise proposed order on motion to extend avoidance action deadlines (.4); call and
07/16/2024 NAB Negotiate and revise settlement agreement with avoidance action defendant (0.2);
motion to file amicus brief (0.8); analyze caselaw in connection with the same (0.7);
same (0.2); call with D. Barron regarding
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414660
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/16/2024 SM29 Prepare supplemental tolling extension
07/17/2024 AY8 Review and comment on authority cited in
motion to dismiss 1.70 885.00 1,504.50 07/17/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Yu regarding objection
07/17/2024 DEB4 Prepare section of tolling motion 3.40 1,395.00 4,743.00 07/17/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
application for letter rogatory in Scarabaeus
07/17/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Song and P. Linsey
07/17/2024 ECS1 Review avoidance action defendant
correspondence from S. Placona (MSB) (.1); call with P. Linsey re same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/17/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms regarding turnover of firm documents to the Trustee (.1); review issues regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/17/2024 ECS1 Factual analysis relating to tolling extension
07/17/2024 LS26 Correspond with S. Maza regarding tolling
07/17/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and J. Sklarz (Green & Sklarz) regarding briefing of equitable tolling order appeal 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 07/17/2024 SM29 Prepare supplemental tolling motion 2.80 1,850.00 5,180.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2024 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding list of law
07/18/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
related to same (0.5); correspond with N.
with N. Bassett regarding avoidance claim transferor entities (0.4); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.1); analyze cases related to judgment enforcement (0.5); correspond with A. Yu regarding same (0.2) 2.30 1,395.00 3,208.50 07/18/2024 DEB4 Review and comment on draft tolling
regarding same (0.3) 1.30 1,395.00 1,813.50 07/18/2024 ECS1 Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 07/18/2024 ECS1 Prepare parts of tolling deadline extension motion (2.6); conduct factual analysis in connection with same (.3); correspond with S. Maza regarding tolling deadline extension
same (.1); review service motion, main case docket, and appearing parties in connection with service of same (.2); correspond with
and service of same (.1); call with P. Linsey regarding same (.1) 3.80 1,270.00 4,826.00 07/18/2024 ECS1 Prepare emails to law firms connected to
firm documents to the Trustee 1.40 1,270.00 1,778.00 07/18/2024 ECS1 Prepare analysis of Debtor law firms who 0.70 1,270.00 889.00
07/18/2024 LAD4 Review/edit Aug 15 motion 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 07/18/2024 LS26 Call with E. Sutton re tolling motion 0.10 985.00 98.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
action defendants 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 07/18/2024 SM29 Revise supplemental tolling motion to incorporate L. Despins' comments (.5); call with D. Barron re same (.3); further revise same to incorporate updated data from D. Barron and Kroll (.8); correspond with P.
issues related to tolling motion (.4); review transcript of criminal trial in connection
motion (.3); review revised tolling motion from E. Sutton (.2) 2.50 1,850.00 4,625.00 07/19/2024 AB21 Finalize emails to law firms regarding fraudulent transfers (1.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2) 1.50 1,850.00 2,775.00 07/19/2024 DEB4 Revise objection to amicus motion (1.2);
Weddle response to same (0.1); review same (0.1); correspond and conference with P. Linsey regarding same (0.2) 1.60 1,395.00 2,232.00 07/19/2024 ECS1 Call with S. Placona (MSB) regarding
production (.3); follow up call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1); prepare
documents for N. Bassett (.3) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 07/19/2024 ECS1 Prepare emails to law firms connected to
firm documents to the Trustee (.8); analyze
connection with same (.6); correspond with
07/19/2024 ECS1 Prepare parts of tolling deadline extension motion (1.1); correspond with S. Maza and P. Linsey regarding same (.5) 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414660
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2024 ECS1 Correspond with J. Swergold (Yankwitt) regarding turnover of documents by Victor Cerda related to his representation of alter egos of the Debtor 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/19/2024 ECS1 Prepare analysis of Debtor law firms who
affiliates (.5); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 07/19/2024 NAB Review Weddle Law response to amicus brief (0.2); telephone conference with D. Barron regarding the same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding avoidance action defendant settlement issues (0.3);
discovery issues (0.2) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 07/19/2024 NAB Review draft motion to equitably toll statute of limitations (1.1); correspond with S.
regarding the same (0.1); correspond with
extension motion (0.1); correspond with A.
law firms regarding transfers and settlement discussions (0.2); review drafts of the same
07/19/2024 SM29 Email N. Bassett and E. Sutton re supplemental tolling motion (.1); correspond with P. Linsey, L. Despins, N.
motion (.5); call with N. Bassett re same
prepare same for filing (.6) 1.30 1,850.00 2,405.00 07/20/2024 AB21 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding emails to law firms (0.2); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.2) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2024 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey regarding veil
07/20/2024 NAB Correspond with avoidance action counsel regarding settlement discussions 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 07/22/2024 AB21 Call with E. Sutton and N. Bassett
avoidance action claims (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 07/22/2024 DM26 Prepare and effectuate service re first supplemental tolling motion and notice of
07/22/2024 ECS1 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
documents related to same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/22/2024 FCS1 Participate in settlement discussions with
certain fraudulent transfers (.7); analyze and prepare summary of transfers in connection
transcripts re Haitham Khaled's testimony
case and transcript findings for N. Bassett
regarding settlement discussions with 0.30 1,270.00 381.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/22/2024 ECS1 Participate in settlement discussions with
Despins, and N. Bassett regarding certain fraudulent transfers (.4); prepare summary
firm's role in same for L. Despins and N. Bassett (.4); prepare notes from settlement
regarding settlement call (.1) 1.10 1,270.00 1,397.00 07/22/2024 ECS1 Participate in settlement discussions with
fraudulent transfers (.5); prepare summary
firm's role in same for L. Despins and N. Bassett (.5); prepare notes from settlement
07/22/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
(1.5); correspond with L. Despins, N.
regarding same (.6); review issues to prepare for settlement calls with law firms (.3); call with A. Bongartz and N. Bassett regarding
presentation documents in connection with law firm settlement discussions (.4); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 3.10 1,270.00 3,937.00 07/22/2024 ECS1 Prepare emails to law firms connected to
firm documents to the Trustee (.2); follow up correspondence with law firms regarding 0.40 1,270.00 508.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414660
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/22/2024 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service of supplemental tolling motion and related hearing notice (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding service of same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding tolling motion notice and deadlines (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 07/22/2024 LAD4 Review issues, documents & prepare outline for multiple calls with potential law firms avoidance actions defendants (2.10); handle call with with E. Sutton, N. Bassett re: avoidance action (.40); handle call with with E. Sutton, N. Bassett re: avoidance action (.70) 3.20 1,975.00 6,320.00 07/22/2024 NAB Review and revise draft motion to dismiss response brief for Mitchell adversary proceeding (0.8); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.2) 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00 07/22/2024 NAB Participate in telephone conference with L. Despins, E. Sutton, and counsel for potential law firm avoidance action defendant regarding settlement and negotiations (0.4); participate in settlement discussions with E. Sutton and counsel for different potential law firm avoidance action defendant regarding transfers (0.5); participate in settlement discussions with L. Despins, E. Sutton, and counsel for additional potential law firm avoidance action defendant regarding the same (0.7) 1.60 1,835.00 2,936.00 07/22/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding preparations for and follow-up issues regarding settlement discussions with potential law firm defendants (0.3); call with A. Bongartz and E. Sutton regarding same 0.50 1,835.00 917.50
(0.2) 07/23/2024 AB21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding calls with law firms regarding fraudulent transfers 0.20 1,850.00 370.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/23/2024 DM26 Prepare draft COS re first supplemental tolling motion and hearing notice 0.30 565.00 169.50 07/23/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett, L. Despins,
case law (0.5); conference with N. Bassett
related to same (2.3) 3.00 1,395.00 4,185.00 07/23/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Kinsella (NPM) regarding Loro Piano avoidance action and service thereof (.1); correspond with E. Ring (Ancillary) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/23/2024 FCS1 Correspond with law firms that received
connection with settlement discussions (.6);
and related tracker (.5); correspond with L.
regarding same (.4); review issues in prep for settlement calls with law firms (.4) 1.90 1,270.00 2,413.00 07/23/2024 ECS1 Review correspondence with . L.
certain fraudulent transfers 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 01/23/2024 FC21 Participate in settlement discussions with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding transfers and production of firm emails (.4); review transfers and firm information in preparation for same (.3);
07/23/2024 ECS1 Review and prepare summary of legal
Debtor and outcomes thereof (.6); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
regardino same (.1) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
and settlement discussion (.2); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1);
representation of Kwok alter egos (.2) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 07/23/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed and P.
07/23/2024 ECS1 Prepare emails to law firms connected to
up correspondence with law firms regarding
07/23/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our response to Lawall MTD
N. Bassett (.40) 1.00 1,975.00 1,975.00 07/23/2024 LS26 Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re opposition to motion to dismiss 0.30 985.00 295.50 07/23/2024 NAB Review and revise draft response to Lawall & Mitchell motion to dismiss (.4); review
(.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding
same (.2); review draft Mitchell motion to
discovery issues for avoidance actions (.4);
and related issues (.2) 1.70 1,835.00 3,119.50 07/23/2024 NAB Call with potential fraudulent transfer
production (.4); analyze issues regarding same (.2); follow-up correspondence with L.
defendant regarding same (.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.4) 1.40 1,835.00 2,569.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/24/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 07/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey
Scarabaeus avoidance action 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
connection with settlement discussions (.3);
discussions (.1); correspond with L.
regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 07/24/2024 ECS1 Review correspondence from N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding actions in
07/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
leases with sublessor Versace and lessor 3 Columbus Circle avoidance actions (.1); review documents related to same (.1);
07/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with W. Palmer (Income
avoidance action and related investigation 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
for L. Despins and N. Bassett (.4) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 07/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding certificate of service related to 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/24/2024 LAD4 Continue to review claims against potential law firms avoidance action defendants (.70); t/c Cohn law firm with E. Sutton and N. Bassett re: avoidance action (.30) 1.00 1,975.00 1,975.00 07/24/2024 LS26 Review documents related to payments to law firms (0.3); correspond with D. Barron
settlement possibilities (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 07/24/2024 NAB Call with potential avoidance action
regarding settlement of potential claims (.3); analyze issues related to same (.4) 0.70 1,835.00 1,284.50 07/24/2024 WCF Draft proposed statement regarding avoidance actions settlement 0.60 1,390.00 834.00 07/25/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding update with respect to outreach to law firms regarding prepetition transfers 0.70 1,850.00 1,295.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Prepare revised proposed order for application for letter rogatory in Scarabaeus
07/25/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement with (.5); correspond with L. Despins, N.
(.3); call with P. Linsey, L. Despins, and N.
mediation procedures and prior settlement agreements in connection with same (.2) 1.30 1,270.00 1,651.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
connection with settlement discussions (.2);
discussions (.2); correspond with L.
regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/25/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement with
and N. Bassett regarding avoidance action settlement issues (.2); prepare summary of transfers and information related to same
with L. Despins and N. Bassett re same (.1); follow up factual analysis of transfers to
regarding same (.1) 1.10 1,270.00 1,397.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Prepare template for settlement agreements
potential additional defendants 0.30 1,270.00 381.00
and N. Bassett regarding avoidance action settlement issues (.4); prepare summary of transfers in connection with same (.4); prepare notes regarding settlement call (.1); follow up correspondence with E. Goldstein regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Follow up correspondence with
settlement of fraudulent transfers 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/25/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding certificate of service related to first supplemental tolling motion (.1); revise
07/25/2024 JPK1 Telephone call with N. Bassett and W.
support of judgment on pleadings for 0.20 1,185.00 237.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/25/2024 LAD4 Review litigation issues, notes to prepare for P. Linsey call (.20); handle call with P. Linsey, N. Bassett, E. Sutton re: settlement
re:
N. Bassett, E. Sutton re: settlement issues (.20); t/c S. Kindseth re: claim against Z&Z (.20); t/c E. Goldstein, N. Bassett, E. Sutton re: potential claim (.40);
potential claims (.90); t/c N. Bassett re: motion for judgment on pleadings (.20) 2.60 1,975.00 5,135.00 07/25/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding settlement agreement drafts and settlement process (.3); call with L. Despins regarding motion for judgment on the pleadings (.2); analyze issues related to same (.4); call with
settlement proposals (.5) 1.60 1,835.00 2,936.00 07/25/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins, E. Sutton, and P.
settlement discussions (.3); call with L.
regarding resolution of claims (.2); call with
regarding resolution of claims (.4) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 07/25/2024 WCH Call with J. Kosciewicz and N. Bassett regarding motion for judgment on pleadings in Zeisler avoidance action (.2); analyze issues regarding same (.3); review Zeisler
on pleadings in motorcycle case in 1.40 1,390.00 1,946.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/26/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement with
N. Bassett re same (.2); call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1);
avoidance action settlement issues 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/26/2024 JPK1 Review pleadings related to judgment on pleadings in Zeisler avoidance action (1.3);
judgment on pleadings (4.2) 5.50 1,185.00 6,517.50 07/26/2024 LAD4 Review/edit draft ACASS complaint 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 07/26/2024 NAB Review and revise draft adversary complaint against ACASS (.5); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,835.00 1,284.50 07/27/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding avoidance claims (0.3); conference with P. Linsey regarding same (0.5); analyze authorities regarding same (0.2) 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00 07/27/2024 IPK1 Continue drafting memorandum of law in support of judgment on pleadings 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00 07/27/2024 NAB Review avoidance action defendant motion to dismiss (.6); analyze issues and arguments related to same (.5); analyze caselaw relating to same (.3); correspond with L. Despins, P.
07/28/2024 ECS1 Review transfers and related documents in preparation for settlement discussions with
(.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding 0.50 1,270.00 635.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/28/2024 ECS1 Review transfers and related documents in preparation for settlement discussions with
N. Bassett (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 07/28/2024 JPK1 Continue drafting argument section for judgment on pleadings in Zeisler avoidance action adversary proceeding 2.70 1,185.00 3,199.50 07/28/2024 NAB Review and revise draft response to motion to dismiss (.5); analyze arguments regarding same (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00 07/29/2024 DM26 Research re: service of summons and complaint to Eficens Systems LLC (.3); call and correspond with E. Sutton re same (1) 0.40 565.00 226.00 07/29/2024 ECS1 Call and correspond with D. Mohamed
defendant Eficens Systems LLC (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Mohamed regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 07/29/2024 ECS1 Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
and related investigation (.3); correspond
regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 07/29/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received transfers from Debtor alter egos regarding settlement discussions (.2); correspond with
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00
, L. Despins, and N. Bassett regarding settlement with the firm 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/29/2024 ECS1 Correspond with 0.20 1,270.00 254.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414660
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
, L. Despins and N.
settlement discussions with the firm (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1); follow up review of settlement issues
07/29/2024 ECS1 Analyze Second Circuit rulings re section
with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00
, L.
settlement discussions with the firm (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
regarding same (.3) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00 07/29/2024 JPK1 Further draft argument section for judgment on pleadings in Zeisler avoidance action (2.5); review the same (.4); draft motion for judgment on pleadings (.4); draft
07/29/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our response to Francis MTD
with E. Sutton and N. Bassett re: potential
and N. Bassett re: potential claims (.40) 1.50 1,975.00 2,962.50 07/29/2024 NAB Correspond with avoidance action defendants regarding settlement discussions
avoidance action (.5) 0.70 1,835.00 1,284.50 07/29/2024 NAB Calls with L. Despins, E. Sutton and two
defendants regarding potential settlements 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/30/2024 DM26 Continue researching service of summons and complaint to Eficens Systems LLC (.5);
with and regarding proof of service, FedEx tracking info, and confirmation of delivery
07/30/2024 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding avoidance actions and preferences (0.2); conference with N. Bassett regarding
re same (.1);
law firm role for L. Despins in preparation
07/30/2024 ECS1 Review correspondence with
settlement discussions with the firm 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/30/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins regarding settlement agreement with 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
regarding settlement with the firm (.4);
law firm role for L. Despins in preparation
regarding same (.1) 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00 07/30/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins regarding settlement agreement with 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 07/30/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding service of avoidance action defendant 0.20 1,270.00 254.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/30/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding revised proposed order on first supplemental tolling extension motion 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
and E. Sutton, N. Bassett re: transfers and claims
N. Bassett re: same (.40) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 07/30/2024 NAB Review and revise draft motion for
adversary proceeding 1.10 1,835.00 2,018.50 07/30/2024 NAB Participate in calls with prospective avoidance action defendants, L. Despins, E. Sutton regarding potential settlement (.8); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); call with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.20 1,835.00 2,202.00 07/31/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received transfers from Debtor alter egos regarding settlement discussions 0.30 1,270.00 381.00
regarding settlement discussions related to
07/31/2024 ECS1 Prepare revised settlement agreement with (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 07/31/2024 ECS1 Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
and related investigation (.1); correspond
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00
L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
same (.1) Incorporate N. Bassett's comments into
proceeding (.3); analyze authority and revise discussion in memorandum of law (1.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding the 1.90 1,185.00 2,251.50 07/31/2024 NAB Review revised motion for judgment on the pleadings in Zeisler adversary proceeding (.4); correspond with J. Kosciewicz and L. Despins regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50
regarding potential settlement (.1); analyze issues related to same (.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 226.60 330,121.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 21.00 1,975.00 41,475.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 32.10 1,835.00 58,903.50
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 32.10 1,835.00 58,903.50
AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 6.70 1,850.00 12,395.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 19.60 1,850.00 36,260.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 38.20 1,395.00 53,289.00 CD16 Crispin Daly Associate 1.30 1,395.00 1,813.50 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 2.50 1,390.00 3,475.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 74.60 1,270.00 94,742.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 15.10 1,185.00 17,893.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.70 985.00 1,674.50 AY8 Annie (Xue) Yu Associate 1.70 885.00 1,504.50 GS12 Gianmarco Selva Associate 2.00 565.00 1,130.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 171 of 190
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 31
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$330,429.77
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$54.77
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 10.30 565.00 5,819.50
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
Mediation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00030 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$24,225.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
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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 July 31, 2024 \$24,225.00
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: 2414661
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/01/2024 NAB Telephone conference with regarding mediation issues (0.2);
07/02/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
regarding mediation (0.1); correspond with
07/03/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding mediation issues 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 07/17/2024 DEB4 Analyze mediation issues in connection with defendants' presentation (2.1); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.3); conference with S. Maza regarding avoidance issues and related authority (0.2) 2.60 1,395.00 3,627.00 07/17/2024 NAB Review avoidance action defendants' mediation presentation (0.2); email with D. Barron regarding analysis of the same (0.3) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00030 Invoice No. 2414661
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2024 SM29 Conference with D. Barron re fraudulent
issues and mediation 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/18/2024 DEB4 Participate in mediation call regarding Buckets 1 and 2 presentation with L. Despins (1.0); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (0.1); conferences with P.
07/18/2024 LAD4 Review issues, documents & prepare notes
mediation meeting buckets 1 & 2 with D.
07/18/2024 NAB Analyze case law relating to avoidance actions defendants' mediation presentation arguments (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (0.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50
mediation session 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 07/24/2024 LAD4 T/c Judge Tancredi with N. Bassett re: pending matters (.80); handle bucket 3 call
07/24/2024 NAB Call with J. Tancredi and L. Despins
prepare for call with mediation group (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); analyze issues for same (.2); call
(.3); prepare draft mediation documents (.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
07/25/2024 NAB Revise draft mediator document and correspond with L. Despins regarding same 0.20 1,835.00 367.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00030 Invoice No. 2414661
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding mediation issues (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.2); analyze adversary proceeding rulings related to mediation (2.8) 3.10 1,395.00 4,324.50
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 14.80 24,225.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 2.60 1,975.00 5,135.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 4.50 1,835.00 8,257.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 7.50 1,395.00 10,462.50
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
Forfeiture Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00031 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$63,166.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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
Forfeiture Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00031 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$63,166.50
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: 2414662
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/01/2024 LT9 Telephone conferences with L. Despins on forfeiture issues 0.40 1,775.00 710.00 07/01/2024 LT9 Review forfeiture issues and related
07/01/2024 LT9 Draft correspondence to L. Despins on forfeiture issues 0.30 1,775.00 532.50 07/01/2024 LAD4 T/c L. Tsao re: forfeiture (.40); review same
07/11/2024 ECS1 Analyze case briefs regarding forfeiture,
07/17/2024 LT9 Draft correspondence to L. Despins on forfeiture process 0.40 1,775.00 710.00 07/17/2024 LAD4 T/c L. Tsao re: forfeiture issues (.10); analyze same (1.30) 1.40 1,975.00 2,765.00 07/18/2024 LT9 Telephone conference with L. Despins on
07/18/2024 LAD4 Analyze/comment on forfeiture issues (2.40); t/c L. Tsao re: same (.10) 2.50 1,975.00 4,937.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/22/2024 SM29 Analyze caselaw and statutory authority re
07/22/2024 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re forfeiture 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/24/2024 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza re forfeiture
07/24/2024 LAD4 T/c P. Friedman & S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: forfeiture issues (.60); t/c S. Maza re: related
07/24/2024 SM29 Call with L. Despins re duty to estate vs. duty to debtor (.1); analyze caselaw re same (1.7); correspond with L. Despins re same
07/25/2024 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues 1.40 1,395.00 1,953.00 07/25/2024 LS26 Correspond with S. Maza re Kwok criminal
07/25/2024 SM29 Conferences with D. Barron regarding forfeiture issues and related analysis 1.40 1,850.00 2,590.00 07/26/2024 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding Kwok criminal indictment 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 07/26/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Maza re: forfeiture presentation (.30); review/edit same (.50) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 07/26/2024 SM29 Conferences with D. Barron re Kwok criminal indictment (.3); analyze forfeiture
presentation re same (5.4); call with L. Despins re same (.3) 6.00 1,850.00 11,100.00 07/28/2024 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding investment victims 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 07/28/2024 SM29 Analyze forfeiture issues and related caselaw and prepare presentation re same 5.40 1,850.00 9,990.00 07/29/2024 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 07/29/2024 ECS1 Analyze case briefs regarding forfeiture and related criminal proceeding and bankruptcy
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2414662
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
presentation T/c S. Maza regarding forfeiture 0.20 1,975.00 395.00
same to incorporate L. Despins' input (2.9) 3.10 1,850.00 5,735.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 34.50 63,166.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 7.10 1,975.00 14,022.50 LT9 Leo Tsao Partner 1.70 1,775.00 3,017.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 22.90 1,850.00 42,365.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 2.10 1,395.00 2,929.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.50 1,270.00 635.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.20 985.00 197.00
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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 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 July 31, 2024 \$14,111.50
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 # 50687-00032 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$14,111.50
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: 2414663
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/01/2024 AB21 Revise BVI disclosure application (K Legacy) and related documents (2.4); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.2);
07/02/2024 AB21 Call with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI disclosure application (0.5);
and J. Stewart regarding same (0.3);
07/02/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
07/03/2024 AB21 Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding K Legacy investigation 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 07/09/2024 AB21 Revise BVI disclosure application and related documents 1.00 1,850.00 1,850.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00032 Invoice No. 2414663
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/10/2024 AB21 Revise BVI disclosure application and related documents (0.5); correspond with J.
07/14/2024 AB21 Correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI disclosure application (0.1); review updated version of same (0.2) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 07/15/2024 AB21 Call with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI disclosure application (0.3); correspond with J. Stewart regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/17/2024 AB21 Calls with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal) regarding Despins affidavit in support of BVI disclosure application (0.2); finalize
regarding same and execution (0.1); correspond with J. Stewart regarding same
07/25/2024 AB21 Correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal) regarding disclosure application 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 07/31/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding update on BVI disclosure application 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 Subtotal: B261 Investigations 7.80 14,111.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 7.10 1,850.00 13,135.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 186 of 190
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00032 Invoice No. 2414663 Page 3
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 July 31, 2024 \$1,295.00
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 July 31, 2024 \$1,295.00
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 October 9, 2024
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2024 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding documents related to Swiss investigation (0.1); review
07/26/2024 AB21 Review Swiss court decision regarding recognition of bankruptcy case (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
Subtotal: B261 Investigations 0.70 1,295.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.70 1,850.00 1,295.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3666 Filed 10/10/24 Entered 10/10/24 14:20:39 Page 190 of 190
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00033 Invoice No. 2414664 Page 2
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