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
FULL TEXT
# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | x | |----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | In re: | :<br>:<br>Chapter 11 | | HO WAN KWOK, et al., | :<br>:<br>Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | Debtors.1 | :<br>:<br>Jointly Administered | | | :<br>: | | -------------------------------------------------------------- | 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
<sup>1</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
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.
#### **SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED**
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.
<sup>3</sup> 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.
<sup>4</sup> 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)
#### **NOTICE AND OBJECTION PROCEDURES**
5. Notice of this Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email on the Notice Parties: (i) Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok (lucdespins@paulhastings.com); (ii) Counsel for the Trustee, (x) Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 (Attn: G. Alexander Bongartz (alexbongartz@paulhastings.com) and Douglass Barron (douglassbarron@paulhastings.com)) and (y) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., 195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Douglas S. Skalka (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
By: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*
G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
*and*
Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com
*and*
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**
| ------------------------------------------------------ | x | | |---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------| | In re: | :<br>: | Chapter 11 | | HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | Debtors. | :<br>: | (Jointly Administered) | | ------------------------------------------------------x | | |
# **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**
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*
<sup>1</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and 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).
### **EXHIBIT A**
#### **HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL**
| Name | Department; Date of First<br>Admission | Hourly<br>Rate Billed | Hours<br>Billed | Total Fees<br>Billed in this<br>Monthly Fee<br>Statement | Number of<br>Rate<br>Increases<br>Since Case<br>Inception | |------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Partners (3) | | | | | | | 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 | | Of Counsel (4) | | | | | | | 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 | | | | Of Counsel Total: | 129.90 | \$237,526.00 | | | Associates (10) | | | | | | | 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 | | | | Associate Total: | 601.00 | \$719,351.75 | | | Paraprofessionals (2) | | | | | | | 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 | | | TOTAL: | | | 1,046.00 | \$1,418,146.501 | | | BLENDED HOURLY RATE: \$1,356 | | | | | |
<sup>1</sup> 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.
#### **EXHIBIT B**
#### **SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY**
| U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category | | Hours | Fees | |---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------|-----------------| | | | Billed | Billed | | 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 | | B130 | Asset Disposition | 0.20 | \$197.00 | | B131 | Sale of Real Estate | 2.70 | \$5,270.00 | | B155 | Court Hearings | 54.70 | \$72,331.50 | | 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 | | B240 | Tax Issues | 0.70 | \$1,295.00 | | B261 | Investigations | 183.60 | \$232,697.00 | | B310 | Claims Administration and Objections | 0.20 | \$323.00 | | TOTAL: | | 1046.00 | \$1,418,146.502 |
<sup>2</sup> 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.
#### **EXHIBIT C**
| Matter ID | Matter Name | July 2024 | |-----------|---------------------------------------------|----------------| | 00001 | General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation | \$111,983.25 | | 00002 | Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation | \$269,218.50 | | 00003 | Other Litigation | \$75,510.25 | | 00006 | Tax Issues | \$1,295.00 | | 00010 | Genever US | \$20,404.00 | | 00012 | Mahwah Adversary Proceeding | \$22,356.00 | | 00013 | Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding | \$10,666.50 | | 00014 | HCHK Adversary | \$105,299.50 | | 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 | | 00029 | Avoidance Actions | \$330,375.00 | | 00030 | Mediation | \$24,225.00 | | 00031 | Forfeiture Issues | \$63,166.50 | | 00032 | K Legacy | \$14,111.50 | | 00033 | Swiss Proceedings | \$1,295.00 | | TOTAL: | | \$1,410,171.50 |
#### **SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY MATTER ID**
#### **EXHIBIT D**
#### **SUMMARY OF ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES**
| Expense Category | July 2024 | |----------------------------------------|-------------| | | | | Airfare | \$726.95 | | Computer Search (Other) | \$741.60 | | Lexis/On Line Search | \$308.75 | | Local - Meals | \$350.88 | | Outside Professional Services: | | | -<br>Divergent Language Solutions, LLC | \$330.00 | | Postage/Express Mail | \$205.16 | | Reproduction Charges | \$156.80 | | Search Fee | \$211.28 | | Taxi/Ground Transportation | \$864.98 | | Travel Expense – Meals | \$36.23 | | Travel Expense – Parking | \$14.00 | | UPS/Courier Service | \$204.78 | | Vendor Expense | \$6.51 | | Westlaw | \$9,438.90 | | TOTAL: | \$13,596.82 |
# **EXHIBIT E**
#### **FEE STATEMENTS**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414647
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **SUMMARY SHEET**
### **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
| Costs incurred and advanced | 6,435.63 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$118,418.88 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$118,418.88 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414647
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
### **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
| Costs incurred and advanced | 6,435.63 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$118,418.88 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$118,418.88 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case<br>of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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 | |------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B110 | Case Administration | | | | | | 07/01/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2); conference with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding certificate of service for<br>notice of hearing on interim fee applications<br>(.1) | 0.90 | 565.00 | 508.50 | | 07/01/2024 | DEB4 | Telephone conference with L. Despins, N.<br>Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding case<br>updates and strategy | 1.10 | 1,395.00 | 1,534.50 | | 07/01/2024 | LAD4 | Handle weekly call NPM with N. Bassett &<br>D. Barron | 1.10 | 1,975.00 | 2,172.50 | | 07/01/2024 | NAB | Telephone conference with L. Despins, P.<br>Linsey (NPM), D. Barron regarding case<br>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
re same (.2)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | 07/02/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2); prepare recent case documents<br>for attorney review (.4); review draft<br>certificate of service from local counsel<br>regarding interim fee applications (.1) | 1.40 | 565.00 | 791.00 | | 07/03/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.80 | 565.00 | 452.00 | | 07/05/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.70 | 565.00 | 395.50 | | 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<br>outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.70 | 565.00 | 395.50 | | 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<br>outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.90 | 565.00 | 508.50 | | 07/10/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (1.3); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2); prepare certain case documents<br>for attorney review (.2) | 1.70 | 565.00 | 960.50 | | 07/10/2024 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding case<br>issues | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/11/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming<br>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.<br>Despins, N. Bassett on case and litigation<br>matters for NPM | 0.80 | 1,395.00 | 1,116.00 | | 07/11/2024 | LAD4 | T/c D. Skalka, P. Linsey (NPM), D. Barron<br>and N. Bassett re: various pending<br>APs/potential settlements | 0.80 | 1,975.00 | 1,580.00 | | 07/11/2024 | NAB | Telephone conference with L. Despins, D.<br>Barron, P. Linsey and D. Skalka (NPM)<br>regarding case strategy and next steps | 0.80 | 1,835.00 | 1,468.00 | | 07/12/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 1.00 | 565.00 | 565.00 | | 07/12/2024 | LAD4 | T/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: Knight Vision<br>(.20); review same (.30) | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 | | 07/15/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2); review new case documents<br>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<br>outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.60 | 565.00 | 339.00 | | 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<br>outlook reminders (1.1); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 1.30 | 565.00 | 734.50 | | 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<br>outlook reminders (.9); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 1.10 | 565.00 | 621.50 |
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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 | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/18/2024 | DM26 | Review and file via the Court's CM/ECF<br>system N. Bassett letter to Judge Torres re<br>SDNY case no. 23cr118 (.2); review and file<br>via the Court's CM/ECF system Trustee's<br>notice of resumption of adversary<br>proceedings (.5) | 0.70 | 565.00 | 395.50 | | 07/18/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding UST<br>fees | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 07/19/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.9); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 1.10 | 565.00 | 621.50 | | 07/22/2024 | DM26 | Update critical<br>dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2); review new case documents<br>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.<br>Song | 1.00 | 1,975.00 | 1,975.00 | | 07/22/2024 | LS26 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding litigation and<br>investigation update | 1.00 | 985.00 | 985.00 | | 07/22/2024 | NAB | Telephone conference with L. Despins, L.<br>Song, P. Linsey (NPM) regarding general<br>case strategy and next steps | 1.00 | 1,835.00 | 1,835.00 | | 07/23/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.80 | 565.00 | 452.00 | | 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<br>outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 1.00 | 565.00 | 565.00 |
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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 07/25/2024 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**
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------| | B113 | Pleadings Review | | | | | | 07/01/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.9); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.5); research re certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.3) | 2.20 | 565.00 | 1,243.00 | | 07/02/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(1.0); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.5) | 2.00 | 565.00 | 1,130.00 | | 07/03/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings<br>in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.9); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.5); research re certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.2) | 2.10 | 565.00 | 1,186.50 | | 07/05/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.4); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.7); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.6); research re certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.2) | 1.90 | 565.00 | 1,073.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------| | 07/08/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.9); review related case dockets re: recent<br>filings (.5); research re certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.3) | 2.20 | 565.00 | 1,243.00 | | 07/09/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.6); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.7); review related case dockets re: recent<br>filings (.6); research re certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.4) | 2.30 | 565.00 | 1,299.50 | | 07/10/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.9); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.6); research re certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.2) | 2.20 | 565.00 | 1,243.00 | | 07/11/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.6); review related case dockets re recent<br>filings<br>(.6); research certain case documents<br>per attorney request (.3) | 2.00 | 565.00 | 1,130.00 | | 07/12/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(1.0); review related case dockets re recent<br>filings (.6); research certain case documents<br>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-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.8); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.9); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.5); research certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.3) | 2.50 | 565.00 | 1,412.50 | | 07/16/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.8); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.6); research certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.3) | 2.20 | 565.00 | 1,243.00 | | 07/17/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.7); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.8); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.5); research certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.3) | 2.30 | 565.00 | 1,299.50 | | 07/18/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.7); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.7); review related case dockets re recent<br>filings (.5); research certain case document<br>per attorney request (.2) | 2.10 | 565.00 | 1,186.50 | | 07/19/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.6); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.8); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.6); research certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.3) | 2.30 | 565.00 | 1,299.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------| | 07/22/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.8); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(1.3); review related case dockets re recent<br>filings (.5) | 2.60 | 565.00 | 1,469.00 | | 07/23/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in adversary<br>proceedings and district court cases and<br>update working group re same (.6); review<br>related case dockets re: recent filings (.5);<br>research certain case documents per<br>attorney request (.4); research certain NY<br>state court actions and related precedent<br>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-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in adversary<br>proceedings and district court cases and<br>update working group re same (.6); review<br>related case dockets re: recent filings (.8);<br>research certain case documents per<br>attorney request (.3) | 2.20 | 565.00 | 1,243.00 | | 07/25/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.6); review recent filings in adversary<br>proceedings and district court cases and<br>update working group re same (.6); review<br>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-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.5); review recent filings in adversary<br>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
attorney request (.3)
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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**
#### **B155 Court Hearings**
| 07/03/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>7/9/24 hearing | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | |------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 07/05/2024 | DM26 | Prepare agenda for 7/9/24 hearing (.8);<br>email E. Sutton regarding same (.1) | 0.90 | 565.00 | 508.50 | | 07/05/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise hearing agenda for<br>7/9/24 hearing in the<br>Kwok case (.1);<br>correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 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 | |----------------------------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------|----------| | 07/12/2024 | DM26 | Update<br>7/16/24 hearing agenda | 0.40 | 565.00 | 226.00 | | 07/12/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise agenda for 7/16/24<br>hearing (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/15/2024 | AB21 | Prepare hearing notes for hearing on DIP<br>amendment motion (0.8); correspond with<br>L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 07/15/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>7/16/24 hearing | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 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<br>hearings in the case (.1); correspond with D.<br>Mohamed regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/22/2024 | AB21 | Review submissions and prepare notes for<br>interim fee hearing (0.7); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | 07/23/2024 | AB21 | Prepare notes for hearing on fee<br>applications (0.2); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (0.2); participate in<br>fee hearing (1.0); revise proposed fee orders<br>(1.0); correspond with H. Claiborn<br>(U.S.<br>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<br>conferences | 0.80 | 565.00 | 452.00 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise<br>agenda for 7/30/24<br>hearings in the case (.1); correspond with D.<br>Mohamed regarding same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | Subtotal:<br>B155 Court Hearings | | 9.70 | | 12,486.50 | | | | | | | | |
#### **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)<br>regarding cost backup for PH interim fee<br>application | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 07/08/2024 | AB21 | Analyze issue regarding next supplemental<br>declaration of disinterestedness (0.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins and E. Sutton<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 07/10/2024 | AB21 | Analyze H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)<br>comments to PH interim fee application<br>(0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (0.3) | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 | | 07/10/2024 | ECS1 | Review updated list of interested parties for<br>supplemental declaration of<br>disinterestedness | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/10/2024 | NAB | Review invoices related to certain case<br>issues | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/11/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)<br>regarding comments to PH interim fee<br>application | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 07/11/2024 | KAT2 | Prepare UST Appendix B info for May<br>services | 0.30 | 1,120.00 | 336.00 | | 07/12/2024 | AB21 | Correspond<br>with L. Despins and H.<br>Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding PH fee<br>application (0.1); call with H. Claiborn<br>regarding same (0.4); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 07/12/2024 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of sixth interim fee<br>application (1.8); correspond with A.<br>Bongartz regarding same (.1); correspond<br>with K. Bala (PH Reports) regarding same<br>(.1) | 2.00 | 1,120.00 | 2,240.00 | | 07/15/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>supplemental declaration related to law<br>firms that may<br>be named in avoidance<br>actions | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/22/2024 | WCF | Review May 2024 fee statement regarding<br>PH attorney rule 2004 document review<br>and related hours (1.1); correspond with N.<br>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<br>Epiq fees | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 07/22/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)<br>regarding Kroll June 2024 fee statement | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 07/23/2024 | AB21 | Prepare notice for Kroll June 2024 fee<br>statement (0.2); correspond with notice<br>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<br>Paramount storage invoices and rates and<br>negotiations relating thereto | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/24/2024 | AB21 | Revise interim fee orders (0.3); correspond<br>with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); call<br>with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding<br>same (0.1); correspond with P. Parizek<br>(Kroll) regarding Kroll fee order (0.1);<br>correspond with courtroom deputy<br>regarding fee orders (0.2) | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | 07/25/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire<br>transfers to professionals | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | | Subtotal: | B165 Fee/Employment Applications for<br>Other Professionals | 1.90 | | 3,154.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/10/2024<br>NAB | | Review and revise draft evidence<br>preservation motion (0.4); correspond with<br>D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding the same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/11/2024 | NAB | Review motion regarding preservation of<br>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<br>court lawsuit counsel) regarding litigation<br>update (.2); correspond with E. Stolze<br>regarding litigation issues and upcoming<br>matters (.4) | 0.60 | 1,835.00 | 1,101.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 3.10 | | 5,926.50 | | B195<br>07/09/2024 | Non-Working Travel<br>LAD4 | Travel to and from Bridgeport for hearing<br>(bill at 1/2 rate) | 0.80 | 987.50 | 790.00 | | 07/09/2024 | NAB | Travel to and from New York/Bridgeport<br>for hearing (bill at 1/2 rate) | 3.50 | 917.50 | 3,211.25 | | | Subtotal: | B195 Non-Working Travel | 4.30 | | 4,001.25 | | B210 | Business Operations | | | | | | 07/02/2024 | DM26 | Prepare draft wire transfer regarding | 0.10 | 565.00 | 56.50 | | | | Paramount's invoice for July 2024 storage<br>fees | | | | | 07/02/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with D. Mohamed and E.<br>Sutton re wire transfer for Paramount | 0.20 | 1,365.00 | 273.00 | | 07/09/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding next<br>round of wire transfers | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/09/2024 | DM26 | Draft wire transfers for Acheson Doyle<br>May 2024 invoice, NPM's February and<br>March 2024 fee statements, and Prager<br>Dreifuss May 2024 fee statement | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 | | 07/10/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins and East West<br>Bank re wire transfers to Acheson Doyle,<br>Neubert Pepe, Prager Dreifuss and<br>Paramount | 0.40 | 1,365.00 | 546.00 | | 07/16/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding<br>Trustee account payments | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 07/17/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding next<br>round of wire transfers (0.1); correspond<br>with L. Despins and T. Sadler regarding<br>bank account balances (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 07/17/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with D. Mohamed re wires for<br>O'Sullivan and Kroll | 0.20 | 1,365.00 | 273.00 | | 07/18/2024 | DM26 | Prepare draft wires re: Kroll and OMJB's<br>May fee statements | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 07/18/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with P. Linsey and L. Despins<br>re bank account (.2); review wire transfer<br>forms for O'Sullivan and Kroll (.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins and East West<br>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<br>07/24 fees | 0.10 | 565.00 | 56.50 | | 07/23/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with D. Mohamed re wire<br>transfer forms for Paramount, Skyline and<br>Dryfast SKI | 0.30 | 1,365.00 | 409.50 | | 07/24/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins, D. Barron and<br>A. Bongartz re payment of UST fees and<br>AIG invoice | 0.40 | 1,365.00 | 546.00 |
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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 | |------------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/26/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding<br>payments of professional fees (0.4); call<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with P. Linsey regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with A. Calascibetta (EA<br>Group) regarding EA Group wire details<br>(0.1); correspond with professionals<br>regarding fee payments and interim fee<br>orders (0.2) | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 07/26/2024 | DM26 | Prepare draft wire transfers for certain<br>retained professionals | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 | | 07/26/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with D. Mohamed and A.<br>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<br>regarding wire transfers for professional<br>fees | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 07/30/2024 | TS21 | Review outgoing wires (.9); correspond with<br>L. Despins, East West Bank, A. Bongartz<br>and D. Mohamed re same (.3) | 1.20 | 1,365.00 | 1,638.00 | | 07/31/2024 | DM26 | Prepare draft wire transfer for Sciame<br>Homes | 0.10 | 565.00 | 56.50 | | | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 7.70 | | 9,561.00 |
#### **B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)**
| | Subtotal:<br>B211 Financial Reports (Monthly<br>Operating Reports) | | 2.70 | | 3,537.50 | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 07/22/2024 | TS21 | Prepare June monthly operating report<br>(1.8); correspond with D. Barron and L.<br>Despins re same (.3) | 2.10 | 1,365.00 | 2,866.50 | | 07/22/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR<br>(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 |
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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 | | | | |-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------|------------|--|--| | B310 | | | | Claims Administration and Objections | | | | | | | | | 07/24/2024<br>DEB4<br>filing process | | | Correspond with claimant regarding claims | | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | | | 07/31/2024<br>NAB | | | | Review proof of claim withdrawals and<br>correspond with L. Song regarding same | | 0.10 | 1,835.00 | 183.50 | | | | Subtotal:<br>B310 Claims Administration and<br>Objections | | | | | 0.20 | | 323.00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total | | | | | | 121.90 | | 111,983.25 | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | | | | | 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 | | |
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| 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 | | 05/28/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Vital Transportation<br>Services, Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6139182<br>dated 06/07/2024; Service Type: Car; From/To: M,<br>200 Park Avenue / home; Passenger L. DESPINS;<br>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 | | 06/30/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search -<br>Courtlink Use -<br>Charges for<br>June, 2024; xxx666xxx | | | 5.21 | | 07/01/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 11.07 | | 07/02/2024 | Westlaw | | | 136.92 | | 07/02/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 9.63 | | 07/03/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 10.26 | | 07/05/2024 | Westlaw | | | 54.77 | | 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 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | | | 30.97 | | 07/09/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>International; | | | 4.23 | | 07/09/2024 | Westlaw | | | 164.31 | | 07/09/2024 | Westlaw | | | 282.58 | | 07/09/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 22.68 | | 07/10/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | | | 26.41 | | 07/10/2024 | Westlaw | | | 136.33 |
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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 | Westlaw | 136.92 | | 07/11/2024 | Westlaw | 172.64 | | 07/11/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 18.18 | | 07/12/2024 | Westlaw | 82.15 | | 07/12/2024 | Westlaw | 962.63 | | 07/12/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 25.38 | | 07/13/2024 | Westlaw | 1,362.09 | | 07/14/2024 | Westlaw | 208.96 | | 07/14/2024 | Westlaw | 90.39 | | 07/14/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 3.60 | | 07/15/2024 | Westlaw | 136.33 | | 07/15/2024 | Westlaw | 356.00 | | 07/15/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 22.59 | | 07/16/2024 | Westlaw | 54.77 | | 07/16/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 28.08 | | 07/17/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 31.86 | | 07/17/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>International; | 8.96 | | 07/17/2024 | Westlaw | 145.85 | | 07/17/2024 | Westlaw | 191.10 | | 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 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>International; | 19.42 | | 07/22/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 51.66 | | 07/22/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 49.86 | | 07/23/2024 | Westlaw | 109.54 | | 07/23/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 25.20 | | 07/24/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 12.60 |
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| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon<br>Receipt | \$118,418.88 | |------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------| | | Current Fees and Costs | \$118,418.88 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$6,435.63 | | 07/31/2024 | Westlaw | 27.40 | | 07/29/2024 | Westlaw | 91.08 | | 07/29/2024 | Westlaw | 246.46 | | 07/27/2024 | Westlaw | 54.77 | | 07/26/2024 | Computer Search<br>(Other) | 15.39 | | 07/26/2024 | Westlaw | 54.77 | | 07/25/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 11.88 | | 07/25/2024 | Westlaw | 136.92 | | 07/25/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>International; | 3.15 | | 07/25/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 28.50 | | | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414648
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **SUMMARY SHEET**
#### **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) | |------------------------------------------|--------------| | Costs incurred and advanced | 5,191.82 | | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$274,410.32 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$274,410.32 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414648
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
#### **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
| (7,975.00) | |--------------| | 5,191.82 | | \$274,410.32 | | \$274,410.32 | | |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| | PAUL HASTINGS LLP<br>200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205<br>t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com | | | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho<br>Wan Kwok<br>200 Park Avenue<br>New York, NY 10166 | | October 9, 2024<br>Please Refer to<br>Invoice Number: 2414648 | | | Attn: Luc Despins | | PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 | | | FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED<br>for the period ending July 31, 2024 | | | | | Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation | | | \$277,193.50 | | | | | |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | B120 | | Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | 07/29/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas)<br>regarding update on Ace Decade adversary<br>proceeding | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | | Subtotal: | B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | 0.20 | | 370.00 |
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | | |------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 07/01/2024 | CD16 | Correspond with G. Selva re certificate for<br>service | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 | | 07/01/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise certificates related to<br>service of process of avoidance actions,<br>RICO complaint, and omnibus alter ego<br>complaints (.1); correspond with C. Daly,<br>K. Mitchell (NPM), I. McNaught (Harneys)<br>and J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/01/2024 | JPK1 | Review order modifying protective order<br>(.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>the same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/02/2024 | CD16 | Review form of certificate of service (0.3);<br>discussion with G. Selva re same (0.2);<br>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<br>U.S. proceedings (0.2); correspond with E.<br>Sutton re same (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 | | 07/02/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze issues regarding service of foreign<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings (.3); review<br>correspondence from E. Ring (Ancillary)<br>regarding same (.1); correspond with N.<br>Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>same (.3) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 07/02/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze caselaw and precedent regarding<br>excusable neglect and willful default<br>standards (1.6); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.4); review motion to<br>extend time hearing transcript in connection<br>with same (.2) | 2.20 | 1,270.00 | 2,794.00 | | 07/02/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise certificates related to<br>service of process<br>of avoidance actions,<br>RICO complaint, and omnibus alter ego<br>complaints | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/02/2024 | GS12 | Discussion with C. Daly regarding affidavit<br>regarding service (0.2); draft affidavit<br>regarding service of documents (2.3) | 2.50 | 565.00 | 1,412.50 | | 07/03/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze issues regarding service of foreign<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings (.3); review<br>correspondence from E. Ring (Ancillary)<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/03/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise certificates relating to<br>service of process of avoidance actions,<br>RICO complaint, and omnibus alter ego<br>complaints | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/03/2024 | NAB | Correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM)<br>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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### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2414648
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/05/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze issues regarding service of foreign<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings (.3); review<br>correspondence from E. Ring (Ancillary)<br>regarding same (.1); correspond with W.<br>Farmer and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>same (.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 07/08/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding motions<br>to extend time | 0.30 | 1,395.00 | 418.50 | | 07/08/2024 | NAB | Correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM)<br>regarding evidence preservation motion | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/09/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze issues regarding service of foreign<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/10/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise service and certificates<br>related to service of process of avoidance<br>actions, RICO complaint, and omnibus<br>alter ego complaints (.3); correspond with<br>C. Daly regarding same (.1); correspond<br>with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same<br>(.1); call with K. Mitchell (NPM) and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 07/10/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze service of foreign defendants in<br>avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter<br>ego proceedings (.1); review<br>correspondence from E. Ring (Ancillary)<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/11/2024 | CD16 | Review draft affidavits of service (0.8);<br>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<br>of<br>service (0.2); review amendments to<br>affidavits of service (0.3) | 0.50 | 1,395.00 | 697.50 | | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise service and certificates<br>related to service of process of avoidance<br>actions, RICO complaint, and omnibus<br>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<br>incorporate comments from C. Daly (1.2);<br>review updated affidavits (.3) | 1.50 | 565.00 | 847.50 | | 07/12/2024 | CD16 | Review emails and attachments from G.<br>Selva re amended affidavits of service (0.4);<br>further email G. Selva re additional<br>documents (0.4) | 0.80 | 1,395.00 | 1,116.00 | | 07/12/2024 | CD16 | Review comments from E. Sutton on<br>affidavits of service (0.3); correspond with<br>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<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/12/2024 | GS12 | Amend the 29 affidavits to incorporate<br>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.<br>Barron regarding litigation issues and<br>deadlines | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/15/2024 | GS12 | Review revised affidavits of service (.9);<br>correspond with E. Sutton regarding same<br>(.1) | 1.00 | 565.00 | 565.00 | | 07/15/2024 | LAD4 | Call with<br>re: offer<br>(.40); review arguments re: same (.90); t/c<br>N. Bassett re: APs and settlement strategy<br>(.20) | 1.50 | 1,975.00 | 2,962.50 | | 07/15/2024 | NAB | Telephone conference with L. Despins<br>regarding litigation strategy and settlement<br>discussions | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/16/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Song, W. Farmer, E.<br>Sutton, and K. Catalano regarding Kwok<br>criminal trial documents and findings<br>related to Trustee litigation | 0.70 | 1,395.00 | 976.50 | | 07/16/2024 | ECS1 | Call with D. Barron, W. Farmer, K.<br>Catalano and L. Song regarding analysis of<br>Kwok criminal trial exhibits and findings<br>for application in ongoing litigation and the<br>bankruptcy case | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/16/2024 | KC27 | Attend meeting with D. Barron, W. Farmer,<br>E. Sutton, and L. Song regarding Kwok<br>criminal trial documents, exhibits, and<br>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,<br>and K. Catalano re analyzing Kwok criminal<br>trial exhibits and findings in connection<br>with Trustee litigation (0.7); correspond<br>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<br>K.<br>Catalano regarding analysis of criminal<br>trial exhibits and findings in connection<br>with Trustee litigation | 0.70 | 1,390.00 | 973.00 | | 07/17/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>service issues | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/17/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with K.<br>Mitchell (NPM) and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding service and<br>certificates of service of process of<br>avoidance actions, RICO complaint, and<br>omnibus alter ego complaints | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/17/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze issues regarding service of foreign<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/17/2024 | LS26 | Prepare notice of resumption of stayed<br>adversary proceedings and related letter to<br>SDNY court | 2.60 | 985.00 | 2,561.00 | | 07/17/2024 | NAB | Correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding next<br>steps in litigation following conclusion of<br>criminal trial (0.3); review stay orders<br>regarding the same (0.1); review draft<br>notices to resume litigation (0.2);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding the same<br>(0.1); analyze and strategize litigation next<br>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<br>stayed adversary proceedings and related<br>letter to SDNY (1.1); correspond with D.<br>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<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/22/2024 | FCS1 | Review and revise service and certificates<br>related to service of process of avoidance<br>actions, RICO complaint, and omnibus<br>alter ego complaints | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/23/2024 | CD16 | Review email from E. Sutton re certificates<br>of service (0.2); discussions re same with G.<br>Selva (0.4) | 0.60 | 1,395.00 | 837.00 | | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze issues regarding service of foreign<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1); review<br>invoice from E. Ring (Ancillary) regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with E. Ring<br>(Ancillary) regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise service and certificates in<br>connection with service of process of<br>avoidance actions, RICO complaint, and<br>omnibus alter ego complaints (.1);<br>correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/23/2024 | GS12 | Amend affidavits (x29) of service to<br>incorporate the comments received from E.<br>Sutton (1.6); discussions with C. Daly<br>regarding same (.4) | 2.00 | 565.00 | 1,130.00 | | 07/23/2024 | LAD4 | Review claims issues, documents to prepare<br>(.70); handle call with<br>for<br>, with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) (.20); post mortem with P. Linsey<br>(.20) | 1.10 | 1,975.00 | 2,172.50 | | | | 07/24/2024 DM26 Review Second Circuit local rules regarding<br>briefing schedule (.3); email W. Farmer<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 565.00 | 226.00 | | 01/24/2024 ECS1 | | Analyze issues regarding service of foreign<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1); review<br>correspondence from E. Ring (Ancillary)<br>ontaino como (1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) re K<br>Legacy service of BVI court documents | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/24/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>appellate briefing schedule | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 07/24/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>common interest privilege | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 07/24/2024 | LAD4 | Continue review of<br>(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);<br>email P. Linsey re same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 07/24/2024 | WCF | Review appeal dockets regarding August<br>and September filing deadlines and<br>workstreams (.5);<br>draft issues/task list<br>regarding same (.3); correspond with N.<br>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<br>disclosures in adversary proceedings (.1);<br>correspond with P. Linsey re same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/25/2024 | LS26 | Continue to analyze documents relating to<br>potential alter ego targets | 4.20 | 985.00 | 4,137.00 | | 07/25/2024 | NAB | Review response to motion to preserve<br>evidence | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/26/2024 | CD16 | Review email and attachments from E.<br>Sutton re follow up issues on UK<br>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<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings (.2); review<br>correspondence from E. Ring (Ancillary)<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/29/2024 | GS12 | Review correspondence and comments<br>from E. Sutton regarding affidavits of<br>service (.2); amend affidavits of service to<br>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<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1);<br>correspond from E. Ring (Ancillary)<br>regarding same (.1); correspond with K.<br>Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/30/2024 LS26 | | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>litigation workstreams (0.2); correspond<br>with K. Catalano re same (0.2) | 0.40 | 985.00 | 394.00 | | 07/31/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze issues regarding service of foreign<br>defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and<br>omnibus alter ego proceedings (.6);<br>correspond with E. Ring (Ancillary)<br>regarding same (.3); correspond with K.<br>Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.2) | 1.10 | 1,270.00 | 1,397.00 | | 07/31/2024 | LAD4 | T/c<br>re: settlement (.40); second call<br>re: same (.20); review and<br>implement same (1.20); t/c N. Bassett<br>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<br>settlement issues | 0.00 | 1,975.00 | 0.00 | | 07/31/2024 | | NAB Call with L. Despins regarding potential<br>litigation settlements and case issues (.2);<br>call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding general<br>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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### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2414648
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B261 | Investigations | | | | | | 07/01/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with Paul Wright regarding UK<br>discovery issues (0.1); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding Kwok associates (0.1);<br>conference with N. Bassett and L. Song<br>regarding same (0.3); further conference<br>with L. Song regarding same (0.1);<br>conference with A. Bongartz regarding BVI<br>disclosure application and discovery (0.2);<br>correspond with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding<br>vehicle title<br>information (0.1); correspond<br>with L. Despins regarding fund flows (0.1);<br>conference with L. Song regarding<br>informant (0.2); correspond with E. Stolze<br>regarding discovery and litigation<br>background (0.3); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding criminal case documents<br>(0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>documents from law firms (0.2); correspond<br>with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding<br>same (0.4); correspond with N. Bassett on<br>UAE issues (0.1) | 2.30 | 1,395.00 | 3,208.50 | | 07/01/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare emails to HCHK Entities' outside<br>counsel regarding turnover of documents to<br>Trustee (1.2); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.4); review correspondence<br>from N. Bassett, L. Despins, and D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2); review discovery<br>documents to identify counsel and related<br>info for HCHK Entities (.4) | 2.20 | 1,270.00 | 2,794.00 | | 07/01/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/01/2024 | ECS1 | Review Golden Spring documents (.4);<br>correspond with UnitedLex regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 07/01/2024 | KC27 | Prepare summary of key documents in<br>database (.7); correspond with W. Farmer | 0.80 | 1,185.00 | 948.00 |
regarding same (.1)
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review same (.50)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/01/2024 | LS26 | Review documents and public information<br>about associates of the Debtor and prepare<br>summary of same (7.8); call with N. Bassett<br>and D. Barron re same (0.3); further call<br>with D. Barron re same (0.1); call with D.<br>Barron re informant (0.2) | 8.40 | 985.00 | 8,274.00 | | 07/01/2024 | LS26 | Review March 1, 2022 hearing transcript<br>(0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re<br>same (0.1) | 0.30 | 985.00 | 295.50 | | 07/01/2024 | NAB | Call with L. Song and D. Barron regarding<br>documents relating to certain individuals<br>and potential witnesses (0.3); review the<br>same (0.5); review findings and select<br>documents from Rule 2004 document<br>review (0.4); correspond W. Farmer<br>regarding the same (0.1); review Kroll<br>analysis regarding UAE assets (0.5);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding the<br>same (0.1) | 1.90 | 1,835.00 | 3,486.50 | | 07/01/2024 | WCF | Draft summary of G Club Rule 2004<br>findings following document review | 0.60 | 1,390.00 | 834.00 | | 07/02/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins and Paul<br>Wright regarding UK discovery options | 0.70 | 1,395.00 | 976.50 | | 07/02/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Barker (Kroll) and P.<br>Parizek (Kroll) regarding UAE investigation<br>(0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>documents from law firms (0.3) | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 | | 07/02/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare emails to HCHK Entities' outside<br>counsel regarding turnover of documents to<br>Trustee (.6); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2); review discovery<br>documents to identify counsel and related<br>info for HCHK Entities (.7) | 1.50 | 1,270.00 | 1,905.00 | | 07/02/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok,<br>his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/02/2024 | LAD4 | Call with D. Barron and P. Wright (UK<br>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<br>about associates of the Debtor and prepare<br>summary of same (1.8); call with N. Bassett<br>re same (0.4) | 2.20 | 985.00 | 2,167.00 | | 07/02/2024 | NAB | Review documents related to certain<br>individuals and potential<br>witnesses (0.5);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding the same<br>(0.5); telephone conference with L. Song<br>regarding the same (0.4) | 1.40 | 1,835.00 | 2,569.00 | | 07/03/2024 | CD16 | Correspond with E. Sutton re certificates of<br>service | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/03/2024 | DEB4 | Call with Kroll, L. Despins, and N. Bassett<br>regarding ongoing financial analyses | 1.00 | 1,395.00 | 1,395.00 | | 07/03/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with HCHK Entities' outside<br>counsel regarding turnover of documents to<br>Trustee (.6); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 07/03/2024 | LAD4 | Handle Kroll weekly call with N. Bassett<br>and D. Barron | 1.00 | 1,975.00 | 1,975.00 | | 07/03/2024 | NAB | Review documents and data from Kroll<br>regarding bank account analyses (0.2); call<br>with L. Despins, D. Barron, and Kroll<br>regarding the same (1.0) | 1.20 | 1,835.00 | 2,202.00 | | 07/05/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>inspection of property in storage with<br>Roadway Moving | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/05/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with HCHK Entities' outside<br>counsel regarding turnover of documents to<br>Trustee (.8); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2); review discovery<br>documents to identify counsel and related<br>info for HCHK Entities (.6) | 1.60 | 1,270.00 | 2,032.00 | | 07/05/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with M. Martinez (Virtlaw)<br>regarding turnover of firm documents to<br>the Trustee | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/05/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>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<br>Debtor and his associates (0.6); review<br>public information about G Club entities<br>(0.5); correspond with L. Despins, N.<br>Bassett, and D. Barron re same (0.2) | 1.30 | 985.00 | 1,280.50 | | 07/05/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>discovery issues | 0.10 | 1,835.00 | 183.50 | | 07/08/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/08/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with law firms<br>regarding<br>turnover of firm documents to the Trustee | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/08/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>inspection of property in storage with<br>Roadway Moving (.1); review<br>correspondence from J. Encarnacion<br>(Roadway) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/08/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding storage<br>investigations | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/09/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>informant information (0.3); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>documents from law firms (0.1); correspond<br>with A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding<br>opposition motion to seal (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,395.00 | 837.00 | | 07/09/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their<br>connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/09/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with law firms regarding<br>turnover of firm documents to the Trustee<br>(.5); correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 07/09/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding Raich Ende<br>Malter's re-designation of documents as<br>confidential | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/09/2024 | LS26 | Review documents regarding email<br>accounts by Debtor and his associates (1.4);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and D.<br>Skalka (NPM) re same (0.2); correspond<br>with P. Linsey re bank discovery (0.2);<br>review documents re same (0.1) | 1.90 | 985.00 | 1,871.50 | | 07/09/2024 | LS26 | Call with informant about associates of<br>Debtor (0.2); correspond with L. Despins,<br>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<br>information | 0.10 | 1,835.00 | 183.50 | | 07/10/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>documents from attorneys/law firms | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 07/10/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding Yvette Wang payment (0.3);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding alter ego<br>issues (0.2); analyze documents related to<br>same (1.2) | 1.70 | 1,395.00 | 2,371.50 | | 07/10/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/10/2024 | ECS1 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re E. Cramer<br>and his role and connection with the<br>Debtor and his affiliates | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/10/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with law firms regarding<br>turnover of firm documents to the Trustee<br>(.1); review issues regarding same (.1);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/10/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding Raich Ende<br>Malter's re-designation of documents as<br>confidential | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/10/2024 | ECS1 | Review Golden Spring documents from<br>storage facility (.4); summarize responsive<br>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<br>(Ansell Law) regarding turnover of HCHK<br>Entities' documents to the Trustee (.2);<br>review privileges order in connection with<br>same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/11/2024 | DEB4 | Participate in financial investigation update<br>call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett (0.8);<br>correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and<br>L. Song regarding informants (0.6) | 1.40 | 1,395.00 | 1,953.00 | | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with law firms regarding<br>turnover of firm documents to the Trustee<br>(.8); analyze issues regarding same (.3);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding same<br>(.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>same (.5) | 1.90 | 1,270.00 | 2,413.00 | | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates<br>and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Review Golden Spring documents from<br>storage facility | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding Janover<br>production documents | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/11/2024 | LAD4 | Handle weekly Kroll call with N. Bassett, D.<br>Barron | 0.80 | 1,975.00 | 1,580.00 | | 07/11/2024 | LS26 | Review documents relating to Defeng Cao<br>(0.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM), K.<br>Mitchell (NPM) and D. Barron re same<br>(0.2); review rule 2004 document<br>production by Victor Cerda (1.0);<br>correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron<br>re same (0.2) | 1.70 | 985.00 | 1,674.50 | | 07/11/2024 | NAB | Telephone conference with L. Despins, D.<br>Barron, P. Linsey (NPM) and Kroll<br>regarding financial investigation updates | 0.80 | 1,835.00 | 1,468.00 | | 07/11/2024 | NAB | Review Kroll analysis of bank account<br>documents (0.3); correspond with L. Song<br>regarding conversations with informants<br>(0.1) | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/12/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with N.<br>Bassett, L. Song, and<br>E. Sutton regarding documents from law<br>firms (0.8); correspond with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (0.3); correspond<br>with L. Song regarding informants (0.2) | 1.30 | 1,395.00 | 1,813.50 | | 07/12/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok,<br>his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/12/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze documents and issues regarding<br>law firms connected to Kwok's alter egos<br>(1.2); call and correspond with L. Song<br>regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with N.<br>Bassett and D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 1.60 | 1,270.00 | 2,032.00 | | 07/12/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with law firms regarding<br>turnover of firm documents to the Trustee<br>(.1); review issues regarding same (.1);<br>correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/12/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare summary of law firms' responses to<br>emails regarding production of documents<br>and communications to the Trustee (.9);<br>correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron<br>regarding same (.3) | 1.20 | 1,270.00 | 1,524.00 | | 07/12/2024 | LS26 | Call and correspond with E. Sutton re law<br>firms and Debtor's alter egos (0.2); review<br>documents re same (0.3); correspond with<br>informants about Debtor and potential<br>assets (0.3) | 0.80 | 985.00 | 788.00 | | 07/12/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>discovery findings (0.2); review documents<br>in connection with the same (0.3);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>discovery issues and letters concerning alter<br>ego documents (0.2) | 0.70 | 1,835.00 | 1,284.50 | | 07/15/2024 | DEB4 | Analyze case documents (1.2); correspond<br>with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding<br>Swiss bank records and stock transfers (0.2) | 1.40 | 1,395.00 | 1,953.00 |
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| Date<br>07/15/2024 | Initials<br>DEB4 | Description<br>Calls with N. Bassett and L. Song regarding<br>informant (0.8); call with N. Bassett, L.<br>Song, and informant regarding Debtor<br>matters (1.0) | Hours<br>1.80 | Rate<br>1,395.00 | Amount<br>2,511.00 | |--------------------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------| | 07/15/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>Janover's production and issues therewith | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/15/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze documents and information<br>regarding law firms connected to Kwok<br>alter egos (1.4); prepare summary of same<br>(.4) | 1.80 | 1,270.00 | 2,286.00 | | 07/15/2024 | LS26 | Review rule 2004 production from Janover<br>and B. Enriquez (0.8); correspond with L.<br>Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz and D.<br>Barron re potential assets in Switzerland<br>(0.4); correspond with Kroll re same and V.<br>Cerda rule 2004 production (0.2) | 1.40 | 985.00 | 1,379.00 | | 07/15/2024 | LS26 | Call with informant, N. Bassett, and D.<br>Barron on issues related to the Debtor (1.0);<br>calls with N. Bassett and D. Barron<br>regarding informant (0.8); prepare summary<br>of call with informant (1.1); correspond<br>with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron<br>re same (0.1) | 3.00 | 985.00 | 2,955.00 | | 07/15/2024 | NAB | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>discovery issues (0.2); correspond with L.<br>Song regarding findings from review of<br>criminal trial exhibits (0.3); telephone<br>conference with L. Song and D. Barron to<br>prepare for telephone conference with<br>informant (0.4); telephone conference with<br>informant, D. Barron, and L. Song<br>regarding information to assist in<br>bankruptcy case (1.0); follow-up telephone<br>conference with L. Song and D. Barron<br>regarding the same (0.4) | 2.30 | 1,835.00 | 4,220.50 | | 07/16/2024 | DEB4 | Call with L. Song, N. Bassett, and<br>informant regarding Debtor matters (0.8);<br>follow up call with L. Song and N. Bassett<br>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<br>Ducati (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/16/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/16/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze documents and information<br>regarding law firms connected to Kwok<br>alter egos Golden Spring, Lamp Capital,<br>and Greenwich Land (1.3); prepare<br>summary of findings (.4); correspond with<br>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.<br>Barron regarding potential assets of Debtor<br>(0.8); follow-up call with N. Bassett and D.<br>Barron regarding same (0.3) | 1.10 | 985.00 | 1,083.50 | | 07/16/2024 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding discovery issues (0.1); correspond<br>with L. Song regarding storage unit and<br>criminal trial documents (0.2); telephone<br>conference with L. Song, D. Barron and<br>informant (0.8); debrief with L. Song and D.<br>Barron regarding the same (0.3) | 1.40 | 1,835.00 | 2,569.00 | | 07/17/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>documents from law firms (0.3); correspond<br>with E. Sutton and L. Song regarding Kwok<br>alter egos (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,395.00 | 697.50 | | 07/17/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze documents and information<br>regarding law firms connected to Kwok<br>alter egos Golden Spring, Lamp Capital,<br>and Greenwich Land (1.5); prepare<br>summary of findings (.2); correspond with<br>D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 1.90 | 1,270.00 | 2,413.00 | | 07/17/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>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<br>(.1); correspond with J. Moran re Raich<br>Ende Malter's production (.2) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/17/2024 | LS26 | Prepare summary of correspondence with<br>informant | 1.20 | 985.00 | 1,182.00 | | 07/17/2024 | LS26 | Review criminal trial transcript and exhibits<br>and prepare fact sheet re same (3.5);<br>correspond with UnitedLex regarding<br>related criminal trial documents (0.3) | 3.80 | 985.00 | 3,743.00 | | 07/17/2024 | NAB | Correspond with D. Barron and L. Song<br>regarding review of evidence from criminal<br>trial | 0.10 | 1,835.00 | 183.50 | | 07/18/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding documents related to sale<br>of VCTR shares | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 07/18/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding law<br>firm documents (0.2); call with Kroll, L.<br>Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Song regarding<br>financial analysis updates (0.6); conference<br>with L. Song regarding criminal case<br>exhibits (0.3); analyze same in connection<br>with Trustee claims (4.3); correspond with<br>L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.2) | 5.60 | 1,395.00 | 7,812.00 | | 07/18/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, and their connection to<br>Kwok | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/18/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>potential Rule 2004 investigation targets | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/18/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze documents and information<br>regarding law firms connected to Kwok<br>alter egos Golden Spring, Lamp Capital,<br>and Greenwich Land (1.2); prepare<br>summary of findings (.1); correspond with<br>D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 1.40 | 1,270.00 | 1,778.00 | | 07/18/2024 | ECS1 | Review discovery documents relating to law<br>firms connected to Debtor alter egos (.5);<br>correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 |
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| Date<br>07/18/2024 | Initials<br>LAD4 | Description<br>Handle weekly Kroll call with L. Song, D.<br>Barron, N. Bassett | Hours<br>0.60 | Rate<br>1,975.00 | Amount<br>1,185.00 | |--------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------| | 07/18/2024 | LS26 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron,<br>P. Linsey (NPM) and Kroll on financial<br>investigation update (0.6); correspond with<br>A. Lomas (Kroll), P. Parizek (Kroll), and J.<br>Barker (Kroll) on findings from criminal<br>trial exhibits (0.5) | 1.10 | 985.00 | 1,083.50 | | 07/18/2024 | LS26 | Review certain criminal trial exhibits (0.9);<br>call with A. Bongartz re same (0.1); further<br>review criminal trial exhibits (1.5); call with<br>D. Barron re same (0.3); correspond with<br>D. Barron re same (0.1) | 2.90 | 985.00 | 2,856.50 | | 07/18/2024 | NAB | Participate in weekly telephone conference<br>with L. Despins, Kroll, D. Barron, and L.<br>Song regarding financial investigation<br>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<br>investigation targets | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/19/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, and their connections<br>to Kwok (.1); analyze information regarding<br>law firms connected to Kwok alter egos<br>Golden Spring, Lamp Capital and<br>Greenwich Land (.6); prepare summary of<br>same (.2) | 0.90 | 1,270.00 | 1,143.00 | | 07/19/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with informants regarding<br>Debtor-related information (0.4); review<br>correspondence from informant about the<br>Debtor and Debtor associates (0.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and<br>D. Barron regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with A. Bongartz re criminal trial exhibit<br>(0.1); continue to review criminal trial<br>documents and exhibits for evidence related<br>to Trustee litigation (5.1) | 6.10 | 985.00 | 6,008.50 | | 07/19/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>discovery issues | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 |
| 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<br>affiliates and assets, and their connections<br>to Kwok | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/21/2024 | LS26 | Further review criminal trial documents and<br>exhibits for evidence related to Trustee<br>litigation | 0.50 | 985.00 | 492.50 | | 07/22/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L.<br>Song regarding Yongbing Zhang<br>declaration (0.4); analyze documents and<br>exhibits from Kwok criminal case (3.2) | 3.60 | 1,395.00 | 5,022.00 | | 07/22/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets and their connections to<br>Kwok | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/22/2024 | LS26 | Call and correspond with informant<br>regarding information about the Debtor<br>(0.4); correspond with N. Bassett and D.<br>Barron re same (0.6); correspond with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) and N. Bassett re rule 2004<br>discovery (0.2); review documents relating<br>to the Debtor and his bankruptcy (1.3) | 2.50 | 985.00 | 2,462.50 | | 07/22/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>discovery and investigation issues and<br>findings (0.3); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding the same (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/23/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey regarding bank<br>discovery (0.3); correspond with<br>L. Song<br>regarding alter ego companies (0.2); analyze<br>documents related to same (1.3) | 1.80 | 1,395.00 | 2,511.00 | | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Review discovery documents from<br>McDermott Will & Emory | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with K. Catalano re discovery<br>documents from McDermott Will & Emory<br>(.1); review issue related to same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, and their connections<br>to Kwok | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 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<br>alter ego targets (2.6); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding same (0.3); correspond<br>with N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding<br>rule 2004 deposition targets (0.3) | 3.20 | 985.00 | 3,152.00 | | 07/23/2024 | NAB | Analyze next steps for Rule 2004<br>depositions (.3); correspond with W.<br>Farmer, D. Barron, and L. Song regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with deponent<br>counsel regarding same (.1); correspond<br>with L. Song regarding review of electronic<br>devices (.2) | 0.80 | 1,835.00 | 1,468.00 | | 07/24/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding law<br>firm documents | 0.30 | 1,395.00 | 418.50 | | 07/24/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Conway regarding<br>Ducati (0.1); correspond with<br>N. Bassett<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with E.<br>Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with L. Song regarding Hong Kong<br>property (0.2); correspond with J. Barker<br>regarding vehicles (0.3); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding upcoming depositions<br>(0.2); correspond with A. Lomas regarding<br>HDNY transactions (0.2); correspond with<br>L. Despins regarding G entity IP counsel<br>(0.3); analyze documents related to same<br>(0.3) | 1.80 | 1,395.00 | 2,511.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett<br>regarding turnover of Debtor's Ducati from<br>Scott Barnett | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare list of Rule 2004 investigation<br>targets for upcoming motion | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>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<br>law firms connected to Debtor alter egos<br>regarding turnover of firm documents to<br>the Trustee (1.3); update tracker<br>summarizing same (.9); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding same (.3) | 2.50 | 1,270.00 | 3,175.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Review documents produced by<br>McDermott Will & Emory (.7); correspond<br>with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Review correspondence from M. Neifach<br>(Jackson Lewis) regarding Jackson Lewis'<br>production of documents (.1); correspond<br>with D. Barron re same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/24/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Rule<br>2004 deposition schedule | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 | | 07/24/2024 | KL12 | Conduct and review land search from HK<br>Land Registry | 0.60 | 420.00 | 252.00 | | 07/24/2024 | LS26 | Continue to analyze criminal trial exhibits<br>and documents (4.3); correspond with W.<br>Farmer, E. Sutton, and K. Catalano re<br>same<br>(0.2); correspond with N. Bassett, D.<br>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<br>Debtor (0.4); correspond with L. Despins<br>and D. Barron re same (0.1); correspond<br>with informant<br>related to information about<br>the Debtor (0.3); correspond with N.<br>Bassett and D. Barron re same (0.2) | 1.00 | 985.00 | 985.00 | | 07/24/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding ongoing<br>review of criminal trial exhibits, documents,<br>and related issues (.3); correspond with<br>UnitedLex regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/25/2024 | DM26 | Research re: Kwok entity 7 Nod Hill LLC<br>including corporate status and charter<br>documents | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 |
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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<br>L. Song regarding investigation updates and<br>strategy (.8); review certain documents<br>relating to same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,835.00 | 1,651.50 | | 07/26/2024 | ECS1 | Review and follow up correspondence with<br>law firms connected to Debtor alter egos<br>regarding turnover of firm documents to<br>the Trustee (.3); update tracker summarizing<br>same (.1); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 07/26/2024 | ECS1 | Call with L. Song regarding Janover<br>document production and next steps for<br>UnitedLex related to same | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/26/2024 | ECS1 | Call and correspond with M. Cacace<br>(Cacace, Tusch & Santagata) regarding<br>turnover of firm documents to the Trustee | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/26/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 07/26/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with UnitedLex regarding rule<br>2004 production issues<br>(0.1); call with E.<br>Sutton re same (0.2); analyze documents<br>regarding potential alter ego targets (2.2);<br>review corporate records issues re same<br>(0.2); correspond with D. Barron re same<br>(0.1); continue reviewing criminal trial<br>documents and exhibits in connection with<br>Trustee investigation (1.6) | 4.40 | 985.00 | 4,334.00 | | 07/26/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>depositions and related issues | 0.10 | 1,835.00 | 183.50 | | 07/27/2024 | NAB | Correspond with Rule 2004 deponents and<br>counsel regarding depositions and<br>scheduling of same | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | 07/28/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Mitchell regarding<br>revised privilege log | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 | | 07/28/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with J. Bach, counsel for M.<br>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.<br>Francis Rule 2004 deposition | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 07/29/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Song regarding alter ego<br>issues | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Review documents produced by Cacace and<br>correspond with UnitedLex regarding same | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Review correspondence from N. Bassett re<br>deposition with Ross Heinemeyer | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates<br>and assets, and their connections<br>to Kwok | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/29/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding R.<br>Heinemeyer Rule 2004 deposition | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 07/29/2024 | LS26 | Call with D. Barron re potential alter ego<br>entities (0.4); analyze documents regarding<br>same (2.4) | 2.80 | 985.00 | 2,758.00 | | 07/29/2024 | NAB | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>Rule 2004 depositions (.3); correspond with<br>L. Song regarding discovery issues (.1) | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | 07/30/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song and N. Bassett<br>regarding upcoming Rule 2004 depositions | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 07/30/2024 | DEB4 | Conferences with L. Song regarding alter<br>ego investigation (0.6); analyze case<br>documents regarding same (2.2) | 2.80 | 1,395.00 | 3,906.00 | | 07/30/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding Ducati<br>title | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/30/2024 | ECS1 | Review and follow up correspondence with<br>law firms connected to Debtor alter egos<br>regarding turnover of firm documents to<br>the Trustee | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 |
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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 | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/30/2024 | ECS1 | Discussion with D. Barron regarding Ducati<br>and transfer of title thereto (.2); correspond<br>with D. Barron regarding same (.1);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding same<br>(.1); review title document and emails in<br>connection with same (.4); call with Get Go<br>vehicle expediting service regarding transfer<br>of Ducati title (.1); correspond with A.<br>Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,270.00 | 1,270.00 | | 07/30/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Song<br>regarding Ross Heinemeyer Rule 2004<br>deposition (.1); call<br>with L. Song regarding<br>same (.2); prepare Ross Heinemeyer depo<br>timeline and topic list (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/30/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/30/2024 | JPK1 | Draft list of deposition topics for M.<br>Francis Rule 2004 deposition (.3);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding the<br>same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,185.00 | 474.00 | | 07/30/2024 | LS26 | Call with E. Sutton re Ross Heinemeyer<br>rule 2004 deposition | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | 07/30/2024 | LS26 | Continue to analyze documents relating to<br>potential alter ego targets (1.7); calls with D.<br>Barron re same (0.6) | 2.30 | 985.00 | 2,265.50 | | 07/30/2024 | NAB | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>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
claims (.9)
the Trustee
07/31/2024 ECS1 Review and follow up correspondence with
0.10 1,270.00 127.00
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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 | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/31/2024 | ECS1 | Review production documents in<br>preparation for Ross Heinemeyer Rule 2004<br>deposition (2.3); prepare deposition<br>timeline, topic list, and key documents in<br>connection with same (.7) | 3.00 | 1,270.00 | 3,810.00 | | 07/31/2024 | ECS1 | Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding correspondence with and<br>production by Debtor alter ego's<br>law firms | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/31/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/31/2024 | ECS1 | Review documents produced by law firms<br>that represented Debtor alter egos (.2);<br>correspond with UnitedLex regarding<br>McDermott Will & Emory production (.1);<br>call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/31/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>Debtor's Ducati and transfer of title thereto<br>(.1); review title document and comments<br>related to same (.1); calls with vehicle<br>expediting service regarding same (.2);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 07/31/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with J. Bach<br>regarding M.<br>Francis Rule 2004 deposition | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 07/31/2024 | KL12 | Research Hong Kong corporate records for<br>six companies for L. Song | 3.50 | 420.00 | 1,470.00 | | 07/31/2024 | LS26 | Review corporate records of potential alter<br>ego targets | 0.60 | 985.00 | 591.00 |
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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 | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------|----------|------------| | 07/31/2024 | LS26 | | Call with N. Bassett regarding informant<br>information and investigation issues (0.3);<br>draft email to N. Bassett, L. Despins, and<br>D. Barron re informant correspondence<br>(0.3); correspond with N. Bassett re public<br>information about bankruptcy case (0.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins re same (0.3);<br>review documents related to information<br>about the Debtor (2.1); draft email to N.<br>Bassett, L. Despins, and D. Barron<br>regarding same (0.4) | | | 985.00 | 3,447.50 | | 07/31/2024<br>NAB<br>Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>upcoming Rule 2004 depositions (.3); call<br>with L. Song regarding informant<br>correspondence and related case issues (.3);<br>correspond with L. Song and L. Despins<br>regarding same (.2) | | | | 0.80 | 1,835.00 | 1,468.00 | | | | Subtotal: | B261 Investigations | | | 175.10 | | 217,290.50 | | | Total | | | | 225.50 | | 277,193.50 | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | 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 | | ECS1 | Ezra<br>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 |
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| GS12 | Gianmarco Selva | Associate | 10.50 | 565.00 | 5,932.50 | |------|-----------------|---------------------|-------|--------|----------| | DM26 | David Mohamed | Paralegal | 2.50 | 565.00 | 1,412.50 | | KL12 | Kelly Liu | Other<br>Timekeeper | 4.10 | 420.00 | 1,722.00 |
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------| | 02/15/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Skyline Credit Ride,<br>Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6116899 dated<br>02/29/2024; Service Type: Car; From/To:<br>Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed;<br>Ticket # 203089 dated 02/15/2024 21:26 | | | 70.16 | | 02/16/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Skyline Credit Ride,<br>Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice #<br>6116899 dated<br>02/29/2024; Service Type: Car; From/To:<br>Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed;<br>Ticket # 211905 dated 02/16/2024 23:25 | | | 70.16 | | 02/23/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Skyline Credit Ride,<br>Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6116899 dated<br>02/29/2024; Service Type: Car; From/To:<br>Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed;<br>Ticket # 211686 dated 02/23/2024 00:45 | | | 57.67 | | 05/10/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>94 dated 05/19/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Thai Chella; Number of People: 1; Dinner;<br>Location: New York; Kwok matter; Order #<br>960726138734455 dated 05/10/2024 | | | 30.24 | | 05/12/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>94 dated 05/19/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Evergreen on 38; Number of People 1: Dinner;<br>Location: New York; Kwok; Order #<br>718926166500188 dated 05/12/2024 | | | 22.35 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 30 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2414648 | | | | |
| 05/18/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>94 dated 05/19/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Evergreen on 38; Number of People: 1; Dinner;<br>Location: New York; Kwok; Order #<br>417326211566136 dated 05/18/2024 | 22.35 | |------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 05/19/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>94 dated 05/19/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Evergreen on 38; Number of People: 1; Dinner;<br>Location: New York; Kwok; Order #<br>583326226902295 dated 05/19/2024 | 16.64 | | 05/21/2024 | UPS/Courier Service -<br>Federal Express, Invoice# 2-<br>274-83723 Dated 05/21/24, customer contact dept<br>From/To: FDX/GB Stansed Building, Pincy Road,<br>Airport/Essex Stamsted ES CM241-EF GB/ David<br>Mohamed Paul Hastings LLP 200 Park Avenue,<br>New York, NY 10166 | 204.78 | | 06/04/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>96 dated 06/16/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Evergreen on 38; Number of People: 1; Dinner;<br>Location: New York; Kwok; Order #<br>318826387225114 dated 06/04/2024 | 22.35 | | 06/06/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>96 dated 06/16/2024; Luyi Song; Restaurant:<br>Hunan Village; Number of People: 1; Dinner;<br>Location: New York; after-hour dinner expense;<br>Order # 549226419039350 dated 06/06/2024 | 32.91 | | 06/23/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>97 dated 06/30/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Evergreen on 38; Number of People: 1; Dinner;<br>Location: New York; Kwok; Order #<br>983626572090102 dated 06/23/2024 | 22.35 | | 06/24/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 5.58 | | 06/28/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.07 |
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| 06/30/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>97 dated 06/30/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Evergreen on 38; Number of People: 1; Dinner;<br>Location: New York; Kwok; Order #<br>358426645517062 dated 06/30/2024 | 16.57 | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 06/30/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search -<br>Courtlink Use -<br>Charges for<br>June, 2024; xxx666xxx | 1.82 | | 06/30/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 21.06 | | 07/01/2024 | Westlaw | 49.98 | | 07/01/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 13.86 | | 07/02/2024 | Westlaw | 41.18 | | 07/02/2024 | Westlaw | 61.77 | | 07/05/2024 | Westlaw | 61.77 | | 07/07/2024 | Westlaw | 41.18 | | 07/08/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search | 16.92 | | 07/08/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search | 64.92 | | 07/08/2024 | Westlaw | 247.09 | | 07/09/2024 | Westlaw | 20.59 | | 07/10/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>98 dated 07/14/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Gemini Diner; Number of People: 1; Dinner;<br>Location: New York; Kwok; Order #<br>726726758781940 dated 07/10/2024 | 25.63 | | 07/10/2024 | Westlaw | 82.36 | | 07/10/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 14.49 | | 07/12/2024 | Westlaw | 185.31 | | 07/12/2024 | Westlaw | 61.77 | | 07/14/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>98 dated 07/14/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Bangkok 2 Thai; Number of People: 1; Dinner;<br>Location: New York; Kwok; Order #<br>484326785718541 dated 07/14/2024 | 22.35 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 32 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2414648 | |
| 07/15/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Ezra Sutton; 06/25/2024;<br>Restaurant: Paris; City: New York; Dinner; Number<br>of people: 1; Working Meal | 37.14 | |------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 07/15/2024 | Westlaw | 41.18 | | 07/15/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.79 | | 07/17/2024 | Westlaw | 20.59 | | 07/18/2024 | Westlaw | 205.92 | | 07/22/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Shlomo Maza; 07/16/2024;<br>Restaurant: STIX Kosher Restaurant; City:<br>Flushing; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Dinner<br>while working late on client matter | 40.00 | | 07/22/2024 | Westlaw | 285.13 | | 07/22/2024 | Westlaw | 47.90 | | 07/23/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Shlomo Maza; 07/17/2024;<br>Restaurant: Uber Eats; City: New York ; Dinner;<br>Restaurant: Mikihana Sushi and Poke; Number of<br>people: 1; late meal while working on client matter | 40.00 | | 07/23/2024 | Westlaw | 82.36 | | 07/24/2024 | Westlaw | 129.74 | | 07/24/2024 | Westlaw | 278.94 | | 07/24/2024 | Westlaw | 35.29 | | 07/24/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 11.07 | | 07/25/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search | 16.91 | | 07/25/2024 | Westlaw | 82.36 | | 07/25/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 31.32 | | 07/26/2024 | Westlaw | 117.65 | | 07/26/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 15.12 | | 07/27/2024 | Westlaw | 20.59 | | 07/27/2024 | Westlaw | 76.47 | | 07/28/2024 | Westlaw | 132.35 | | 07/28/2024 | Westlaw | 41.18 | | 07/28/2024 | Westlaw | 439.94 |
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| | Current Fees and Costs<br>Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$274,410.32<br>\$274,410.32 | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------| | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$5,191.82 | | 07/31/2024 | Westlaw | 87.29 | | 07/31/2024 | Westlaw | 276.48 | | 07/31/2024 | Search Fee -<br>Companies Registry, Invoice#<br>20230731PT1 Dated 07/31/24, company search fee<br>on 31 July 2024; requested by L. Song | 211.28 | | 07/31/2024 | Copies of Documents -<br>Jennifer Ash; 07/24/2024;<br>Document retrieval for L. Song; Merchant: Land<br>registry03800; Orig Curr: HKD, Rate: 0.13, Orig<br>Amt: 50.00 | 6.41 | | 07/31/2024 | Copies of Documents -<br>Jennifer Ash; 07/24/2024;<br>International Transaction Fee -<br>Document retrieval<br>for L. Song; Merchant: International transaction | 0.10 | | 07/30/2024 | Westlaw | 356.75 | | 07/29/2024 | Westlaw | 253.80 | | 07/29/2024 | Westlaw | 123.54 | | 07/29/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Parking -<br>Luc Despins;<br>07/16/2024; Parking at courthouse in Bridgeport,<br>CT | 8.00 | | 07/29/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Parking -<br>Luc Despins;<br>07/09/2024; Parking at courthouse in Bridgeport,<br>CT | 6.00 | | | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414649
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$75,510.25 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414649
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$75,510.25 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | | |-----------------------------------------------------|--| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | | | New York, NY 10166 | |
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414649
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
# **Other Litigation \$75,510.25**
# 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**
#### **B191 General Litigation**
| 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<br>conspiracy findings and correspond with W.<br>Farmer regarding the same (0.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>developments in Kwok state court<br>malpractice complaint (0.2); review<br>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<br>transcripts | 2.40 | 985.00 | 2,364.00 | | 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);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>criminal trial issues (0.5) | 1.20 | 1,835.00 | 2,202.00 | | 07/07/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>criminal trial issues | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/08/2024 | LS26 | Review criminal trial transcript and prepare<br>summary of same | 3.20 | 985.00 | 3,152.00 | | 07/08/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding criminal<br>trial | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/09/2024 | LS26 | Calls and correspond with N. Bassett re<br>Kwok criminal trial transcript (0.3); review<br>criminal trial transcript and public<br>information about trial and prepare<br>summary of same (2.2) | 2.50 | 985.00 | 2,462.50 | | 07/09/2024 | NAB | Correspond and telephone conferences<br>with L. Song regarding criminal trial (0.3);<br>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<br>(NPM) regarding upcoming deadlines in<br>state court action against Boies Schiller | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/10/2024 | LS26 | Review criminal<br>trial transcript | 0.90 | 985.00 | 886.50 | | 07/10/2024 | NAB | Review criminal trial transcripts (0.7);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding the same<br>(0.3) | 1.00 | 1,835.00 | 1,835.00 | | 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<br>regarding criminal trial | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/12/2024 | LS26 | Review public information and updates<br>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<br>trial issues | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/15/2024 | LS26 | Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>about criminal trial and trial transcript (0.3);<br>review criminal trial transcript (0.2) | 0.50 | 985.00 | 492.50 | | 07/15/2024 | LS26 | Review criminal trial exhibits (3.9); review<br>public information about Kwok criminal<br>trial update (0.6); correspond with L.<br>Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron re same<br>(0.2) | 4.70 | 985.00 | 4,629.50 | | 07/15/2024 | NAB | Correspond with<br>L. Song regarding criminal<br>trial updates | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/16/2024 | LS26 | Prepare draft notice of Debtor's verdict<br>(1.9); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re<br>same (0.2) | 2.10 | 985.00 | 2,068.50 | | 07/16/2024 | LS26 | Review additional criminal trial exhibits<br>(1.7); review criminal trial transcript and<br>exhibits regarding Mahwah Mansion (0.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins re same (0.2);<br>review public information about criminal<br>trial update (1.0); correspond with S.<br>Sarnoff (OMM) and M. Gonzales (OMM)<br>re same (0.2); review criminal trial transcript<br>on verdict (0.2) | 3.60 | 985.00 | 3,546.00 | | 07/16/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding notice<br>of criminal verdict (0.2); review and revise<br>the same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding verdict in criminal trial and<br>implications of the same (0.7); consider<br>litigation next steps and review stay order in<br>connection with the criminal trial verdict<br>(0.3) | 1.40 | 1,835.00 | 2,569.00 | | 07/17/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett,<br>and L. Song regarding criminal verdict<br>issues | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 | | 07/17/2024 | LT9 | Telephone conference with L. Despins<br>regarding Kwok criminal verdict and<br>forfeiture | 0.10 | 1,775.00 | 177.50 | | 07/17/2024 | LAD4 | T/c DOJ (J. Murray) and N. Bassett re:<br>next steps (.30); follow up t/c N. Bassett re:<br>resuming litigation (.20) | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2414649
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/17/2024 | LS26 | Review additional criminal trial exhibits<br>(0.3); correspond with M. Russo (OMM)<br>regarding same (0.2) | 0.50 | 985.00 | 492.50 | | 07/17/2024 | NAB | Telephone conference with DOJ and L.<br>Despins<br>regarding issues related to<br>resuming Trustee litigation (0.3); conference<br>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);<br>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 |
#### **B195 Non-Working Travel**
| 07/02/2024 | LS26 | Travel to SDNY and back for Kwok<br>criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.40 | 492.50 | 689.50 | |------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|-----------| | 07/03/2024 | LS26 | Travel to Southern District of New York<br>and back for Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2<br>rate) | 1.40 | 492.50 | 689.50 | | 07/08/2024 | LS26 | Travel to SDNY and back for Kwok<br>criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.00 | 492.50 | 492.50 | | 07/10/2024 | LS26 | Travel to and from SDNY courthouse for<br>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<br>Kwok criminal trial (bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.00 | 492.50 | 492.50 | | | Subtotal: | B195 Non-Working Travel | 5.70 | | 2,807.25 | | Total | | | 69.40 | | 75,510.25 |
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| 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 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 5 | | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------|--| | Kwok | | | | 50687-00003 | | | | Invoice No. 2414649 | | | | | | |
| Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$75,510.25 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------|-------|----------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$75,510.25 | | 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
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414650
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,295.00 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414650
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,295.00 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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
# **Tax Issues \$1,295.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------------|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|----------|------------| | B240 | Tax Issues | | | | | | | | 07/10/2024 | AB21 | | Call with A. Calascibetta (EA Group)<br>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 | | | Total | | | | 0.70 | | 1,295.00 | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 0.70 | | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$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
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414651
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$20,404.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414651
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$20,404.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| AUL | |----------| | HASTINGS |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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
# **Genever US \$20,404.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B130 | Asset Disposition | | | | | | 07/02/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re furniture<br>auction proposal (0.1); correspond with<br>auctioneer re same (0.1) | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | | Subtotal: | B130 Asset Disposition | 0.20 | | 197.00 | | | | | | | | | B131 | Sale of Real Estate | | | | | | 07/19/2024 | AB21 | Call with L. Despins and S. Boardman<br>(Sotheby's) regarding marketing of SN<br>apartment | 0.50 | 1,850.00 | 925.00 | | 07/19/2024 | LAD4 | T/c Serena Boardman (Sothebys) and A.<br>Bongartz re: renewed sale process (.50);<br>review/comment on same (1.10); t/c S.<br>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<br>process | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 | | | Subtotal: | B131 Sale of Real Estate | 2.70 | | 5,270.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2414651
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B165 | | Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | | | 07/17/2024 | AB21 | Prepare notice of filing of Acheson Doyle<br>invoices | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 07/17/2024 | DM26 | File Acheson Doyle's June 2024 invoices via<br>the Court's CM/ECF system (.2); prepare<br>and effectuate service<br>regarding same (.3) | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 | | | Subtotal: | B165 Fee/Employment Applications for<br>Other Professionals | 0.80 | | 837.50 | | | | | | | | | B195 | Non-Working Travel | | | | | | 07/18/2024 | AB21 | Travel to/from office to SN apartment (bill<br>at 1/2 rate) | 0.60 | 925.00 | 555.00 | | 07/22/2024 | AB21 | Travel to/from office to SN apartment (bill<br>at 1/2 rate) | 0.60 | 925.00 | 555.00 | | | Subtotal: | B195 Non-Working Travel | 1.20 | | 1,110.00 | | | | | | | | | B210 | Business Operations | | | | | | 07/09/2024 | AB21 | Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding<br>update on remediation project | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 07/15/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>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.<br>Acheson (architect), Z. Barsik (DKI), and S.<br>Boardman (Sotheby's) regarding completion<br>of remediation | 1.00 | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 | | 07/22/2024 | LAD4 | Visit the S-N to show progress to S. Sarnoff<br>(OMM) and meet with broker | 1.00 | 1,975.00 | 1,975.00 | | 07/23/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)<br>regarding update on remediation project<br>(0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 07/24/2024 | AB21 | Prepare monthly status report for SN<br>apartment remediation (0.2); call with D.<br>Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with S. Millman (Hogan<br>Lovells) regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with T. Sadler regarding related payments<br>(0.1); correspond with Consultation Parties<br>regarding DKI invoice (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 07/24/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding<br>insurance payment | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 07/25/2024 | AB21 | Finalize status report regarding SN<br>apartment remediation (0.1); correspond<br>with D. Mohamed regarding filing of same<br>(0.1); correspond with D. Acheson<br>(architect) regarding outstanding<br>remediation issues and timeline (0.2); call<br>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<br>Genever US 06/24 remediation status<br>report (.2); prepare and effectuate service re<br>same (.3) | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 | | 07/26/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)<br>regarding update on remediation project | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 07/29/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire<br>transfer (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson<br>(architect) regarding terrace cleaning<br>proposal (0.2) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | | |---------------------------------------------------------|--| | Kwok | | | 50687-00010 | | | Invoice No. 2414651 | |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/31/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)<br>regarding Sciame invoice (0.1); call with D.<br>Acheson regarding update on remediation<br>project (0.2); correspond with Z. Barsik<br>(DKI) and B. Hildebrand (Hillmann)<br>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<br>Operating Reports) | 0.20 | | 279.00 | | | | | | | | | B230 | | Financing/Cash Collections | | | | | 07/16/2024 | AB21 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding revised<br>DIP order (0.1); revise same (0.2) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 07/17/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>revised DIP amendment order (0.2);<br>correspond with courtroom deputy<br>regarding same (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 07/18/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Mohamed and M.<br>McCormack (OMJB) regarding service of<br>DIP amendment order | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 07/18/2024 | DM26 | Prepare and effectuate service of order<br>amending DIP credit<br>agreement | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 07/22/2024 | DM26 | Prepare certificate of service re order<br>amending DIP credit agreement (.3);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1);<br>file same via the Court's CM/ECF system<br>(.2) | 0.60 | 565.00 | 339.00 | | | Subtotal: | B230 Financing/Cash Collections | 1.70 | | 1,988.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2414651 Page 5
| Date | Initials<br>Description | | | Hours | Rate<br>Amount | | |-----------------------------------------|-------------------------|------------|-------|----------|----------------|--| | | Total | | | 12.90 | 20,404.00 | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | | 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 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$20,404.00 | | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$20,404.00 | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414652
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$22,356.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414652
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$22,356.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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
# **Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$22,356.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |----------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 07/30/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with N. Bassett and L. Song<br>regarding Mahwah status conference | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/30/2024 | LAD4 | Review issues and prepare notes for status<br>conference (.80); handle court status<br>conference (.40) | 1.20 | 1,975.00 | 2,370.00 | | 07/30/2024 | LS26 | Call with N. Bassett and D. Barron<br>regarding Mahwah status conference | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | 07/30/2024 | NAB | Prepare outline for status conference (.3);<br>participate in same (.4); conference with D.<br>Barron and L. Song regarding same (.2) | 0.90 | 1,835.00 | 1,651.50 | | Subtotal:<br>B155 Court Hearings | | 2.50 | | 4,497.50 | | | | | | | | | | B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
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<br>regarding state court mechanic's lien<br>complaint filed against Mahwah property<br>and staying litigation | 0.30 | 1,390.00 | 417.00 | | 07/23/2024 | LS26 | Review Mahwah stay order (0.1);<br>correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | 07/23/2024 | NAB | Correspond with D. Barron regarding plan<br>for litigation (.2); correspond with M.<br>Conway (Taurus<br>Fund counsel) regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/24/2024 | NAB | Analyze next steps in adversary proceeding<br>(.2); correspond with M. Conway (Taurus<br>Fund counsel) regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/25/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with F. DiPaolo (Hawk Eye)<br>regarding Mahwah mansion and access to<br>same (0.1); correspond with P. Parizek<br>(Kroll) and J. Leonard (Kroll) regarding<br>same (0.2) | 0.30 | 985.00 | 295.50 | | 07/28/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>regarding Mahwah security company | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | 07/29/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett,<br>and L. Song regarding Mahwah issues (0.3);<br>conference with L. Song regarding same<br>(0.3); conference with N. Bassett, L. Song,<br>and M. Conway (LPGM) regarding same<br>(0.5) | 1.10 | 1,395.00 | 1,534.50 | | 07/29/2024 | LAD4 | Review & handle (all day) cost payment<br>stoppage by Taurus (including calls to<br>security company) (3.40); t/c N. Bassett re:<br>same and status conference (.20) | 3.60 | 1,975.00 | 7,110.00 |
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### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2414652
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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,<br>and D. Barron regarding Mahwah mansion<br>(0.5); correspond with M. Conway re Kwok<br>criminal trial documents (0.2); call with D.<br>Barron re Mahwah mansion and criminal<br>trial exhibits (0.3); review criminal trial<br>documents related to Mahwah mansion<br>(0.6); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re<br>request for status conference (0.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins re Mahwah | 1.80 | 985.00 | 1,773.00 | | 07/29/2024 | NAB<br>Call with L. Despins regarding Mahwah<br>1.10<br>Mansion security, related issues, and need<br>for status conference (.2); correspond with<br>P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); call<br>with M. Conway (opposing counsel), D.<br>Barron, and L. Song regarding same (.5);<br>review and revise draft status report request<br>(.2) | | 1,835.00 | 2,018.50 | | | | 07/31/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with N. Bassett regarding<br>summary judgment motion | | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/31/2024<br>NAB | | with same (.3) | Prepare parts of motion for summary<br>judgment (.5); call with D. Barron regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding strategy pertaining to same (.1);<br>review criminal trial evidence in connection | 1.10 | 1,835.00 | 2,018.50 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | | 11.00 | | 17,858.50 | | Total | | | | 13.50 | | 22,356.00 | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | 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
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 4 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00012 | | | Invoice No. 2414652 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Current Fees and Costs<br>Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$22,356.00 | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|-----------|------|----------|-------------|--|--| | | | | | | \$22,356.00 | | | | 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
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414653
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **SUMMARY SHEET**
#### **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$10,666.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 89.02 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$10,755.52 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$10,755.52 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414653
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
#### **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$10,666.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 89.02 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$10,755.52 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$10,755.52 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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 | |------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/05/2024 | LS26 | Analyze contents of Golden Spring<br>electronic devices and prepare summary of<br>same | 5.90 | 985.00 | 5,811.50 | | 07/08/2024 | LS26 | Conduct inspection at Roadway Moving<br>storage warehouse | 3.50 | 985.00 | 3,447.50 | | 07/17/2024 | LS26 | Review issues regarding Golden Spring<br>documents | 0.30 | 985.00 | 295.50 | | 07/25/2024 | ECS1 | Call with M. Davis (Paramount) and L.<br>Song re storage | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/25/2024 | LS26 | Call with M. Davis (Paramount) and E.<br>Sutton regarding Golden Spring storage and<br>related invoice (0.1); correspond with M.<br>Davis regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 10.00 | | 9,878.50 |
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# Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2414653
| Date | | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|----------|--------|-----------| | B195 | | Non-Working Travel | | | | | | | | 07/08/2024 | | LS26 | rate) | Travel to and from the Roadway Moving<br>storage warehouse for inspection (bill at 1/2 | | 1.60 | 492.50 | 788.00 | | | | Subtotal: | | B195 Non-Working Travel | | 1.60 | | 788.00 | | | Total | | | | | 11.60 | | 10,666.50 | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | 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 | | | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | | Date | | Description | | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | 07/23/2024 | | storage unit | Travel Expense - | Meals -<br>Restaurant: Starbucks; City: New York; Lunch;<br>Number of people: 1; Lunch after inspection of | Luyi Song; 07/08/2024; | | | 13.28 | | 07/23/2024 | | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Luyi Song;<br>07/08/2024; From/To: my residence/storage unit;<br>Service Type: Lyft; Travel to Golden Spring storage<br>unit for inspection | | | | | | 66.99 | | 07/23/2024 | | | | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Luyi Song;<br>07/08/2024; Travel from Golden Spring storage<br>unit to PH office after inspection | | | | 8.75 | | | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | \$89.02 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2414653 Page 3
| Current Fees and Costs | \$10,755.52 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$10,755.52 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414654
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**HCHK Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$105,299.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 243.65 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$105,543.15 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$105,543.15 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414654
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**HCHK Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$105,299.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 243.65 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$105,543.15 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$105,543.15 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox Please refer all questions to billing@paulhastings com*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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
# **HCHK Adversary Proceeding \$105,299.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/01/2024 | NAB | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>correspondence to obtain attorney-client<br>files | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/02/2024 | NAB | Review status conference order and<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L.<br>Despins regarding the same | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/08/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>consolidated response to motions for stay<br>pending appeal | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 | | 07/08/2024 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with W. Farmer and<br>N. Bassett regarding consolidated response<br>to motions for stay pending appeal (.6);<br>analyze motions for stay pending appeal<br>(1.0) | 1.60 | 1,185.00 | 1,896.00 | | 07/08/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Boies<br>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<br>(0.8); correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>the same (0.2); telephone conference with<br>W. Farmer and J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>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<br>regarding draft opposition to motion for<br>stay pending appeal filed by intervenors and<br>HCHK parties | 0.60 | 1,390.00 | 834.00 | | 07/09/2024 | JPK1 | Draft parts of consolidated response to<br>motions for stay pending appeal | 6.50 | 1,185.00 | 7,702.50 | | 07/09/2024 | LS26 | Review criminal trial transcripts regarding<br>HCHK entities (0.2); correspond with J.<br>Kosciewicz re same (0.1) | 0.30 | 985.00 | 295.50 | | 07/09/2024 | NAB | Analyze stay pending appeal issues (0.3);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>the same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | 07/10/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>consolidated response to motions for stay<br>pending appeal | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 07/10/2024 | JPK1 | Continue drafting consolidated response to<br>motions for stay pending appeal (5.5);<br>analyze caselaw and statutory authority<br>regarding first to file rule for appeals of<br>bankruptcy court orders (1.7); correspond<br>with D. Barron and N. Bassett regarding the<br>same (.3) | 7.50 | 1,185.00 | 8,887.50 | | 07/10/2024 | NAB | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>stay pending appeal response briefing (0.2);<br>analyze issues related to stay request (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | 07/11/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding procedural considerations for<br>consolidated response to motions for stay<br>pending appeal | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 | | 07/11/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>movants' fourteen day stay<br>argument | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 |
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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 | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/11/2024 | JPK1 | Continue drafting consolidated response to<br>motions to stay pending appeal (6.4);<br>research case law and analyze case law cited<br>by movants (.9) | 7.30 | 1,185.00 | 8,650.50 | | 07/15/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>HCHK rule 9019 agreement | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/15/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to exceed word limit in<br>consolidated opposition to stay pending<br>appeal of the HCHK judgment (.9);<br>correspond with W. Farmer regarding same<br>(.1) | 1.00 | 1,270.00 | 1,270.00 | | 07/15/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>consolidated response to motions for stay<br>pending appeal | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 07/15/2024 | LS26 | Draft inserts to opposition to motion for<br>stay pending appeal | 1.30 | 985.00 | 1,280.50 | | 07/15/2024 | WCF | Review and revise draft motion to enlarge<br>page count for opposition to stay motions<br>(.8); analyze stay motions regarding HCHK<br>default judgment order (1.4); draft<br>consolidated opposition to stay motions<br>(2.9) | 5.10 | 1,390.00 | 7,089.00 | | 07/16/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to consolidate and expand<br>page limit of consolidated opposition to<br>motions for stay pending appeal of the<br>HCHK alter ego judgment (1.3);<br>correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, and<br>P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.4);<br>correspond with J. Shaban and J. Pastore<br>(Pastore LLC), counsel to the appellants,<br>regarding consent to same (.3) | 2.00 | 1,270.00 | 2,540.00 | | 07/16/2024 | NAB | Review motions to stay pending appeal<br>(0.4); review draft response (0.3); review<br>and revise draft motion to consolidate<br>response and extend page limit (0.3);<br>correspond with W. Farmer regarding the<br>same (0.2) | 1.20 | 1,835.00 | 2,202.00 |
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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<br>changes to consolidated opposition to<br>motions for stay pending appeal (.3); review<br>and revise consolidated opposition brief to<br>incorporate same (4.4); prepare oppositions<br>to motion for stay for filing in party and<br>intervenor appeal dockets (2.7); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM), N. Bassett, L. Song<br>regarding same (.2) | 7.60 | 1,390.00 | 10,564.00 | | 07/22/2024 | DEB4 | Call and correspond with L. Song regarding<br>HCHK reply brief | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/22/2024 | JPK1 | Review filed consolidated responses in<br>opposition to motions for stay pending<br>appeal | 0.50 | 1,185.00 | 592.50 | | 07/22/2024 | LS26 | Review HCHK reply brief (0.4); call and<br>correspond with D. Barron re same (0.2) | 0.60 | 985.00 | 591.00 | | 07/22/2024 | NAB | Review responses regarding motions for<br>stay pending appeal | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | 07/23/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>HCHK device analysis | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | 07/23/2024 | NAB | Review replies in support of motion for stay<br>pending appeal (.6); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (.1); review draft<br>counter-designations for default judgment<br>appeal (.3); correspond with W. Farmer<br>regarding same (.1) | 1.10 | 1,835.00 | 2,018.50 | | 07/23/2024 | WCF | Draft counter-designations regarding appeal<br>by party defendants of Court's default<br>judgment order in HCHK adversary<br>proceeding (3.5); correspond with N.<br>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)<br>regarding action by Assignee in connection<br>with HCHK judgment and permanent<br>injunction | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/25/2024 | LS26 | Call with UnitedLex and N. Bassett<br>regarding HCHK devices (0.4); correspond<br>with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (0.2);<br>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<br>pending appeal (.3); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/25/2024 | NAB | Call with L. Song and UnitedLex regarding<br>device data review (.4); correspond with L.<br>Song regarding informant discovery (.1) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/26/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)<br>regarding HCHK devices (0.1); review and<br>comment on receiving, reviewing, and<br>safekeeping devices and content (0.4) | 0.50 | 985.00 | 492.50 | | 07/29/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with UnitedLex regarding<br>HCHK devices analysis | 0.40 | 985.00 | 394.00 | | 07/31/2024 | LS26 | Meeting with UnitedLex to conduct HCHK<br>devices review (3.1); review initial findings<br>from HCHK devices review (0.6); draft<br>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<br>of HCHK device review | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 78.00 | | 104,283.50 | | B210 | Business Operations | | | | | | 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<br>(Cole Schotz), and A. Ciccarelle<br>(Paramount) regarding HCHK storage<br>invoices, approval thereof, and processing<br>and approval going forward | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | |------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 07/03/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>payment of storage expenses related to<br>HCHK Entities | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/08/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett,<br>and J. Kosciewicz regarding Assignee funds<br>transferred to Trustee and payments made<br>from funds | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2414654
| Date<br>Initials | | | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |-----------------------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|--------------|--------------|------------|-----------| | 07/10/2024<br>ECS1<br>same (.1) | | | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding<br>transfer of Assignee funds to Trustee (.1);<br>correspond with R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) re | | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | | | | | Subtotal: | | B210 Business Operations | | 0.80 | | 1,016.00 | | Total | | | | | 78.80 | | 105,299.50 | | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | 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 | | | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | | Date | | Description | | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | 07/15/2024<br>Lexis/On Line Search | | | | | | | 152.23 | | | 07/18/2024<br>Lexis/On Line Search | | | | | | 50.74 | | | | 07/23/2024<br>Computer Search (Other) | | | | | | 40.68 | | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | \$243.65 | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$105,543.15 | | | | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | | | | \$105,543.15 | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414655
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **SUMMARY SHEET**
#### **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$119,868.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$119,868.00 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414655
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
### **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$119,868.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$119,868.00 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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 | |------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 07/16/2024 | LAD4 | Handle status conference with Judge<br>Manning re: stay, etc. | 1.20 | 1,975.00 | 2,370.00 | | 07/29/2024 | NAB | Review stay and discovery issues in prep for<br>status conference | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/30/2024 | NAB | Review discovery requests and prepare<br>outline for status conference (.5); participate<br>in same (.4) | 0.90 | 1,835.00 | 1,651.50 | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 2.30 | | 4,388.50 |
#### **B191 General Litigation**
| 07/02/2024 | DEB4 | Analyze summary judgment decision (0.5); | 1.00 | 1,395.00 | 1,395.00 | |------------|------|-------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | | | correspond with L. Despins regarding same | | | | | | | (0.1); correspond with H. Claiborn (UST) | | | | | | | regarding exhibits related to same (0.3); | | | | | | | correspond with L. Song regarding same | | | | | | | (0.1) | | | |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/02/2024 | JPK1 | Review Greenwich Land summary<br>judgment opinion | 0.40 | 1,185.00 | 474.00 | | 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);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding the<br>same (0.2) | 0.90 | 1,835.00 | 1,651.50 | | 07/04/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Taconic house contents (0.3); correspond<br>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<br>ownership | 0.60 | 1,975.00 | 1,185.00 | | 07/05/2024 | LS26 | Review summary judgment decision and<br>order | 0.60 | 985.00 | 591.00 | | 07/08/2024 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on transition issues<br>(broker, asset ownership issues etc.) (3.10);<br>t/c Julie Burke re: retention (.50); t/c C.<br>Major re: proposal re: stay (.30) | 3.90 | 1,975.00 | 7,702.50 | | 07/10/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>stay pending appeal (0.1); correspond with<br>N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); analyze<br>case law regarding appeals to district court<br>(1.8); prepare letter to Greenwich Land<br>counsel regarding same (1.3) | 3.30 | 1,395.00 | 4,603.50 | | 07/10/2024 | NAB | Analyze appeal issues (0.4); correspond with<br>L. Despins regarding the same (0.1);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding the<br>same (0.2); analyze authority regarding<br>appeal issues (0.2) | 0.90 | 1,835.00 | 1,651.50 | | 07/11/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>stay pending appeal (0.1); continue<br>preparing letter to Greenwich Land counsel<br>regarding same (2.0) | 2.10 | 1,395.00 | 2,929.50 | | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Review letter to district court regarding<br>Greenwich Land request for stay pending<br>appeal (.1); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/11/2024 | LAD4 | Review/comment on stay pending appeal<br>issues | 1.20 | 1,975.00 | 2,370.00 |
| Date<br>07/11/2024 | Initials<br>NAB | Description<br>Review draft letter to district court<br>regarding stay pending appeal (0.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron<br>regarding the same (0.2) | Hours<br>0.50 | Rate<br>1,835.00 | Amount<br>917.50 | |--------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------|------------------| | 07/12/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett and<br>P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion for stay<br>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<br>pending appeal | 0.50 | 1,395.00 | 697.50 | | 07/14/2024 | SM29 | Review summary judgment decision and<br>related pleadings in connection with motion<br>for stay pending appeal | 1.60 | 1,850.00 | 2,960.00 | | 07/14/2024 | SM29 | Conferences with D. Barron regarding stay<br>pending appeal | 0.50 | 1,850.00 | 925.00 | | 07/15/2024 | AB21 | Analyze Taconic Road property tax records<br>(0.2); call and correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 07/15/2024 | LAD4 | T/c C. Major & N. Bassett re: settlement<br>proposal | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 | | 07/15/2024 | NAB | Telephone conference with L. Despins and<br>C. Major (Greenwich Land) regarding<br>summary judgement order and next steps<br>(0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>the same (0.2); analyze authority regarding<br>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<br>Greenwich Land next steps (0.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>dissipation finding (0.2); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding Ngok claims (0.1);<br>correspond with S. Maza and L. Despins<br>regarding stay pending appeal issues (0.2);<br>review same (0.2); conferences with S. Maza<br>regarding same (0.6) | 1.60 | 1,395.00 | 2,232.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/16/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit GL proposal (modifications to<br>same) (1.40); t/c J. Burke (expert) re: rental<br>value (.60) | 2.00 | 1,975.00 | 3,950.00 | | 07/16/2024 | LS26 | Prepare proposed order regarding<br>enforcement of summary judgment order | 1.90 | 985.00 | 1,871.50 | | 07/16/2024 | NAB | Analyze motion for stay pending appeal<br>issues (0.4); correspond with L. Despins, S.<br>Maza regarding the same (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,835.00 | 1,101.00 | | 07/16/2024 | SM29 | Analyze caselaw and statutory authority re<br>stay pending appeal (2.3); correspond with<br>L. Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron re<br>same (.3); conferences with D. Barron re<br>same (.6) | 3.20 | 1,850.00 | 5,920.00 | | 07/17/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza regarding stay<br>pending appeal | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/17/2024 | LAD4 | Review/comment on stay issues (1.10); t/c<br>N. Bassett re: same (.20); t/c S. Maza re:<br>stay related issues (.10) | 1.40 | 1,975.00 | 2,765.00 | | 07/17/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins, S. Maza<br>regarding Greenwich Land stay pending<br>appeal response (0.3); telephone conference<br>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<br>and withdrawal of reference (.1); conference<br>with D. Barron re same (.2); analyze caselaw<br>and statutory authority re withdrawal of<br>reference and stay pending appeal (2.0) | 2.30 | 1,850.00 | 4,255.00 | | 07/18/2024 | AY8 | Analyze caselaw and statutory authority<br>regarding issues of judgment enforcement | 2.70 | 885.00 | 2,389.50 | | 07/18/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding stay<br>pending appeal issues | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/18/2024 | NAB | Review stay pending appeal scheduling<br>issues and correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding the same | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/19/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion<br>for stay pending appeal (0.3); conferences<br>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<br>discovery requests (0.2); prepare comments<br>on the same (0.1); correspond with L.<br>Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>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<br>appeal motion | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 07/20/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Greenwich Land stay pending appeal<br>discovery (0.1); review and revise the same<br>(0.2) | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/20/2024 | WCF | Draft discovery requests to Greenwich<br>Land and Hing Chi Ngok regarding motion<br>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<br>requests (0.4); correspond with W. Farmer<br>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);<br>correspond with C. Major (Greenwich Land<br>counsel) regarding the same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/22/2024 | SM29 | Review stay pending appeal pleadings and<br>related documents | 1.00 | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 | | 07/23/2024 | LAD4 | T/c J. Burke (real estate broker/expert)<br>about role as expert | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 | | 07/23/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding stay<br>hearing discovery (.1); analyze next steps for<br>same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/23/2024 | SM29 | Analyze caselaw in connection with stay<br>pending appeal | 2.00 | 1,850.00 | 3,700.00 | | 07/24/2024 | NAB | Correspond with C. Major (Greenwich<br>Land counsel) regarding discovery on<br>motion for stay pending appeal (.1);<br>correspond with W. Farmer regarding next<br>steps for same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/25/2024 | AB21 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding<br>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<br>Greenwich Land deposition | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/25/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare expert engagement letter with J.<br>Burke (Compass) in connection with<br>Greenwich property (1.5); discussion with A<br>Bongartz re same (.1) | 1.60 | 1,270.00 | 2,032.00 | | 07/25/2024 | NAB | Review expert retention issues and prepare<br>outline for hearing on motion for stay (.3);<br>correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>discovery status conference request (.2) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/26/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding J.<br>Burke engagement letter (0.1); revise same<br>(0.2) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 07/26/2024 | ECS1 | Continue preparing expert engagement<br>letter with J. Burke (Compass) in<br>connection with Greenwich property (.3);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/26/2024 | LAD4 | Review/comment on Julie Burke expert<br>retention (.50); outline topics for expert<br>testimony (.90) | 1.40 | 1,975.00 | 2,765.00 | | 07/26/2024 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>discovery status conference (.1); review and<br>revise draft status conference request (.4);<br>further correspond with W. Farmer and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>expert issues for stay motion hearing (.4) | 1.00 | 1,835.00 | 1,835.00 | | 07/26/2024 | WCF | Review docket filings and correspondence<br>in connection with motion for stay pending<br>appeal discovery and background (.7); draft<br>request for status conference regarding<br>discovery and Greenwich Land motion for<br>stay pending appeal (1.4); correspond with<br>P. Linsey (NPM) and N. Bassett regarding<br>same (.1) | 2.20 | 1,390.00 | 3,058.00 | | 07/29/2024 | NAB | Review response to status conference<br>request | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 |
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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**
**Total 70.80 119,868.00**
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#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| 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 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$119,868.00 | | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$119,868.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414656
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$66,650.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414656
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$66,650.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200<br>Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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
### **Lamp Capital Adversary \$66,650.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/09/2024 | LS26 | Analyze documents regarding Hudson<br>Diamond NY | 2.80 | 985.00 | 2,758.00 | | 07/10/2024 | LS26 | Continue to analyze documents regarding<br>Hudson Diamond NY | 0.80 | 985.00 | 788.00 | | 07/11/2024 | LS26 | Analyze documents regarding Leading<br>Shine NY (2.9); correspond with D. Barron<br>re same (0.2) | 3.10 | 985.00 | 3,053.50 | | 07/16/2024 | LS26 | Review documents relating to law firm<br>retained by Lamp Capital | 0.60 | 985.00 | 591.00 | | 07/21/2024 | LS26 | Review documents related to Hudson<br>Diamond NY (0.4); correspond with D.<br>Barron re same (0.1) | 0.50 | 985.00 | 492.50 | | 07/23/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>HDNY/LSNY summary judgment (0.1);<br>prepare documents related to same (6.3) | 6.40 | 1,395.00 | 8,928.00 | | 07/24/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>HDNY/LSDNY documents (0.5); analyze<br>same (2.8) | 3.30 | 1,395.00 | 4,603.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2414656
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**
**Total 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
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| 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 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$66,650.00 |
**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
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414658
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **SUMMARY SHEET**
#### **Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$172,731.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,581.93 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$174,313.43 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$174,313.43 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414658
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
#### **Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$172,731.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,581.93 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$174,313.43 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$174,313.43 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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 | |------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 07/08/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins and N.<br>Bassett<br>regarding preparation for hearing on default<br>judgment motion | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 07/08/2024 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett re: discovery conference<br>with JPLS | 0.10 | 1,975.00 | 197.50 | | 07/08/2024 | NAB | Review submissions in preparation for<br>hearing (0.7); telephone conference with L.<br>Despins regarding hearing preparation (0.1);<br>analyze confidentiality issues related to<br>hearing (0.3); telephone conferences with P.<br>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.<br>Thorp (Harneys) regarding preparation for<br>Ace Decade hearing on default judgment<br>motion | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 07/09/2024 | LAD4 | T/c A. Thorp (Harneys Legal), N. Bassett,<br>and A. Bongartz re: hearing prep re: default<br>motion | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 | | 07/09/2024 | LAD4 | Handle hearing in Bridgeport re: JPLS (2.0);<br>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<br>outline for hearing on motion for default<br>judgement (3.2); telephone conference with<br>D. Barron regarding the same (0.2);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding the<br>same (0.2); telephone conference with L.<br>Despins, A. Bongartz, and A. Thorp<br>(Harneys Legal) regarding the same (0.3);<br>meeting with L. Despins regarding the same<br>(0.3); participate in hearing (2.0) | 6.20 | 1,835.00 | 11,377.00 | | 07/16/2024 | LAD4 | Handle continued hearing re: default<br>judgment | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 | | 07/16/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>preparation for continued hearing on<br>motion for default judgement (0.3); analyze<br>caselaw regarding the same (0.7);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>outcome of the hearing (0.2) | 1.20 | 1,835.00 | 2,202.00 | | | Subtotal:<br>B155 Court Hearings | | 12.70 | | 23,814.50 | | | | | | | |
#### **B191 General Litigation**
| 07/01/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>regarding Ace liquidators' request for<br>extension of time to answer | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | |------------|------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 07/01/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins<br>regarding Ace liquidators' request for<br>extension of time to answer | 0.30 | 1,395.00 | 418.50 | | 07/01/2024 | LAD4 | Review JPLS pleading (.40); long email to<br>N. Bassett re: same (.40); review/edit same<br>(.90) | 1.70 | 1,975.00 | 3,357.50 | | 07/01/2024 | NAB | Review draft motion for extension of time<br>to answer (0.3); correspond with L.<br>Despins, A. Bongartz and D. Barron<br>regarding the same (0.5); correspond with<br>D. Litterine-Kaufman (Orrick) regarding<br>the same (0.2) | 1.00 | 1,835.00 | 1,835.00 |
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the same (0.2)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/02/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron<br>regarding Hague Convention service efforts<br>on<br>Rui Hao (0.4); review draft objection to<br>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'<br>motion to extend time (6.5); call and<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.3) | 6.80 | 1,395.00 | 9,486.00 | | 07/02/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding K Legacy default judgment<br>motion | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 07/02/2024 | JPK1 | Draft Rule 45 subpoena to purported Ace<br>Decade liquidators | 0.40 | 1,185.00 | 474.00 | | 07/02/2024 | JPK1 | Draft requests for production of documents<br>to purported joint liquidators (2.7);<br>incorporate N. Bassett's edits into the same<br>(.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>the same (.2); correspond with opposing<br>counsel regarding the same (.1) | 3.20 | 1,185.00 | 3,792.00 | | 07/02/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>response to BVI joint liquidators' motion<br>for extension of time (0.4); correspond and<br>telephone conference with D. Barron<br>regarding the same (0.3); draft portion of<br>response to motion for extension of time<br>(1.3); review D. Barron draft response to<br>motion for extension of time (0.5);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>the same (0.3); correspond with J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding draft discovery<br>requests to joint liquidators (0.4); review<br>and revise<br>the same (0.3); further<br>correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding | 3.70 | 1,835.00 | 6,789.50 |
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| Date<br>07/03/2024 | Initials<br>AB21 | Description<br>Correspond with D. Barron and L. Despins<br>regarding certificate from Swiss central<br>authority and translation of same (0.5); calls<br>with D. Barron regarding same (0.1); review<br>draft response to Ace liquidators' extension<br>motion (0.2); call with Ancillary Legal<br>Corporation regarding Hague Convention | Hours<br>0.90 | Rate<br>1,850.00 | Amount<br>1,665.00 | |--------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------| | 07/03/2024 | DEB4 | service request (0.1)<br>Continue preparing response to Ace<br>liquidators' motion to extend time (5.2);<br>calls with N. Bassett regarding same (0.3);<br>calls with E. Sutton regarding same (0.8);<br>calls with A. Bongartz regarding certificate<br>from Swiss central authority (0.1) | 6.40 | 1,395.00 | 8,928.00 | | 07/03/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of opposition to purported<br>liquidators' motion to extend time (3.7);<br>calls with D. Barron regarding same (.8);<br>correspond with D. Barron and L. Despins<br>regarding same (.5); analyze past pleadings<br>and briefings in connection with same (.7);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>draft opposition to purported liquidators'<br>extension motion (.1); analyze authority<br>related to same (.7) | 6.50 | 1,270.00 | 8,255.00 | | 07/03/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit our objection to JPLS (.40);<br>analyze strategy re: same (.70) | 1.10 | 1,975.00 | 2,172.50 | | 07/03/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft response to BVI<br>liquidators' motion to extend time (2.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding the<br>same (0.2); calls with D. Barron regarding<br>same (0.3); review past court decisions and<br>related filings in connection with the same<br>(0.9); analyze case law concerning the same<br>(0.2) | 4.00 | 1,835.00 | 7,340.00 | | 07/04/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) and<br>A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding<br>objection to extension motion | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 07/06/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>developments relating to default judgement<br>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<br>Decade discovery and hearing preparation<br>issues | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/08/2024 | DEB4 | Call with N. Bassett, J. Kosciewicz, and<br>liquidators' counsel regarding meet and<br>confer (0.5); follow up correspondence with<br>N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,395.00 | 837.00 | | 07/08/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>discovery requests to Orrick | 0.30 | 1,395.00 | 418.50 | | 07/08/2024 | JPK1 | Attend meet and confer with counsel to<br>purported joint liquidator, N. Bassett, and<br>D. Barron concerning discovery requests<br>served on joint liquidators | 0.50 | 1,185.00 | 592.50 | | 07/08/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft filings related to<br>removal of original objection to motion to<br>extend time (0.3); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding the same (0.1); correspond<br>with Y. Wag counsel (C. Macco) regarding<br>issues related to default judgement motion<br>(0.1) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/08/2024 | NAB | Review issues and prepare notes for call<br>with joint liquidators' counsel (Orrick)<br>regarding discovery (0.2); participate in call<br>with Orrick, D. Barron and J. Kosciewicz<br>regarding discovery requests and related<br>issues (0.5); correspond with Orrick<br>regarding the same (0.3); correspond with L.<br>Despins and D. Barron regarding the same<br>(0.2); review order denying motion to<br>extend (0.3) | 1.50 | 1,835.00 | 2,752.50 | | 07/09/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with M. Meili (Prager)<br>regarding service on Rui Hao | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 07/09/2024 | DEB4 | Analyze case law regarding jurisdictional<br>issues (3.2); telephone conference with N.<br>Bassett regarding same (0.2); correspond<br>with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2) | 3.60 | 1,395.00 | 5,022.00 | | 07/10/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with M. Meili (Prager)<br>regarding update on service efforts with<br>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<br>default judgment motion (0.3); correspond<br>with E. Sutton and N. Bassett regarding<br>same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 07/10/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Ace<br>Decade default judgment | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/10/2024 | LAD4 | T/c A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) & N. Bassett<br>re: next steps | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 | | 07/10/2024 | NAB | Telephone conference with A. Thorp<br>(Harneys Legal) and L. Despins regarding<br>issues related to default judgement and BVI<br>recognition (0.4); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding the same and discovery<br>issues (0.2); correspond with Ace Decade<br>counsel regarding the same (0.1); analyze<br>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<br>(NPM) regarding request for entry of<br>default against Rui Hao (0.8); correspond<br>with P. Linsey and J. Graham regarding<br>same (0.2); prepare draft declaration<br>regarding service efforts (0.8); correspond<br>with M. Meili (Prager) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1); prepare notice of<br>revised proposed default judgment order<br>(0.2); correspond with L. Despins and N.<br>Bassett regarding same (0.1) | 2.30 | 1,850.00 | 4,255.00 | | 07/11/2024 | DM26 | File revised proposed order re default<br>judgment motion in AP#23-5028 | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 07/11/2024 | DEB4 | Call with L. Despins, J. Kosciewicz, N.<br>Bassett, and Orrick regarding Ace Decade<br>liquidators (0.5); follow up review of issues<br>discussed (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,395.00 | 837.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/11/2024 | JPK1 | Attend meet and confer teleconference with<br>counsel to purported joint liquidator and L.<br>Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron<br>regarding discovery requests served on joint<br>liquidators (.5); draft summary of same (.9);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding the<br>same (.2) | 1.60 | 1,185.00 | 1,896.00 | | 07/11/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit stay letter to BVI counsel (.20);<br>call with Orrick (counsel to JPLS) and N.<br>Bassett, D. Barron, and J. Kosciewicz re:<br>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'<br>counsel, and L. Despins, D. Barron, and J.<br>Kosciewicz to meet and confer on<br>discovery (0.5); follow-up telephone<br>conference with L. Despins regarding the<br>same (0.1); draft correspondence with J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding memorializing the<br>discovery meet & confer (0.4); correspond<br>with opposing counsel regarding the same<br>(0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding default judgement (0.2) | 1.40 | 1,835.00 | 2,569.00 | | 07/12/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>regarding Hague service on Rui Hao,<br>certificate of service, and request for entry<br>of default (0.7); correspond with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (0.2); calls with P.<br>Linsey regarding same (0.3); review<br>certificate of service (0.3); correspond with<br>J. Graham (NPM) regarding same (0.1);<br>prepare notice of request for entry of<br>default (0.3); review correspondence from<br>A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding update<br>from joint liquidators (0.1) | 2.00 | 1,850.00 | 3,700.00 | | 07/12/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and A.<br>Bongartz regarding entry of default issues | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/13/2024 | AB21 | Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal), L.<br>Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron<br>regarding next steps with respect to Ace | 0.50 | 1,850.00 | 925.00 |
Decade joint liquidators
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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 07/13/2024 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
requests and related issues (0.4)
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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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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2414658
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/18/2024 | AB21 | Revise letter to BVI counsel for Rui Hao<br>(Walkers) regarding Ace Decade and Dawn<br>State (0.5); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with A.<br>Chissik (Walkers) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with M. Goodman (Campbell)<br>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<br>firm regarding Rui Hao's automatic stay<br>violation (.4); correspond with A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 07/19/2024 | NAB | Review proposed default judgement order<br>(0.3); analyze issues related to the same<br>(0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>the same (0.1); telephone conference with<br>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)<br>regarding default judgment order | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 07/22/2024 | AB21 | Review correspondence from Walkers<br>regarding Ace Decade and Dawn State | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 07/22/2024 | NAB | Review correspondence from counsel to<br>Rui Hao regarding joint liquidator issues<br>(0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>the same (0.1); review draft NDA (0.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins and A. Thorp<br>(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)<br>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<br>(NPM) regarding default judgment motion<br>as to Rui Hao (0.2); call and correspond<br>with L. Despins regarding letter response<br>from Walkers regarding Ace Decade and<br>Dawn State (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 07/26/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re stay<br>enforcement issues (.2); correspond with D.<br>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 |
stay enforcement issues
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| 07/29/2024 | AB21 | Revise default judgment motion and related | | | | |------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|------------| | | | documents (1.8); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding same (0.2); correspond<br>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<br>motion papers for Defendant Hao (.6);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.2) | 0.80 | 1,835.00 | 1,468.00 | | 07/29/2024 | SM29 | Review letter from BVI counsel re stay<br>enforcement issues | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 07/30/2024 | AB21 | Revise default judgment motion (0.2);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 07/30/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza regarding Ace<br>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<br>judgment against Defendant Hao (.2);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/30/2024 | SM29 | Analyze stay issues and prepare letter to<br>BVI counsel re same (3.2); analyze caselaw<br>re same (2.3); correspond with L. Despins<br>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.<br>Hao (0.3); correspond with L. Despins and<br>N. Bassett regarding same (0.2); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) and J. Graham<br>regarding same (0.3) | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 90.60 | | 148,917.00 |
**Total 103.30 172,731.50**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2414658
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| 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 |
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------| | 07/11/2024 | Outside Professional Services -<br>Divergent Language<br>Solutions, LLC, Invoice# 2024-586 Dated<br>07/11/24, Services rendered regarding: Translation<br>French to English | | | 330.00 | | 07/11/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 20.25 | | 07/12/2024 | Computer<br>Search (Other) | | | 4.59 | | 07/15/2024 | Airfare -<br>Nick Bassett; 07/08/2024; From/To:<br>DCA-LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY<br>Bridgeport, CT for client meeting | | | 726.95 | | 07/15/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Meals -<br>Nick Bassett; 07/09/2024;<br>Restaurant: Fruita; City: Bridgeport, CT; Lunch;<br>Number of people: 1; Travel to NY-Bridgeport, CT<br>for client meeting | | | 11.57 | | 07/15/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Meals -<br>Nick Bassett; 07/09/2024;<br>Restaurant: Georgetown Gourmet Market; City:<br>Washington, DC; Coffee; Number of people:<br>1;<br>Travel to NY-Bridgeport, CT for client meeting | | | 4.13 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 13 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00026 | | | Invoice No. 2414658 | |
| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$174,313.43 | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | | Current Fees and Costs | \$174,313.43 | | | 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 | | 07/15/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>07/09/2024; From/To: Home to DCA Airport;<br>Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY-Bridgeport, CT<br>for client meeting | 33.27 | | 07/15/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>07/09/2024; From/To: DCA Airport to Home;<br>Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY-Bridgeport, CT<br>for client meeting | 31.18 | | 07/15/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>07/09/2024; From/To: LGA to Bridgeport, CT;<br>Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY-Bridgeport, CT<br>for client meeting | 212.04 | | 07/15/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>07/09/2024; From/To: Bridgeport to LGA<br>Airport; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY<br>Bridgeport, CT for client meeting | 147.33 | | 07/15/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Meals -<br>Nick Bassett; 07/09/2024;<br>Restaurant: DCA Saysibon; City: Washington, DC;<br>Breakfast; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY<br>Bridgeport, CT for client meeting | 7.25 | | | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414659
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
#### **Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$1,016.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,016.00 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414659
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2024 \$1,016.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,016.00 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | | |----------|--| | HASTINGS | | | | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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 | |------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/12/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM), D.<br>Barron, and T. Shemar (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding service of default<br>motion and<br>hearing on K Legacy (.2); further<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/15/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise certificate of service<br>related to K Legacy default (.1); call with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) re same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>omnibus alter ego complaint and related<br>amended complaints | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 0.80 | | 1,016.00 | | Total | | | 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
| Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | |-----------------------------------------|------------------------|-----------|-------|----------|------------|--| | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$1,016.00 | | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$1,016.00 | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414660
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**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
| Costs incurred and advanced | 54.77 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$330,429.77 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$330,429.77 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414660
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**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
| Costs incurred and advanced | 54.77 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$330,429.77 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$330,429.77 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | Pay by Tranch: | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via | | ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or | | SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|--| | Wan Kwok | | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | | 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
# **Avoidance Actions \$330,375.00**
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**
### **B191 General Litigation**
| 07/01/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza, J. Palmer, and H. | 3.00 | 1,395.00 | 4,185.00 | |------------|------|------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | | | Wu regarding avoidance action research | | | | | | | (.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding | | | | | | | section 548(c) issues (0.1); analyze | | | | | | | documents related<br>to avoidance issues (2.1) | | | |
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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<br>(.2); review correspondence from N. Bassett<br>regarding same (.1); correspond with A.<br>Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 07/05/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding Ogier avoidance actions and<br>service of summons and complaint related<br>to same | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/05/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re<br>Georgiou Payne Stewiens avoidance action<br>(.1); call with P. Linsey regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/05/2024 | ECS1 | Review correspondence from Starling Bank<br>regarding avoidance action transfers (.1);<br>analyze avoidance action transfers (.1);<br>correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/05/2024 | LAD4 | Review report re: potential claims against<br>law firms that have not been sued yet (2.50);<br>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<br>Holm) regarding avoidance claim<br>negotiations (0.2); correspond with N.<br>Leech (McLaren counsel) regarding the<br>same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/05/2024 | NAB | Review updated spreadsheet for potential<br>claims against professional firms (0.3);<br>telephone conference with A. Bongartz and<br>L. Despins regarding the same (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/06/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>fraudulent transfer claim issues (0.3); review<br>authority regarding the same (0.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding the same (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,835.00 | 1,101.00 | | 07/07/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding law<br>firm transfers (0.1); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding draft letters to law firms<br>(0.8) | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 07/07/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re motion to<br>limit service re second tolling motion | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/08/2024 | AB21 | Update law firm transfer chart (0.3); calls<br>with E. Sutton regarding draft emails to law<br>firms (0.3) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 07/08/2024 | DM26 | Research and update spreadsheet re: service<br>of pleadings in avoidance actions and<br>additional matters (1.5); review and file<br>motion to limit notice on avoidance<br>extension motion and motion to expedite<br>hearing re same (.8); prepare and effectuate<br>service of same via email (.1) | 2.40 | 565.00 | 1,356.00 | | 07/08/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza regarding motion<br>to limit service | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 07/08/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with Starling Bank regarding<br>avoidance action transfers | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/08/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare emails from Trustee to Debtor's<br>and alter ego's law firms in connection with<br>settlement discussion regarding potential<br>avoidance actions (4.6); analyze issues<br>regarding law firm avoidance actions (.6);<br>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<br>service of tolling extension motion (1.2);<br>correspond with S. Maza regarding same<br>(.2); correspond with D. Mohamed<br>regarding same (.2) | 1.60 | 1,270.00 | 2,032.00 | | 07/08/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to limit service of tolling<br>extension motion (.3); correspond with S.<br>Maza regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 07/08/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit motion to limit notice of<br>August 15 motion | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 | | 07/08/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft complaints against<br>professionals | 1.50 | 1,835.00 | 2,752.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/08/2024 | SM29 | Analyze authority and precedent re motion<br>to limit service re second tolling motion<br>(1.8); prepare motion to limit service (2.0);<br>correspond with L. Despins re same (.4);<br>revise draft motion to limit service to<br>incorporate L. Despins' comments (.4); call<br>with D. Barron re same (.1); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) re same (.2); revise<br>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<br>estate causes of action (0.5); call with E.<br>Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>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<br>motion to limit notice and motion to<br>expedite hearing | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 07/09/2024 | ECS1 | Continue preparing emails from Trustee to<br>Debtor's and alter ego's law firms in<br>connection with settlement discussion<br>regarding potential avoidance actions (4.3);<br>analyze issues regarding law firm avoidance<br>actions (.6); call with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.1) | 5.00 | 1,270.00 | 6,350.00 | | 07/09/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll)<br>regarding Starling Bank avoidance action<br>and related transfers | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/09/2024 | ECS1 | Review New Mulberry avoidance action<br>(.1); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll)<br>regarding same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/09/2024 | ECS1 | Revise proposed order re appointment of<br>special process servers (.5); correspond with<br>N. Bassett, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 07/09/2024 | NAB | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>service issues and revisions to proposed<br>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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| Date<br>07/10/2024 | Initials<br>ECS1 | Description<br>Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>service of order on motion to expedite<br>motion to limit service of motion to extend<br>tolling deadline (.2); review motions and<br>orders in connection with same (.1) | Hours<br>0.30 | Rate<br>1,270.00 | Amount<br>381.00 | |--------------------|------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------|------------------| | 07/10/2024 | GS12 | Draft affidavits relating to service of 29<br>defendants (1.9); correspond with C. Daly<br>regarding same (.1) | 2.00 | 565.00 | 1,130.00 | | 07/10/2024 | NAB | Telephone conference with J. Coyne<br>(counsel to E. Cramer) regarding rule 2004<br>discovery and related issues (0.5); follow-up<br>telephone conference with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding the same (0.1); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding Rule 2004 discovery and<br>related issues (0.1); telephone conference<br>with P. Linsey and D. Barron regarding the<br>same (0.5) | 1.20 | 1,835.00 | 2,202.00 | | 07/11/2024 | DM26 | Prepare certificate of service re motion to<br>limit notice, motion to expedite, and<br>entered order (.4); file same via the Court's<br>CM/ECF system (.1) | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 | | 07/11/2024 | DEB4 | Analyze issues raised in Lawal motions to<br>dismiss and related caselaw (1.5);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>same (0.2); conference with S. Maza and E.<br>Sutton regarding avoidance issues and<br>supplemental extension motion (0.4); review<br>issues regarding extension (0.2) | 2.30 | 1,395.00 | 3,208.50 | | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Revise proposed order on application for<br>letter rogatory in Scarabaeus avoidance | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 |
| | | action (.5); correspond with N. Bassett and<br>P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | | | | |------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze and compare motions to dismiss<br>filed by Aaron Mitchell in avoidance actions<br>(.5); prepare summary of findings regarding<br>same (.4); correspond with D. Barron<br>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<br>related to United Kingdom based avoidance<br>action defendants (.6); call with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) and K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with G. Selva and C.<br>Daly regarding same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,270.00 | 1,270.00 | | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Revise certificate of service related to<br>court's order regarding motion to expedite<br>motion to limit service of motion to extend<br>tolling deadlines (.1); correspond with D.<br>Mohamed regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Call with S. Maza regarding motion to limit<br>service on motion to extend tolling deadline<br>(.4); review related motions, orders and<br>notice of service in connection with<br>motions to limit service and extend tolling<br>deadline same (.6); correspond with D.<br>Mohamed regarding same (.1); meeting with<br>D. Barron and S. Maza re same (.4); review<br>proposed notice for potential filing of<br>motion to extend deadlines in avoidance<br>actions (.1); correspond with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (.1) | 1.70 | 1,270.00 | 2,159.00 | | 07/11/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft complaint against<br>professionals | 1.50 | 1,835.00 | 2,752.50 | | 07/11/2024 | SM29 | Call with E. Sutton re motion to limit<br>service on motion to extend tolling deadline | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 07/11/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re<br>supplemental extension motion (.1);<br>conference with E. Sutton and D. Barron re<br>same (.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>re service issues in connection with same<br>(.1) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 07/12/2024 | DM26 | Review comprehensive service lists re<br>upcoming tolling motion (1.2); prepare<br>sharefile of mediation videos and<br>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<br>objection (2.1); calls with S. Maza regarding<br>supplemental<br>extension motion (0.3) | 2.40 | 1,395.00 | 3,348.00 | | 07/12/2024 | ECS1 | Revise proposed order on application for<br>letter rogatory in Scarabaeus avoidance<br>action | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/12/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding notice of tolling<br>extension motion | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 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<br>related to international service of<br>complaints | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/12/2024 | NAB | Further revise draft complaint against<br>certain professionals (0.5); correspond with<br>S. Maza regarding motion to extend tolling<br>period (0.2) | 0.70 | 1,835.00 | 1,284.50 | | 07/12/2024 | SM29 | Prepare supplemental extension motion<br>(1.9); analyze authority re same (1.7); calls<br>with D. Barron re same (.3); correspond<br>with N. Bassett, E. Sutton, and P. Linsey<br>(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<br>regarding emails to law firms (0.3); revise<br>same (0.3) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 07/15/2024 | DM26 | Revise service lists related to<br>tolling motion | 1.50 | 565.00 | 847.50 | | 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<br>(NPM) regarding Starling Bank avoidance<br>action and related investigation | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 |
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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
(NPM) regarding same (0.1)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/16/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll)<br>regarding tolling motion (0.2); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) and K. Mitchell<br>(NPM) regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with E. Sutton and L. Song regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 | | 07/16/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding Starling Bank avoidance<br>action and related investigation (.4);<br>correspond with unnamed counsel at<br>Starling Bank regarding same (.1);<br>correspond with W. Palmer (Income Group<br>Ltd.) regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 07/16/2024 | ECS1 | Discussions with D. Mohamed regarding<br>service and notice in connection with tolling<br>extension motion (.2); correspond with D.<br>Mohamed regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/16/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>hearing and responses to motion to limit<br>service of motion to extend avoidance<br>actions deadline (.1); correspond with S.<br>Maza regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/16/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze facts underlying tolling deadline<br>extension motion (.1); correspond with<br>UnitedLex regarding discovery documents<br>produced in connection<br>with same (.2);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/16/2024 | ECS1 | Revise proposed order on motion to extend<br>avoidance action deadlines (.4); call and<br>correspond with S. Maza regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 07/16/2024 | NAB | Negotiate and revise settlement agreement<br>with avoidance action defendant (0.2);<br>review and revise draft opposition to<br>motion to file amicus brief (0.8); analyze<br>caselaw in connection with the same (0.7);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding the<br>same (0.2); call with D. Barron regarding<br>the same (0.1) | 2.00 | 1,835.00 | 3,670.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/16/2024 | SM29 | Prepare supplemental tolling extension<br>motion (1.5); correspond with L. Despins<br>and P. Linsey (NPM) re service motion<br>related to same (.1); correspond and<br>call<br>with E. Sutton re proposed order re same<br>(.1) | 1.70 | 1,850.00 | 3,145.00 | | 07/17/2024 | AY8 | Review and comment on authority cited in<br>draft opposition to Weddle Law Firm<br>motion to dismiss | 1.70 | 885.00 | 1,504.50 | | 07/17/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Yu regarding objection<br>to NYCDL amicus motion (0.1); revise<br>same (0.8) | 0.90 | 1,395.00 | 1,255.50 | | 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)<br>regarding revised proposed order on<br>application for letter rogatory in Scarabaeus<br>avoidance action | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/17/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Song and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding Oxford Vision's<br>avoidance action | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/17/2024 | ECS1 | Review avoidance action defendant<br>McManimon, Scotland & Baumann<br>("MSB") complaint and related<br>correspondence from S. Placona (MSB) (.1);<br>call with P. Linsey re same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/17/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with law firms regarding<br>turnover of firm documents to the Trustee<br>(.1); review issues regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/17/2024 | ECS1 | Factual analysis relating to tolling extension<br>motion | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/17/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding tolling<br>motion (0.2); review criminal trial<br>documents in connection with tolling<br>motion (0.6) | 0.80 | 985.00 | 788.00 | | 07/17/2024 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and J.<br>Sklarz (Green & Sklarz) regarding briefing<br>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<br>firm transfers | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 07/18/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>section 549 issues (0.3); analyze cases<br>related to same (0.5); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding same (0.3); correspond<br>with N. Bassett regarding avoidance claim<br>transferor entities (0.4); correspond with A.<br>Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.1); analyze<br>cases related to judgment enforcement (0.5);<br>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<br>motion (1.0); conference with S. Maza<br>regarding same (0.3) | 1.30 | 1,395.00 | 1,813.50 | | 07/18/2024 | ECS1 | Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding HCHK Entities' move from<br>offices in connection with Versace<br>avoidance action (.2); review documents<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/18/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of tolling deadline extension<br>motion (2.6); conduct factual analysis in<br>connection with same (.3); correspond with<br>S. Maza regarding tolling deadline extension<br>motion (.4); call with L. Song regarding<br>same (.1); review service motion, main case<br>docket, and appearing parties in connection<br>with service of same (.2); correspond with<br>P. Linsey (NPM) regarding tolling motion<br>and service of same (.1); call with P. Linsey<br>regarding same (.1) | 3.80 | 1,270.00 | 4,826.00 | | 07/18/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare emails to law firms connected to<br>Debtor alter egos regarding turnover of<br>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 |
| | | received monetary transfers from Debtor<br>affiliates (.6); call with A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.1) | | | | | |------------|------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|--| | 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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### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2414660
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/18/2024 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding negotiations with avoidance<br>action defendants | 0.10 | 1,835.00 | 183.50 | | 07/18/2024 | SM29 | Revise supplemental tolling motion to<br>incorporate L. Despins' comments (.5); call<br>with D. Barron re same (.3); further revise<br>same to incorporate updated data from D.<br>Barron and Kroll (.8); correspond with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) and E. Sutton re service<br>issues related to tolling motion (.4); review<br>transcript of criminal trial in connection<br>with comments from L. Despins on tolling<br>motion (.3); review revised tolling motion<br>from E. Sutton (.2) | 2.50 | 1,850.00 | 4,625.00 | | 07/19/2024 | AB21 | Finalize emails to law firms regarding<br>fraudulent transfers (1.3); correspond with<br>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);<br>conference with N. Bassett regarding<br>Weddle response to same (0.1); review same<br>(0.1); correspond and conference with P.<br>Linsey regarding same (0.2) | 1.60 | 1,395.00 | 2,232.00 | | 07/19/2024 | ECS1 | Call with S. Placona (MSB) regarding<br>fraudulent transfers to MSB and document<br>production (.3); follow up call with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1); prepare<br>summary of MSB transfers and related<br>documents for N. Bassett (.3) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 07/19/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare emails to law firms connected to<br>Debtor alter egos regarding turnover of<br>firm documents to the Trustee (.8); analyze<br>emails and discovery documents in<br>connection with same (.6); correspond with<br>N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding same<br>(.2) | 1.60 | 1,270.00 | 2,032.00 | | 07/19/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of tolling deadline extension<br>motion (1.1); correspond with S. Maza and<br>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)<br>regarding turnover of documents by Victor<br>Cerda related to his representation of alter<br>egos of the Debtor | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/19/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare analysis of Debtor law firms who<br>received monetary transfers from Debtor<br>affiliates (.5); correspond with A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 07/19/2024 | NAB | Review Weddle Law response to amicus<br>brief (0.2); telephone conference with D.<br>Barron regarding the same (0.1); correspond<br>with E. Sutton regarding avoidance action<br>defendant settlement issues (0.3);<br>correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>discovery issues (0.2) | 0.80 | 1,835.00 | 1,468.00 | | 07/19/2024 | NAB | Review draft motion to equitably toll statute<br>of limitations (1.1); correspond with S.<br>Maza and E. Sutton regarding the same<br>(0.3); telephone conference with S. Maza<br>regarding the same (0.1); correspond with<br>M. Antao (Sklarz) regarding appeal of<br>original tolling order and review draft<br>extension motion (0.1); correspond with A.<br>Bongartz regarding correspondence with<br>law firms regarding transfers and settlement<br>discussions (0.2); review drafts of the same<br>(0.4) | 2.20 | 1,835.00 | 4,037.00 | | 07/19/2024 | SM29 | Email N. Bassett and E. Sutton re<br>supplemental tolling motion (.1);<br>correspond with P. Linsey, L. Despins, N.<br>Bassett, and E. Sutton re service and<br>hearing dates re supplemental tolling<br>motion (.5); call with N. Bassett re same<br>(.1); review revised tolling motion and<br>prepare same for filing (.6) | 1.30 | 1,850.00 | 2,405.00 | | 07/20/2024 | AB21 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding emails<br>to law firms (0.2); correspond with L.<br>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<br>piercing argument made by Weddle Law<br>(0.2); review and comment on draft<br>opposition to Lawall motion to dismiss<br>(1.0) | 1.20 | 1,395.00 | 1,674.00 | | 07/20/2024 | NAB | Correspond with avoidance action counsel<br>regarding settlement discussions | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/22/2024 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton and N. Bassett<br>regarding calls to law firms regarding<br>avoidance action claims (0.2); correspond<br>with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 07/22/2024 | DM26 | Prepare and effectuate service re first<br>supplemental tolling motion and notice of<br>hearing | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 07/22/2024 | ECS1 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>HCHK Entities' move from offices in<br>connection with Versace and 3 Columbus<br>Circle avoidance actions (.1); review<br>documents related to same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/22/2024 | FCS1 | Participate in settlement discussions with<br>, L. Despins, and N. Bassett regarding<br>certain fraudulent transfers (.7); analyze and<br>prepare summary of transfers in connection<br>with same (.4); review criminal trial<br>transcripts re Haitham Khaled's testimony<br>in connection with same (.4); analyze<br>authority on law firm legacy liabilities<br>related to same (.9); prepare summary of<br>case and transcript findings for N. Bassett<br>(-4) | 2.80 | 1,270.00 | 3,556.00 | | 07/22/2024 | FC21 | Correspond with<br>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<br>-<br>Despins, and N. Bassett regarding certain<br>fraudulent transfers (.4); prepare summary<br>of transfers from Debtor alter egos and<br>firm's role in same for L. Despins and N.<br>Bassett (.4); prepare notes from settlement<br>call (.2); correspond with N. Bassett<br>regarding settlement call (.1) | 1.10 | 1,270.00 | 1,397.00 | | 07/22/2024 ECS1 | | Participate in settlement discussions with<br>and N. Bassett regarding certain<br>fraudulent transfers (.5); prepare summary<br>of transfers from Debtor alter egos and<br>firm's role in same for L. Despins and N.<br>Bassett (.5); prepare notes from settlement<br>call (.1); further call with<br>regarding same<br>(-2) | 1.30 | 1,270.00 | 1,651.00 | | 07/22/2024 ECS1 | | Correspond with law firms that received<br>transfers from Debtor alter egos in<br>connection with settlement discussions<br>(1.5); correspond with L. Despins, N.<br>Bassett, A. Bongartz and P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (.6); review issues to prepare<br>for settlement calls with law firms (.3); call<br>with A. Bongartz and N. Bassett regarding<br>same (.2); analyze emails and mediation<br>presentation documents in connection with<br>law firm settlement discussions (.4); call<br>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<br>Debtor alter egos regarding turnover of<br>firm documents to the Trustee (.2); follow<br>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<br>tolling motion and hearing notice | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 07/23/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett, L. Despins,<br>and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding alter ego<br>case law (0.5); conference with N. Bassett<br>regarding same (0.2); analyze case law<br>related to same (2.3) | 3.00 | 1,395.00 | 4,185.00 | | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Kinsella (NPM)<br>regarding Loro Piano avoidance action and<br>service thereof (.1); correspond with E.<br>Ring (Ancillary) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/23/2024 | FCS1 | Correspond with law firms that received<br>transfers from Debtor alter egos in<br>connection with settlement discussions (.6);<br>prepare summary of law firm discussions<br>and related tracker (.5); correspond with L.<br>Despins, N. Bassett, and A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.4); review issues in prep<br>for settlement calls with law firms (.4) | 1.90 | 1,270.00 | 2,413.00 | | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Review correspondence with<br>. L.<br>Despins, and N. Bassett re settlement of<br>certain fraudulent transfers | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 01/23/2024 | FC21 | Participate in settlement discussions with<br>L. Despins and N.<br>Bassett regarding transfers and production<br>of firm emails (.4); review transfers and firm<br>information in preparation for same (.3);<br>prepare notes regarding discussions with<br>(.1) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 | | 07/23/2024 ECS1 | | Review and prepare summary of legal<br>actions in which<br>represented<br>Debtor and outcomes thereof (.6);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(.1); correspond with D. Mohamed<br>regardino same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 |
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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 | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Call with<br>) regarding production of documents<br>and settlement discussion (.2); correspond<br>with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1);<br>correspond with<br>regarding<br>production of documents related to his<br>representation of Kwok alter egos (.2) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding tolling extension<br>motion | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/23/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare emails to law firms connected to<br>Debtor alter egos regarding turnover of<br>firm<br>documents to the Trustee (.1); follow<br>up correspondence with law firms regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/23/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit our response to Lawall MTD<br>(.60); handle call with potential AP<br>defendant<br>with E. Sutton and<br>N. Bassett (.40) | 1.00 | 1,975.00 | 1,975.00 | | 07/23/2024 | LS26 | Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>re opposition to motion to dismiss | 0.30 | 985.00 | 295.50 | | 07/23/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft response to Lawall<br>& Mitchell motion to dismiss (.4); review<br>comments from L. Despins regarding same<br>(.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (.1); call with D. Barron regarding<br>same (.2); review draft Mitchell motion to<br>dismiss response brief (.2); analyze<br>discovery issues for avoidance actions (.4);<br>call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same<br>and related issues (.2) | 1.70 | 1,835.00 | 3,119.50 | | 07/23/2024 | NAB | Call with potential fraudulent transfer<br>defendant, L. Despins, and E. Sutton<br>regarding transfers and document<br>production (.4); analyze issues regarding<br>same (.2); follow-up correspondence with L.<br>Despins regarding same (.2); call with<br>counsel to potential fraudulent transfer<br>defendant regarding same (.2); correspond<br>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<br>(NPM) regarding revised proposed order<br>for application for letter rogatory in<br>Scarabaeus avoidance action | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with law firms that received<br>transfers from Debtor alter egos in<br>connection with settlement discussions (.3);<br>update tracker summarizing settlement<br>discussions (.1); correspond with L.<br>Despins, N. Bassett, and A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Review correspondence from<br>N.<br>Bassett and L. Despins regarding actions in<br>which | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding HCHK Entities' office space<br>leases with sublessor Versace and lessor 3<br>Columbus Circle avoidance actions (.1);<br>review documents related to same (.1);<br>correspond with R. Jareck (Cole Schotz)<br>and N. Shanahan (Cole Schotz) regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with W. Palmer (Income<br>Group Ltd.) regarding Starling Bank<br>avoidance action and related investigation | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Call with<br>L. Despins and<br>N. Bassett re settlement of fraudulent<br>transfers (.3); prepare summary of<br>from Debtor alter egos<br>for L. Despins and N. Bassett (.4) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 07/24/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>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<br>law firms avoidance action defendants (.70);<br>t/c Cohn law firm with E. Sutton and N.<br>Bassett re: avoidance action (.30) | 1.00 | 1,975.00 | 1,975.00 | | 07/24/2024 | LS26 | Review documents related to payments to<br>law firms (0.3); correspond with D. Barron<br>re same (0.2) | 0.50 | 985.00 | 492.50 | | 07/24/2024 | NAB | Call with<br>regarding avoidance action<br>analysis and<br>settlement possibilities (.3); correspond with<br>L. Despins regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/24/2024 | NAB | Call with potential avoidance action<br>defendant, L. Despins, and E. Sutton<br>regarding settlement of potential claims (.3);<br>analyze issues related to same (.4) | 0.70 | 1,835.00 | 1,284.50 | | 07/24/2024 | WCF | Draft proposed statement regarding<br>avoidance actions settlement | 0.60 | 1,390.00 | 834.00 | | 07/25/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>update with respect to outreach to law firms<br>regarding prepetition transfers | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 | | 07/25/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare revised proposed order for<br>application for letter rogatory in Scarabaeus<br>avoidance action | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/25/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare settlement agreement with<br>(.5); correspond with L. Despins, N.<br>Bassett, W. Farmer, P. Linsey (NPM), and<br>regarding same<br>(.3); call with P. Linsey, L. Despins, and N.<br>Bassett regarding same (.3); review<br>mediation procedures and prior settlement<br>agreements in connection with same (.2) | 1.30 | 1,270.00 | 1,651.00 | | 07/25/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with law firms that received<br>transfers from Debtor alter egos in<br>connection with settlement discussions (.2);<br>update tracker summarizing settlement<br>discussions (.2); correspond with L.<br>Despins, N. Bassett, and A. Bongartz<br>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<br>(.5); correspond with L. Despins re<br>same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 07/25/2024 | ECS1 | Call with<br>L. Despins<br>and N. Bassett regarding avoidance action<br>settlement issues (.2); prepare summary of<br>transfers and information related to same<br>(.4); analyze facts and issues regarding<br>(.2); correspond<br>with L. Despins and N. Bassett re same (.1);<br>follow up factual analysis of transfers to<br>(.1); correspond with<br>regarding same (.1) | 1.10 | 1,270.00 | 1,397.00 | | 07/25/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare template for settlement agreements<br>with avoidance action defendants and<br>potential additional defendants | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/25/2024 | ECS1 | , L. Despins<br>Call with<br>and N. Bassett regarding avoidance action<br>settlement issues (.4); prepare summary of<br>transfers in connection with same (.4);<br>prepare notes regarding settlement call (.1);<br>follow up correspondence with E.<br>Goldstein regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,270.00 | 1,270.00 | | 07/25/2024 | ECS1 | Follow up correspondence with<br>L. Despins and N. Bassett re<br>settlement of fraudulent transfers | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/25/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding certificate of service related to<br>first supplemental tolling motion (.1); revise<br>same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/25/2024 | JPK1 | Telephone call with N. Bassett and W.<br>Farmer regarding memorandum of law in<br>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<br>P. Linsey call (.20); handle call with P.<br>Linsey, N. Bassett, E. Sutton re: settlement<br>discussions (.30); t/c<br>re:<br>settlement of claim (.20); t/c<br>N. Bassett, E. Sutton re: settlement issues<br>(.20); t/c S. Kindseth re: claim against Z&Z<br>(.20); t/c E. Goldstein, N. Bassett, E.<br>Sutton re: potential claim (.40);<br>analyze/comment on other law firm<br>potential claims (.90); t/c N. Bassett re:<br>motion for judgment on pleadings (.20) | 2.60 | 1,975.00 | 5,135.00 | | 07/25/2024 | NAB | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>settlement agreement drafts and settlement<br>process (.3); call with L. Despins regarding<br>motion for judgment on the pleadings (.2);<br>analyze issues related to same (.4); call with<br>J. Kosciewicz and W. Farmer regarding<br>same (.2); analyze avoidance action<br>settlement proposals (.5) | 1.60 | 1,835.00 | 2,936.00 | | 07/25/2024 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, E. Sutton, and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding avoidance action<br>settlement discussions (.3); call with L.<br>Despins, E. Sutton, and<br>regarding resolution of claims (.2); call with<br>L. Despins, E. Sutton, and E. Goldstein<br>(potential avoidance action counsel)<br>regarding resolution of claims (.4) | 0.90 | 1,835.00 | 1,651.50 | | 07/25/2024 | WCH | Call with J. Kosciewicz and N. Bassett<br>regarding motion for judgment on pleadings<br>in Zeisler avoidance action (.2); analyze<br>issues regarding same (.3); review Zeisler<br>complaint and prior motion for judgment<br>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<br>(.4); correspond with L. Despins and<br>N. Bassett re same (.2); call and correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1);<br>call with<br>re same<br>(.1) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 | | 07/26/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with<br>L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding<br>avoidance action settlement issues | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/26/2024 | JPK1 | Review pleadings related to judgment on<br>pleadings in Zeisler avoidance action (1.3);<br>draft memorandum of law in support of<br>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<br>against ACASS (.5); correspond with P.<br>Linsey regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,835.00 | 1,284.50 | | 07/27/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>regarding avoidance claims (0.3); conference<br>with P. Linsey regarding same (0.5); analyze<br>authorities regarding same (0.2) | 1.00 | 1,395.00 | 1,395.00 | | 07/27/2024 | IPK1 | Continue drafting memorandum of law in<br>support of judgment on pleadings | 1.00 | 1,185.00 | 1,185.00 | | 07/27/2024 | NAB | Review avoidance action defendant motion<br>to dismiss (.6); analyze issues and arguments<br>related to same (.5); analyze caselaw relating<br>to same (.3); correspond with L. Despins, P.<br>Linsey (NPM), and D. Barron regarding<br>same (.4) | 1.80 | 1,835.00 | 3,303.00 | | 07/28/2024 | ECS1 | Review transfers and related documents in<br>preparation for settlement discussions with<br>, L. Despins, and N. Bassett<br>(.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<br>preparation for settlement discussions with<br>, L. Despins, and<br>N. Bassett (.3); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/28/2024 | JPK1 | Continue drafting argument section for<br>judgment on pleadings in Zeisler avoidance<br>action adversary proceeding | 2.70 | 1,185.00 | 3,199.50 | | 07/28/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft response to motion<br>to dismiss (.5); analyze arguments regarding<br>same (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,835.00 | 1,835.00 | | 07/29/2024 | DM26 | Research re: service of summons and<br>complaint to Eficens Systems LLC (.3); call<br>and correspond with E. Sutton re same (1) | 0.40 | 565.00 | 226.00 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Call and correspond with D. Mohamed<br>regarding service of avoidance action<br>defendant Eficens Systems LLC (.1);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and D.<br>Mohamed regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding Starling Bank avoidance action<br>and related investigation (.3); correspond<br>with<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with law firms that received<br>transfers from Debtor alter egos regarding<br>settlement discussions (.2); correspond with<br>L. Despins, N. Bassett, and A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with<br>, L. Despins, and N.<br>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
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Call with<br>, L. Despins and N.<br>Bassett regarding<br>settlement discussions with the firm (.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.1); follow up review of settlement issues<br>(.1) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze Second Circuit rulings re section<br>548 good faith defense (.4); correspond<br>with L. Despins regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Call with<br>, L.<br>Despins and N. Bassett regarding<br>settlement discussions with the firm (.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.2); follow up correspondence with<br>regarding same (.3) | 0.90 | 1,270.00 | 1,143.00 | | 07/29/2024 | JPK1 | Further draft argument section for<br>judgment on pleadings in Zeisler avoidance<br>action (2.5); review the same (.4); draft<br>motion for judgment on pleadings (.4); draft<br>proposed order for judgment on pleadings<br>(.5) | 3.80 | 1,185.00 | 4,503.00 | | 07/29/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit our response to Francis MTD<br>(.70); call with<br>with E. Sutton and N. Bassett re: potential<br>claim (.40); call<br>with E. Sutton<br>and N. Bassett re: potential claims (.40) | 1.50 | 1,975.00 | 2,962.50 | | 07/29/2024 | NAB | Correspond with avoidance action<br>defendants regarding settlement discussions<br>(.2); review and revise draft motion for<br>judgment on the pleadings in Zeisler<br>avoidance action (.5) | 0.70 | 1,835.00 | 1,284.50 | | 07/29/2024 | NAB | Calls with L. Despins, E. Sutton and two<br>prospective law firm avoidance action<br>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<br>and complaint to Eficens Systems LLC (.5);<br>correspond with P. Linsey and E. Sutton<br>with and regarding proof of service, FedEx<br>tracking info, and confirmation of delivery<br>re same (.3) | 0.80 | 565.00 | 452.00 | | 07/30/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding avoidance actions and preferences<br>(0.2); conference with N. Bassett regarding<br>same (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 | | 07/30/2024 | ECS1 | Call with<br>regarding settlement with the<br>firm (.4); follow up correspondence with<br>re same (.1);<br>prepare factual summary of transfers and<br>law firm role for L. Despins in preparation<br>for same (1.2) | 1.70 | 1,270.00 | 2,159.00 | | 07/30/2024 | ECS1 | Review correspondence with<br>, L. Despins and N. Bassett related to<br>settlement discussions with the firm | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/30/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>settlement agreement with | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/30/2024 | ECS1 | Call with<br>, L. Despins, and N. Bassett<br>regarding settlement with the firm (.4);<br>prepare factual summary of transfers and<br>law firm role for L. Despins in preparation<br>for same (1.1); follow up correspondence<br>, L. Despins, and N. Bassett<br>with<br>regarding same (.1) | 1.60 | 1,270.00 | 2,032.00 | | 07/30/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>settlement agreement with | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/30/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>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)<br>regarding revised proposed order on first<br>supplemental tolling extension motion | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/30/2024 | LAD4 | Handle call with<br>and E.<br>Sutton, N. Bassett re: transfers and claims<br>(.40); call with<br>. E. Sutton,<br>N. Bassett re: same (.40) | 0.80 | 1,975.00 | 1,580.00 | | 07/30/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft motion for<br>judgment on the pleadings in Zeisler<br>adversary proceeding | 1.10 | 1,835.00 | 2,018.50 | | 07/30/2024 | NAB | Participate in calls with prospective<br>avoidance action defendants, L. Despins, E.<br>Sutton regarding potential settlement (.8);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.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<br>transfers from Debtor alter egos regarding<br>settlement discussions | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 07/31/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with<br>regarding settlement discussions related to<br>avoidance action | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/31/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare revised settlement agreement with<br>(.3); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 07/31/2024 | ECS1 | Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>avoidance action<br>regarding<br>and related investigation (.1); correspond<br>with<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 07/31/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with<br>L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 |
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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 | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------|----------|------------| | 07/31/2024 | JPK1 | judgment<br>same (.1) | Incorporate N. Bassett's comments into<br>memorandum of law in support of<br>on pleadings in Zeisler adversary<br>proceeding (.3); analyze authority and revise<br>discussion in memorandum of law (1.5);<br>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<br>pleadings in Zeisler adversary proceeding<br>(.4); correspond with J. Kosciewicz and L.<br>Despins regarding same (.1) | | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/31/2024<br>NAB<br>Call with<br>regarding potential settlement (.1); analyze<br>issues related to same (.3); correspond with<br>D. Barron regarding same (.1) | | | | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | | Subtotal:<br>B191 General Litigation | | | | | 226.60 | | 330,121.00 | | Total | | | | | 226.80 | | 330,375.00 | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | 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 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 31 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00029 | | | Invoice No. 2414660 | | | | |
| | Total Balance Due - | Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$330,429.77 | |------------|-----------------------------------|------------------|-------|----------|------|--------------| | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$330,429.77 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | \$54.77 | | 07/18/2024 | Westlaw | | | | | 27.39 | | 07/17/2024 | Westlaw | | | | | 27.38 | | Date | Description | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | 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
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414661
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$24,225.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414661
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$24,225.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | |----------| | HASTINGS |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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
#### **Mediation \$24,225.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/01/2024 | NAB | Telephone conference with<br>regarding mediation issues (0.2);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding the<br>same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 07/02/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>correspondence from<br>regarding mediation (0.1); correspond with<br>P. Linsey regarding upcoming mediation<br>sessions (0.2) | 0.30 | 1,395.00 | 418.50 | | 07/03/2024 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding mediation issues | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/17/2024 | DEB4 | Analyze mediation issues in connection<br>with defendants' presentation (2.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>regarding same (0.3); conference with S.<br>Maza regarding avoidance issues and related<br>authority (0.2) | 2.60 | 1,395.00 | 3,627.00 | | 07/17/2024 | NAB | Review avoidance action defendants'<br>mediation presentation (0.2); email with D.<br>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<br>transfer<br>issues and mediation | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 07/18/2024 | DEB4 | Participate in mediation call regarding<br>Buckets 1 and 2 presentation with L.<br>Despins (1.0); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding mediation and related schedule<br>(0.2); correspond with mediation group<br>regarding same (0.1); conferences with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding mediation issues<br>(0.2) | 1.50 | 1,395.00 | 2,092.50 | | 07/18/2024 | LAD4 | Review issues, documents & prepare notes<br>for mediation meeting (.50); handle<br>mediation meeting buckets 1 & 2 with D.<br>Barron (1.00) | 1.50 | 1,975.00 | 2,962.50 | | 07/18/2024 | NAB | Analyze case law relating to avoidance<br>actions defendants' mediation presentation<br>arguments (0.4); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding the same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 07/19/2024 | NAB | Correspond with<br>L. Despins regarding<br>mediation session | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 07/24/2024 | LAD4 | T/c Judge Tancredi with N. Bassett re:<br>pending matters (.80); handle bucket 3 call<br>(.30) | 1.10 | 1,975.00 | 2,172.50 | | 07/24/2024 | NAB | Call with J. Tancredi and L. Despins<br>regarding<br>settlement progress and related<br>issues (.8); review issues and notes to<br>prepare for call with mediation group (.2);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>same (.2); analyze issues for same (.2); call<br>with mediation group regarding bucket 3<br>(.3); prepare draft mediation documents (.4);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>same (.1) | 2.20 | 1,835.00 | 4,037.00 | | 07/25/2024 | NAB | Revise draft mediator document and<br>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 | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------|-----------|----------|-------------|--| | 07/29/2024<br>DEB4<br>Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins<br>regarding mediation issues (0.1); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.2);<br>analyze adversary proceeding rulings related<br>to mediation (2.8) | | | | 3.10 | 1,395.00 | 4,324.50 | | | | | 07/29/2024<br>NAB<br>Analyze settlement arguments and<br>mediation issues | | | | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | | | | Subtotal: | | | | B191 General Litigation | | 14.80 | | 24,225.00 | | | Total | | | | 14.80 | | 24,225.00 | | | | | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | 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 | | | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$24,225.00 | | | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | | | | | \$24,225.00 | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414662
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$63,166.50 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414662
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$63,166.50 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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
### **Forfeiture Issues \$63,166.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |----------------------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|--| | B191<br>General Litigation | | | | | | | | 07/01/2024 | LT9 | Telephone conferences with L. Despins on<br>forfeiture issues | 0.40 | 1,775.00 | 710.00 | | | 07/01/2024 | LT9 | Review forfeiture issues and related<br>documents | 0.50 | 1,775.00 | 887.50 | | | 07/01/2024 | LT9 | Draft correspondence to L. Despins on<br>forfeiture issues | 0.30 | 1,775.00 | 532.50 | | | 07/01/2024 | LAD4 | T/c L. Tsao re: forfeiture (.40); review same<br>(1.10) | 1.50 | 1,975.00 | 2,962.50 | | | 07/11/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze case briefs regarding forfeiture,<br>criminal proceedings, and bankruptcy<br>estates | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | | 07/17/2024 | LT9 | Draft correspondence to L. Despins on<br>forfeiture process | 0.40 | 1,775.00 | 710.00 | | | 07/17/2024 | LAD4 | T/c L. Tsao re: forfeiture issues (.10);<br>analyze same (1.30) | 1.40 | 1,975.00 | 2,765.00 | | | 07/18/2024 | LT9 | Telephone conference with L. Despins on<br>forfeiture | 0.10 | 1,775.00 | 177.50 | | | 07/18/2024 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on forfeiture issues<br>(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<br>forfeiture | 4.40 | 1,850.00 | 8,140.00 | | 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<br>analysis | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 07/24/2024 | LAD4 | T/c P. Friedman & S. Sarnoff (OMM) re:<br>forfeiture issues (.60); t/c S. Maza re: related<br>issues (.10) | 0.70 | 1,975.00 | 1,382.50 | | 07/24/2024 | SM29 | Call with L. Despins re duty to estate vs.<br>duty to debtor (.1); analyze caselaw re same<br>(1.7); correspond with L. Despins re same<br>(.6) | 2.40 | 1,850.00 | 4,440.00 | | 07/25/2024 | DEB4 | Conferences with S. Maza regarding<br>forfeiture issues | 1.40 | 1,395.00 | 1,953.00 | | 07/25/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with S. Maza re Kwok criminal<br>case | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | 07/25/2024 | SM29 | Conferences with D. Barron regarding<br>forfeiture issues and related analysis | 1.40 | 1,850.00 | 2,590.00 | | 07/26/2024 | DEB4 | Conferences with S. Maza regarding Kwok<br>criminal indictment | 0.30 | 1,395.00 | 418.50 | | 07/26/2024 | LAD4 | T/c S. Maza re: forfeiture presentation<br>(.30); review/edit same (.50) | 0.80 | 1,975.00 | 1,580.00 | | 07/26/2024 | SM29 | Conferences with D. Barron re Kwok<br>criminal indictment (.3); analyze forfeiture<br>issues and related caselaw and prepare<br>presentation re same (5.4); call with L.<br>Despins re same (.3) | 6.00 | 1,850.00 | 11,100.00 | | 07/28/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>investment victims | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 07/28/2024 | SM29 | Analyze forfeiture issues and related caselaw<br>and prepare presentation re same | 5.40 | 1,850.00 | 9,990.00 | | 07/29/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>forfeiture issues (0.2); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,395.00 | 418.50 | | 07/29/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze case briefs regarding forfeiture and<br>related criminal proceeding and bankruptcy<br>estate issues | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2414662
| Date | | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------|-------------|-----------|-------------| | 07/29/2024 | LAD4<br>presentation | | T/c S. Maza regarding forfeiture | | 0.20 | 1,975.00 | 395.00 | | | 07/29/2024 | SM29<br>Call with L. Despins re forfeiture<br>presentation (.2); revise and supplement<br>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 | | Total | | | | | 34.50 | | 63,166.50 | | | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | 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 | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | | \$63,166.50 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | | | | \$63,166.50 | | |
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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
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414663
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$14,111.50 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414663
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$14,111.50 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | 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
#### **K Legacy \$14,111.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B261 | Investigations | | | | | | 07/01/2024 | AB21 | Revise BVI disclosure application (K<br>Legacy) and related documents (2.4); call<br>with D. Barron regarding same (0.2);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding same<br>(0.1) | 2.70 | 1,850.00 | 4,995.00 | | 07/02/2024 | AB21 | Call with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding BVI disclosure application (0.5);<br>correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)<br>and J. Stewart regarding same (0.3);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 07/02/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>BVI disclosures | 0.70 | 1,395.00 | 976.50 | | 07/03/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding K Legacy investigation | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 07/09/2024 | AB21 | Revise BVI disclosure application and<br>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<br>related documents (0.5); correspond with J.<br>Stewart (Harneys Legal) regarding same<br>(0.2) | | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 | | 07/14/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding BVI disclosure application (0.1);<br>review updated version of same (0.2) | | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 07/15/2024 | AB21 | Call with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding BVI disclosure application (0.3);<br>correspond with J. Stewart regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (0.1) | | 0.50 | 1,850.00 | 925.00 | | 07/17/2024 | AB21 | Calls with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding Despins affidavit in support of<br>BVI disclosure application (0.2); finalize<br>same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same and execution (0.1);<br>correspond with J. Stewart regarding same<br>(0.2) | | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 07/25/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding disclosure application | | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 07/31/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>update on BVI disclosure application | | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | | Subtotal: | B261 Investigations | | 7.80 | | 14,111.50 | | Total | | | | 7.80 | | 14,111.50 | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | 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
| Current Fees and Costs | \$14,111.50 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$14,111.50 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414664
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,295.00 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
October 9, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2414664
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**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
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,295.00 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$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: | | 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http | | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | | | Account Number: 206628380 | | | | Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | October 9, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New<br>York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2414664 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2024
#### **Swiss Proceedings \$1,295.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B261 | Investigations | | | | | | | 07/18/2024 | AB21 | Call with L. Song regarding documents<br>related to Swiss investigation (0.1); review<br>same (0.1) | | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 07/26/2024 | AB21 | Review Swiss court decision regarding<br>recognition of bankruptcy case (0.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.2) | | 0.50 | 1,850.00 | 925.00 | | | Subtotal: | B261 Investigations | | 0.70 | | 1,295.00 | | | Total | | | 0.70 | | 1,295.00 | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 0.70 | | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00033 Invoice No. 2414664 Page 2
| Current Fees and Costs | \$1,295.00 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$1,295.00 |