Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #4150
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 4150
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2025-02-24
Interim fee application — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #4150 (filed Feb 24, 2025). Retained professional Kroll, LLC submitted its fourth interim fee application requesting allowance of $230,190.95 in fees and $20,227.72 in expenses (totaling $250,418.67) for investigative and asset recovery services performed from September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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In re: :
HO WAN KWOK, et al., : :
Debtors.1 :
------------------------------------------------------ x COVERSHEET FOR FOURTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF KROLL, LLC
Application Period: September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Bankruptcy Petition Filed: February 15, 2022 Date of Entry of Retention Order: September 29, 2023 [ECF No. 2241] (effective as of August 2, 2023).
Fees: \$230,190.95 Voluntary Fee Reductions: none Expenses: \$20,227.72 Voluntary Expenses Reductions: none
Fees Previously Requested: Retainer Request:
Expenses Previously Requested: Expense Detail: Requested Expenses: \$185,801.57 Retainer Received: Not applicable Awarded Expenses: \$185,651.37 Copies per page cost & total: Not applicable
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
2 In addition, as detailed below, with respect to the Application Period, an additional \$184,152.76 in fees and \$20,227.72 in expenses were paid in accordance with the Interim Compensation Order (as defined below) and Kroll's monthly fee statements.
Monthly Total Fees Requested Requested Fees Paid Expenses 20% Fee
Period (100%) Fees (80%) Expenses Paid Holdback
9/1/24 - \$58,793.15 \$47,034.52 \$10,204.83 \$47,034.52 \$10,204.83 \$11,758.63
10/1/24 - \$74,360.65 \$59,488.52 \$4,644.20 \$59,488.52 \$4,644.20 \$14,872.13
11/1/24 - \$43,016.55 \$34,413.24 \$3,619.40 \$34,413.24 \$3,619.40 \$8,603.31
12/1/24 - \$54,020.60 \$43,216.48 \$1,759.29 \$43,216.48 \$1,759.29 \$10,804.12
TOTAL \$230,190.95 \$184,152.76 \$20,227.72 \$184,152.76 \$20,227.72 \$46,038.19 MONTHLY FEE REQUESTS FOR APPLICATION PERIOD UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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In re: :
HO WAN KWOK, et al., :
Debtors.1 :
FOURTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF KROLL, LLC, AS FORENSIC INVESTIGATORS, FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
Pursuant to sections 105(a), 330, and 331 of title 11 of the United States Code (such title, hereinafter, the "Bankruptcy Code"), Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the "Bankruptcy Rules"), Rule 2016-1 of the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the "Local Rules"), and the *Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023* [Docket No. 2094] (the "Interim Compensation Procedures Order"), Kroll, LLC ("Kroll"), as forensic investigators to Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Debtor"), hereby files this *Fourth Interim Application of Kroll, LLC, as Forensic Investigators, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024* (the "Application"). By this Application, Kroll
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
requests interim allowance of professional fees incurred during the period from September 1, 2024 through and including December 31, 2024 (the "Application Period") in these chapter 11 cases. In support of this Application, Kroll respectfully states as follows: JURISDICTION, VENUE, BASES FOR RELIEF, AND COMPLIANCE
1. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and the Standing Order of Reference from the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. This matter is a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2). Venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409.
2. The legal predicates for the relief requested herein are sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, and Local Rule 2016-1.
3. Kroll believes that this Application, together with the attachments hereto,
substantially complies with the Bankruptcy Rules, Local Rule 2016-1, and the United States
Trustee's Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of
Expenses Filed Under 11 U.S.C. § 330 by Attorneys in Larger Chapter 11 Cases (the "U.S.
Trustee Guidelines").2 Kroll respectfully requests a waiver of any of the foregoing requirements not met by this Application.
- 4. Attached and incorporated herein by reference are the following Exhibits: - Exhibit A contains the Proposed Order granting this Application; - Exhibit B is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each Kroll individual who provided services during the Application Period; - Exhibit C is a summary of expenses incurred and reimbursement sought, by expense type, during the Application Period; and
2 Kroll reserves all rights as to the relevance and substantive legal effect of the U.S. Trustee Guidelines with respect to any application for compensation in these chapter 11 cases.
Exhibit D contains the detail of the fees incurred during the Application Period.
5. On February 15, 2022 (the "Petition Date"), the Individual Debtor filed a voluntary petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (Bridgeport Division) (the "Court").
6. On March 21, 2022, the United States Trustee appointed an Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Committee") in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case. No examiner has been appointed in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case.
7. On June 15, 2022, the Court entered a memorandum of decision and order [ECF No. 465] (the "Trustee Order") directing the United States Trustee to appoint a chapter 11 trustee in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case.
8. Pursuant to the Trustee Order, the United States Trustee selected Luc A. Despins as the Trustee. On July 8, 2022, the Court entered an order granting the appointment of Luc A. Despins as the Trustee in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case.
9. By order entered September 29, 2023, the Court authorized Kroll' retention as forensic investigators for the Trustee [ECF No. 2241] (the "Retention Order") effective as of August 2, 2023 in the Debtor's chapter 11 case. The Retention Order authorizes Kroll to be compensated on an hourly basis and reimbursed for actual and necessary out-of-pocket expenses pursuant to sections 328 and 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, and such orders as the Court may direct.
10. On February 16, 2024, Kroll filed its *First Interim Fee Application of Kroll, LLC, as Forensic Investigators, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Period From August 2, 2023 Through December 31, 2024* [Docket No. 2929] (the "First Interim Fee Application"), requesting interim allowance of professional fees incurred during the period from August 2, 2023 through and including December 31, 2023 in these chapter 11 cases. On March 20, 2024, the Court granted the First Interim Fee Application.
11. On June 24, 2024, Kroll filed its *Second Interim Fee Application of Kroll, LLC, as Forensic Investigators, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Period From January 1, 2024 Through April 30, 2024* [Docket No. 3276] (the "Second Interim Fee Application"), requesting interim allowance of professional fees incurred during the period from January 1, 2024 through and including April 30, 2024 in these chapter 11 cases. On July 26, 2024, the Court granted the Second Interim Fee Application.
12. On October 15, 2024, Kroll filed its *Third Interim Fee Application of Kroll, LLC, as Forensic Investigators, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Period From May 1, 2024 Through August 31, 2024* [Docket No. 3694] (the "Third Interim Fee Application"), requesting interim allowance of professional fees incurred during the period from May 1, 2024 through and including August 31, 2024, in these chapter 11 cases. On November 13, 2024, the Court granted the Third Interim Fee Application. III. Monthly Fee Statements During Application Period
13. On August 18, 2023, the Court entered the Interim Compensation Procedures Order, which, among other things, approves procedures for the payment of 80% of fees and 100% of expenses on a monthly basis.
14. In accordance with the Interim Compensation Procedures Order, on October 30, 2024, Kroll filed and served its monthly fee statement [Docket No. 3760] (the "September Fee Statement") requesting payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the period from September 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024, in the amounts of \$47,034.52 (80% of \$58,793.15) and \$10,204.83, respectively. No objections were filed in response to the September Fee Statement. Accordingly, the estates paid Kroll \$57,239.35 for fees and expenses with respect to the September Fee Statement.
15. On November 24, 2024, Kroll filed and served its monthly fee statement [Docket No. 3858] (the "October Fee Statement") requesting payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the period from October 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024, in the amounts of \$59,488.52 (80% of \$74,360.65) and \$4,644.20, respectively. No objections were filed in response to the October Fee Statement. Accordingly, the estates paid Kroll \$64,132.72 for fees and expenses with respect to the October Fee Statement.
16. On December 19, 2024, Kroll filed and served its monthly fee statement [Docket No. 3919] (the "November Fee Statement") requesting payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the period from November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024, in the amounts of \$34,413.24 (80% of \$43,016.55) and \$3,619.40, respectively. No objections were filed in response to the November Fee Statement. Accordingly, the estates paid Kroll \$38,032.64 for fees and expenses with respect to the November Fee Statement.
17. On January 27, 2025, Kroll filed and served its monthly fee statement [Docket No. 4011] ("December Fee Statement") requesting payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the period from December 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, in the amounts of \$43,216.48 (80% of \$54,020.60) and \$1,759.29, respectively. The deadline to object to the December Fee Statement expires on February 17, 2025. No objections were filed in response to the December Fee Statement. Accordingly, the estates paid Kroll \$44,975.77 for fees and expenses with respect to the December Fee Statement.
18. The Applicant is applying for compensation pursuant to Sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code for forensic investigation services performed for the Trustee during the Application Period.
19. For the Application Period, the Applicant seeks allowance of \$230,190.95 as compensation for services rendered and allowance and reimbursement of \$20,227.72 in expenses incurred in connection with such services. The Applicant devoted 509.70 hours to this case during the Application Period, equating to an overall blended rate of \$451.62/hour.
20. As noted, Kroll has already received payment of \$184,152.76 of the fees incurred during the Application Period and \$20,227.72 of the expenses incurred during the Application Period, such that Kroll is only seeking payment of the remaining 20% of its fees incurred during the Application Period, namely \$46,038.19.
21. Throughout the Application Period, the Applicant maintained records to indicate the name of each professional working on this matter, the time spent on a particular issue, and
the nature of the work performed. These records, which describe in detail the services rendered by the Applicant, were created at the approximate time the services were performed.
22. Annexed hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit D is a detailed billing report, upon which this application is based that contains each individual professional's time for the Debtors' bankruptcy proceedings, itemizing the dates upon which services were rendered, including a summary of the services on each of such dates by each person rendering the service, the time spent in rendering such service, and the dollar value of such services.
23. Since being formally retained, Kroll has assisted in investigating and analyzing the Debtor's finances and assets, and assisted the Trustee in aspects of his investigation and in the recovery of assets, including, among other things, the existing adversary proceedings, the avoidance actions filed against transferees, and the civil RICO complaints filed against individuals and organizations affiliated with the Debtor. Of particular note, as a result of Kroll's analysis, the Trustee has been able to file approximately 300 avoidance actions seeking to avoid fraudulent transfers and postpetition transfers. The work undertaken by Kroll during the Fee Application Period may also support actions that the Trustee may bring in the future.
24. During the Application Period, Kroll has continued to review and analyze thousands of bank account statement and other financial documents belonging to the Debtor and individuals and entities affiliated with or controlled by the Debtor. Using that information, Kroll has been tracing the flow of funds from the Debtor's fraudulent activities through the web of organizations and affiliates of the Debtor, to help understand how the Debtor used the proceeds of his fraudulent activities to fund his, his family's and his affiliates exorbitant lifestyles, to further help the Trustee recover assets belonging to the Debtor's estate.
25. Kroll has also performed significant and detailed investigations of dozens of individuals and entities affiliated with the Debtor to understand the background of those parties, how they were formed, how they are funded, and what specific role they play in the Debtor's fraudulent schemes.
26. Furthermore, Kroll regularly meets with the Trustee and his legal counsel to keep them abreast of its findings, and to keep up to speed on other developments within the Trustee's investigations.
27. The work undertaken by Kroll to date has been significant, involving forensic investigations, analysis of billions of dollars in financial transactions, and strategic input on potential actions to recover assets for the benefit of the estate. This work remains ongoing, with additional forensic investigatory work expected in due course.
28. No prior application for the relief requested has been made. However, as noted, certain fees and expenses incurred during the Application Period were previously paid in accordance with the Interim Compensation Procedures Order.
29. All of the professional services for which this award is being sought hereby were rendered solely on behalf of the Trustee in connection with the chapter 11 cases herein.
30. Applicant respectfully submits that its services have benefited the Trustee with the expertise and skill required in forensic investigations. The services for which such compensation is requested were performed for and on behalf of the Trustee. Such services have been necessary to protect and enforce the rights and interests of the Trustee in connection with these chapter 11 cases. The reasonable value of services rendered by Kroll in these cases is
based upon Kroll' usual hourly rates for matters of this nature (discounted by 10% - 25% for all professionals).
31. Section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code prescribes the general standards for determining the amount of compensation to be paid to professionals. The Applicant submits that the amount sought for the Application Period represents reasonable compensation for professional services rendered based upon the time spent, the nature, the extent, and the value of such services, taking into account the cost of comparable services in a non-bankruptcy case.
32. Section 331 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for interim compensation of professionals and incorporates the substantive standards of section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code to govern the Court's award of such compensation. Section 330(a) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that, after notice and a hearing, the Court may award a professional employed under 11 U.S.C. § 327 "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered" and "reimbursement for actual, necessary expenses." 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(1).3
33. In determining the amount of "reasonable compensation," the Court must consider the nature, extent, and value of the services, taking into account all the relevant factors, including the time spent on such services, the rates charged for such services, whether the services were necessary and beneficial, whether the services were performed in a reasonable amount of time commensurate with the complexity, importance, and nature of the problem, issue, or task addressed, and whether the compensation is reasonable based on the customary compensation charged by comparably skilled practitioners in cases other than cases under the Bankruptcy Code. See 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(3). The Court enjoys "considerable discretion in
3 Under section 328(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, with bankruptcy court approval, a trustee may employ professional persons under section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code "on any reasonable terms and conditions of employment, including on a retainer, on an hourly basis, on a fixed or percentage fee basis, or on a contingent fee basis." 11 U.S.C. § 328(a).
determining reasonable fee awards." In re Ahead Communication Systems, Inc., 395 B.R. 512 (D. Conn. 2008).
34. In assessing the "reasonableness" of the fees requested, the Second Circuit has stated that courts should consider the factors enumerated in Johnson v. Ga. Highway Express, Inc., 4 while also incorporating the "lodestar method." See Arbor Hill Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Ass'n v. County of Albany and Albany County Bd. of Elections, 522 F.3d 182, 190 (2d Cir. 2007) (citing Johnson v. Ga. Highway Express, Inc., 488 F.2d 714 (5th Cir.1974), abrogated on other grounds by Blanchard v. Bergeron, 489 U.S. 87, 92–93, 96 (1989)). The "lodestar method" of calculating the reasonable fee contemplates "the number of hours reasonably expended . . . multiplied by a reasonable hourly rate." See Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. 424, 433 (1983); Gisbrecht v. Barnhart, 535 U.S. 789, 801 (2002); Perdue v. Kenny A., 130 S.Ct. 1662, 1672 (2010); In re Drexel Burnham Lambert Grp., Inc., 133 B.R. 13 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1991). The factors set forth in Johnson and In re First Colonial Corp. of Am., 544 F.2d 1291, 1298–99 (5th Cir. 1977) have been adopted by most courts.5 See In re Nine Assocs., Inc., 76 B.R. 943, 945 (S.D.N.Y. 1987) (adopting First Colonial/Johnson analysis); In re Cuisine Magazine, Inc., 61 B.R. 210, 212–13 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y 1986) (same); Green v. City of New York, 403 F. Appx. 626, 629 (2d Cir. 2010) (summary order); see generally 3 COLLIER ON
4 The twelve Johnson factors are (1) the time and labor required, (2) the novelty and difficulty of the questions, (3) the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly, (4) the preclusion of other employment by the attorney due to acceptance of the case, (5) the customary fee, (6) whether the fee is fixed or contingent, (7) the time limitations imposed by the client or the circumstances, (8) the amount involved and the results obtained, (9) the experience, reputation, and ability of the attorneys, (10) the "undesirability" of the case, (11) the nature and length of the professional relationship with the client, and (12) awards in similar cases. Johnson, 488 F.2d at 717-19.
5 The factors articulated in First Colonial were first articulated by the Fifth Circuit in Johnson, with the First Colonial court adding the factor of the "spirit of economy," which was later rejected by Congress. See Stroock & Stroock & Lavan v. Hillsborough Holdings Corp. (In re Hillsborough Holdings Corp.), 127 F.3d 1398, 1403 (11th Cir. 1997).
BANKRUPTCY ¶ 330.03[9] (Lawrence P. King ed., 16th ed. 2016) (describing First Colonial and Johnson as the "leading cases with regard to the factors to be considered in determining a reasonable allowance of compensation").
35. In accordance with the factors enumerated in section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code and applicable case law, the amount requested herein by Kroll is fair and reasonable.
29. No agreement or understanding exists between Kroll and any other person for the sharing of compensation received or to be received for services rendered in or in connection with this matter. Kroll will not, in any form or guise, share or agree to share compensation for services with any person, nor will Kroll share in the compensation for any other person rendering service in these cases, except as so provided by Section 504(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and Rule 2016 of the Bankruptcy Rules.
30. To the extent that time or disbursement charges for services rendered or expenses incurred during the Application Period are not included in this Application, or Kroll has for any reason not sought compensation or reimbursement with respect to such services, Kroll reserves the right to request compensation and reimbursement for such services in a supplemental or future application in these chapter 11 cases. Also, Kroll does not waive, and expressly reserves, its right to respond to any objections regarding this Application and the amounts sought for services rendered and expenses incurred.
31. No previous request for the relief sought herein has been made to this Court or any other court.
WHEREFORE, Kroll respectfully requests entry of an order, substantially in the form attached hereto, (i) allowing interim compensation for professional services rendered during the Application Period in the amount of \$230,190.95 and reimbursement of \$20,227.72 in expenses, (ii) authorizing and directing prompt payment of the unpaid fees from the estates, to the extent not already paid, (iii) allowing such compensation and payment for professional services rendered without prejudice to Kroll's right to seek further compensation and/or payment from the estates for the full value of services performed and expenses incurred, and (iv) granting Kroll such other and further relief as is just.
Dated: February 24, 2025 New York, New York
Allen Pfeiffer KROLL, LLC 55 East 52nd Street, Floor 17 New York, New York 10055
Forensic Investigators to Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
In re:
The undersigned hereby certifies that on the date hereof, the *Fourth Interim Application of Kroll, LLC, as forensic investigators, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024* (the "Application")2 was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e-mail to all parties to the above-captioned chapter 11 cases by operation of the Court's electronic filing ("CM/ECF") system or by mail to anyone unable to accept electronic filing as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing.3 In addition, to the extent not covered by the foregoing, copies of the Application were served on the twenty (20) largest creditors in the Debtors' chapter 11 cases. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
2 Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Certification shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Application.
3 To the extent that the foregoing was filed outside regular business hours, service by mail on recipients unable or not qualified to accept electronic notice was made on the next business day.
New York, New York By: /s/ G. Alexander Bongartz
G. Alexander Bongartz (pro hac vice) Douglass Barron (pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 douglassbarron@paulhastings.com
Case 22-50073 Doc 4150 Filed 02/24/25 Entered 02/24/25 17:24:29 Page 17 of 56
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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In re: : :
HO WAN KWOK, et al., : :
Debtors.1 : :
**[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING FOURTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF KROLL, LLC, AS FORENSIC INVESTIGATORS, FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024**
Upon consideration of the Application (the "Application") of Kroll, LLC ("Kroll") as
forensic investigators to the Trustee2 for interim allowance of compensation and reimbursement
of expenses from September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024; and sufficient notice having
been given; and a hearing having been held on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2025 and due consideration having
been given to any responses thereto; and sufficient cause having been shown therefor, it is
hereby:
1. ORDERED that the Application is granted and compensation in the amount of
\$230,190.95 and reimbursement of expenses in the amount of \$20,227.72 are awarded to Kroll,
subject to final adjustment and disgorgement in the event all administrative expenses are not paid
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
2 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein adopt the definitions set forth in the Application.
2. ORDERED that nothing herein modified the Retention Order; it is further
3. ORDERED that the estates are authorized and directed to pay Kroll's fees in the amount of \$46,038.19, i.e., 20% of the fees allowed in paragraph 1 above, within fourteen days of the date of this Order; it is further
4. ORDERED that this Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from the implementation of this Order; it is further
5. ORDERED that the Debtors' estates and Kroll are authorized and empowered to take all necessary actions to implement the relief granted in this Order; it is further
6. ORDERED that notwithstanding the possible applicability of Bankruptcy Rules 6006(d), 7062, 9014, or otherwise, the terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry; and it is further
7. ORDERED that all time periods set forth in this Order shall be calculated in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a).
Barker, James Associate Managing Director \$
Tennant, Erin Associate Managing Director \$
Ling, Bryant Associate Managing Director \$
Time Period: September 1 - December 31, 2024.
Time Period: September 1 - December 31, 2024.
Database and Research Fees for September \$
Database and Research Fees for October 671.00
Database and Research Fees for November 200.00
Database and Research Fees for December 134.29 Subcontractor- Expense (Investigative Research in UAE) 1,625.00
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Rate Amount
and Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [J. Graham] re: mechanics of transfers to 0.3 518\$ \$
and Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P. Linsey] re: transfers with respect to 0.4 518\$ \$
Lazarus, Jordan 9/5/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Call with A. Lomas, P. Parizek, J. Barker, Paul Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song], and P.
business intelligence updates and related
and Litigation Investigations Reconciliation of Debtor-related accounts
issued; compose related email to K.
at 20 financial institutions for follow-up
and Litigation Investigations Meeting with client or counsel 0.8 639\$ \$
and Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from Paul Hastings
and Litigation Investigations Correspondence/email with P.Parizek re
and Litigation Investigations Meeting re: transaction activity with
investigative updates, with Paul Hastings
L. Song]; NPM Law [P. Linsey]; and P. Parizek, J. Lazarus, and J. Barker. 0.8 518\$ \$
and Litigation Investigations Email team re: agenda items, email
weekly call with A. Lomas, J. Lazarus, J. Barker and Paul Hastings [L. Despins, N.
Law [P. Linsey] re:
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Rate Amount
and Litigation Investigations Email corresponce with technology team re;
and Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from Paul Hastings [E. Sutton] re: transfers to 0.5 \$ 518 \$ 258.75
and Litigation Investigations Research with respect to transfers
Law [K. Mitchell]. 1.6 \$ 518 \$ 828.00
and Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K.
and Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from Paul Hastings
and Litigation Investigations Preliminary review of additional criminal trial exhibits uploaded to Relativity; compose instructions to M. Bottos re: review of criminal trial exhibits. 0.3 \$ 518 \$ 155.25
and Litigation Investigations Review communications regarding
and Litigation Investigations Correspondence/email regarding 0.4 \$ 495 \$ 198.00
and Litigation Investigations Correspondence/email - with P.Levinson
Levenson, Patrick 9/10/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Conducted
records requests. 0.4 \$ 378 \$ 151.20
and Litigation Investigations Correspond with data team re:
[.2], review updates re:
and Litigation Investigations Computer forensic examination 0.9 \$ 495 \$ 445.50
and Litigation Investigations Correspondence/email regarding 0.1 \$ 495 \$ 49.50 Lazarus, Jordan 9/11/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Meetings and correspondence with A.
Lazarus, Jordan 9/11/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Review Relativity for supporting documentation for payments made to 1.0 \$ 518 \$ 517.50
and Litigation Investigations Review A. Lomas summary of updated Rule 2004 subpoenas [.1]. 0.1 \$ 712 \$ 71.20
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Rate Amount
Levenson, Patrick 9/11/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Conducted
Investigation records requests.
Ling, Bryant 9/11/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Computer forensic examination 1.2 \$ 495 \$ 594.00
Lomas, Adam 9/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Preliminary review of documents 0.2 \$ 518 \$ 103.50
account. Lomas, Adam 9/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law[K. 0.2 \$ 518 \$ 103.50 Investigation Mitchell] re: underlying bank documents and Litigation respect to transfers cited in complaint. Lomas, Adam 9/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Compose email to Paul Hastings and 0.3 \$ 518 \$ 155.25 Investigation NPM Law counsel teams re: investigative and Litigation updates [in lieu of standing weekly update meeting]. Lomas, Adam 9/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiries from Paul Hastings 1.8 \$ 518 \$ 931.50 Investigation [L. Song and E. Sutton] re: sources of and Litigation information with respect to transfers cited
transaction and document review. Parizek, Pam 9/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review A. Lomas update re: revised Rule 0.6 \$ 712 \$ 427.20
[.1]. Review Paul Hastings request re:
data [.1].
Levenson, Patrick 9/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Conducted
Ling, Bryant 9/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations - evidence handling and 0.8 \$ 495 \$ 396.00
Lomas, Adam 9/13/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review of bank transactions and other 0.8 \$ 518 \$ 414.00
and Litigation purchased for or otherwise titled in the
Investigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from Paul Hastings [E. Sutton] re: additional wire record 0.8 \$ 518 \$ 414.00
Parizek, Pam 9/13/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review J. Barker report re: 0.1 \$ 712 \$ 71.20 Investigation [.1].
Lomas, Adam 9/13/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P. 0.3 \$ 518 \$ 155.25 Investigation Linsey] re:
and Litigation transaction review. Barker, James 9/13/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Correspondence/email - with S.Maza re 2.3 \$ 639 \$ 1,469.70
and Litigation findings. Ling, Bryant 9/13/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations lab delivery coordination 0.2 \$ 495 \$ 99.00
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Rate Amount
Lazarus, Jordan 9/16/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law and A. Lomas re: supporting documents for 0.2 \$ 518 \$
Levenson, Patrick 9/16/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations tracing research. 2.0 \$ 378 \$
Lazarus, Jordan 9/16/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Compile supporting documentation for avoidance action against 0.9 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Compose email to internal Kroll team re:
purchases and/or financing. 0.4 \$ 518 \$
Levenson, Patrick 9/17/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Internal meetings and discussions for
and Litigation Investigations Conduct Investigation -
A.Lomas, follow up research 1.8 \$ 639 \$
and Litigation Investigations Working meeting with J. Barker and P.
and Litigation Investigations Upload of bank statements into bank statement analysis tool. 0.4 \$ 518 \$
Levenson, Patrick 9/17/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations tracing research. 0.5 \$ 378 \$
and Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K.
and Litigation Investigations Review of documents produced by
and Litigation Investigations Incorporate
master transaction file. 0.5 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
bank account transactions; related updates to master transaction file. 4.2 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Relativity document review of the
and Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
updates to master transaction file. 0.3 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Correspondence/email - with E.Sutton
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Rate Amount
Levenson, Patrick 9/18/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations tracing research. 2.0 \$ 378 \$ 756.00
and Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K.
related document and transaction review. 0.5 \$ 518 \$ 258.75
and Litigation Investigations Telephone call with NPM Law [P. Linsey] re:
and Litigation Investigations Provide meeting agenda [.1], attend weekly meeting with A. Lomas, J. Lazarus, J. Barker, Paul Hastings [L.
re:
Lazarus, Jordan 9/19/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Compile transaction detail and related
Lazarus, Jordan 9/19/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Call with A. Lomas, P. Parizek, J. Barker, Paul Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song], and P.
business intelligence updates and related
and Litigation Investigations Review A. Lomas summary and related analyses re: transactions [.5]. 0.5 \$ 712 \$ 356.00
and Litigation Investigations Compose email to NPM Law [P. Linsey and K. Mitchell] re: banks for additional or amended Rule 2004 subpoena. 0.4 \$ 518 \$ 207.00
and Litigation Investigations Weekly call with Paul Hastings and NPM
Lazarus, Jordan 9/19/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law re: transactional detail for 0.2 \$ 518 \$ 103.50
and Litigation Investigations Prepare summary sources and uses of
Levenson, Patrick 9/19/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations tracing research. 3.0 \$ 378 \$ 1,134.00
and Litigation Investigations Meeting re:
Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, and L. Song]; NPM Law [P.
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Rate Amount
Lomas, Adam 9/19/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Research with respect to transfers 1.3 \$ 518 \$ 672.75
Levenson, Patrick 9/20/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations tracing research. 1.0 \$ 378 \$ 378.00
Lomas, Adam 9/20/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Prepare schedule of
Investigation bank accounts and transfers per request and Litigation from Paul Hastings [L. Song]. Lazarus, Jordan 9/20/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law and A. 0.2 \$ 518 \$ 103.50 Investigation Lomas re: new alter ego action and Litigation classification analysis.
Lomas, Adam 9/20/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of
Investigation account transactions; related updates to and Litigation master transaction file. Levenson, Patrick 9/23/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Conducted public records and open 1.0 \$ 378 \$ 378.00
Lomas, Adam 9/23/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Build out of template for due diligence 2.4 \$ 518 \$ 1,242.00 Investigation analysis for entities to be considered in and Litigation Second Omnibus Alter Ego complaint;
Inc. Lomas, Adam 9/23/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Prepare schedule of
Investigation bank accounts and transfers per request and Litigation from Paul Hastings [L. Song]; compose related email to Paul Hastings. Parizek, Pam 9/23/2024 General Debtor Fee/Employment Review and revise matters, tasks and 1.0 \$ 712 \$ 712.00 Representation Applications narratives for Monthly Fee Statement [1.0]. Lomas, Adam 9/23/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review of documents produced by 0.8 \$ 518 \$ 414.00
Levenson, Patrick 9/24/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Conducted public records and open 2.0 \$ 378 \$ 756.00
Lomas, Adam 9/24/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiries from NPM Law [K. 0.6 \$ 518 \$ 310.50 Investigation Mitchell] re: banks for additional and/or and Litigation amended Rule 2004 subpoenas. Lazarus, Jordan 9/24/2024 General Debtor Fee/Employment Billing - Prepare August 2024 Monthly 1.4 \$ 518 \$ 724.50 Representation Applications Free Statement; correspondence with Kroll team re: related matters.
Levenson, Patrick 9/24/2024 Asset Recovery Investigation Investigations Internal team meeting. 0.5 \$ 378 \$ 189.00
Lazarus, Jordan 9/24/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review of August 2024 avoidance 1.2 \$ 518 \$ 621.00 Investigation actions pertaining to omni and/or known and Litigation alter ego status.
Lomas, Adam 9/24/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review of updates on research re: certain 0.3 \$ 518 \$ 155.25 Investigation prepared by P. and Litigation Levenson. Spier, Tre 9/24/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review of document productions from 1.0 \$ 221 \$ 220.50
accounts.
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Rate Amount
and Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiries from Paul Hastings
Applications Review revisions to draft Monthly Fee
Lazarus, Jordan 9/24/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law re:
analysis and related matters. 0.2 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Review of documents produced by 0.2 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Review A. Lomas update re: new bank records. Alter ego due dilignce analysis,
to L. Despins for weekly agenda [.2]. 0.2 \$ 712 \$
and Litigation Investigations Research with respect to LLC bank accounts; compose related email to NPM Law [K.
and Litigation Investigations Avoidance Action Analysis: Meeting with NPM Law [P. Linsey and K.
requests for underlying analysis. 0.5 \$ 518 \$
Applications Review draft redacted Monthly fee
and Litigation Investigations Upload of bank statements into bank statement analysis tool. 0.8 \$ 221 \$
Lazarus, Jordan 9/25/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Analysis of transactions and related payments. 1.1 \$ 518 \$
Lazarus, Jordan 9/25/2024 General Debtor
Applications Billing - Prepare August 2024 Monthly
Kroll team re: related matters. 1.1 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Prepare alter ego due diligence analysis
Lazarus, Jordan 9/25/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Phone calls and correspondence with
charges and related payments. 1.1 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Upload of bank statements into bank statement analysis tool. 0.2 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Research with respect to
with NPM Law [P. Linsey and K. Mitchell] and Paul Hastings [L. Song]. 1.7 \$ 518 \$
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Rate Amount
and Litigation Investigations Incorporate
transactions into master transaction file. 0.6 \$ 518 \$
Lazarus, Jordan 9/26/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Analysis of transactions and related payments. 2.8 \$ 518 \$
Lazarus, Jordan 9/26/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law [P. Linsey, K. Mitchell] and A. Lomas re:
and Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
and Litigation Investigations Case Administration: Meeting with J. Welby and T. Spier re: transaction review
and Litigation Investigations Upload of bank statements into bank statement analysis tool. 0.3 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Compose email to NPM Law [K.
and Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
bank transactions; related updates to master transaction file. 0.8 \$ 518 \$
and Litigation Investigations Review of documents provided by
master transaction file. 3.5 \$ 221 \$
Lazarus, Jordan 9/26/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Call with A. Lomas, Paul Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song], and NPM Law [P. Linsey and K.
and Litigation Investigations Meeting re: bank records for
investigative updates; with Paul Hastings [L. Despins, N. Basset, D. Barron, and L. Song], NPM Law [P. Linsey and K. Mitchell], and J. Lazarus. 0.6 \$ 518 \$
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Rate Amount
and Litigation Investigations Prepare alter ego due diligence analysis
Hastings [D. Barron]. 3.7 \$ 518 \$ 1,914.75
and Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
updates to master transaction file. 5.0 \$ 221 \$ 1,102.50
and Litigation Investigations Compose email to J. Barker and P.
related transaction and document review. 0.7 \$ 518 \$ 362.25
and Litigation Investigations Incorporate
into master transaction file. 0.7 \$ 518 \$ 362.25
and Litigation Investigations Research with respect to
Levenson, Patrick 9/27/2024 Asset Recovery
and Litigation Investigations Conducted public records and open source research for 2.3 \$ 378 \$ 869.40 Total Hours and Amount: 125.3 \$ 58,793.15
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from Paul Hastings [E. Sutton] re: certain 0.2 \$ 103.50
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [N. Kinsella] re: transfers involving 0.3 \$ 155.25
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from
related transaction and document review. 0.4 \$ 207.00
Litigation Investigations Review A. Lomas analysis re:
Parizek, Pam 10/1/2024 Actions Investigations Review
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from
Lazarus, Jordan 10/2/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law [P. Linsey, K. Mitchell] and A. Lomas re:
Lazarus, Jordan 10/2/2024 Asset Recovery
transactions and related payments. 2.1 \$ 1,086.75
Litigation Investigations Review updates re:
Parizek, Pam 10/2/2024 Actions Investigations re: status of updated
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Prepare summary of
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review data with respect
Litigation Investigations Meeting re: analysis of certain
Hastings [L. Despins, N. Basset, D. Barron, and L. Song]; NPM Law [P. Linsey and K. Mitchell]; and P. Parizek. 0.7 \$ 362.25
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Review A. Lomas update, preview
NPM Law (P. Linsey) re:
Parizek, Pam 10/3/2024 Actions Investigations Review communications regarding re:
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P.
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Prepare instructions for T.
schedule requested by Paul Hastings [D.
Lazarus, Jordan 10/4/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law [P. Linsey, K. Mitchell] and A. Lomas re:
Lazarus, Jordan 10/4/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Meetings with Kroll team re: analysis of
Lazarus, Jordan 10/4/2024 Asset Recovery
transactions and related payments. 2.2 \$
Litigation Investigations Review of master transaction file for
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Meeting with J. Lazarus re: review and
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Instructions to T. Spier re: schedule of transfers related to/from bank
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Instructions to T. Spier re:
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K.
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Lomas, Adam 10/7/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Investigations: Review of investigation 4.2 \$
Investigation and notes prepared by Paul Hastings counsel Litigation team re: entities and individuals
and transfers. Spier, Tre 10/7/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review of bank statements for 1.4 \$
Investigation and LLC bank accounts; Litigation organization of relevant transfers from
analysis document. Spier, Tre 10/7/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Meeting with A. Lomas re: analysis and 0.8 \$
Litigation organization of transfers to/from bank
Hastings. Lomas, Adam 10/8/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Investigations: Incorporate 0.7 \$
Investigation and bank transactions into Litigation master transaction file. Lomas, Adam 10/8/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Investigations: Conduct document and 1.7 \$
Investigation and transaction review re:
email to Paul Hastings [L. Song and D. Barron]. Lomas, Adam 10/8/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Investigations: Attention to schedule of 3.7 \$
Investigation and bank accounts and transfers related to
Paul Hastings [D. Barron]. Lomas, Adam 10/8/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Compose email to NPM Law re: 0.3 \$
Litigation additional identified accounts at for follow up. Lazarus, Jordan 10/8/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law [P. 0.4 \$
Investigation and Linsey, K. Mitchell] and A. Lomas re:
and related payments.
Administration Review bankruptcy notices served on
Parizek, Pam 10/8/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review communications regarding 0.2 \$
Spier, Tre 10/8/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Update master file with 0.5 \$
Investigation and related party transfer Litigation information. Lomas, Adam 10/9/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from 3.8 \$
Investigation and Paul Hastings [L. Song] re: activity in
recurring investment transactions. Lazarus, Jordan 10/9/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law [P. 0.3 \$
Investigation and Linsey, K. Mitchell] and A. Lomas re:
and related payments.
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of transactions;
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Preliminary review of
Litigation Investigations Meeting re: identified bank accounts and
Hastings [L. Despins, N. Basset, D. Barron, and L. Song]; NPM Law [P.
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P.
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Incorporate
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review and analysis of
transactions with respect to transfers to
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Compile copies of recent
Litigation Investigations Avoidance Action Analysis: Prepare
Lazarus, Jordan 10/10/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law [P. Linsey, K. Mitchell] and A. Lomas re:
Lazarus, Jordan 10/10/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Analysis of disbursements to 0.5 \$
Lazarus, Jordan 10/10/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law [P. Linsey, K. Mitchell] and A. Lomas re:
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Parizek, Pam 10/10/2024 General Debtor Fee/Employment Call with J. Lazarus re: August Fee 1.5 \$
Representation Applications Statement, revisions and Kroll Fee Application (.9); email Paul Hastings (A.
Statement (.5). Parizek, Pam 10/10/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review A. Lomas update, preview 1.2 \$
Investigation and (.3), send agenda (.1) and attend Litigation weekly call with A. Lomas and Paul Hastings (L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song) and NPM Law (P. Linsey) re:
10/10/2024 Asset Recovery accounts (.8).
transaction file. Lomas, Adam 10/11/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P. 0.4 \$
Investigation and Linsey] re: re: transfers to
Lomas, Adam 10/11/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Avoidance Action Analysis: Prepare 0.4 \$
Investigation and schedule of transfers to Litigation for attachment to avoidance complaint. Lomas, Adam 10/11/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Investigations: Review of news article 0.2 \$
Investigation and provided by Paul Hastings [L. Song] re:
Lazarus, Jordan 10/11/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law [P. 0.3 \$
Investigation and Linsey, K. Mitchell], P. Parizek, and L. Litigation Despins re:
and related matters.
Lazarus, Jordan 10/11/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Correspondence with P. Linsey re: 0.2 \$
Litigation matters.
Parizek, Pam 10/11/2024 General Debtor Fee/Employment Confer A. Bogartz re: revisions to rate 0.3 \$
Representation Applications schedule and August Fee Application,
September Fee statement (.3). 10/11/2024 Asset Recovery Task assignment to Cem Ozturk re:
Litigation investigative due diligence on (.1). Spier, Tre 10/11/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 0.5 \$
transaction file. Parizek, Pam 10/14/2024 General Debtor Fee/Employment Final review of Fee Application, confer 0.5 \$
Representation Applications with J. Lazarus, A. Bongartz re: same (.5).
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Review preliminary research re: submit clarification request (.2). 0.2 \$
Litigation Investigations Confer I. Jones re:
Litigation Investigations Conducted research on 3.5 \$
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Caldwell, Thomas 10/14/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Conduct Investigation on 3.0 \$
Litigation Investigations Avoidance Action Analysis: Quality
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review of additional
related email to K. Mitchell re: status of
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Conduct research with
Litigation Investigations Avoidance Action Analysis: Prepare
Litigation Investigations Review client communications, A.
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Conduct additional review
email to Paul Hastings counsel team [N. Basset, L. Song, and D. Barron].
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review and analysis of
Barker, James 10/15/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Internal team meeting - P.Levenson
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from Paul Hastings [N. Bassett] re: transfers to
Barker, James 10/15/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Correspondence/email - P.Levenson re 0.3 \$
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Compose email to J.
Barker, James 10/15/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Correspondence/email - P.Levenson re 0.3 \$
Litigation Investigations Follow-up re:
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Prepare schedule of
Barker, James 10/16/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Conduct research and analysis -
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K.
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Compose email to NPM Law [K.
inclusion in next Rule 2004 motion. 0.2 \$
Barker, James 10/17/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Weekly meeting with Paul Hastings and
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Barker, James 10/17/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Meeting with client or counsel - Paul
Litigation Investigations Meeting re:
Hastings [L. Despins, N. Basset, D. Barron, and L. Song]; NPM Law [P. Linsey]; and P. Parizek and J. Barker. 0.8 \$
Barker, James 10/17/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Initiated research into 0.6 \$
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Extract and reconcile
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P. Linsey] re: transfers with respect to 0.3 \$
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K. Mitchell] re:
Litigation Investigations Review A. Lomas update, review
Paul Hastings (L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song) and NPM Law (P. Linsey) re:
(.8); continued call with N. Bassett, D. Barron and J. Barker re:
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review of additional
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P.
Bank; related analysis of certain apparent
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Prepare schedule of
related email to Paul Hastings [L. Song]. 3.2 \$
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Extract and reconcile
Tennant, Erin 10/18/2024 Actions Investigations Quality control/verification of research
Tennant, Erin 10/21/2024 Actions Investigations Quality control/verification of research
Barker, James 10/22/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Review email communications, internal meeting with P. Levenson re:
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Working meeting with T.
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review documents
defendant records; analysis of transaction
provided by avoidance defendant. 3.3 \$
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P.
Levenson, Patrick 10/22/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Internal team meeting with James Barker
Litigation Investigations Working meeting with A. Lomas re:
Litigation Investigations Review of additional records produced by
questions and/or follow up items for 0.5 \$
Barker, James 10/23/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Conduct research and analysis of the
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Compose email to Paul Hastings [L. Song] re:
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P.
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P.
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Investigations Investigations: Incorporation of
transaction file.
transaction file. Levenson, Patrick 10/23/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Conducted targeted research on
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review and analysis of
Barker, James 10/24/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Research instruction for P.Levenson on
Litigation Investigations Meeting re:
Hastings [L. Despins, N. Basset, D. Barron, and L. Song]; NPM Law [P. Linsey]; and P. Parizek, J. Lazarus, and 0.3 \$ 155.25
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Prepare summary of last
Barker, James 10/24/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Meeting re:
Hastings [L. Despins, N. Basset, D.
Monteith [P. Linsey]; and P. Parizek, J.
Barker, James 10/24/2024 Asset Recovery
Levenson, Patrick 10/24/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Conducted targeted research on
Lazarus, Jordan 10/24/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Call with A. Lomas, P. Parizek, J. Barker, Paul Hastings (L. Despins, N.
Barker, James 10/24/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Coordination of
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Prepare summary
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Review A. Lomas update, review
Paul Hastings (L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song) and NPM Law (P. Linsey) re:
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review of
Applications Review, provide comments on September Fee Statement (.5). Draft email to H. Claiborn re: Vaild8 transaction costs (.1). 0.6 \$
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Prepare summary
related email to Paul Hastings [L. Song]. 0.6 \$
Litigation Investigations Call with Paul Hastings [L. Despins] re:
Litigation Investigations Call with Paul Hastings [L. Despins] re: discreet inquiry on potential information (.1), call with I. Jones re:
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review and analysis of
LLC accounts; related updates to master transaction file. 2.7 \$
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from
Barker, James 10/28/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Review documents/case materials
Applications Research support for costs included in Third Fee Application, update H.
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from
Levenson, Patrick 10/28/2024 Asset Recovery
Lazarus, Jordan 10/28/2024 Asset Recovery
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Barker, James 10/29/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Correspondence/email with D.Barron on
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Updates to master
Levenson, Patrick 10/29/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Research, outreach to I. Jones re:
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Updates to schedule of
related email to Paul Hastings [L. Song]. 0.9 \$
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Prepare summary of
Hastings [L. Song and D. Barron]. 1.8 \$
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from
Applications Draft email to H. Claiborn re: Third Fee
Barker, James 10/29/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Review documents/case materials
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from
Levenson, Patrick 10/30/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Upload of bank
Applications Review redacted Fee Statement for
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review of additional
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Lomas, Adam 10/31/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Investigations: Respond to inquiry from 0.6 \$ 310.50 Investigation and NPM Law [P. Linsey] re: transfers to Litigation LLP. Lomas, Adam 10/31/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Investigations: Discussion with J. 0.2 \$ 103.50 Investigation and Lazarus re: transfers to Litigation LLP and emails to/from NPM Law
complaint. Barker, James 10/31/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review documents/case materials 0.1 \$ 63.90
Lazarus, Jordan 10/31/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Phone call with A. Lomas re: 0.2 \$ 103.50 Investigation and avoidance transfers.
Lomas, Adam 10/31/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Investigations: Incorporate 0.6 \$ 310.50
Litigation transactions into master transaction file. Lomas, Adam 10/31/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Investigations: Prepare schedule of 2.4 \$ 1,242.00 Investigation and transfers with respect to various Litigation individuals and entities purportedly paying Kwok criminal trial legal fees; related transaction and document review.
Total Hours and Amount: 154.1 \$ 74,360.65
Time Period: November 1-30, 2024. Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Lazarus, Jordan 11/1/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law [K. 0.3 \$ 155.25 Investigation and Mitchell], A. Lomas and Paul Hastings Litigation re: new document productions from
related matters. Parizek, Pam 11/1/2024 General Debtor Fee/Employment Call with H. Claiborn and Paul Hastings 0.5 \$ 356.00 Representation Applications [A. Bongart] re: Kroll expenses, [.5] Spier, Tre 11/1/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review up supplemental document 1.5 \$ 330.75
Litigation related update of inventory of Debtor related bank accounts. Levenson, Patrick 11/1/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Conducted targeted searches related to 2.0 \$ 756.00 Investigation and ownership.
Lomas, Adam 11/1/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Prepare schedule of transfers involving 4.8 \$ 2,484.00 Investigation and parties purportedly contributing to
email to Paul Hastings [L. Song]. Lomas, Adam 11/4/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Revisions to schedule of 1.3 \$ 672.75 Investigation and transaction activity after Litigation compose related email to Paul Hastings [N. Bassett]. Lomas, Adam 11/4/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P. 0.5 \$ 258.75 Investigation and Linsey] re: transfers to certain parties Litigation purportedly contributing to Kwok's
Lomas, Adam 11/4/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Upload of bank statements into bank 0.8 \$ 414.00 Investigation and statement analysis tool.
Lomas, Adam 11/4/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of additional 1.9 \$ 983.25
master transaction file. Lomas, Adam 11/4/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review of additional documents 1.4 \$ 724.50
Litigation update of inventory of Debtor-related bank accounts. Spier, Tre 11/4/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Prepare summary schedule of transaction 0.5 \$ 110.25
Levenson, Patrick 11/5/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Conducted
Levenson, Patrick 11/5/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Internal meetings and calls. 0.3 \$ 113.40
Lomas, Adam 11/5/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 3.4 \$ 1,759.50
Litigation transactions; related updates to master transaction file.
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
transactions; related updates to master 0.2 \$
transaction file. Lazarus, Jordan 11/6/2024 General Debtor
Applications Prepare October 2024 Monthly Fee
Lazarus, Jordan 11/6/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Correspondence with NPM Law [P.
re:
Lazarus, Jordan 11/6/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Analysis of supplemental
Levenson, Patrick 11/7/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K.Mitchell and P. Linsey] re:
Lazarus, Jordan 11/7/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Analysis and related correspondence with NPM Law [P. Linsey] re:
Lazarus, Jordan 11/7/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Analysis of supplemental
Lazarus, Jordan 11/7/2024 General Debtor
Applications Prepare October 2024 Monthly Fee
Lazarus, Jordan 11/8/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Analysis of supplemental
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K.
Litigation Investigations Review of supplemental document
Litigation Investigations Review of supplemental document
Litigation Investigations Staff supervision re: review and analysis
Bank statements; update documents reviewed inventory. 4.3 \$
Litigation Investigations Review of supplemental document
Bank statements; update documents reviewed inventory. 2.5 \$
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
transactions into master transaction file. 0.4 \$
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Lazarus, Jordan 11/12/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Analysis of newly produced documents re:
Litigation Investigations Review of additional documents
related update to internal Kroll team re:
Barker, James 11/12/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Upload of bank statements into bank
Lazarus, Jordan 11/12/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Review correspondence from NPM Law
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
updates to master transaction file. 2.6 \$
Bank statements; update documents reviewed inventory. 5.1 \$
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Prepare schedule of transaction activity
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Barker, James 11/13/2024 Asset Recovery
from A.
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Prepare schedule of transaction activity
Litigation Investigations Prepare schedule of
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Compose email to J. Barker re: 0.3 \$
Litigation Investigations Prepare schedule of transaction activity
Barker, James 11/13/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Internal team meeting with P.Levenson
Litigation Investigations Prepare schedule of
payments, and bank transactions. 6.5 \$
Litigation Investigations Prepare schedule of prepetition transfers
Lazarus, Jordan 11/14/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Review correspondence from Kroll team re:
Litigation Investigations Summarize connected set of transfers
Litigation Investigations Meeting re:
Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, and L. Song]; NPM Law [P.
Barker, James 11/14/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Meeting with A. Lomas and Paul Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, and L. Song]; NPM Law [P. Linsey]; re:
Barker, James 11/14/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Meeting with client or counsel 1.0 \$
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from Paul Hastings
payments, and/or bank transactions;
email to Paul Hastings [L. Song and D.
Litigation Investigations Preliminary review of document
instructions to staff [T. Spier] re: review
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Review of document productions from
Lazarus, Jordan 11/19/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Prepare schedule of transfers to
[P. Linsey] re: related matters. 0.5 \$
Lazarus, Jordan 11/21/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Compile supporting documentation for
correspondence with NPM Law [K.
Litigation Investigations Staff supervision re: review of
Lazarus, Jordan 11/22/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Compile supporting documentation for
correspondence with NPM Law [K.
Litigation Investigations Respond to email inquiries from NPM
documents evidencing transfers to 0.2 \$
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of Inc bank account transactions; related updates to master transaction file. 0.6 \$
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Instructions to T. Spier re: review and
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Applications Review October 2024 fee statement [1.0]. 1.0 \$
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K.
Lazarus, Jordan 11/26/2024 General Debtor
Applications Finalize October 2024 Monthly Fee
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Meeting re:
with Paul Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, and L. Song]; NPM Law [P. Linsey and K. Mitchell]; and P. Parizek, J. Barker, and
Litigation Investigations Prepare schedule of sources and uses of
LLC;
Lazarus, Jordan 11/27/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Call with A. Lomas, P. Parizek, J. Barker, Paul Hastings [L. Despins, N.
Law [P. Linsey and K. Mitchell] re:
Litigation Investigations Prepare schedule of updated sources and
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
updates to master transaction file. 0.9 \$ 465.75
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of LLC bank transactions; related updates to master transaction file. 1.8 \$ 931.50 Total Hours and Amount: 97.1 \$ 43,016.55
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Jones, Iain 10/24/2024 UAE Asset Investigations Conduct investgation into 5.0 \$ 3,195.00
Parizek, Pam 11/15/2024 UAE Asset Investigations Review team update re: 0.3 \$ 213.60 Recovery Actions (.2), reply to inquiry from Paul Hastings
Parizek, Pam 11/15/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review team updates re:
Parizek, Pam 11/26/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and revise redacted description 0.5 \$ 356.00 Investigation and of services [.5].
Barker, James 11/27/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Preparation for Meeting with client or 3.0 \$ 1,917.00 Investigation and counsel.
Parizek, Pam 11/27/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations transaction 0.4 \$ 284.80
Barker, James 11/28/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Call with A. Lomas, P. Parizek, J. 0.4 \$ 255.60 Investigation and Lazarus, Paul Hastings [L. Despins, N. Litigation Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song], and NPM Law [P. Linsey and K. Mitchell] re:
related matters. Parizek, Pam 12/2/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Email introduction to
Parizek, Pam 12/3/2024 UAE Asset Investigations Review updated
Recovery Actions update from I. Jones [.4]. Parizek, Pam 12/4/2024 UAE Asset Investigations Introductory call with I. Jones, J. Barker, 0.2 \$ 142.40 Recovery Actions [N. Oteifi , E. Bierne , P.
N. Bassett, D. Barron] [.2].
Lazarus, Jordan 12/4/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Compile
Investigation and action support per request from NPM Litigation Law; correspondence with NPM Law [P. Linsey] re: related matters. Levenson, Patrick 12/4/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Conducted
Lomas, Adam 12/4/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiry from Paul Hasting 0.2 \$ 103.50 Investigation and [W. Farmer] re: statements for
Barker, James 12/5/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Call with P. Parizek, J. Lazarus, Paul 0.4 \$ 255.60 Investigation and Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Litigation Barron, L. Song], and NPM Law [P. Linsey and K. Mitchell] re: and related matters. Lazarus, Jordan 12/5/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Call with P. Parizek, J. Barker, Paul 0.2 \$ 103.50 Investigation and Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Litigation Barron, L. Song], and NPM Law [P. Linsey and K. Mitchell] re: and related matters.
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Levenson, Patrick 12/5/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K. Mitchell] re: addition banks to include in
Litigation Investigations Preliminary review of supplemental
Litigation Investigations Aggregate list of identified overseas
with respect to Rule 2004 subpoena; related document and transaction review. 1.7 \$
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K.
accounts at various financial institutions
Recovery Actions Investigations Review I. Jones update re:
Litigation Investigations Review of document productions from
Lazarus, Jordan 12/9/2024 General Debtor
Applications Billing - Prepare November 2024
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
updates to master transaction file. 0.4 \$
Litigation Investigations Reviewed and matched postpetition
as part of analysis of postpetition inflows requested by Paul Hastings [L. Despins]. 4.6 \$
Litigation Investigations Staff supervision with respect to analysis
Recovery Actions Investigations Review I. Jones update re:
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P.
respect to transfers to certain transfers to
documents; composed related email. 1.7 \$
Litigation Investigations Review of document production from
Litigation Investigations Continued analysis of postpetition
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Lomas, Adam 12/10/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 1.8 \$
Investigation and LLC bank account transactions; related Litigation updates to master transaction file. Lomas, Adam 12/10/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Staff supervision with respect to review 0.2 \$
documents.
Lomas, Adam 12/10/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Preliminary review of documents 0.1 \$
Lomas, Adam 12/10/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 0.4 \$
Litigation transactions; related updates to master transaction file. Lomas, Adam 12/10/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 1.4 \$
Investigation and bank account transactions; Litigation related updates to master transaction file. Spier, Tre 12/11/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of
Investigation and bank account transactions; related Litigation updates to master transaction file. Lomas, Adam 12/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Corresponded with NPM Law [P. 0.6 \$
Investigation and Linsey] and Paul Hastings [D. Barron] Litigation re: certain transfers to/from
transaction analysis. Lomas, Adam 12/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K. 2.9 \$
Litigation Mitchell] re: additional entities for
transaction review and research. Spier, Tre 12/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of
Investigation and bank account transactions; related Litigation updates to master transaction file. Lazarus, Jordan 12/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Call with P. Parizek, A. Lomas, Paul 0.6 \$
Investigation and Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Litigation Barron, L. Song], and NPM Law [P.
analysis and related matters. Lomas, Adam 12/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Summary key takeaways of analysis of 0.4 \$
Investigation and postpetition inflows for meeting with Litigation Paul Hastings and NPM counsel teams. Lazarus, Jordan 12/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review of correspondence from A. 0.4 \$
Investigation and Lomas re: analysis of post-petition Litigation transfers, transactional activity re: and related matters. Lomas, Adam 12/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Prepare schedules summarizing 1.2 \$
Investigation and postpetition inflows; compose related Litigation email to Paul Hastings counsel team. Parizek, Pam 12/12/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Call with A. Lomas, J. Lazarus, Paul 0.5 \$
Investigation and Hastings [L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Litigation Barron, L. Song] and NPM Law [P. Linsey, K. Mitchell] re: analysis of bank
transferees and transferors [.3].
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Meeting re: quantification of postpetition
investigative updates; with Paul Hastings
L. Song]; NPM Law [P. Linsey and K. 0.6 \$
Mitchell]; and Kroll [P. Parizek and J. Lazarus].
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P.
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Instructions to T. Spier re: review and
Litigation Investigations Incorporate transactions from
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of LLC bank account transactions; related updates to master transaction file. 2.7 \$
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of LLC bank account transactions; related updates to master transaction file. 3.7 \$
transaction file for review/analysis. 1.1 \$
Litigation Investigations Staff supervision with respect to analysis
transaction file for review/analysis. 1.9 \$
transactions into master transaction file
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
updates to master transaction file. 3.7 \$
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
updates to master transaction file. 1.2 \$
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Review of document productions from
Bank;
Litigation Investigations Preliminary review of
Litigation Investigations Meeting with NPM Law [P. Linsey and
Levenson, Patrick 12/17/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations tracing research and
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of LLC bank account transactions; related updates to master transaction file. 3.8 \$
Lazarus, Jordan 12/17/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations Call with A. Lomas and NPM Law [P.
alter egos, and related matters. 0.4 \$
Levenson, Patrick 12/18/2024 Asset Recovery
Litigation Investigations tracing research and
Litigation Investigations Respond to inquiry from Paul Hastings [K. Catalano] re:
transaction activity after 12/21/23. 3.1 \$
Litigation Investigations Review A. Lomas analysis of personal bank accounts, status update re: analysis of other Kwok entities [.1]. 0.1 \$
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of LLC bank account transactions; related updates to master transaction file. 1.1 \$
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of LLC bank account transactions; related updates to master transaction file. 0.9 \$
Litigation Investigations Communication with internal Kroll team
Litigation Investigations Staff supervision [T. Spier] with respect
Litigation Investigations Review assignment re: forfeiture amounts, confer A. Lomas re: same [.1]. 0.1 \$
Inc bank account transactions into master transaction file for review/analysis. 0.5 \$
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Lomas, Adam 12/19/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiry from Paul Hastings 3.3 \$ 1,707.75 Investigation and [D. Barron] re:
accounts. Spier, Tre 12/19/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 3.2 \$ 705.60 Investigation and bank account transactions; related Litigation updates to master transaction file. Lomas, Adam 12/19/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiry from Paul Hastings 0.4 \$ 207.00 Investigation and [L. Despins] re: postpetition inflows; Litigation related revisions to schedule of postpetition inflows over time. Parizek, Pam 12/19/2024 General Debtor Fee/Employment Review November 2024 Fee Statement, 1.0 \$ 712.00 Representation Applications review and approve redactions to narrative time detail [1.0]. Lazarus, Jordan 12/19/2024 General Debtor Fee/Employment Billing - Prepare November 2024 2.0 \$ 1,035.00 Representation Applications Monthly Fee Statement Spier, Tre 12/20/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 1.2 \$ 264.60 Investigation and bank account transactions; Litigation related updates to master transaction file.
Investigation and Investigations Review and analysis of bank account transactions; related 1.2 \$ 264.60 Litigation updates to master transaction file. Lomas, Adam 12/20/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [P. 0.2 \$ 103.50 Investigation and Linsey] re: bank accounts.
Lomas, Adam 12/20/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Incorporate
Investigation and account transactions into master Litigation transaction file for review/analysis. Lomas, Adam 12/20/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Staff supervision [T. Spier] with respect 0.3 \$ 155.25 Investigation and to additional bank accounts to review and Litigation analyze. Spier, Tre 12/20/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 2.5 \$ 551.25 Investigation and bank account transactions; related Litigation updates to master transaction file.
Investigation and Investigations Review J. Barker update re: [.1]. 0.1 \$ 71.20
Spier, Tre 12/23/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 2.0 \$ 441.00 Investigation and bank account transactions; related Litigation updates to master transaction file. Spier, Tre 12/23/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 2.4 \$ 529.20
Litigation transactions; related updates to master transaction file. Lomas, Adam 12/23/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Respond to inquiry from NPM Law [K. 0.1 \$ 51.75 Investigation and Mitchell] re: transfers from
Spier, Tre 12/23/2024 Asset Recovery Investigations Review and analysis of 3.1 \$ 683.55 Investigation and bank account transactions; Litigation related updates to master transaction file.
Investigation and Investigations Incorporate bank account transactions into master 0.9 \$ 465.75 Litigation transaction file for review/analysis.
Timekeeper Date Matter Task Narrative Hours Amount
Litigation Investigations Staff supervision [T. Spier] with respect to additional bank accounts to review and
transaction file for review/analysis. 0.5 \$
transactions into master transaction file
Litigation Investigations Call with Paul Hastings [L. Despins] re: analysis of postpetition inflows and funds
Litigation Investigations Preliminary review of
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of
Litigation Investigations Review and analysis of bank account transactions; related updates to master transaction file. 1.8 \$
Litigation Investigations Compose email to T. Spier with list of bank account-related analyses/tasks. 0.7 \$
Litigation Investigations Attention to analysis of postpetition
Litigation Investigations Attention to analysis of postpetition
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