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# Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #4151

**Interim fee application — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #4151 (filed Feb 24, 2025). Special litigation counsel Pallas Partners LLP filed its fourth interim fee application requesting allowance of $189,270.00 in professional fees and $753.67 in expenses (totaling $190,023.67) for UK litigation services rendered to the Chapter 11 Trustee from September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.**


UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re:　:
:　Chapter 11
HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　:
:
:　Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
Debtors.1　:
:　Jointly Administered
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COVERSHEET FOR FOURTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF PALLAS PARTNERS LLP

Interim Application of:　Pallas Partners LLP

Time Period:　September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024
Bankruptcy Petition Filed:　February 15, 2022
Date of Entry of Retention Order:　March 24, 2023 [ECF No. 1596] (effective as of January
26, 2023); January 7, 2025 [ECF. No. 3942] (expanding
scope of retention).
Amount Requested　Reductions
Fees:　\$189,270.00　Voluntary Fee Reductions:　none
Expenses:　\$753.67　Voluntary Expenses Reductions:　none
Total:　\$190,023.67
Fees Previously Requested:　Retainer Request:
Requested Fees:　\$490,663.00　None
Awarded Fees:　\$477,863.00
Paid Fees:　\$477,863.00
Expenses Previously Requested:　Expense Detail:
Requested Expenses:　\$5,979.91　Retainer Received:　Not applicable
Awarded Expenses:　\$1,052.87　Copies per page cost & total: Not applicable
Paid Fees:　\$1,052.87

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).
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re:　:
:　Chapter 11
HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　:
:　Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
Debtors.1　:
:
:　Jointly Administered
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FOURTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF PALLAS PARTNERS LLP, AS SOLICITORS IN UNITED KINGDOM, 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"), Pallas Partners LLP ("Pallas" or the "Applicant"), as United Kingdom solicitors 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 Pallas Partners LLP, as Solicitors in United Kingdom, for Compensation

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 the 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).

and Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (the "Application"). By this Application, Pallas 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, Pallas 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. Pallas 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 Pallas 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.

2 Pallas 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 B is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, bar admission, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each Pallas 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
- Exhibit D contains the detail of the fees and expenses incurred during the Application Period.
BACKGROUND

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 March 24, 2023, the Court authorized Pallas' retention as solicitor in the United Kingdom for the Trustee [ECF No. 1596] (the "Retention Order") effective as of January 26, 2022 in the Debtor's chapter 11 case. The Retention Order authorizes Pallas to be compensated on an hourly basis and reimbursed for actual and necessary out-ofpocket expenses pursuant to section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, and such orders as the Court may direct.

10. 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.

11. On December 27, 2023, Pallas filed its *First Interim Fee Application of Pallas Partners LLP, as Solicitors in United Kingdom, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Period from January 26, 2023 Through November 30, 2023* [Docket No. 2475] (the "First Interim Fee Application"), requesting interim allowance of professional fees incurred during the period from January 26, 2023 through and including November 30, 2023 in these chapter 11 cases. On January 24, 2024, the Court granted the First Interim Fee Application.

12. On June 24, 2024, Pallas filed its *Second Interim Fee Application of Pallas Partners LLP, as Solicitors in United Kingdom, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Period from December 1, 2023 Through April 30, 2024* [Docket No. 3277] (the "Second Interim Fee Application"), requesting interim allowance of professional fees incurred during the period from December 1, 2023 through and including April 30, 2024 in these chapter 11 cases. On July 23, 2024, the Court granted the Second Interim Fee Application.

13. On October 15, 2024, Pallas filed its *Third Interim Fee Application of Pallas Partners LLP, as Solicitors in United Kingdom, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Period from May 1, 2024 Through August 31, 2024* [Docket No. 3699] (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.
ALLOWANCE REQUEST

14. The Applicant is applying for compensation pursuant to Sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code for legal services performed for the Trustee during the Application Period.

15. For the Application Period, the Applicant seeks allowance of \$189,270.00 as compensation for services rendered and allowance and reimbursement of \$753.67 in expenses incurred in connection with such services. The Applicant devoted 189.2 hours to this case during the Application Period, equating to an overall blended rate of \$1,000.37.

16. Throughout the Application Period, the Applicant maintained records to indicate the name of each attorney or paraprofessional 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.

17. 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 cases, 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.
SUMMARY OF SERVICES RENDERED

18. Upon being formally instructed, Pallas was asked to provide detailed and strategic advice in connection with the English litigation proceedings (the "UBS Action") brought by the Individual Debtor, Ace Decade Holdings Limited ("Second Claimant") and Dawn State Limited ("Third Claimant") against UBS AG (the "Defendant") (Case CL-2020-000345), which litigation claims constitute property of the Individual Debtor's estate. In addition, Pallas has been asked

by the Trustee to consider strategic options in England relating to Hamilton Capital Holding Ltd ("Hamilton"), an entity which the Trustee maintains is part of the Estate and which he is seeking to obtain control over, pursuant to Hamilton entering into administration (the "Hamilton Administration").

19. During the Fee Period, Pallas has been continuing to advise the Trustee on several matters related to the UBS Action, including advising the Trustee on the most cost-efficient ways to maximize value from the UBS Action for the benefit of the Individual Debtor's estate and its creditors. In addition, Pallas has advised the Trustee in respect of matters arising under the Hamilton Administration in order to preserve value in the company and ensure that the Administration process does not seek to undermine and circumvent the Trustee's rights.

20. In respect of the UBS Action, in order to achieve the Trustee's objective of maximizing value for the benefit of the creditors, Pallas has remained focused on advising the Trustee on the process of obtaining control of the Second and Third Claimants for the purposes of the UBS Action and seeking a further stay of the English proceedings pending the relief sought in the BVI courts (as to the Trustee's ownership of the Second and Third Claimant) which will ultimately be recognized in the English Courts.

21. To that end, Pallas has assisted in continuing to advocate for, and liaise with the parties on, an extension to the stay of the English proceedings in order to ensure no steps can be taken by any party in England and to ensure that no costs are incurred by any parties. Upon the purported appointment of joint liquidators over Ace Decade (the "JLs") in the BVI, Pallas has also been working with the Trustee to support his discussions and negotiations with the JLs in order to seek to obtain appropriate relief in the BVI and ultimately obtain control of the Second and Third Claimants for the purposes of the English proceedings.

22. In respect to the Hamilton Administration, in order to achieve the Trustee's objective of maximizing value for the benefit of the creditors, Pallas has been focused on advising the Trustee in connection with the attempts by the joint administrators of Hamilton to vary a worldwide freezing order and sell certain assets of Hamilton including valuable gold in the company's possession, and over which the Trustee maintains a beneficial claim on behalf of the Debtor's estate. In consultation with the Trustee's barristers, Pallas's work has involved analyzing the application to the court by Hamilton's joint administrators and engaging in i*nter partes* correspondence seeking to agree that the joint administrators freeze any proceeds arising from the sale of Hamilton's gold assets until determination of the Trustee's claim in this Court for a declaration that Hamilton and its assets are beneficially owned by the Trustee. In view of Hamilton's joint administrators refusal to cooperate, Pallas' work has also involved preparing an application on behalf of the Trustee seeking (a) an order requiring Hamilton's joint administrators to retain any proceeds of sale in respect of Hamilton's property until the final determination of the Trustee's claim in this Court for a declaration that Hamilton and its assets are beneficially owned by the Trustee, and (b) in the alternative, a proprietary injunction in similar terms.
NO PRIOR APPLICATION

23. No prior application for the relief requested has been made.
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR COMPENSATION

24. 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.

25. Applicant respectfully submits that its services have benefited the Trustee with the expertise and skill required in the handling of bankruptcy matters. The legal 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 Pallas in these cases is based upon Pallas' usual hourly rates for matters of this nature.

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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

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).

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 determining reasonable fee awards." In re Ahead Communication Systems, Inc., 395 B.R. 512 (D. Conn. 2008).

29. 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

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).

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 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").

30. In accordance with the factors enumerated in section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code and applicable case law, the amount requested herein by Pallas is fair and reasonable.
STATUTORY COMPLIANCE

29. No agreement or understanding exists between Pallas and any other person for the sharing of compensation received or to be received for services rendered in or in connection with this matter. Pallas will not, in any form or guise, share or agree to share compensation for services with any person, nor will Pallas 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.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

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 Pallas has for any reason not sought compensation or reimbursement with respect to such services, Pallas reserves the right to request compensation and reimbursement for such services in a supplemental or future application in these chapter 11 cases. Also, Pallas 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.
NO PRIOR REQUEST

31. No previous request for the relief sought herein has been made to this Court or any other court.

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WHEREFORE, Pallas 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 \$189,270.00 and reimbursement of \$753.67 in expenses, (ii) authorizing and directing prompt payment of the unpaid fees in the amount of \$190,023.67 from the estates, (iii) allowing such compensation and payment for professional services rendered without prejudice to Pallas' right to seek further compensation and/or payment from the estates for the full value of services performed and expenses incurred, and (iv) granting Pallas such other and further relief as is just.

Dated: February 24, 2025 London, United Kingdom

By: /s/ Natasha Harrison \_

 Natasha Harrison PALLAS PARTNERS LLP 1 King William Street London, EC4N 7AF United Kingdom Telephone: +44 20 4574 1001 Email: natasha.harrison@pallasllp.com

 United Kingdom Solicitor to Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

In re:

HO WAN KWOK, et al.,

Debtors.1

Chapter 11

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Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)

(Jointly Administered)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The undersigned hereby certifies that on the date hereof, the foregoing application, and all attachments thereto (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.

Dated: February 24, 2025

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) 318-6079 douglassbarron@paulhastings.com

Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee

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EXHIBIT A

Proposed Order
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re:　:
:
Chapter 11
HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　:
:
Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
Debtors.1　:
:
Jointly Administered

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**[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING FOURTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF PALLAS PARTNERS LLP, AS SOLICITORS IN UNITED KINGDOM, FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024**

Upon consideration of the Application (the "Application") of Pallas Partners LLP

("Pallas") as solicitor in the United Kingdom 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, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 330 and 331,

and compensation in the amount of \$189,270.00 and reimbursement of expenses in the amount

of \$753.67 are awarded to Pallas, subject to final adjustment and disgorgement in the event all

administrative expenses are not paid in full; it is further

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 Pallas' fees and expenses in the aggregate amount of \$190,023.67, 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 Pallas 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).
EXHIBIT B
Timekeeper Summary
September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

TIMEKEEPER　DATE OF　TITLE　HOURS　HOURLY　TOTAL

FIRST BAR　RATE
ADMISSION
Natasha Harrison　2005　Partner　7.8　\$1,400.00　\$10,920.00
Matthew Getz　2005　Partner　0.5　\$1,450.00　\$725.00
Susana Cao Miranda　2004　Partner　2.5　\$1,450.00　\$3,625.00
Neil Pigott　1992　Partner　16.4　\$1,300.00　\$21,320.00
Alessia De Quincey　2015　Associate　102.2　\$1,050.00　\$107,310.00
Nick Turvey　2014　Partner　0.2　\$1,050.00　\$210.00
Jake White　2021　Associate　38.4　\$900.00　\$34,560.00
Freddie Moore　Paralegal　0.6　\$500.00　\$300.00
Marwa Ateem　Paralegal　20.6　\$500.00　\$10,300.00

Total:　189.2　\$189,270.00

Blended Hourly Rate: \$1,000.37
EXHIBIT C
Summary of Actual and Necessary Expenses

Expense Category　Amount

Court Fees　753.67

TOTAL　753.67

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EXHIBIT D

Fee and Expense Detail

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Client Name:　Despins, Luc

Matter Name:　Luc Despins in his capacity as Ch 11 Trustee of an individual Ho Wan Kwok
Client/Matter Number:　16126.0001
Invoice Period:
Invoice  No:　03 September 2024 to 31 December 2024

Date　Fee Earner　Description　Time (hrs)　Value (\$)
03-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Kwok stay consent order in　0.30　315.00
UBS proceedings.
04-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to BVI counsel
correspondence and requests.　0.40　420.00
06-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call with
BVI counsel on English proceedings.　0.70　735.00
06-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails.　0.40　420.00
10-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client follow-up queries on
Hamilton proceedings and emails on
same.　0.90　945.00
10-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to BVI counsel follow-up
queries.　0.40　420.00
12-Sep-24　Natasha Harrison　attention to emails　1.50　2,100.00
12-Sep-24　Natasha Harrison　Liaise with AdQ re: draft docs　1.70　2,380.00
13-Sep-24　Natasha Harrison　Attention to file.　0.30　420.00
13-Sep-24　Natasha Harrison　Emails in/out re strategy　0.40　560.00
02-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to BVI steps and emails on
same.　0.30　315.00
04-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Call with client and counsel with A De
Quincey　0.50　650.00
04-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Meeting with A De Quincey re points
for same　1.00　1,300.00
04-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Follow up thereafter re approach on
letter.　1.00　1,300.00
04-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call with
BVI counsel on latest developments
regarding Ace Decade proceedings
and emails on same.　0.60　630.00
09-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Review of draft letter　0.30　390.00
09-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Discussing draft letter with S Cao
Miranda　0.20　650.00
11-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey    Attention to BVI status and updates in
connection with stay application and
emails on same　0.60　630.00

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13-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to revising update on stay
application and BVI update and
attention to background documents on
status and relief sought.　0.80　840.00

13-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails.　0.30　315.00
14-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to fee application matters.　0.40　420.00
14-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence on stay
and BVI update.　0.30　315.00
23-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to BVI stay matters and
updates on same.　0.20　210.00
28-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to UBS stay extension
matters.　0.40　420.00
29-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　UBS - Attention to Harneys' analysis on
BVI next steps and consideration of
impact on English stay timings.　0.50　525.00
30-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Further attention to latest BVI
developments.　0.80　840.00
01-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes
correspondence on UBS stay and
Court filing logistics.　0.40　420.00
26-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call with
Harneys regarding BVI updates on
UBS matter.　0.50　525.00
26-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention regarding UBS to counsel fee
inquiries and emails with P Hastings on
same.　0.20　210.00
28-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to matter opening and
Supplemental Engagement Letter.　0.70　735.00
28-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to further Harneys BVI
updates regarding UBS matter.　0.20　210.00
17-Dec-24　Alessia de Quincey　attention to BVI updates and emails re
UBS　0.20　210.00
19-Dec-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails on BVI matters re
UBS ; attention to HCHL listing　0.40　420.00
Total Value Charged　\$20.805.00

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Client Name:
Matter Name:
Client/Matter Number:
Invoice Period:
Invoice No:　Despins, Luc
HCHL
16126.0002
02 September 2024 to 31 December 2024

Date　Fee Earner　Description　Time (hrs)　Value (\$)
02-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with
Berkeley Rowe and client.　0.30　315.00
02-Sep-24　Marwa Ateem　Repeated calls to court regarding
application listing　0.10　50.00
03-Sep-24　Natasha Harrison　Attention to emails in/out.　0.70　980.00
03-Sep-24　Natasha Harrison　Attention to strategy.　0.70　980.00
03-Sep-24　Nick Turvey　Attention to email exchange with A de
Quincey.　0.20　210.00
03-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with
Berkeley Rowe and follow-up
recommendations to client.　1.20　1,260.00
03-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to draft letter to Court seeking
information on hearing and emails with
counsel and client on same.　0.90　945.00
03-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client follow-up queries on
Berkeley Rowe response.　0.60　630.00
03-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to counsel correspondence.　0.30　315.00
04-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client follow-up queries on
Berkeley Rowe position and strategy.　0.60　630.00
04-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to strategy with counsel on　0.70　735.00
09-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to ad hoc queries on UBS
proceedings and emails on same.　0.90　945.00
09-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to affidavits in respect of
Hamilton matter.　0.60　630.00
10-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to Court monitoring on
Hamilton.　0.30　315.00
11-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to strategy response to
Berkeley Rowe and emails with client
on same.　0.70　735.00
11-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to draft response.　0.60　630.00
11-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to background briefing
regarding and initial follow-up　1.40　1,470.00

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11-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to updated conflict checks.　0.40　420.00

12-Sep-24　Matthew Getz　Strategise in　0.50　725.00
12-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to strategy and
including internal strategy meetings.　1.60　1,680.00
12-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to calls with counsel on
and follow-up correspondence.　1.00　1,050.00
12-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to follow-up client ad hoc
queries and summary of next steps.　1.10　1,155.00
12-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to background documents.　1.70　1,785.00
12-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with
Berkeley Rowe.　0.60　630.00
13-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending client call
on strategy and next steps.　1.30　1,365.00
13-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with
and emails on same.　0.80　840.00
13-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Further attention to background
documents.　0.60　630.00
13-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client follow-up queries on
and UK options.　0.70　735.00
15-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to additional background
documents and draft application in
English Courts re　5.60　5,880.00
16-Sep-24　Neil Pigott　Meeting with A De Quincey re analysis
and　0.40　520.00
16-Sep-24　Neil Pigott　Follow up re same.　0.60　780.00
16-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to
and
approach to service.　0.80　840.00
16-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to further background
documents and revised strategy
including internal meetings on same.　2.20　2,310.00
16-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to preparing for and attending
call and emails with counsel.　0.80　840.00
16-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Hamilton proceeding and
listing updates.　0.30　315.00
16-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to client ad hoc queries.　0.60　630.00
16-Sep-24　Marwa Ateem　CE-file check for affidavit　0.10　50.00
17-Sep-24　Natasha Harrison　Attention to emails in/out　0.60　840.00
17-Sep-24　Natasha Harrison　Attention to file.　0.60　840.00
17-Sep-24　Neil Pigott　Analysis of　0.30　390.00
17-Sep-24　Neil Pigott　Discussing with A De Quincey.　0.20　260.00

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17-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to administrators
correspondence on Hamilton
application and emails on same.　0.50　525.00

17-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to draft response to
administrators and emails on same.　0.50　525.00
17-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to ad hoc follow-up queries
regarding legal options in connection
with and review of　1.80　1,890.00
17-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Companies House
searches and emails on same.　0.40　420.00
18-Sep-24　Neil Pigott　Further analysis and discussion of
issues with A De Quincey relating to
trust arrangements and CH. 11
remedies.　0.30　390.00
18-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to letter to Court on Hamilton
application and client follow-up queries.　0.70　735.00
18-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to finalising draft.　0.30　315.00
18-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to legal strategy in connection
and emails with counsel on
with
same.　0.60　630.00
19-Sep-24　Natasha Harrison　Attention to file.　0.80　1,120.00
19-Sep-24　Neil Pigott　Further discussions with A De Quincey
re title analysis and related points　0.40　520.00
19-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to inter partes
correspondence in respect of Hamilton
application.　0.50　525.00
19-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to updates on
and emails on same.　0.50　525.00
20-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to counsel correspondence
analysis and emails
on
and summary of same.　0.80　840.00
20-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to emails and next steps on　0.30　315.00
20-Sep-24　Marwa Ateem　Collating combined letters PDF with
letter to court.　0.10　50.00
20-Sep-24　Marwa Ateem　CE-file of letter to Court　0.10　50.00
23-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and latest
developments regarding Hamilton
application and next steps.　0.20　210.00
24-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to emails regarding client
follow-up queries with counsel.　0.30　315.00
27-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to client emails and next
steps regarding service queries.　0.40　420.00

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30-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to research queries from US
team regarding service and emails on
same.　1.20　1,260.00

30-Sep-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to call with A Patel on
research and further follow-up.　0.30　315.00
01-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to counsel fees and emails
with US team on same.　0.20　210.00
01-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　CE-file and daily cause list check for
hearing date listing　0.10　50.00
02-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to finalising responses to
service queries and emails on same.　1.20　1,260.00
03-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to filed statement of
proposals regarding HCHL and
strategy and emails on same vis-à-vis
administrators' steps.　2.30　2,415.00
04-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to HCHL administrators' steps
and strategy on same.　0.10　735.00
04-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to internal call with N Pigott
on recommendations and advice and
emails on same.　0.90　945.00
04-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Preparing for and attending call with
client and counsel and attention to draft
letter to HCHL.　1.40　1,470.00
04-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Further attention to relevant
background documents relating to US
proceedings.　0.70　735.00
04-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Email to A Quincey regarding
application hearing　0.10　50.00
07-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to counsel comments and
revising letter to Berkeley Rowe
regarding Hamilton administration.　0.50　525.00
07-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to client comments and
updating letter on same.　0.70　735.00
07-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Preparing for and attending call with
US team regarding service matters and
consideration of same.　0.80　840.00
08-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to service technical issues
arising from HCHL service and follow-
up client queries.　1.40　1,470.00
08-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to amending letter to
administrators and emails on same.　0.60　630.00
08-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Preparing for and attending call with
counsel on service and revised
strategy.　0.50　525.00

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08-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Research into　1.20　600.00

08-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Email to A Quincey regarding findings.　0.20　100.00
09-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to finalising HCHL
administrators' letter including exhibits
and response to ad hoc queries on
same.　0.80　840.00
09-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to fee application.　0.30　315.00
09-Oct-24　Susana Cao
Miranda　Reviewing and revising draft letter
(including getting background briefing
as I had no background to the matter)　2.50　3,625.00
09-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Further research at the request of A
Quincey　0.50　250.00
14-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Berkeley Rowe solicitor
correspondence re Hamilton and
emails on same.　0.20　210.00
15-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Meeting with A De Quincey on
outstanding points　0.30　390.00
15-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to fee application and emails
on same.　1.60　1,680.00
15-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Initial attention to Hamilton service
follow-up queries.　0.50　525.00
16-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Review of　0.40　520.00
16-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Analysis of points, strategy with A De
Quincey.　0.30　390.00
16-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call with
counsel regarding Hamilton application
and emails on same.　1.10　1,155.00
16-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to analysis for client on
service and emails on same.　0.60　630.00
16-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Berkeley Rowe
correspondence on service of
application and listing.　0.40　420.00
16-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to correspondence with
Weightmans.　0.20　210.00
17-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Review and commenting on
correspondence.　0.40　520.00
17-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Meetings with A De Quincey re
strategy on applications.　0.60　780.00
17-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Analysis of　0.60　780.00

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17-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending call on
Hamilton next steps and legal avenues.　1.30　1,365.00

17-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and next steps.　0.30　315.00
17-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Berkeley Rowe
correspondence.　1.20　1,260.00
17-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to updated analysis on
service and emails on same.　0.60　630.00
18-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Correspondence with HCHL's counsel.　0.40　520.00
18-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Discussing points with A De Quincey.　0.30　390.00
18-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Hamilton correspondence
with Berkeley Rowe including letters
and emails and application listing
negotiation.　1.10　1,155.00
18-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails with client and
counsel on next steps and strategy
including undertakings.　0.60　630.00
18-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to call with Berkeley Rowe on
application next steps and emails on
same.　0.40　420.00
18-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to first draft witness statement
in connection with application and initial
attention to exhibits.　1.30　1,365.00
18-Oct-24　Jake White　Review of email from A. de Quincey re
service of urgent application.　0.10　90.00
18-Oct-24　Jake White　Call and discussion with A. de Quincey
re next steps.　0.30　270.00
18-Oct-24　Jake White　Preparing draft email to A. de Quincey
re acceptance of service by electronic
means.　0.50　450.00
18-Oct-24　Jake White　Emails and calls with M. Ateem re
preparation of exhibits for application.　0.50　450.00
18-Oct-24　Jake White　General supervision of M. Ateem re
collation of exhibits, chronologising the
same　0.40　360.00
18-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Search for order on CE-file.　0.10　50.00
18-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Call with J White to discuss witness
statement exhibit.　0.20　100.00
18-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Ordering the collated documents.　0.90　450.00
18-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Creating the index　0.40　200.00
20-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Hamilton: attention to initial witness
statement and application.　0.60　630.00
21-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to emails and next steps on
Hamilton.　0.50　525.00

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21-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to liaising with clerks on
counsel fees.　0.20　210.00

22-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Preparing for and attending client and
counsel call on UK strategy and
application.　1.20　1,260.00
22-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Further attention to witness statement
application and background
documents.　1.40　1,470.00
22-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to comments on same and
liaising with client and counsel.　0.60　630.00
23-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Review and revisions to draft letter to
Berkeley Rowe.　0.90　1,170.00
23-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Discussing same and strategy with A
De Quincey.　0.30　390.00
23-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Correspondence with counsel.　0.30　390.00
23-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to letter to Berkeley Rowe
and liaising with client and counsel on
comments on same.　1.40　1,470.00
23-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to coordinating on exhibits.　0.80　840.00
23-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and counsel
comments.　0.70　735.00
23-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Further attention to application form,
draft order and witness statement.　0.30　315.00
24-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Review of application and witness
statement.　1.30　1,690.00
24-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Correspondence with client and
counsel.　0.70　910.00
24-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Discussing points with A De Quincey.　0.50　650.00
24-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Hamilton: Attention to application,
including further comments to witness
statement and exhibits.　1.20　1,260.00
24-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to emails and calls with
counsel on application.　1.10　1.155.00
24-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to liaising on filing logistics.　0.80　840.00
24-Oct-24　Jake White　Review email from M. Ateem re Luc
Despins witness statement, exhibit
preparation and next steps and
respond to same.　1.00　900.00
24-Oct-24　Jake White　Further liaise, supervise of M. Ateem re 1.00
witness statement and exhibits.　900.00
24-Oct-24　Jake White　Emails and call with Paul Hastings
team re witness statement, exhibits.　2.10　1,890.00

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24-Oct-24　Jake White　Further liaise with A. de Quincey, M.
Ateem re next steps ahead of filing
application.　0.30　270.00

24-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Downloading documents sent from
Paul Hastings US.　0.10　50.00
24-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Email to D. Barron regarding access to
sharefile folder.　0.10　50.00
24-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Creating index to LAD1 Exhibit.　1.70　850.00
24-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Collating documents in accordance
with witness statement.　2.00　1,000.00
24-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Calls with A. de Quincey and J. White.　0.20　100.00
24-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Call with D. Barron and J. White -
running through the witness statement
and aligning documents with correct
references.　1.80　900.00
24-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Inserting comments in track version to
master witness statement.　0.50　250.00
24-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Creating Exhibit LAD1.　5.40　2,700.00
25-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Review of final changes to application
filing.　0.90　1,170.00
25-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Discussing points with A De Quincey;
correspondence with client and
counsel.　0.40　520.00
25-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Correspondence with client and
counsel.　0.30　390.00
25-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Hamilton: Attention to filing logistics
and final comments from client.　1.70　1,785.00
25-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Hamilton: Attention to correspondence
with client and Berkeley Rowe.　0.60　630.00
25-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Hamilton: Attention to service.　0.40　420.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　Call with M. Ateem re Luc Despins
witness statement, exhibits and next
steps.　0.90　810.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　Group call with A. de Quincey, M.
Ateem re next steps and outstanding
queries re witness statement.　0.90　810.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　Review and edits to draft application
notice, draft order.　1.50　1,350.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　Review N. Pigott comments to draft
order, application notice and amends to
same.　0.60　540.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　Further calls and liaise with M. Ateem
re witness statement undates　1.10　990.00

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25-Oct-24　Jake White　Review Paul Hastings further
comments, edits to witness statement.　0.90　810.00

25-Oct-24　Jake White　Liaise with secretarial team re affixing
N. Pigott signature to application
notice.　0.20　180.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　Final review of witness statement,
exhibits bundle and comments to same
to M. Ateem.　0.30　270.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　File application notice, witness
statement, exhibits and draft order with
High Court.　0.40　360.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　Prepare service email to Weightmans
LLP.　0.20　180.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　Review
from Luc Despins and email to A. de
Quincey in respect of the same.　0.60　540.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　Follow-up email with Weightmans LLP
re exhibits, file share link to same.　0.40　360.00
25-Oct-24　Jake White　Follow-up call with A. de Quincey re
next steps.　0.40　360.00
25-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Cross referencing LAD1 witness
statement.　2.50　1,250.00
25-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Calls with A. de Quincey and J. White.　0.20　100.00
25-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Updating the Exhibit LAD1.　1.50　750.00
25-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　Adding in tracked changes to master
witness statement and finalising.　0.30　150.00
28-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Correspondence with client.　0.30　780.00
28-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Discussing privilege and related issues
with A De Quincey.　0.30　780.00
28-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Hamilton - Attention to client follow-up
query on obtaining information.　0.60　630.00
28-Oct-24　Jake White　Review of communication received
from Court clerk pursuant to filing of
Trustee's application.　0.10　90.00
28-Oct-24　Jake White　Review of certificate of urgency
requested by clerk.　0.20　180.00
28-Oct-24　Jake White　Emails with A de Quincey in respect of
the same　0.10　90.00
29-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Discussing privilege and information
management issues with A De Quincey　0.30　390.00
29-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Hamilton - Attention to emails and
hearing logistics regarding application,
including liaising with J White on same.　0.80　840.00

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29-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails with Berkeley
Rowe.　0.30　315.00

29-Oct-24　Jake White　Further discuss with A de Quincey
status of trustee's application,
administrators' application and next
steps.　0.90　810.00
29-Oct-24　Jake White　Liaise with counsel Paul Wright re
fixing of trustee's application and
approach to Court re the same.　0.80　720.00
29-Oct-24　Jake White　Liaise with clerks of counsel Peter
Shaw KC, Paul Wright re upcoming
availability for hearing.　0.80　720.00
29-Oct-24　Jake White　Further calls with Paul Wright and
email/in-person update with A de
Quincey.　0.90　810.00
29-Oct-24　Jake White　Prepare draft email to Berkeley
Rowe/administrators re applications
hearing next steps.　0.90　810.00
29-Oct-24　Jake White　Prepare and send email to
Weightmans team serving application
notice.　0.50　450.00
30-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to draft letters for HSF and
HP regarding stay application.　1.40　1,470.00
30-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to updating stay consent
order and emails on same.　0.50　525.00
30-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to counsel call on client
Hamilton follow-up queries.　0.40　420.00
30-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Hamilton application listing
logistics and liaising with J. White on
same and review of correspondence.　0.60　630.00
30-Oct-24　Jake White　Email to A de Quincey re secure file
transfer link to exhibits to trustee's
application.　0.40　360.00
30-Oct-24　Jake White　Email to Berkeley Rowe/administrators' 0.40
representatives with file link to exhibits.　360.00
30-Oct-24　Jake White　Call with A de Quincey re trustee's
application hearing next steps.　1.00　900.00
30-Oct-24　Jake White　Prepare email to court's clerk re
hearing and vacation of that fixed for 1
November.　1.10　990.00
30-Oct-24　Jake White　Prepare and send follow-up to clerk.　0.50　450.00
30-Oct-24　Jake White　Prepare draft consent order pursuant to 1.00
comments of court clerk and send to A
do Quincev with covering common　900.00

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31-Oct-24　Natasha Harrison　Attention to draft letters and liaise
internally.　0.50　700.00

31-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Follow up with A De Quincey on client
questions.　0.40　520.00
31-Oct-24　Neil Pigott　Review and dispatch of vacating order
application.　0.20　260.00
31-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to correspondence with all
parties on stay extension and attention
to filing consent order.　1.60　1,680.00
31-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey Preparing for and attending inter partes
call.　0.40　420.00
31-Oct-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Hamilton listing issues and
emails on same.　0.60　630.00
31-Oct-24　Jake White　Emails and calls with counsel Paul
Wright re dialogue with court regarding
fixing of hearing of trustee's and
administrators' applications and draft
consent order.　0.80　720.00
31-Oct-24　Jake White　Review Paul Wright comments to
consent order and amends to same.　0.50　450.00
31-Oct-24　Jake White　Prepare and send email to Berkeley
Rowe team seeking agreement to
consent order.　0.60　540.00
31-Oct-24　Jake White　Calls to Berkeley Rowe team re
consent order and follow-up emails
regarding the same.　0.40　360.00
31-Oct-24　Jake White　Review Berkeley Rowe edits to
consent order and finalise the same.　0.40　360.00
31-Oct-24　Jake White　Further emails with Paul Wright　0.20　180.00
31-Oct-24　Jake White　Email and e-filing of consent order.　0.40　360.00
31-Oct-24　Marwa Ateem　call with A Quincey regarding filing of
consent order; call with F Moore
regarding CE-File　0.20　100.00
31-Oct-24　Freddie Moore　Filing Order　0.60　300.00
01-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey Attention to liaising on hearing logistics
and emails regarding Hamilton.　0.50　525.00
01-Nov-24　Jake White　Emails with counsel Paul Wright re
vacation of 1 November hearing of
application, next steps.　0.30　270.00
01-Nov-24　Jake White　Review email from Court re vacation of
1 November hearing, consent order
pertaining to the same.　0.20　180.00
01-Nov-24　Jake White　Further emails with Paul Wright re next
steps.　0.20　180.00

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01-Nov-24　Jake White　Emails with Berkeley Rowe re counsel
details for fixing of hearing of both
applications.　0.20　180.00

01-Nov-24　Jake White　Call with A de Quincey to discuss
matter status, next steps.　0.20　180.00
05-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails on service queries.　0.20　210.00
05-Nov-24　Jake White　Consider email from Berkeley Rowe.　0.10　90.00
05-Nov-24　Jake White　Discussions re next steps with A de
Quincey　0.10　90.00
06-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to Hamilton hearing and next
steps including emails with client and
counsel on same.　0.50　525.00
07-Nov-24　Jake White　Email to Berkeley Rowe re counsel
details　0.20　180.00
11-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and next steps on
Hamilton hearing.　0.30　315.00
12-Nov-24　Neil Pigott　Discussing further correspondence re
applications.　0.30　390.00
12-Nov-24　Jake White　Prepare letter to Berkeley Rowe re
confirmation of Administrators' counsel
for application hearing and matter
status.　1.00　900.00
12-Nov-24　Jake White　Liaise with A de Quincey re comments
to letter.　0.40　360.00
12-Nov-24　Jake White　Email to N Pigott re letter.　0.20　180.00
12-Nov-24　Jake White　Finalise and send letter to Berkeley
Rowe.　0.20　180.00
14-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and coordinating on
next steps regarding client research
requests.　0.40　420.00
14-Nov-24　Jake White　Review letter received from Berkeley
Rowe re counsel details　0.10　90.00
14-Nov-24　Jake White　Liaise with A de Quincey re Berkeley
Rowe letter.　0.20　180.00
15-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and HSF
correspondence.　0.40　420.00
18-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and counsel fee
estimates.　0.40　420.00
19-Nov-24　Jake White　Liaise with A de Quincey re
Administrators' counsel details
confirmation, application hearing next
steps.　0.30　270.00

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19-Nov-24　Jake White　Email to client counsel clerks re
counsel hearing availability for hearing
of administration.　0.20　180.00

19-Nov-24　Jake White　Email to Administrators' counsel clerks
re availability for hearing　0.20　180.00
21-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and client follow-up
requests on English procedure.　0.30　315.00
22-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to service research and
summary for client on English
procedure for individual defendants.　1.80　1,890.00
22-Nov-24　Jake White　Review email from Weightmans LLP re
attendance at hearing of Administrator,
Trustee applications.　0.20　180.00
22-Nov-24　Jake White　Prepare response to Weightmans LLP
and discuss with A de Quincey.　0.50　450.00
22-Nov-24　Jake White　finalise and send response to
Weightmans LLP.　0.20　180.00
22-Nov-24　Jake White　Review Weightmans LLP follow-up.　0.20　180.00.
25-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to finalising research note
and emails.　0.60　630.00
27-Nov-24　Jake White　Discuss with A de Quincey re hearing
listing next steps.　0.30　270.00
27-Nov-24　Jake White　Attend to action list re same　0.20　180.00
28-Nov-24　Neil Pigott　Considering outstanding pints on
matter.　0.30　390.00
28-Nov-24　Neil Pigott　Discussing service advice with A De
Quincey.　0.20　260.00
28-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails on　0.30　315.00
28-Nov-24　Jake White　Email and call with counsel Paul Wright
re application hearing.　0.50　450.00
28-Nov-24　Jake White　Follow-up email with A de Quincey re
next steps.　0.30　270.00
29-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to
and follow-up.　0.40　420.00
29-Nov-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to emails and counsel
correspondence.　0.20　210.00
29-Nov-24　Jake White　Discuss with A de Quincey re matter
next steps.　0.30　270.00
29-Nov-24　Jake White　Call with Weightmans LLP further to
call on hearing next steps with counsel
Paul Wright.　0.40　360.00
29-Nov-24　Jake White　Email to A de Quincey further to call
vith Waightmans     D　0.20　180.00

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29-Nov-24　Jake White　Call with Peter Shaw KC, Paul Wright
clerk re listing appointment next steps.　0.30　270.00

29-Nov-24　Jake White　Prepare follow-up email and liaise with
A de Quincey re same.　0.20　180.00
02-Dec-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to counsel fee matters and
emails with P Hastings on same.　0.30　315.00
02-Dec-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to listing steps and emails on
same.　0.30　315.00
02-Dec-24　Jake White　Call with A de Quincey re email
concerning listing appointment for
hearing of Trustee's and
Administrators' application.　0.60　540.00
02-Dec-24　Jake White　Email to clerking team re listing
appointment next steps.　0.40　360.00
02-Dec-24　Jake White　Follow-up email with clerking team re
listing appointment, party details.　0.30　270.00
02-Dec-24　Jake White　Further telecon liaise with clerking
team.　0.30　270.00
04-Dec-24　Jake White　Review email from clerk of barrister
team re application hearing.　0.10　90.00
04-Dec-24　Jake White　Follow-up email re same with A de
Quincey.　0.10　90.00
12-Dec-24　Alessia de Quincey　Attention to supplemental engagement
matters　0.20　210.00
17-Dec-24　Jake White　Call with A de Quincey re listing
appointment and dialogue with
Selborne Chambers clerk.　0.30　270.00
17-Dec-24　Jake White　Review clerk correspondence with
Court listing office　0.10　90.00
18-Dec-24　Alessia de Quincey　attention to HCHL listing　0.30　315.00
18-Dec-24　Jake White　Review email from Court listing team re
April 2025 hearing listing.　0.10　90.00
18-Dec-24　Jake White　Discuss same with A de Quincey.　0.20　180.00
18-Dec-24　Jake White　Review follow-up emails with Selborne 0.10
Chambers clerk team.　90.00
19-Dec-24　Jake White　Review further correspondence from
barrister clerk team re April 2025
hearing　0.20　180.00
20-Dec-24　Alessia de Quincey attention to updated counsel rates and 0.30
emails on same　315.00
Total Value Charged
\$168.465.00

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Client Name.
Matter Name:
Client/Matter Number:
Invoice Period:
Invoice No:　Despins, Luc
HCHL
16126.0002
02 September 2024 to 31 December 2024

Date　Disbursement　Description　Value (\$)
03-Sep-24　Court Costs-Filing Fees　Vendor: HM Courts & Tribunals
Service; Invoice#: 1055090; Date:
03/09/2024 - Court Fees - 30/08/24 -
FACCT-RBF-0000560392
Commercial Court Applicat
ion to a Circuit Judge
Part 7 Claim-CL-2020-0003
45-16126.0001
1667071725011346878　155.08
03-Sep-24　Court Costs-Filing Fees　Vendor: HM Courts & Tribunals
Service; Invoice#: 1055090; Date:
03/09/2024 - Court Fees - 30/08/24 -
FACCT-RBF-0000560438
Commercial Court Applicat
ion to a Circuit Judge
Part 7 Claim-CL-2020-0003
45-16126.0001
1667071725015447903　155.08
10-Sep-24　Court Costs-Filing Fees　Vendor: HM Courts & Tribunals
Service; Invoice#: 1059711; Date:
10/09/2024 - Court fees - 05/09/24 -
FACCTRBR1-0000560392
Commercial Court Applicat
ion to a Circuit Judge
REFUND-Part 7 Claim-CL-20
20-000345-16126.0001
1667071725011346878　-155.08
29-Oct-24 Court Costs-Filing Fees　Vendor: HM Courts & Tribunals
Service; Invoice#: 1080061; Date:
29/10/2024 - Court Fees - 25/10/24 -
FACCT-RBF-0000578192
Companies Originating App
lication
Application-CR-2024-00642
8-16126.0001　406.90

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05-Nov-24　Court Costs-Filing Fees　1639731729869327404
Vendor: HM Courts & Tribunals
Service; Invoice#: 1084791; Date:
05/11/2024 - Court Fees - 31/10/24 -
FACCT-RBF-0000579828　37.56

Companies Order
Application-CR-2024-00642
8-16126 0001

05-Nov-24 Court Costs-Filing Fees　Vendor: HM Courts & Tribunals
Service; Invoice#: 1084791; Date:
05/11/2024 - Coust fees - 31/10/24 -
FACCT-RBF-0000579875
Commercial Court Applicat　154.13
ion to a Circuit Judge
Part 7 Claim-CL-2020-0003
45-16126.0001

Dichurcamant Value Charner