Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #4387
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 4387
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
Monthly Fee Statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073, ECF No. 4387 (Filed 2023-08-18). Paul Hastings LLP, counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins and the Genever Debtors, submits its monthly fee statement for December 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (excluding RICO adversary proceedings), seeking payment of 80% of fees ($1,038,143.20) and 100% of expenses ($56,979.60).
FULL TEXT
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------- x
In re: : :
HO WAN KWOK, et al., :
Debtors.1 : :
MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
In accordance with the Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and
Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023 [Docket No.
2094] (the "Interim Compensation Order"),2 Paul Hastings LLP ("Paul Hastings") hereby submits this monthly statement (the "Monthly Fee Statement") seeking compensation for services rendered and reimbursement of expenses incurred as counsel to (a) Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Individual Debtor"), (b) Genever Holdings Corporation ("Genever (BVI)"), and (c) Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)" and, together with Genever (BVI), the "Genever Debtors"), for the period from December 1, 2024 through and including December 31, 2024 (the "Fee Period"), other than for services render and expenses incurred related to the Trustee's civil
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
2 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
RICO complaint, Adv. Proc. 24-5273 (the "RICO Adversary Proceeding").3 By this Monthly Fee Statement, Paul Hastings respectfully requests payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period (other than with respect to the RICO Adversary Proceeding), in the amounts of \$1,038,143.20 and \$56,979.60, respectively.
1. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, department, bar admission, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each Paul Hastings individual who provided services during the Fee Period. The rates charged by Paul Hastings for services rendered to the Committee are the same rates that Paul Hastings charges generally for professional services rendered to its non-bankruptcy clients, except that the Trustee's hourly rate has been reduced to \$1,975.00 (compared to his standard hourly rate of \$2,225.00).4
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit B and Exhibit C are summaries of Paul Hastings' services rendered and compensation sought for the Fee Period, by project category and Matter ID, respectively, for the Fee Period.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a summary of expenses incurred and reimbursement sought, by expense type, for the Fee Period.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit E are the fee statements of Paul Hastings for services provided during the Fee Period.
3 At this time, Paul Hastings is not seeking payment for services related to the RICO Adversary Proceeding (which services have been recorded under Matter Number 00025), but will do so in the future, whether as part of subsequent fee statements or in connection with its interim fee applications.
4 At the fee application stage, Paul Hastings will also consider not seeking allowance and payment for fees of timekeepers, who, during the relevant fee application period, billed less than a certain number of hours (as it has done in prior fee applications)
5. Notice of this Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email on the Notice Parties: (i) Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok (lucdespins@paulhastings.com); (ii) Counsel for the Trustee, (x) Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 (Attn: G. Alexander Bongartz (alexbongartz@paulhastings.com) and Douglass Barron (douglassbarron@paulhastings.com)) and (y) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., 195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Douglas S. Skalka (dskalka@npmlaw.com) and Patrick R. Linsey (plinsey@npmlaw.com)); (iii) the Office of The United States Trustee, Giaimo Federal Building, 150 Court Street, Room 302, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Holley L. Claiborn (holley.l.claiborn@usdoj.gov)); (iv) counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, Pullman & Comley, LLC, 850 Main Street, 8th Floor, PO Box 7006, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06601-7006 (Attn: Irve J. Goldman (igoldman@pullcom.com); and (v) counsel for Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036 (Attn: Peter Friedman (pfriedman@omm.com) and Stuart M. Sarnoff (ssarnoff@omm.com) (collectively, the "Notice Parties").
6. Objections to this Monthly Fee Statement, if any, must be filed with the Court and served upon (i) Paul Hastings and (ii) the Notice Parties by email no later than May 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) (the "Objection Deadline"), setting forth the nature of the objection and the specific amount of fees or expenses at issue.
7. If no objections to this Monthly Fee Statement are filed and received by the Notice Parties on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall promptly pay Paul Hastings 80% of the fees and 100% of the expenses identified in this Monthly Fee Statement. 8. To the extent that an objection to this Monthly Fee Statement is filed and received by the Notice Parties on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall withhold payment of that portion of this Monthly Fee Statement to which the objection is directed and promptly pay the remainder of the fees and expenses in the percentages set forth above. To the extent such an objection is not resolved, it shall be preserved and scheduled for consideration at the next interim fee application hearing.
G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com
Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com
Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------ x
In re: :
HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 : :
Debtors. :
The undersigned hereby certifies that on May 6, 2025, the foregoing Monthly Fee Statement was electronically filed. In addition, a copy of the Monthly Fee Statement was served by email on the Notice Parties. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.
Dated: May 6, 2025 By: /s/ G. Alexander Bongartz
New York, New York G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice)
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL
Bassett, Nicholas Corporate, 2007 \$1,835.00 87.20 \$160,012.00 3 Bassett, Nicholas (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2007 \$917.50 4.00 \$3,670.00 3 Despins, Luc Restructuring, 1986 \$1,975.00 57.10 \$112,772.50 1 Tsao, Leo Litigation, 1999 \$1,775.00 6.50 \$11,537.50 1 Partner Total: 154.80 \$287,992.00 N/A
Bongartz, Alex Restructuring, 2007 \$1,850.00 40.70 \$75,295.00 3 Maza, Shlomo Corporate, 2012 \$1,850.00 113.10 \$209,235.00 4 Traxler, Katherine Restructuring, 1990 \$1,120.00 2.90 \$3,248.00 3
Barron, Douglass Corporate, 2012 \$1,395.00 161.30 \$225,013.50 3 Barron, Douglass (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2012 \$697.50 3.40 \$2,371.50 3 Catalano, Kristin Corporate, 2021 \$1,185.00 28.20 \$33,417.00 3 Farmer, Will Corporate, 2018 \$1,390.00 102.60 \$142,614.00 3 Kosciewicz, Jon Litigation, 2021 \$1,185.00 14.30 \$16,945.50 3 Sadler, Tess Corporate, 2019 \$1,365.00 10.90 \$14,878.50 3 Simon, Tori Corporate, 024 \$795.00 10.90 \$8,665.50 N/A Song, Luyi Corporate, 2023 \$985.00 138.60 \$136,521.00 3 Sutton, Ezra Corporate, 2021 \$1,270.00 71.00 \$90,170.00 3
Doherty, Allison Paralegal \$445.00 21.10 \$9,389.50 N/A Mohamed, David Paralegal \$565.00 74.20 \$41,923.00 2 Paraprofessional Total: 95.30 \$51,312.50
TOTAL:
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY
U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category Hours Fees
B110 Case Administration 33.40 \$33,019.50 B113 Pleadings Review 41.00 \$23,165.00 B130 Asset Disposition 5.80 \$6,837.50 B131 Sale of Real Estate 2.40 \$4,615.00
B160 Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) 4.00 \$5,283.00 B165 Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) 15.30 \$20,827.50 B191 General Litigation 690.80 \$997,558.50 B195 Non-Working Travel 7.40 \$6,041.50 B210 Business Operations 11.10 \$13,782.00 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 4.60 \$6,143.00
B261 Investigations 98.10 \$128,410.00 B310 Claims Administration and Objections 0.30 \$555.00
00001 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$108,862.00 00002 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$85,115.00
00012 Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$21,724.50 00016 Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding \$21,202.50 00020 Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$136,304.00 00024 Lamp Capital Adversary \$71,446.50 00026 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$30,225.00 00027 CAO Adversary Proceeding \$381.00 00028 Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding \$302,479.00
Outside Professional Services \$22,388.75
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 April 30, 2025 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2439500
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$108,862.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 April 30, 2025 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2439500
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$108,862.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 April 30, 2025 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2439500
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$108,862.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/01/2024 NAB Review case issues/task list 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 12/02/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.3); prepare client documents for attorney review and access (.3) 1.20 565.00 678.00 12/03/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed and P.
upcoming deadlines (.1); review recent case filings and upcoming case deadlines (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/03/2024 LAD4 Email to H. Claiborn (UST) re: fraudulent
12/04/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/04/2024 DEB4 Call with NPM, L. Despins, N. Bassett and L. Song re: pending and upcoming litigation 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 12/04/2024 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
12/04/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on case (.20); handle weekly NPM call with N. Bassett, L. Song & D. Barron (.70) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 12/04/2024 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, P. Linsey
and litigation update 0.70 985.00 689.50 12/04/2024 NAB Review agenda items for call with L. Despins, D. Barron, L. Song, and P. Linsey regarding case updates and strategy (.1); participate in same (.7) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 12/05/2024 DM26 Review returned mail related to case matters (.3); correspond with E. Sutton and S. Maza regarding upcoming filings (.2) 0.50 565.00 282.50 12/05/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed and P.
deadlines (.1); review recent case filings and upcoming case deadlines (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/06/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/09/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/09/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/09/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding upcoming case deadlines (.1); review recent case filings and upcoming case deadlines 0.20 1,270.00 254.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 15 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/10/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/10/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding pending and upcoming case matters (.1);
case deadlines (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/11/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); review recent case documents and prepare same for attorney review (.3) 1.30 565.00 734.50 12/11/2024 DEB4 Participate in call with NPM, L. Despins, N.
update and upcoming matters 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 12/11/2024 LAD4 Handle weekly NPM call with N. Bassett, D. Barron and L. Song 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 12/11/2024 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron,
and litigation update 0.70 985.00 689.50 12/11/2024 LS26 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Barron regarding open case issues 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/11/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), D. Barron, and L. Song regarding case updates and strategy (.7); review email from P. Linsey and open issues related to same (.2) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 12/12/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/12/2024 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
12/12/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on case 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 12/13/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/13/2024 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
12/16/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/16/2024 AB21 Calls with L. Despins regarding chapter 11 petitions (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 12/16/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/16/2024 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
12/16/2024 LAD4 T/c A. Bongartz re: chapter 11 petitions 0.20 1,975.00 395.00 12/17/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/17/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/17/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff re: HK real estate 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 12/18/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/18/2024 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
12/18/2024 LS26 Update list of open issues and work streams (0.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
12/19/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/20/2024 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/20/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group 0.70 565.00 395.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 17 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/23/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/23/2024 DEB4 Call with NPM, L. Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Song regarding case matters 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 12/23/2024 LAD4 Handle weekly NPM call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 12/23/2024 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron,
about investigation and litigation update 0.70 985.00 689.50 12/23/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins, D. Barron, L. Song, P.
12/24/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/24/2024 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
12/26/2024 AB21 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding W-8 form 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/26/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); review recent case documents and prepare same for attorney review (.5) 1.10 565.00 621.50 12/27/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/29/2024 LS26 Update list of open issues and work streams 0.80 985.00 788.00 12/30/2024 AB21 Review updated draft of task list and
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 18 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/30/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
12/31/2024 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 33.40 33,019.50
12/02/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 1.90 565.00 1,073.50 12/03/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.20 565.00 1,243.00 12/04/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
cases and update working group re same 1.80 565.00 1,017.00
(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2)
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 19 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/05/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.5) 2.80 565.00 1,582.00 12/06/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.30 565.00 1,299.50 12/09/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.30 565.00 1,299.50 12/10/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.50 565.00 847.50 12/11/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.0); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 2.20 565.00 1,243.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 20 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/12/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.00 565.00 1,130.00 12/13/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 1.90 565.00 1,073.50 12/16/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 1.70 565.00 960.50 12/17/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.0); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.10 565.00 1,186.50 12/18/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 1.90 565.00 1,073.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 21 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/19/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.5) 2.40 565.00 1,356.00
12/20/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.60 565.00 904.00 12/23/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.00 565.00 1,130.00 12/24/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 2.10 565.00 1,186.50 12/26/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.4) 1.30 565.00 734.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 22 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/27/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 1.60 565.00 904.00 12/30/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 1.50 565.00 847.50 12/31/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.7); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 1.90 565.00 1,073.50 Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review 41.00 23,165.00
12/06/2024 DM26 Draft agenda for 12/10/24 hearing 1.30 565.00 734.50
12/09/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
retention applications 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/09/2024 DM26 Revise agenda for 12/10/24 hearing 0.10 565.00 56.50 12/09/2024 ECS1 Review and revise agenda for 12/10/24 court hearing (.2); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 23 of 194 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/10/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding preparation for December 11 hearing 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/16/2024 DM26 Research and prepare certain documents for upcoming 1/15/25 hearing 0.90 565.00 508.50 12/17/2024 DM26 Research and prepare pleadings pertaining to certain avoidance actions scheduled for
12/18/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding upcoming hearings 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 4.80 3,251.00
12/04/2024 KAT2 Prepare notice of change in rates (.2);
12/05/2024 KAT2 Prepare notice of change in rates (.2);
same (.1); prepare parts of seventh interim fee application (1.2) 1.50 1,120.00 1,680.00 12/06/2024 KAT2 Prepare parts of seventh interim fee
12/16/2024 KAT2 Prepare parts of seventh interim fee
12/18/2024 KAT2 Prepare UST Appendix B information for November services 0.20 1,120.00 224.00 12/19/2024 AB21 Review PH October fee statement 1.10 1,850.00 2,035.00 Subtotal: B160 Fee/Employment Applications 4.00 5,283.00 B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals
12/02/2024 AB21 Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) 0.70 1,850.00 1,295.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 24 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/02/2024 AB21 Correspond with W. Sherman (NPM)
Compass retention (0.1); call with W. Sherman regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/03/2024 AB21 Call with G. Shukrun (Compass) and W.
retention (0.2); correspond with H. Claiborn (US Trustee) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 12/04/2024 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding motion to
with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); prepare Prager fee statement (0.1);
regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 12/04/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion to amend Pallas retention order (.3); call with A. Bongartz regarding
12/05/2024 AB21 Correspond with estate professionals regarding notices of rate adjustment 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/05/2024 AB21 Revise Prager fee statement (0.2);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed and notice parties regarding same
12/05/2024 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system
12/05/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion to amend Pallas retention
12/06/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion to amend Pallas retention
12/09/2024 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding Compass retention (0.2); revise proposed order (0.2); revise notice of filing
regarding filing of same (0.1) 0.70 1,850.00 1,295.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 25 of 194 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/09/2024 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system revised proposed order regarding retention
effectuate service regarding same (.3) 0.60 565.00 339.00 12/10/2024 AB21 Correspond with A. deQuincey (Pallas)
letter (0.1); revise motion regarding same
12/10/2024 AB21 Calls with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Compass retention order (0.1); call with W. Sherman (NPM) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/11/2024 AB21 Revise motion regarding supplement to Pallas engagement letter 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/12/2024 AB21 Finalize motion to amend Pallas retention (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing of same (0.1) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 12/12/2024 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system motion to amend retention order of Pallas Partners (.2); prepare and effectuate service regarding same (.2) 0.40 565.00 226.00 12/13/2024 AB21 Correspond with estate professionals regarding notices of rate adjustment 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 12/13/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett
12/16/2024 AB21 Prepare notices of rate adjustment for estate
12/17/2024 AB21 Finalize Kobre & Kim retention application
12/17/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding notices of rate adjustment (0.2); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing of same 0.30 1,850.00 555.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 26 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/17/2024 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system notices of change in hourly rates for certain professionals of the Trustee and retention
and effectuate service regarding same (.3) 0.90 565.00 508.50 12/17/2024 LS26 Review and revise auctioneer retention
12/18/2024 LS26 Review and revise auctioneer retention
12/19/2024 AB21 Finalize Kroll fee statement (0.2);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with D.
same (0.1); prepare Pallas rate change notice
(Pallas) regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,850.00 1,110.00 12/19/2024 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system Kroll's
service regarding same (.2) 0.40 565.00 226.00 12/20/2024 AB21 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing of Pallas notice of rate adjustment 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/20/2024 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system notice of change in hourly rates of Pallas Partners (.2); prepare and effectuate service regarding
12/26/2024 LS26 Review and revise auctioneer retention
12/30/2024 AB21 Analyze open professional fee payments and review upcoming hearings on retention
12/30/2024 ECS1 Prepare fee application for CP Law (1.2);
12/31/2024 AB21 Revise CP Law fee application (0.4);
Law) regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,850.00 1,110.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 27 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/31/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Cyprus counsel retention application 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 12/31/2024 ECS1 Prepare fee application for CP Law (.1);
Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
12/09/2024 NAB Travel from DC to Connecticut for hearing
motion (bill at 1/2 rate) 2.00 917.50 1,835.00 12/10/2024 NAB Return travel from Connecticut to DC after Hudson Diamond hearing (bill at 1/2 rate) 2.00 917.50 1,835.00 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 4.00 3,670.00
12/02/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire
12/03/2024 AB21 Call and correspond with L. Despins regarding trustee account (0.1); call with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/03/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers for certain professionals and vendor of the Trustee 0.50 565.00 282.50 12/03/2024 TS21 Call with A. Bongartz re wire transfers (.1); review wire transfer to Prager (.1); prepare
(1.1); draft incident report re fraudulent
12/05/2024 TS21 Correspond with East West Bank and L. Despins re opening new account 0.50 1,365.00 682.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/09/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and T. Sadler regarding upcoming wire transfers 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/09/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer for Hawk Eye
12/09/2024 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins, A. Bongartz,
account and wire transfers 0.50 1,365.00 682.50 12/10/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers for certain vendors on behalf of the Trustee 0.40 565.00 226.00 12/10/2024 TS21 Review and revise wire transfer forms (.6); correspond re wire transfers and new bank
East West Bank (.6) 1.20 1,365.00 1,638.00 12/12/2024 TS21 Review account matters and checks (.3); draft correspondence to L. Despins, A. Bongartz and US Trustee re same (.4) 0.70 1,365.00 955.50 12/13/2024 TS21 Review wire transfer form re Cyprus wire (.2); call with A. Bongartz re same (.1);
and East West Bank re same (.3) 0.60 1,365.00 819.00 12/16/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire
12/16/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers for certain vendors on behalf of the Trustee 0.30 565.00 169.50 12/18/2024 AB21 Review upcoming wire transfers to professionals (0.1); correspond with T. Sadler regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/19/2024 AB21 Correspond and call with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers (0.1); call with G.
12/19/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers for certain professionals of the Trustee 0.30 565.00 169.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 29 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/19/2024 TS21 Correspond and call with A. Bongartz
with A. Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with L. Despins and East West Bank re wire
12/23/2024 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers for Hawk Eye Security and Kyle Davis Lawn Care 0.30 565.00 169.50 12/23/2024 TS21 Review wire transfer forms (.2); correspond
12/30/2024 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers to professionals 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/30/2024 DM26 Research and prepare draft wire transfers
Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 10.80 13,227.00 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
12/23/2024 TS21 Revise monthly operating report (.2);
12/23/2024 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 12/23/2024 DM26 File monthly operating report for period
12/18/2024 TS21 Draft monthly operating report (2.8); correspond with D. Barron re same (.3) 3.10 1,365.00 4,231.50 12/18/2024 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 30 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
B310 Claims Administration and Objections
Call from creditor regarding claims process 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 Subtotal: B310 Claims Administration and 0.30 555.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 3.50 1,975.00 6,912.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 2.50 1,835.00 4,587.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 4.00 917.50 3,670.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 10.80 1,850.00 19,980.00 KAT2 Katherine A. Traxler Of Counsel 2.90 1,120.00 3,248.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 3.00 1,395.00 4,185.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 10.90 1,365.00 14,878.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 4.90 1,270.00 6,223.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 6.00 985.00 5,910.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 69.50 565.00 39,267.50
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Photocopy Charges 1,273.00 0.08 101.84
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 31 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 19
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 02/20/2024; c/o CT Corporation System; Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman; 1015 15th St. NW;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 02/23/2024; Joe Halbardier; Shaylen Music LLC; 1900 Ave of the Stars 25th Fl; LOS ANGELES, CA
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 02/27/2024; George Gobble; Jamestown Associates LLC; 6770 E Edgemont St; TUCSON, AZ 85710 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Mitchell LLC; 55 MADISON AVE STE 400;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Nicholas Paindiris; OSC Orbit Service Company LLC; 2252 Main Street;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Cirrus Design Corporation; 4515 Taylor Circle; DULUTH, MN 55811 ; 271627419684 (MAN) 21.09
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 32 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 20
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Cirrus Design Corporation; c/o Registered Agent Solutions; 100 Wilburn Rd Ste 100; SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590 ; 271632210224
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Cirrus Design Corporation; c/o Registered Agent Solutions; 222 S. 9th Street Suite 450; MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402 ; 271631969825
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Marcum LLP; 10 Melville Park Rd; MELVILLE,
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; OSC Orbit Service Company LLC; 101 Merritt 7 Corporate Place; NORWALK, CT 06851 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Robert E. Molloy; Sedgwick Realty Corp.; 525 W Homer #401; CHICAGO, IL 60622 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Marcum LLP Goodwin Square; c/o Corporation Service Company; 225 Asylum 20th Fl.; HARTFORD, CT 06103 ; 271634271755 (MAN) 21.09
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Jocelyn Kuo; Paul Hastings; 200 Park Avenue; NEW YORK, NY 10166 ; 580016412314
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 33 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 21
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; ; Cayuse Government Services LL; 112 North Curry Street; CARSON CITY, NV 89703 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Marcum LLP; 730 3rd Avenue 11th floor; NEW YORK, NY 10017 ; 271629769852 (MAN) 23.42
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Brune Law PC c/o CT Corp Systems; 28 Liberty St.; NEW YORK, NY 10005 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Brune Law PC; 450 Park Avenue Suite 1901; NEW YORK, NY 10022 ; 271626649150 (MAN) 23.42
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP; 655 Third Avenue 22nd Floor; NEW YORK, NY 10017 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; 9 East 40th Street LLC c/o Woh; 10 East 40th Street 3203; NEW YORK CITY, NY 10016 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Sedgwick Realty Corp.; c/o C T Corporation System; 28 Liberty St.; NEW YORK,
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 34 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 22
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Dawn Hagen; Cayuse Government
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; OSC Orbit Service Company LLC; c/o Registered Agents Inc.; 418 Broadway Ste R; ALBANY, NY 12207 ; 271634875985 (MAN) 25.85
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Gypsy Mei Food Services LLC; 600 Mamaroneck Avenue #400; HARRISON, NY 10528 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Tao Zheng; 3760 Bird Rd Unit 704; MIAMI, FL 33146 ; 271631063292 (MAN) 28.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Corporation; 8504 Gaither Hollow Ct.; ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 ; 271627948170 (MAN) 28.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Sedgwick Realty Corp.; 15 Close Rd; GREENWICH, CT 06831 ; 271630807313 (MAN) 28.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Tao Zheng; 1200 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S; HARRISON, NJ 07029 ; 271635381001
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 35 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 23
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Gypsy Mei Food Services LLC; c/o Corporate Creations Network; 600 Mamaroneck Avenue #400; HARRISON, NY 10528 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Jason Miller; 2305 N. Lincoln Street; ARLINGTON, VA 22207 ; 271629271848 (MAN) 28.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Nicholas Paindiris; OSC Orbit Service Company LLC; 119 Butler Drive;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Feng Yi; 157 Rajkovich Way; SAN JOSE, CA 95120 ; 271628387626 (MAN) 28.87
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/01/2024; Mei Guo; 492 Broome St Apt 3; NEW YORK, NY 10013 ; 271629936205 (MAN) 31.76
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Jocelyn Kuo; Paul Hastings LLP; 200 Park Avenue; NEW YORK, NY 10166 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; NAV Consulting Inc.; 1 Trans Am Pla a Drive Suite; VILLA PARK, IL 60181 ; 271721148220
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 36 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 24
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; River Valley Operations LLC; c/o Registered Agents Inc; 5534 Saint Joe Road; FORT WAYNE, IN 46835 ; 271719752550 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Gettr USA Inc. Corp. Trust Ce; c/o The Corporation Trust Company; 1209 Orange Street; WILMINGTON, DE 19801 ; 271723480934
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Jared Scott Thomson; River Valley Operations LLC; 1851 West Henri De Tonti Blvd; SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 ; 271722501653 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Flying Colours Corp; 525 Turbine Ave;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; return; paul hastings 200; 200 park avenue; NEW YORK, NY 10166 ; 653687408846
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; WA & HF LLC; 1621 114 Avenue SE Suite 105; BELLEVUE, WA 98004 ; 271717683359 (MAN) 21.55
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Top California Beach Corp.; 7940 Garvey Ave Ste 202; ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 ;
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 37 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 25
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Gary Kurt; Dark Shadows LLC; 30101 Agoura Ct #118; AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
STATE ST; ALBANY, NY 12207 ; 713409278240
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Quick-Equip LLC; 1410 Broadway Suite 1202; NEW YORK, NY 10018 ; 271721567190 (MAN) 23.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Gettr USA Inc.; c/o C T Corporation System; 28 Liberty Street; NEW YORK, NY 10005
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Management Service; 160 Middle Road;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Chris Lee; Top California Beach Corp.; 2436 Park Blvd; UPLAND, CA 91784 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Antonio Forteleoni; Curiosity Corp. LLC; 1344 Belfast Dr.; WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 38 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 26
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Duoyue Wang; WA & HF LLC; 7419 W Mercer Way; MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Anthony DiBattista; 45 Park Hill Drive; HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/04/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Gettr USA Inc.; 3 COLUMBUS CIRCLE 20TH; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ; 271720564622 (MAN) 45.82
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Corporation System; 820 Bear Tavern Road; TRENTON, NJ 08628 ; 271767721575 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Lexington Property and Staffin; c/o Corporation Service Compan; 80 State Street; ALBANY, NY 12207 ; 271781772293 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; HCHK Property Management Inc; Princeton South Corporate Cent; 100 Charles Ewing Blvd Suite 1; TRENTON, NJ 08628 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; HCHK Property Management Inc.; c/o Corporation Service Compan; 80 State Street; ALBANY, NY 12207 ; 271769212455 (MAN) 21.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 39 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 27
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; GF Italy LLC Corp. Trust Cente; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; 1209 Orange St;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Crocker Mansion Estate LLC; 17 Spear Road; RAMSEY, NJ 07446 ; 271765717639 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Yanming Wang Spices Inc.; Omicron Nutraceutical LLC; 82 Wendel Ave Ste 100; PITTSFIELD, MA 01201 ; 271777129489 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; GFNY Inc; 1209 N ORANGE ST;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; James Moriarty Hudson Diamond; NY LLC / Zeisler & Zeisler P.; 10 Middle Street Floor
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; James Moriarty c/o Zeisler & Z; Leading Shine NY Ltd.; 10 Middle Street Floor 15; BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604 ; 271783883149 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Corporation Service Compan; 80 State Street; ALBANY, NY 12207 ; 271769050370 (MAN) 21.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 40 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 28
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Lexington Property and Staffin; c/o Corporation Service Compan; 251 Little Falls Drive;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; c/o Registered Agents Inc; Rule of Law Society IV Inc.; 1717 N Street NW Suite 1;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Leading Shine NY Ltd.; c/o Corporate Creations Networ; 3411 Silverside Road Suite 10;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; G Club Holdco I Corp Trust Cen; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; 1209 Orange St;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Stuart Smith Hayman Hong; Kong Opportunities Onshore Fun; 3889 Maple Avenue 6th Floor; DALLAS, TX 75219 ; 271767414277
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Corporation Service Compan; 251 Little Falls Drive;
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 41 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 29
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Himalaya New World Inc.; 12587 Fair Lakes Circle
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Mountains of Spices Inc.; c/o A Registered Agent Inc.; 8 The Green Ste A; DOVER, DE 19901 ; 271776931613 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Omicron Nutraceutical LLC; 82 Wendel Avenue Suite 100; PITTSFIELD, MA 01201 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; HCHK Property Management Inc.; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; 1209 Orange Street; WILMINGTON, DE 19805 ; 271781130875
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; MOS Himalaya Foundation Inc.; 1129 Northern Blvd. Suite 404; MANHASSET, NY 11030 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Hayman Hong Kong Opportunitie; Opportunities Onshore Fund LP; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 19808 ; 271779358726
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 42 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 30
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; Rule of Law Society IV Inc.; 1209 Orange St;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Llija Pavlovic; Crocker Mansion Estate LLC; 19 Spear Road Suite 306; RAMSEY, NJ 07446
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Mountains of Spices Inc.; 8 The Green Suite A; DOVER, DE 19901 ; 271762093665 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; Rule of Law Foundation III Inc; 1209 Orange St.;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Taurus Fund LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Drive Ste 129; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ; 271766103584 (MAN) 21.55
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Lura Barua; Taurus Fund LLC / GG Internat; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ; 271778850365 (MAN) 21.55
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; c/o Greenberg Traurig LLP; GFNY
ANGELES, CA 90067 ; 271785128208 (MAN) 21.55
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 43 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 31
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
YORK, NY 10019 ; 271770956387 (MAN) 23.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Anthony DiBattista; Lexington Property and Staffin; 750 Lexington Ave. 8th Fl; NEW YORK, NY 10022 ; 271769370303 (MAN) 23.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Golden Spring (New York) Limi; c/o C T Corporation System; 28 Liberty St.; NEW YORK, NY 10005 ; 271779747237 (MAN) 23.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Technologies Inc.; 750 Lexington Avenue; NEW YORK, NY 10022 ; 271780163907 (MAN) 23.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Xuebing Wang Victor Cerda; Rule of Law Foundation III Inc; 57 W 57th St Ste 400; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ; 271782413259 (MAN) 23.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Rule of Law Foundation III Inc; 57 West 57th Street Suite 400; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Rule of Law Society IV Inc.; 57 West 57th Street Suite 400; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ; 271784179360
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 44 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Greenwich Land LLC; 169 Rockingstone Avenue; LARCHMONT, NY 10538 ; 271779972601 (MAN) 28.20
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Himalaya Shanghai Farm LLC; 12 Lara Lane;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Bingshang Jiao Spices Inc.; Himalaya New World Inc.; 2901 Brians Hill Ln; OAKTON,
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Zhang Xianhong Spices Inc.; Himalaya Boston Mayflower LLC; 3513 NE 171 ST; NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160 ; 271777346075 (MAN) 28.20
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Scott Barnett; Taurus Fund LLC; 218 Elsie Avenue; MERRICK, NY 11566 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Hing Chi Ngok; Greenwich Land LLC; 373 Taconic Road; GREENWICH, CT 06831
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Xiaohong Peng; Himalaya Shanghai
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 45 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 33
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Himalaya Boston Mayflower LLC; 3513 NE 171 Street; NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Himalaya New York Rock; 301 West Street Apt 8E;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Himalaya New York Rock; 301 W 110 Street Apt 8E; NEW YORK CITY, NY 10026 ; 271777930164
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Fanggui Zhu; None; 2717 Cedar St. Unite B; EVERETT, WA 98201 ; 271766800985
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Weihua Li; None; 2377 Clubhouse Dr; ROCKLIN, CA 95765 ; 271766338996 (MAN) 28.75
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Shiying Li; None; 1128 Curtner Ave; SAN JOSE, CA 95125 ; 271766994054 (MAN) 28.75
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; G
ANGELES, CA 90046 ; 271761869596 (MAN) 28.75
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 46 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 34
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Leanne Li; G Club Three; 800 N Harper Ave; LOS ANGELES, CA 90046 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; c/o Mei Guo; Leading Shine NY Ltd.; 492 Broome St Apt 3; NEW YORK, NY 10013 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; c/o Mei Guo; Hudson Diamond NY
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
4TH FL; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ; 271779536635
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Leading Shine NY Ltd.; 57 WEST 57TH STREET SUITE 400; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; [Adv. Proc. No. 24-05275]; GFNY
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Rule of Law Foundation III Inc; 57 WEST 57TH STREET SUITE 400; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ;
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 47 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 35
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; G
CIRCLE; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ; 271770329230
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; G Club Holdco I LLC; 1 COLUMBUS CIRCLE; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ; 271761527341 (MAN) 45.82
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Rule of Law Society IV Inc.; 57 WEST 57TH STREET SUITE 400; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
CIRCLE; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ; 271769577645
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Leading Shine NY Ltd.; 1 COLUMBUS CIRCLE; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ; 271769744465 (MAN) 45.82
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Yanping Wang; Golden Spring (New York) Limit; 57 WEST 57TH STREET SUITE 400; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ; 271768061040 (MAN) 45.82
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Saraca Media Group Inc.; 1 COLUMBUS CIRCLE; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ; 271771579177 (MAN) 45.82
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 48 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 36
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/05/2024; Ping Tang or Michael Baranowit; Rule of Law Society IV Inc; 1 COLUMBUS CIRCLE; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ; 271783569798 (MAN) 45.82
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; jocelyn kuo; paul hastings; 200 park
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Registered Agents Inc.; O.S.C.
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Service Compan; 251 Little Falls Dr.;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; SARACA MEDIA GROUP INC.; SARACA MEDIA GROUP INC.; 162 E 64th St; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ; 271831506674 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; GETTR USA INC. Corp. Trust Ce; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; 1209 Orange St;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; GTV MEDIA GROUP INC.; 162 East 64th Street; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ; 271820697939 (MAN) 21.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 49 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 37
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; GNEWS MEDIA GROUP INC. GFNY I; c/o Corporate Creation Network; 1521
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Alex Hadjicharalambous;
Street; LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11105 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
Street; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ; 271823831079
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Corporation Service Compan; 251 Little Falls Drive;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o REGISTERED AGENTS INC.;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
LLC; c/o Corporate Creation Network; 1521
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 50 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 38
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Yongbing Zhang; Yongbing Zhang; 67 East Madison Street Suite; CHICAGO, IL 60603 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Trust Comp; 1209 Orange Street; WILMINGTON,
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Corporation Service Compan;
Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 19808 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; G Club US Operations LLC G Mus; c/o Corporation Service Compan; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 19808 ; 271815646880
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; GF IP LLC Corp. Trust Center; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; 1209 Orange St.;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Yanping Yvette Wang; Carl Gulliver
HAVEN, CT 06513 ; 271834812622 (MAN) 21.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 51 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 39
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; GF Italy LLC Corp. Trust Cent; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; 1209 Orange St.;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp;
Orange St.; WILMINGTON, DE 19801 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; GS SECURITY SOLUTIONS INC; c/o Registered Agents Inc.; 5 Greentree Centre 525 Route 7; MARLTON, NJ 08053 ; 271820487634
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Nicholas Paindiris; O.S.C. ORBIT SERVICE COMPANY L; 2252 Main Street;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
East 64th Street; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Victor Cerda; Victor Cerda; 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue Sui; RYE, NY 10580 ;
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 52 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 40
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
Street; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ; 271823585953
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; James Moriarty; LEADING SHINE NY LTD.; 10 Middle Street Floor 15; BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604 ; 271824527052 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
DIAMOND NY LLC; 10 Middle Street Floor 15; BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604 ; 271821962766 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
Avenue 4th Floor; MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; James Moriarty; c/o Zeisler & Zeisler P.C.; 10 Middle Street Floor 15; BRIDGEPORT,
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Yongbing Zhang; Yongbing Zhang; 223 West Jackson Blvd. Suite; CHICAGO, IL
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp;
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 53 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 41
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
Corporate Place 3rd Floor; NORWALK, CT 06851
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Registered Agents Inc.; RULE OF
STE 1; WASHINGTON, DC 20036 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Corporation Service Compan;
State Street; ALBANY, NY 12207 ; 271824974975
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; GFNY INC. Corporation Trust C; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; 1209 Orange St;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
NOT SUPPLIED; 920 Belmont Avenue Apt 3104; HALEDON, NJ 07508 ; 271811656809 (MAN) 21.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
LLC; c/o Corporate Creations Networ; 1521
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 54 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 42
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o The Corporation Trust Comp; SEVEN MISSION GROUP LLC; 1209 Orange St.;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
NOT SUPPLIED; 55 Madison Avenue 4th Floor;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
64th Street; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Crane Advisory Group L.L.C.; United States Corporation Agen; 7014 13th Avenue Suite
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Howard Steinberg G Music LLC; c/o Greenberg Traurig LLP; 1840 Century Park East Suite; LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 ; 271815021240
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 55 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 43
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; GFASHION MEDIA GROUP INC.; c/o Corporate Creations Networ; 5901 W. Century Blvd. #750; LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; G Fashion (CA); c/o Summer Bridges; 1245 Factory Place; LOS ANGELES, CA 90013 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Howard Steinberg GFNY INC.; c/o Greenberg Traurig LLP.; 1840 Century Park East Suite; LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 ; 271819142144
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; G
ANGELES, CA 90013 ; 271814322823 (MAN) 21.55
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Lura Barua; TAURUS FUND LLC;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; G Fashion (CA); 590 Madison Ave; NEW YORK, NY
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Anthony DiBattista; LEXINGTON PROPERTY AND STAFFIN; 750 Lexington Ave. 8TH FL; NEW YORK, NY 10022 ; 271825163251
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 56 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 44
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Corporation Service Compan;
BROADWAY ST; HOBBS, NM 88240 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Louis M. Freeman; MAX KRASNER; 75 Maiden Lane Suite 503; NEW YORK CITY, NY
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Aaron Mitchell; GETTR USA INC c/o Weddle Law; 37 West 20th Street Suite 120; NEW YORK CITY, NY 10011 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; G Club US Operations LLC; 590 Madison Avenue; NEW YORK, NY 10022 ; 271815898449 (MAN) 23.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Corporation System; 28 Liberty Street; NEW YORK, NY 10005 ; 271816075052 (MAN) 23.32
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 57 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 45
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent; Crane Advisory Group L.L.C; One World Trade Center 85th F; NEW YORK, NY 10007 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Karin Maistrello; Karin Maistrello; 17 Gifford Ave Apt 5F; JERSEY CITY, NJ 07304 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
Suite 21F; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ; 271824061948
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
III IN; 800 5TH AVE APT 21F; NEW YORK, NY
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Scott Barnett; TAURUS FUND LLC; 218 ELSIE AVE; MERRICK, NY 11566 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
NOT SUPPLIED; 373 Taconic Road; GREENWICH, CT 06831 ; 271822851328 (MAN) 28.20
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 58 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 46
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Hing Chi Ngok GFNY INC.; GREENWICH LAND LLC; 373 Taconic Road; GREENWICH, CT 06831 ; 271819716522 (MAN) 28.20
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
NOT SUPPLIED; 16 Princeton Drive; HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Brompton Rd; GREAT NECK, NY 11021 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 ; 271811356720 (MAN) 28.20
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Max Krasner; Max Krasner; 20 Stacey Ln; STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306 ; 271826277338
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
NOT SUPPLIED; 373 Taconic Road; GREENWICH, CT 06831 ; 271811792648 (MAN) 28.20
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 59 of 194
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Thornley Pl; HOLMDEL, NJ 07733 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Nicholas Savio; Nicholas Savio; 63 New Jersey Ave.; OCEAN GROVE, NJ 07756 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Summit Pl; STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
Greenberg Traurig LLP.; 102-21 63rd Rd Apt. 64A; FLUSHING, NY 11375 ; 271819270114 (MAN) 28.20
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
MANAGEMENT LLC; 218 ELSIE AVE; MERRICK, NY 11566 ; 271833362752 (MAN) 28.20
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Qidong Xia; Qidong Xia; 7552 113th St. Apt 2F; FLUSHING, NY 11375 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Nicholas Savio; Nicholas Savio; 3 Dale Court; HAZLET, NJ 07730 ; 271827136147 (MAN) 28.20
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
BERGEN, NJ 07047 ; 271811522896 (MAN) 28.20
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 60 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 48
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Haitham Khaled; Crane Advisory Group L.L.C.; 16 Princeton Drive; HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Victor Cerda; Victor Cerda; 17 Jean St; RYE, NY 10580 ; 271834094984 (MAN) 28.20
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Yongbing Zhang; None; 83 Fabish Ct;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Scott Barnett; Scott Barnett; 218 ELSIE AVE; MERRICK, NY 11566 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
AVENUE STE 21F; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Officer Managing or General Agent;
GROVE, NJ 07756 ; 271832047666 (MAN) 28.20
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Jessica Mastrogiovanni;
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 61 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 49
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
YORK, NY 10013 ; 271822063032 (MAN) 31.63
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Aaron Mitchell; GTV MEDIA
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Mei Guo; Mei Guo; 492 Broome St Apt. 3; NEW YORK, NY 10013 ; 271826690510
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Anthony Dibattista; INFORMATION NOT SUPPLIED; 45 Park Hill Drive; HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Jessica Mastrogiovanni; Jessica Mastrogiovanni; 504 Grand St. Apt H31; NEW YORK, NY 10002 ; 271822495360 (MAN) 31.63
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 62 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Page 50
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; c/o Aaron Mitchell; GETTR USA INC.; 21 Willow Dr.; CHESTER, NJ 07930 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798;
MITCHELL LLC; 55 MADISON AVE STE 400;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/06/2024; Max Krasner; Max Krasner; 6THORNLEY PL; HOLMDEL, NJ 07733 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/07/2024; Jocelyn Kuo; Paul Hastings LLP; 200 Park Avenue; NEW YORK, NY 10166 ;
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 843401798; 03/07/2024; Jocelyn Kuo; Paul Hastings LLP; 200 Park Avenue; NEW YORK, NY 10166 ;
463-11058 Dated 04/08/24, FedEx courier services;
11/25/2024 Computer Search (Other) 9.00 11/26/2024 Computer Search (Other) 26.37 11/27/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.52 11/28/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.18
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 63 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500 Page 51
11/28/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.52
12/02/2024 Computer Search (Other) 10.62
12/03/2024 Computer Search (Other) 21.15
12/04/2024 Computer Search (Other) 9.36
12/05/2024 Computer Search (Other) 18.45
12/06/2024 Computer Search (Other) 17.19 12/07/2024 Computer Search (Other) 2.52
12/09/2024 Computer Search (Other) 9.72 12/09/2024 Computer Search (Other) 9.72
12/10/2024 Computer Search (Other) 5.58
12/11/2024 Computer Search (Other) 11.43
12/12/2024 Computer Search (Other) 9.54 Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 64 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2439500 Page 52
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$27,847.12
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$85,115.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$85,115.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439501
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$85,115.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/02/2024 ECS1 Review issue regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/03/2024 ECS1 Review issues related to service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/04/2024 ECS1 Review issues regarding transfer of vehicle titles to the Trustee (.2); correspond with D. Skalka regarding same (.1); correspond with
12/04/2024 ECS1 Review issue related to service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 68 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2439501
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/05/2024 ECS1 Review issue related to service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/05/2024 ECS1 Review documents related to transfer of vehicle titles to the Trustee (.2); correspond
regarding same (.1); correspond with A. Raimo (NY Tag & Title) regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 12/06/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.40 565.00 226.00 12/13/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.50 565.00 282.50 12/13/2024 LS26 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron regarding HK freeze order 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/17/2024 ECS1 Prepare documents related to transfer of vehicle titles to the Trustee (.9); correspond
Title) regarding same (.3) 1.20 1,270.00 1,524.00 12/17/2024 NAB Correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding Second Circuit appeal issues 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 12/18/2024 ECS1 Correspond with A. Raimo (NY Tag & Title) regarding duplicate certificates of title for Trustee's vehicles 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/19/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding discovery and litigation strategy
12/20/2024 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.60 565.00 339.00 12/20/2024 ECS1 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding service of Birchstone Capital AG pursuant to the Hague Convention 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/24/2024 ECS1 Review issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 Subtotal:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 69 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/02/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
12/02/2024 LS26 Correspond with L. Despins regarding public information about Debtor 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/02/2024 LS26 Review public information about Debtor 0.20 985.00 197.00 12/03/2024 LS26 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding rule
12/03/2024 LS26 Review public information about Debtor
12/04/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
12/04/2024 LS26 Review documents relating to Debtor's
12/05/2024 DEB4 Participate in weekly call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Song regarding Kroll financial analyses 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 12/05/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding Mileson
12/05/2024 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
12/05/2024 ECS1 Review draft outline for affidavit of A. Hadjicharalambous 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/05/2024 LAD4 Handle weekly Kroll call with D. Barron, N.
12/05/2024 LS26 Review public information about Debtor's 0.30 985.00 295.50
12/05/2024 LS26 Review public information about Debtor's affairs 12/05/2024 LS26 Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, P. Linsey (NPM), K. Mitchell (NPM) and Kroll regarding investigation update 0.20 985.00 197.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 70 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2439501
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/05/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), D. Barron, L. Song and Kroll regarding case updates and strategy (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding discovery issues and request to freeze assets in connection with same (.4); review same (.2) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 12/06/2024 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00 12/08/2024 LS26 Review facts regarding potential alter ego targets 0.80 985.00 788.00 12/08/2024 LS26 Review G Club rule 2004 supplemental production (1.0); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.3) 1.30 985.00 1,280.50 12/09/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections to Kwok 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/09/2024 LS26 Analyze documents relating to potential alter ego targets 3.40 985.00 3,349.00 12/09/2024 LS26 Review public information about Debtor and correspond with L. Despins regarding same 0.30 985.00 295.50 12/10/2024 DM26 Update rule 2004 motion targets chart per 15th, 16th, and 17th supplemental rule 2004 motions 1.50 565.00 847.50 12/10/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections to Kwok 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/10/2024 LS26 Review documents relating to rule 2004 discovery targets (0.2); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 985.00 295.50
12/10/2024 LS26 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Bank of China rule 2004 discovery 12/10/2024 LS26 Review documents relating to
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/11/2024 DEB4 Analyze documents related to HGA and witness interview 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 12/11/2024 LS26 Prepare summary of phone call with informant (1.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.2) 1.50 985.00 1,477.50 12/11/2024 LS26 Call with informant regarding Debtor and his financial affairs 1.00 985.00 985.00 12/12/2024 DEB4 Participate in weekly call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett and L. Song regarding financial investigation (0.6); conference with L. Song regarding Mileson entities (0.4);
MIshcon de Reya (0.1); conference with P. Linsey regarding Mileson transfers (0.3) 1.40 1,395.00 1,953.00 12/12/2024 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 12/12/2024 LAD4 Handle weekly Kroll call with D. Barron, L. Song and N. Bassett 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 12/12/2024 LS26 Participate in investigation update call with Kroll, L. Despins, D. Barron, N. Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) 0.60 985.00 591.00 12/12/2024 LS26 Review and revise draft email re G Club 0.40 985.00 394.00 12/12/2024 LS26 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Hamilton Capital Holding 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/12/2024 LS26 Review documents and public filings regarding Hamilton Capital Holding (0.4);
12/12/2024 LS26 Conference with D. Barron regarding Mileson entities (0.4); analyze documents regarding potential alter ego targets (1.1) 1.50 985.00 1,477.50 12/12/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins, D. Barron, L. Song, P.
investigation updates 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 12/13/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding Hong 0.10 1,395.00 139.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2439501
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/13/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections to Kwok 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/13/2024 LS26 Review documents in connection with Rule 2004 discovery 0.50 985.00 492.50 12/15/2024 DEB4 Analyze case documents 1.80 1,395.00 2,511.00 12/15/2024 LS26 Review public information about Debtor 1.50 985.00 1,477.50 12/16/2024 LS26 Review documents relating to Debtor assets in foreign jurisdiction 0.40 985.00 394.00 12/17/2024 DEB4 conference with L. Song regarding Ignacio Guaia and related issues (0.3); correspond with L. Song regarding same (0.2); correspond with L. Song regarding Mercantile Bank (0.1) 0.60 1,395.00 837.00 12/17/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections to Kwok 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/17/2024 LS26 Review public information about Debtor 0.20 985.00 197.00 12/18/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections to Kwok 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/18/2024 NAB Correspond with J. Sklarz (G Club counsel) regarding Rule 2004 discovery issues 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 12/19/2024 DEB4 Call with Kroll regarding financial investigation 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 12/19/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding UK investigation (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Schulman production (0.3); conference with L. Song regarding same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding South Bay Road property (0.1) 0.90 1,395.00 1,255.50 12/19/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 73 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/19/2024 LS26 Review document production from
regarding same (0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.3) 2.50 985.00 2,462.50 12/19/2024 LS26 Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Rule of Law entities 0.50 985.00 492.50 12/20/2024 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
12/20/2024 NAB Review Rule 2004 document production
regarding same (.4) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 12/24/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
12/26/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding G Club documents (0.2); analyze same (0.3); analyze
(4.6); prepare parts of same (5.4) 10.50 1,395.00 14,647.50 12/26/2024 ECS1 Update tracker of parties subject to Rule 2004 discovery and their discovery status
connections to Kwok (.2) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00 12/26/2024 LS26 Review G Club document production 1.30 985.00 1,280.50 12/26/2024 NAB Review Rule 2004 documents produced by
regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 12/27/2024 DEB4 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding bank discovery (0.1); conference
(0.4);
( ) ) . revise and sunnlement same ( ) () 2.60 1,395.00 3,627.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 74 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
Debtor's bankruptcy case and knowledge of Debtor's assets and affiliates (1.0);
12/27/2024 LS26 Review G Club document production 0.30 985.00 295.50 12/27/2024 LS26 Review and revise draft (4.0); call with D.
with D. Barron regarding same (0.5) 4.90 985.00 4,826.50 12/27/2024 1 826 Review documents relating to 1.50 985.00 1,477.50 12/29/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding
regarding same (0.1) 0.70 1,395.00 976.50 12/29/2024 1 826 Continue to review and revise (0.4);
12/29/2024 LS26 Continue to review G Club document
12/30/2024 DEB4 Conference with L. Song regarding
with A. Bongartz and L. Despins regarding UK witness (0.2); correspond with A.
12/30/2024 LS26 Call with N. Bassett regarding review of
2004 document production (0.4) 0.80 985.00 788.00 12/30/2024 LS26 Call with informant regarding information
12/30/2024 LS26 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding rule 2004 discoverv issues 0.20 985.00 197.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 75 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2439501
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/30/2024 LS26 Prepare summary regarding phone call with
regarding same (0.3) 1.10 985.00 1,083.50 12/30/2024 NAB Review documents produced in Rule 2004 discovery (.4); call with L. Song regarding
12/31/2024 DEB4 Analyze discovery documents 1.20 1,395.00 1,674.00 Subtotal: B261 Investigations 67.00 79,554.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 4.00 1,835.00 7,340.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 21.60 1,395.00 30,132.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 8.10 1,270.00 10,287.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 34.60 985.00 34,081.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 3.00 565.00 1,695.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
11/25/2024 Computer Search (Other) 16.65 11/25/2024 Computer Search (Other) 7.83 11/26/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.36
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 76 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 10
20241129PT Dated 11/29/24, company search fee on 21 November 2024 for Bulktrade Limited 9.10
11/29/2024 Computer Search (Other) 2.34
12/03/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.63
716884 Dated 12/06/24, Transcript of Andrew
12/06/2024 Outside Professional Services -
Deposition of Andrew Childe taken on 11/20/2024 969.00
12/08/2024 Computer Search (Other) 2.88
12/15/2024 Computer Search (Other) 7.29
12/16/2024 Computer Search (Other) 8.46
12/17/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.99
Douglass Barron; 12/07/2024; From/To: office/home; Service Type: Lyft; Time: 02:02; Car home due to working late 29.67
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 77 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 11
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$26,781.56
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$1,844.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$1,844.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 80 of 194
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439502
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/03/2024 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding state court litigation automatic stay issues 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 12/11/2024 LS26 Review criminal case docket update 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/13/2024 LS26 Review criminal case docket update 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/16/2024 LS26 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
12/16/2024 LS26 Review criminal case docket update and
12/20/2024 LS26 Review criminal case update and docket
regarding same (0.2) 0.60 985.00 591.00 12/21/2024 LS26 Review criminal case hearing transcript (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 1.70 1,844.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 81 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2439502
LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.50 985.00 1,477.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Sales Process PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$7,627.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Sales Process PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$7,627.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439503
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/02/2024 LS26 Call with M. Davis (Paramount facility) regarding furniture auction 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/03/2024 AB21 Conference with L. Song regarding retention of auctioneer and sale motion 0.70 1,850.00 1,295.00 12/03/2024 LS26 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding furniture auction motion 0.70 985.00 689.50 12/03/2024 LS26 Call and correspond with M. Davis (Paramount) regarding furniture auction 0.40 985.00 394.00 12/03/2024 LS26 Call and correspond with M. Knudsen
12/03/2024 LS26 Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding auctioneer retention 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/03/2024 LS26 Analyze issues relating to furniture auction
12/04/2024 AB21 Call with L. Song and D. Skalka (NPM) regarding application to retain auctioneer (0.2); call with L. Song regarding auction
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 85 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2439503
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/04/2024 LS26 Conference with A. Bongartz and D. Skalka
12/04/2024 LS26 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding
12/11/2024 LS26 Review furniture auction proposal 0.30 985.00 295.50 12/16/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Song regarding update on auction proposal 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/17/2024 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding auction
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/17/2024 LS26 Review furniture auction proposal (0.5); draft email to A. Bongartz regarding same (0.6); call with A. Bongartz regarding same
12/17/2024 LS26 Call with M. Knudsen (Hamilton) regarding
Subtotal: B130 Asset Disposition 5.80 6,837.50
12/18/2024 LAD4 T/c B. Sherman (NPM) re: getting the Mahwah house ready for sale 0.40 1,975.00 790.00
Subtotal: B131 Sale of Real Estate 0.40 790.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 86 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2439503
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 1.30 1,850.00 2,405.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 4.50 985.00 4,432.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Tax Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$1,064.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Tax Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$1,064.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 89 of 194
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439504
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/06/2024 AB21 Correspond with A. Calascibetta (EA Group) regarding next steps on tax fiings 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/09/2024 AB21 Call with A. Calascibetta and J. Lindenberg
preparation of next year's tax return 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 12/26/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding tax
Subtotal: B240 Tax Issues 0.60 1,064.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.50 1,850.00 925.00
DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.10 1,395.00 139.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 90 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00006 Invoice No. 2439504 Page 2
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$4,659.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$4,659.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439505
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/19/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding udpate call with S. Millman (Hogan Lovells)
12/20/2024 AB21 Review open issues and prepare notes for
regarding sale process (0.2); call with L. Despins, S. Millman (Hogan Lovells), M.
regarding sale process (0.7) 0.90 1,850.00 1,665.00 12/20/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Boardman (Sotheby's) re: status (.30); t/c S. Millman (Hogan Lovells), M.
A. Bongartz re: sale process (.70) 1.00 1,975.00 1,975.00 Subtotal: B131 Sale of Real Estate 2.00 3,825.00
12/04/2024 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding open items re SN apartment 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 94 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 2
12/19/2024 AB21 Correspond D. Acheson (architect) regarding close-out 0.10 1,850.00 185.00
regarding close-out of remediation project 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 Subtotal:
12/23/2024 DEB4 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) Correspond with D. Skalka regarding MOR 0.20 1,395.00 279.00
Subtotal: Operating Reports) B211 Financial Reports (Monthly 0.20 279.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 1.00 1,975.00 1,975.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 1.30 1,850.00 2,405.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.20 1,395.00 279.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$21,724.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$21,724.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439506
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/03/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer
responses to requests for admissions 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 12/03/2024 NAB Review court order regarding summary judgment briefing and consider next steps (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding
12/11/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding discovery issues (0.1); conference with L. Song and N. Bassett regarding same (0.4) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 12/11/2024 LS26 Call with D. Barron, N. Bassett regarding
12/11/2024 LS26 Review court order granting motion to
12/11/2024 LS26 Prepare summary of Mahwah discovery 0.60 985.00 591.00 12/11/2024 NAB Call with D. Barron and L. Song regarding summary judgment strategy 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 12/12/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/12/2024 JPK1 Correspond with L. Song regarding
12/12/2024 LS26 Draft email to W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz regarding open discovery issues 0.30 985.00 295.50 12/12/2024 LS26 Analyze discovery issues (0.4); prepare document request (1.2) 1.60 985.00 1,576.00 12/13/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding discovery requests 0.80 1,395.00 1,116.00 12/13/2024 LS26 Continue to prepare discovery requests and analyze issues relating to discovery (3.6);
12/13/2024 WCF Analyze Mahwah discovery tracker
judgment discovery (.7); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.2); review document production collection and data in Relativity
affirmative discovery (.2) 1.90 1,390.00 2,641.00 12/15/2024 NAB Review draft discovery requests (.3);
12/16/2024 JPK1 Correspond with L. Song regarding second set of RFPs to Conway 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 12/16/2024 LS26 Revise and supplement discovery requests 2.60 985.00 2,561.00 12/16/2024 NAB Review and revise draft discovery requests
litigation strategy issues (.3); analyze same
12/16/2024 WCF Call with N. Bassett regarding response to
with L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,390.00 556.00 12/17/2024 LS26 Review and revise discovery requests (0.3);
regarding discovery requests (0.1) 0.40 985.00 394.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 99 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 3
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
NAB Review discovery requests and email with L. Song regarding same 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 17.60 21,724.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 3.20 1,835.00 5,872.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.70 1,395.00 2,371.50 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 2.30 1,390.00 3,197.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 10.20 985.00 10,047.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Drive: 9/11/2024 - PS-TD01745; USB Thumb
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$101.09
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$21,202.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$21,202.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 102 of 194
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439507
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount B191 General Litigation 12/02/2024 NAB Review and revise draft motion to enforce preliminary injunction (.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 12/03/2024 WCF Revise motion for order to show cause regarding Mei Guo compliance with preliminary injunction (1.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.3); draft proposed order to show cause regarding same (.4) 2.10 1,390.00 2,919.00 12/04/2024 LAD4 Review/edit contempt motion against Mei Guo 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 12/04/2024 NAB Review and revise draft preliminary injunction contempt motion 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 12/04/2024 WCF Revise draft order to show cause regarding Mei Guo injunction (.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,390.00 556.00 12/18/2024 KC27 Revise motion for order to show cause for contempt (1.8); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re same (.4); call with W. Farmer re 3.30 1,185.00 3,910.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 103 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2439507
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/18/2024 NAB Call with W. Farmer regarding motion to enforce preliminary injunction (.1);
12/18/2024 WCF Review additional Kroll analysis and underlying evidence in support of Mei Guo preliminary injunction motion (.7); call with N. Bassett regarding same (.1); call with K. Catalano regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,390.00 1,390.00 12/19/2024 KC27 Review revised Kroll analysis (.3); revise motion for OSC to reflect same (.4); redact exhibits for same (.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 1.10 1,185.00 1,303.50 12/19/2024 NAB Correspond with K. Catalano regarding
preliminary injunction 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 12/20/2024 KC27 Revise motion for OSC for contempt (.5); revise order for same (.3); review and revise Kroll analysis (2.8); call with W. Farmer re
same (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
12/20/2024 NAB Further review and revise draft motion to enforce preliminary injunction (.4);
same (.1); final review of same (.2) 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00 12/20/2024 WCF Call with N. Bassett regarding revisions to
(.1); call with K. Catalano regarding same (.2); review and revise motion for OSC (.3) 0.60 1,390.00 834.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 15.60 21,202.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 104 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2439507
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 2.40 1,835.00 4,404.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 4.10 1,390.00 5,699.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 8.70 1,185.00 10,309.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$136,304.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$136,304.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 107 of 194
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439508
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024 Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$136,304.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/16/2024 WCF Analyze Greenwich Land answer, summary
items regarding appellee brief (3.3); analyze
judgment order (.9) 4.20 1,390.00 5,838.00 12/18/2024 WCF Analyze hearing transcript and evidence in
connection with appellate brief (2.8); draft outline of appellate brief (2.3) 5.10 1,390.00 7,089.00 12/20/2024 DM26 Research cited cases from appellant's brief
No. 24-1185 and prepare same for W.
12/20/2024 WCF Analyze evidentiary authorities regarding
connection with appellate brief (2.2); draft appellate brief outline regarding same (.9) 4.40 1,390.00 6,116.00 12/23/2024 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 108 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2439508
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/23/2024 NAB Calls with W. Farmer regarding appellate brief (.3); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 12/23/2024 WCF Draft appellate brief regarding Greenwich Land summary judgment order (4.6); calls with N. Bassett regarding same (.3); analyze authorities regarding evidentiary objections (3.4); further draft appellate brief regarding same (2.2) 10.50 1,390.00 14,595.00 12/24/2024 WCF Draft parts of Greenwich Land summary judgment appellate brief (4.2); analyze authorities regarding law of the case and invocation of Fifth Amendment in connection with same (2.6) 6.80 1,390.00 9,452.00 12/26/2024 NAB Review appellant brief, bankruptcy court decision, and additional documents related to appeal (1.4); analyze arguments and issues pertaining to same (.9); review and revise draft appellee brief (.6); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.3) 3.20 1,835.00 5,872.00 12/26/2024 WCF Further draft appellate brief regarding Greenwich Land summary judgment order (2.9); correspond with N. Bassett and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 3.10 1,390.00 4,309.00 12/27/2024 AD20 Correspond with W. Farmer and J. Kosciewicz regarding draft appellate brief (.2); review and comment on parts of same (.8) 1.00 445.00 445.00 12/27/2024 JPK1 Telephone call with W. Farmer regarding appellate brief (.1); review draft of the same (.2) 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 12/27/2024 NAB Review and revise draft appellate brief (1.9); review legal authorities and evidence relating to same (.8); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.3); draft portions of appellate brief (2.3) 5.30 1,835.00 9,725.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 109 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2439508
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/27/2024 WCF Review and revise Greenwich Land appellate brief to incorporate N. Bassett
regarding same (.1) 2.80 1,390.00 3,892.00 12/28/2024 JPK1 Review exhibits for Trustee' appendices and edit appellee's brief to insert discussions re
12/28/2024 NAB Draft portions of appellate brief (1.8); correspond with W. Farmer and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.3) 2.10 1,835.00 3,853.50 12/28/2024 WCF Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
appellate brief (.2); draft statement of the
decision (4.3); analyze authorities regarding law of the case and FRE objections related to appellate brief arguments (1.7) 6.20 1,390.00 8,618.00 12/29/2024 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding appellate brief (0.3); review same
issues related to same (0.4) 1.50 1,395.00 2,092.50 12/29/2024 JPK1 Prepare Trustee appendices (2.8);
12/29/2024 SM29 Call with D. Barron re alter ego and section
12/29/2024 WCF Draft appellate brief regarding evidentiary
appellate brief (2.3); further draft appellate brief regarding alter ego analysis (3.8) 7.80 1,390.00 10,842.00 12/30/2024 AD20 Review and comment on appellee brief and associated appendices (6.4); prepare same for filing and file with the court (.7) 7.10 445.00 3,159.50 12/30/2024 JPK1 Revise appellee's brief (2.7); correspond with W. Farmer regarding the same (.3) 3.00 1,185.00 3,555.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/30/2024 JPK1 Redact personal identifying information from Trustee appendices 0.90 1,185.00 1,066.50 12/30/2024 JPK1 Prepare tables of contents and authorities for appellate brief (.5); correspond with W. Farmer regarding the same (.1) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 12/30/2024 JPK1 Incorporate N. Bassett's edits into appellate
regarding filing the same (.3) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 12/30/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our appellate brief on SJ 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 12/30/2024 NAB appellate brief (.9) Review and revise draft appellate brief (2.2); calls with W. Farmer regarding same (.5);
regarding same (.3); further revise draft 3.90 1,835.00 7,156.50 12/30/2024 WCF Analyze standing, beneficial ownership, and jurisdiction authorities in connection with draft appellate brief (3.6); calls with N. Bassett regarding same (.5); revise appellate brief in summary judgment appeal (4.8) 8.90 1,390.00 12,371.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 100.60 136,304.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 15.00 1,835.00 27,525.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.50 1,395.00 2,092.50 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 59.80 1,390.00 83,122.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 14.10 1,185.00 16,708.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.60 565.00 339.00 AD20 Allison Doherty Paralegal 8.10 445.00 3,604.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 111 of 194
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$495.84
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Lamp Capital Adversary PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00024 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$71,446.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Lamp Capital Adversary PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00024 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$71,446.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 114 of 194
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439510
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/03/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey
12/05/2024 NAB Outline documents and exhibits needed for summary judgment hearing (.3); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.1);
12/06/2024 NAB Review and comment on documents and exhibits for summary judgment hearing 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 12/07/2024 NAB Review evidentiary issues in prep for summary judgment hearing (.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 12/08/2024 NAB Review submissions and prepare outline for summary judgment hearing 2.30 1,835.00 4,220.50 12/09/2024 NAB Continue reviewing submissions/issues and
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 115 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2439510
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/10/2024 DEB4 Calls with N. Bassett regarding hearing prep (0.2); attend hearing on summary judgment motion (2.3); prepare documents related to
12/10/2024 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: hearing on SJ, seal issues 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 12/10/2024 LS26 Review submissions and prepare reference materials for summary judgment hearing 3.00 985.00 2,955.00 12/10/2024 NAB Further analyze legal arguments and
case law in connection with same (1.0);
(.2); calls with D. Barron regarding same (.2); calls with L. Despins regarding same (.3); participate in hearing (2.3) 6.50 1,835.00 11,927.50 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 20.50 33,481.50
12/05/2024 LS26 Review and prepare documents for summary judgment hearing 0.70 985.00 689.50
12/06/2024 LS26 Review docket update re: summary judgment motion and hearing 0.10 985.00 98.50
to dismiss briefing, and motion for default
outline (3.2); analyze authorities regarding
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 116 of 194 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2439510
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/09/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding standing issues (0.2); conferences with S. Maza regarding same (0.4); conference with
hearing (0.2); revise and supplement hearing notes (0.8); analyze documents related to standing issues (1.8) 3.40 1,395.00 4,743.00 12/09/2024 LS26 Review and prepare documents for summary judgment hearing (2.1);
12/09/2024 SM29 Calls with D. Barron re standing issues (.4); review prior pleadings re same (.2); analyze caselaw re same (.8); correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron re same (.2) 1.60 1,850.00 2,960.00 12/09/2024 WCF Analyze Hudson Diamond and Leading
Greenwich Land regarding same (2.6); outline section 544(a) standing arguments for hearing (1.3) 11.10 1,390.00 15,429.00 12/10/2024 DEB4 Call with S. Maza regarding standing issues
12/10/2024 SM29 Call with D. Barron re standing issues (.4); review case from D. Barron re same (.2); analyze additional caselaw re same (.5) 1.10 1,850.00 2,035.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 25.60 35,593.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 117 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2439510
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
DEB4 1/2 rate) Travel to Bridgeport for hearing (1.7); return travel from Bridgeport (1.7) (bill at 3.40 697.50 2,371.50 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 13.50 1,835.00 24,772.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 2.70 1,850.00 4,995.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 8.30 1,395.00 11,578.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 3.40 697.50 2,371.50 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 15.20 1,390.00 21,128.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 6.10 985.00 6,008.50
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 871191731; 12/10/2024; Attn: Pietro Cicolini; United States
Building; BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604 ;
Nick Bassett; 12/09/2024; Restaurant: SLC Public Market; City: Bridgeport; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client hearing 14.54
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 118 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 5
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$804.82
Nick Bassett; 12/09/2024; From/To: airport/hotel; Service Type: Uber; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and
Nick Bassett; 12/10/2024; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare
Nick Bassett; 12/17/2024; From/To: airport/hotel; Service Type: Uber; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and
Nick Bassett; 12/10/2024; From/To: hotel/meeting; Service Type: Uber; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for
Nick Bassett; 12/10/2024; From/To: meeting/LGA; Service Type: Uber; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for
Nick Bassett; 12/10/2024; Hotel: Hyatt; Check-in date: 12/09/2024; Check-out date: 12/10/2024; City: Bridgeport; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client hearing 171.35
Nick Bassett; 12/09/2024; Restaurant: Chilis; City: Bridgeport; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client hearing 30.80
Nick Bassett; 12/10/2024; Restaurant: LGAF; City: Bridgeport; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client hearing 24.11
Nick Bassett; 12/10/2024; Restaurant: Brueggers; City: Bridgeport; Breakfast; Number of people: 1; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client hearing 15.60
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 119 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2439510 Page 6
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$30,225.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$30,225.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Wan Kwok Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$30,225.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
Subtotal: Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys) and J.
(0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding 0.30 1,850.00 555.00
12/02/2024 AB21 Analyze issues related to stay violation for BVI counsel (0.7); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same 0.90 1,850.00 1,665.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 123 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2439512
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/03/2024 AB21 Analyze caselaw regarding effect of automatic stay (0.9); call with K. Catalano regarding same (0.2); prepare summary email to L. Despins regarding same (2.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys Legal) regarding same (0.4); review draft points of claim (0.2) 4.20 1,850.00 7,770.00 12/03/2024 KC27 Call with A. Bongartz re automatic stay issues (.2); analyze case law regarding same (1.2) 1.40 1,185.00 1,659.00 12/03/2024 LAD4 Review/edit draft letter to BVI counsel re: automatic stay 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 12/05/2024 AB21 Review email from J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding hearing in BVI proceedings 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/08/2024 AB21 Review email from J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding upcoming hearing in BVI liquidation proceedings 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/09/2024 AB21 Review revised draft Points of Claim for BVI proceedings and related email from J. Stewart (Harneys) (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 12/10/2024 AB21 Correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding comments to Ace Decade Points of Claim (0.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2) 0.90 1,850.00 1,665.00 12/17/2024 AB21 Revise Ace Decade points of claim and related affidavit (2.3); call with L. Song regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding same (0.1); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.6); draft memo on automatic stay (0.8); correspond with J. Stewart regarding same (0.1) 4.10 1,850.00 7,585.00 12/17/2024 DEB4 Call with A. Bongartz regarding Ace Decade points of claim 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 12/17/2024 LAD4 Review/edit points of claims for BVI Ace 1.50 1,975.00 2,962.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 124 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2439512
Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
LS26 Analyze issues relating to Yvette Wang and Foudre Finance (2.6); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.2) 2.90 985.00 2,856.50
(0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding
12/30/2024 AB21 regarding same (0.1) Call with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding joint liquidators' amended application re members' register (0.2); review same (0.1); call and correspond with L. Despins 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 17.80 29,670.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 1.80 1,975.00 3,555.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 11.90 1,850.00 22,015.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 1.40 1,185.00 1,659.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 2.90 985.00 2,856.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
CAO Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00027 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$381.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
CAO Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00027 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$381.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.30 381.00 12/04/2024 ECS1 Calls with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
upcoming matters regarding same 0.30 1,270.00 381.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount CAO Adversary Proceeding FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$381.00 Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$381.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$302,479.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$302,479.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 130 of 194
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439514
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024 Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding \$302,479.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/02/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza, K. Catalano, T.
response to joint motions to dismiss (6.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding service issues related to same (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding extension motion (0.2) 7.80 1,395.00 10,881.00 12/02/2024 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron re service of
on BVI defendants (.2); review past emails
12/02/2024 KC27 Attend meeting with S. Maza, D Barron, L. Song, and T. Simon re personal jurisdiction
12/02/2024 LS26 Conference with D. Barron, S. Maza, K.
to dismiss and personal jurisdiction issues 1.20 985.00 1,182.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 131 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2439514
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/02/2024 LS26 Analyze issues and related caselaw regarding personal jurisdiction and alter ego 4.00 985.00 3,940.00 12/02/2024 LS26 Review defendants' motions to dismiss and
12/02/2024 SM29 Call with D. Barron, T. Simon, K. Catalano,
(1.2); analyze alter ego patterns and related
12/02/2024 TSS1 Analyze caselaw and statutory authority regarding theories of liability 4.80 795.00 3,816.00 12/02/2024 TSS1 Conference with S. Maza, D. Barron, L. Song, and K. Catalano regarding motion to dismiss issues and response 1.20 795.00 954.00 12/03/2024 DEB4 Call with S. Maza, L. Song, and T. Simon re objection to joint motions to dismiss (0.8);
dismiss (6.2); call with L. Song regarding
12/03/2024 LS26 Conference with S. Maza, D. Barron, and T.
jurisdiction in connection with motions to
12/03/2024 LS26 Prepare draft insert for response to motions
12/03/2024 LS26 Analyze case law relating to alter ego (0.3);
with T. Simon regarding same (0.1) 0.80 985.00 788.00 12/03/2024 LS26 Call with D. Barron about response to motions to dismiss (0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 0.30 985.00 295.50 12/03/2024 LS26 Analyze claims against alter ego entities in amended complaint 1.50 985.00 1,477.50 12/03/2024 LS26 Analyze foreign law issues and related
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 132 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/03/2024 SM29 Review email from T. Simon re case findings (.4); call with D. Barron, L. Song, and T. Simon re objection to joint motions to dismiss (.8); analyze caselaw re same (.5); review draft objection from D. Barron (.5) 2.20 1,850.00 4,070.00
12/03/2024 TSS1 Conference with D. Barron, L. Song, and S. Maza regarding objection to joint motions
12/03/2024 TSS1 Analyze caselaw and statutory authority regarding personal jurisdiction and theories
12/04/2024 DEB4 Calls with S. Maza regarding objection to joint motions to dismiss (.9); analyze issues and documents related to same (2.3); further conferences with S. Maza regarding
12/04/2024 KC27 Review email from T. Simon re personal jurisdiction questions 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 12/04/2024 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding facts relating to alter ego entities 0.30 985.00 295.50 12/04/2024 LS26 Review foreign law issues (0.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.2) 0.60 985.00 591.00 12/04/2024 LS26 Review claims against and documents relating to alter ego entities in amended
12/04/2024 SM29 Calls with D. Barron re objection to joint motions to dismiss (.9); conferences with D. Barron re same (.6); analyze caselaw related
(4.2); prepare insert to draft objection (4.2) 9.90 1,850.00 18,315.00 12/05/2024 AD20 Correspond with L. Song regarding objection to motion to dismiss (.2); review objection to motion to dismiss (2.3) 2.50 445.00 1,112.50 12/05/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding objection to joint motions to dismiss (0.8);
motions to dismiss (11.4) 12.20 1,395.00 17,019.00 12/05/2024 LAD4 Review/edit omnibus alter ego reply 2.20 1,975.00 4,345.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 133 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2439514
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/05/2024 LS26 Review and revise response to motions to dismiss (3.3); conference with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2) 3.50 985.00 3,447.50 12/05/2024 NAB Review and revise draft opposition to motions to dismiss (2.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2); conference with L. Song regarding same (.2) 2.70 1,835.00 4,954.50 12/05/2024 SM29 Review and revise objection to joint motions to dismiss (3.6); conference with D. Barron re same (.8) 4.40 1,850.00 8,140.00 12/06/2024 AD20 Review authority cited in objection to motion to dismiss (6.6); prepare same for filing and file with the court (.4) 7.00 445.00 3,115.00 12/06/2024 DEB4 Calls with S. Maza regarding objection to motions to dismiss (1.1); prepare objection to motions to dismiss (11.1); call with S.
12/06/2024 LS26 Correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer re response to motion to dismiss (.6);
dismiss and prepare final draft for filing
12/06/2024 LS26 Incorporate comments from W. Farmer into response to motion to dismiss 1.20 985.00 1,182.00 12/06/2024 LS26 Prepare and review exhibits to response to
12/06/2024 LS26 Review and revise draft response to motions to dismiss 2.50 985.00 2,462.50 12/06/2024 LS26 Analyze facts as to personal jurisdiction 1.70 985.00 1,674.50 12/06/2024 LS26 Conference with W. Farmer, D. Barron, and S. Maza regarding response to motions
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 134 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2439514
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/06/2024 NAB Further review and revise draft opposition to motions to dismiss (1.8); analyze cases relating to same (.3); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.5); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1); review and revise further revised draft opposition to motions to dismiss (.2) 3.40 1,835.00 6,239.00 12/06/2024 SM29 Calls with D. Barron re objection to joint motions to dismiss (1.1); review N. Bassett comments to draft objection (.5); review revised objection and preliminary statement (.9); analyze caselaw re same (2.1); call with W. Farmer, L. Song, D. Barron re same (.6); prepare insert for objection to motions to dismiss (.7); correspond with N. Bassett re same (.4) 6.30 1,850.00 11,655.00 12/06/2024 TSS1 Analyze caselaw and statutory authority regarding personal jurisdiction and theories of liability 0.90 795.00 715.50 12/06/2024 WCF Call with S. Maza, D. Barron, and L. Song regarding objection to omnibus alter ego motions to dismiss and personal jurisdiction arguments (.6); revise and supplement omnibus opposition to motions to dismiss (3.6); analyze omnibus alter ego complaint regarding personal jurisdiction elements (1.8); analyze authorities regarding specific jurisdiction standard and foreign defendants (2.1); further revise and supplement omnibus opposition to motions to dismiss (2.2); correspond with D. Barron and L. Song regarding same (.1) 10.40 1,390.00 14,456.00 12/09/2024 DEB4 Analyze documents related to second omnibus complaint (3.4); prepare same (5.2) 8.60 1,395.00 11,997.00 12/09/2024 ECS1 Review objection to motion to dismiss amended omnibus alter ego complaint 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/10/2024 DEB4 Analyze documents related to second alter ego complaint 2.20 1,395.00 3,069.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/11/2024 DEB4 Prepare second omnibus alter ego
12/11/2024 LS26 Review and revise second omnibus alter ego
12/12/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding alter ego
complaint (0.1); conference with N. Bassett regarding same (0.3); conference with L. Song regarding alter egos (0.3) 0.90 1,395.00 1,255.50 12/12/2024 LS26 Call with D. Barron regarding second omnibus alter ego complaint 0.30 985.00 295.50 12/12/2024 NAB Call with D. Barron regarding second
and revise draft complaint (2.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.3) 2.80 1,835.00 5,138.00 12/12/2024 SM29 Conference with D. Barron re alter ego
12/13/2024 NAB Review and revise draft second omnibus alter ego complaint (2.2); review supporting
(.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding
12/15/2024 DEB4 Prepare parts of second omnibus alter ego
12/15/2024 LS26 Review and revise second omnibus alter ego complaint (2.2); analyze documents relating
12/15/2024 LS26 Draft email to D. Barron regarding second omnibus alter ego complaint 0.50 985.00 492.50 12/16/2024 DEB4 Call with L. Song regarding second omnibus alter ego complaint 0.20 1,395.00 279.00 12/16/2024 LS26 Review additional documents for second omnibus alter ego complaint (0.9); revise 4.00 985.00 3,940.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 136 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2439514
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/16/2024 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding second omnibus alter ego complaint (0.2); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.2) 0.40 985.00 394.00 12/17/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding new omnibus complaint defendants (0.1); analyze documents related to same (0.5) 0.60 1,395.00 837.00 12/17/2024 LS26 Revise second omnibus alter ego complaint 0.30 985.00 295.50 12/18/2024 DEB4 Prepare parts of second omnibus alter ego complaint (2.3); conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Song regarding same (0.5); correspond with L. Song regarding same (0.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2); analyze documents related to same (2.2) 5.60 1,395.00 7,812.00 12/18/2024 LAD4 Review/edit Part II alter ego complaint 3.30 1,975.00 6,517.50 12/18/2024 LAD4 Call with D. Barron, N. Bassett and L. Song re: comments to draft complaint Part II 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 12/18/2024 LS26 Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and D. Barron regarding second alter ego complaint 0.50 985.00 492.50 12/18/2024 LS26 Review and incorporate comments to second alter ego complaint 0.50 985.00 492.50 12/18/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins, D. Barron, and L. Song regarding comments to second omnibus alter ego complaint (.5); analyze issues related to same (.3); review revised draft of second omnibus alter ego complaint (.2); correspond with D. Barron and L. Song regarding same (.1); correspond with P. Linsey regarding motion to dismiss briefing (.1) 1.20 1,835.00 2,202.00 12/19/2024 DEB4 Prepare parts of second omnibus alter ego complaint 3.20 1,395.00 4,464.00 12/19/2024 LS26 Continue to review and revise second omnibus alter ego complaint 4.50 985.00 4,432.50 12/20/2024 DEB4 Prepare parts of second omnibus alter ego complaint (6.1); call and correspond with L. 6.40 1,395.00 8,928.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/20/2024 LS26 Continue to review and revise second omnibus alter ego complaint 3.70 985.00 3,644.50 12/20/2024 LS26 Analyze state veil-piercing laws relating to second omnibus alter ego complaint 0.90 985.00 886.50 12/20/2024 LS26 Call and correspond with D. Barron
12/20/2024 NAB Further review second omnibus alter ego complaint (.3); correspond with D. Barron and S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 12/23/2024 AD20 Correspond with L. Song regarding second omnibus complaint and associated motion 3.50 445.00 1,557.50
(.3); review and comment on same (2.7); prepare same for filing and file with the
12/23/2024 DEB4 Continue preparing second omnibus alter
regarding same (.6) 8.80 1,395.00 12,276.00 12/23/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion to seal second omnibus alter ego complaint (.9); correspond with L. Song and D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.10 1,270.00 1,397.00 12/23/2024 LS26 Review and revise second omnibus alter ego complaint and motion to seal (5.0); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.6); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.7); correspond with A. Doherty regarding filing
12/26/2024 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding default judgment motion (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.2);
12/26/2024 DEB4 Correspond with Kroll regarding second omnibus complaint (0.1); correspond with I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding same (0.1);
same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton and L. Song regarding confidentiality issue (0.2) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 138 of 194 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2439514
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/26/2024 ECS1 Analyze second omnibus alter ego
redacted version of same for signatories to the protective order (.4); correspond with D. Barron and L. Song regarding same (.4) 1.60 1,270.00 2,032.00 12/26/2024 LS26 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding second omnibus alter ego complaint 0.20 985.00 197.00 12/27/2024 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding second omnibus alter ego defendants 0.20 985.00 197.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 232.40 302,479.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 6.00 1,975.00 11,850.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 13.80 1,835.00 25,323.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 26.90 1,850.00 49,765.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 88.50 1,395.00 123,457.50 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 10.40 1,390.00 14,456.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 3.30 1,270.00 4,191.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 1.40 1,185.00 1,659.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 58.20 985.00 57,327.00 TSS1 Tori S. Simon Associate 10.90 795.00 8,665.50 AD20 Allison Doherty Paralegal 13.00 445.00 5,785.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 139 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 10
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$427.69
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Avoidance Actions PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00029 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$131,395.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Avoidance Actions PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00029 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$131,395.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 142 of 194
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439515
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/08/2024 NAB Review submissions and prepare notes for hearing on motion to approve settlement 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 12/08/2024 SM29 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Song re
12/10/2024 LAD4 T/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: prep for hearing
barrister (.30); handle same (2.30) 2.60 1,975.00 5,135.00 12/10/2024 NAB Review submissions/issues and prepare
12/11/2024 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
hearing (.1); analyze issues related to same
12/16/2024 LS26 Prepare documents and cases for January 15
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 143 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/29/2024 DEB4 Correspond with K. Catalano regarding joint motion to dismiss hearing prep (0.2); correspond with W. Farmer and K. Catalano regarding same (0.3) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 12/31/2024 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer, N. Bassett, and S. Maza regarding hearing prep (0.2); analyze documents related to same (0.8) 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00 12/31/2024 NAB Prepare notes for joint motion to dismiss
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 12/31/2024 WCF Correspond with N. Bassett, D. Barron
preparations (.1); analyze avoidance action pleadings regarding same (.6) 0.70 1,390.00 973.00 Subtotal. Rich Court Harringo 7 60 13 ሰደብ 50
12/02/2024 ECS1 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM)
GmbH avoidance action 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
regarding Trustee claims (.1); update tracker summarizing same (.1); correspond with L.
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 12/02/2024 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.3); update tracking chart regarding same (.1); call and correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2);
regarding tolling agreement with 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 144 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
and settlement of claims relating thereto 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/02/2024 ECS1 Follow up correspondence with
settlement related to transfers to 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
12/02/2024 NAB Correspond with potential avoidance action
discussions (.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding pending settlement negotiations
12/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims (.2); update tracker summarizing same (.1); correspond with L.
regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 12/03/2024 ECS1 Review documents and emails related to parties who entered into tolling agreements with the Trustee (.2); update tracking chart
firms to extend tolling agreements (.4);
(NPM) regarding same (.3) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00 12/03/2024 ECS1 Prepare revised mediation order regarding sealing of rule 9019 motions and settlement
precedent related to same (1.0); call with S. Maza regarding same (.2); correspond with 2.80 1,270.00 3,556.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 145 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2439515
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/03/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding mediator's report and Rule 9019 motions related to settlement agreements with law firms 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/03/2024 ECS1 Review authority from Pallas Partners re service in United Kingdom (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 12/03/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our objection to motion of Boies Schiller to withdraw the reference (.40); email to re: final offer (.40) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 12/03/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and S. Maza regarding Rule 9019 motion issues 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 12/03/2024 SM29 Correspond with L Despins re section 544(b) issues and recent SCOTUS arguments (.3); analyze same (.6); correspond with L. Despins re sealing and U.S. Trustee agreement (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and E. Sutton re same (.2); call with E. Sutton re same (.2); email L. Despins re same (.2) 1.60 1,850.00 2,960.00 12/04/2024 ECS1 Revise proposed order approving settlement agreement with (.7); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.3); analyze caselaw regarding business judgment in connection with reply in support of Rule 9019 motion related to settlement with (.7); prepare reply in support of Rule 9019 motion related to settlement (2.3); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.3) 4.30 1,270.00 5,461.00 12/04/2024 ECS1 Review authority from Pallas Partners re service in United Kingdom (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 12/04/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding transfers to and 0.30 1,270.00 381.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 146 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/04/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims (.2); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 12/04/2024 FCS1 Prepare tolling agreements (.1); review
parties who entered into tolling agreements with the Trustee (.2); update tracking chart
(NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00
regarding tolling agreement with 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/04/2024 ECS1 Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding tolling agreement with 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/04/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM), L. Despins, and N. Bassett regarding amended settlement agreement with 0.20 1,270.00 254.00
Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: (.30); call with P. Linsey, N. Bassett and partners re: settlement (.20) 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 12/04/2024 NAB Review and revise draft reply to objection to sealing motion (1.5); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.3); correspond with
revised proposed order for same (.1); call with avoidance action defendant and L.
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 147 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2439515
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/04/2024 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re sealing procedures (.1); prepare revised proposed order re same (.2); email U.S. Trustee re same (.1); prepare reply in support of rule
N. Bassett (.5) 2.80 1,850.00 5,180.00 12/04/2024 WCF Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
avoidance action judgments against Q. Guo (.2); analyze authorities regarding pre- and
regarding same (.6); correspond with N.
regarding same (.1) 3.30 1,390.00 4,587.00 12/05/2024 DM26 Review and file via the Court's CM/ECF system Trustee's reply in support of rule
order in both the main case and AP no. 24- 5187 (.7); prepare and effectuate service regarding same (.4) 1.10 565.00 621.50 12/05/2024 ECS1 Prepare reply in support of Rule 9019
revised proposed order (1.5); calls with S. Maza regarding same (.4); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.3) 2.20 1,270.00 2,794.00
amended settlement agreement with 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/05/2024 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreements (.2); review
the Trustee (.1); call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,270.00 635.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 148 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey
12/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond and call with L. Despins and P.
thereof (.2); prepare settlement agreement
12/05/2024 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreement with
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 12/05/2024 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreement with
regarding same (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
12/05/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding follow up settlement discussions
12/05/2024 ECS1 Follow up correspondence with
connection with same (.2) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 12/05/2024 ECS1 Review correspondence from Pallas Partners re service in United Kingdom 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/05/2024 LS26 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding reply to objection to sealing of rule 9019 motion 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/05/2024 NAB Review and revise revised reply in support of Rule 9019 motion (.3); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 12/05/2024 SM29 Revise reply in support of rule 9019 motion
and L. Despins (.8); calls with E. Sutton re 1.20 1,850.00 2,220.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 149 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/05/2024 WCF Analyze authorities regarding FRCP 59 and
judgment in adversary proceeding (3.1); revise analysis regarding same (.3) 3.40 1,390.00 4,726.00 12/06/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement with
regarding same (.2) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00 12/06/2024 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreements (.2); review
parties who entered into tolling agreements with the Trustee (.3); update tracking chart related to same (.2); correspond with L.
12/06/2024 ECS1 Review settlement agreements with certain law firms (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/06/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
tolling agreement with 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/08/2024 LS26 Prepare documents for hearing on rule 9019 settlement motion 1.10 985.00 1,083.50 12/09/2024 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreements (.3); review
parties who entered into tolling agreements with the Trustee (.2); update tracking chart
regarding same (.2) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00 12/09/2024 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreement related to
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 150 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/09/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
and settlement thereof 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/09/2024 ECS1 Follow up correspondence with
(.1); prepare same agreement (.2) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 12/09/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement with (.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
12/09/2024 LS26 Review and prepare documents for hearing
12/10/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins regarding settlement agreements 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
agreement and tolling agreement (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
12/10/2024 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.3); update tracking chart regarding same (.2);
regarding same (.3) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00 12/10/2024 ECS1 Follow up correspondence with
agreement related to transfers to 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/10/2024 ECS1 . L.
Despins and N. Bassett regarding transfer
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 151 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
and P. Linsey (NPM) re:
12/10/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding settlement negotiations 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 12/10/2024 SM29 Reply to email from P. Linsey (NPM) re property of the estate issues 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/11/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding hearing and alter ego issues (0.4); conference with P.
12/11/2024 FCS1 Prepare tolling agreements (.2); review
parties who entered into tolling agreements with the Trustee (.2); update tracking chart
regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00
settlement agreements and escrow account 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/11/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding settlement discussions with 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/11/2024 FC21 Correspond with L. Despins and
settlement agreement and tolling agreement 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 12/11/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding settlement agreement with (-2);
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 12/11/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our objection to MTD (.40); email to P. Linsey re: same (.20) 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 12/11/2024 NAB Review and revise draft response to motion to dismiss (.8); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00 12/11/2024 SM29 Call with D. Barron re hearing review and 0.40 1,850.00 740.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 152 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/12/2024 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreement with 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/12/2024 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/12/2024 ECS1 Follow up correspondence with
agreement and tolling agreement 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/12/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement and tolling
with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00 12/12/2024 LS26 Analyze documents relating to Qiang Guo-
12/12/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding settlement documentation (.3); review and revise settlement position statement (.3);
12/13/2024 ECS1 Correspond and call with
settlement agreement 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/13/2024 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/13/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement and tolling
correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00
agreement and tolling agreement (.2); call and correspond with E. Sutton regarding 0.30 1,835.00 550.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 153 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/14/2024 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.1); update tracking chart regarding same (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 12/15/2024 DEB4 Correspond with Kroll regarding avoidance action judgments (0.3); correspond with N.
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 12/16/2024 DEB4 Conference and correspond with
(0.4);
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins, N.
claims (0.5); correspond with L. Song regarding motions to dismiss (0.1) 1.10 1,395.00 1,534.50 12/16/2024 ECS1 Conduct factual analysis related to
12/16/2024 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/16/2024 ECS1 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
avoidance action defendants 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/16/2024 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding service of foreign avoidance action defendant SOD Stone 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/16/2024 LS26 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/16/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding settlement agreements 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 12/17/2024 DEB4 Correspond with K. Catalano regarding motions to dismiss (0.2); analyze documents related to same (0.2); conference with S. Maza regardino section 549 issues (() 2). 0.90 1,395.00 1,255.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 154 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/17/2024 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/17/2024 KC27 Correspond with D. Barron re motions to dismiss certain avoidance actions (.4);
chart of issues and arguments in same (1.3) 3.40 1,185.00 4,029.00 12/17/2024 NAB Review avoidance claim in preparation for call with defense counsel (.2); call with defense counsel on same (.1) 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 12/17/2024 SM29 Call with D. Barron re section 549 analysis 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/18/2024 DEB4 Conference with K. Catalano regarding motions to dismiss 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 12/18/2024 ECS1 Review comments to settlement agreement
(.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding
settlement agreement 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/18/2024 KC27 Conference with D. Barron regarding motions to dismiss 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 12/18/2024 LAD4 Review/edit our objection to motion to withdraw the reference 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 12/18/2024 NAB Review opposition to motion to withdraw the reference (.3); correspond with P.
(.3); review motion to dismiss and analyze issue related to same (.4); call with P. Linsey regarding same (.2) 1.30 1,835.00 2,385.50 12/19/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement with (-4);
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 155 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/19/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement with
regarding same (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
the firm and settlement of claims relating thereto (.1); prepare email to L. Despins
discussions regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,270.00 381.00
agreement and tolling agreement; correspond with L. Despins regarding same 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/20/2024 ECS1 Conduct factual analysis related to avoidance actions 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/20/2024 NAB Analyze issues related to avoidance action judgments and prepetition interest (.2);
12/23/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement with (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
12/23/2024 KC27 Prepare issues chart for motions to dismiss in avoidance actions 3.30 1,185.00 3,910.50 12/23/2024 NAB Review draft motion to enforce judgment
regarding same (.8); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 1.70 1,835.00 3,119.50
agreement and tolling agreement (.3); correspond with L. Despins and 0.60 1,270.00 762.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 156 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/26/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins, P. Linsey
agreement and tolling agreement (.2);
12/26/2024 ECS1 Prepare settlement agreement with (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/21/2024 FCS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey
12/27/2024 KC27 Analyze case law cited in motions to dismiss 2.40 1,185.00 2,844.00 12/29/2024 KC27 Analyze case law cited in motion to dismiss
and W. Farmer re same (.2) 0.90 1,185.00 1,066.50 12/30/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey
agreements with law firms 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/30/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding law firm settlement agreements 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/30/2024 KC27 Review and summarize case law in motion to dismiss pleadings 2.70 1,185.00 3,199.50 12/30/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding settlement agreements (.2); correspond with P. Linsey regarding next steps in avoidance actions against Mei Guo (.2); analyze issues related to same (.1) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 157 of 194 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2439515
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/31/2024 DEB4 Correspond with K. Catalano regarding motion to dismiss case summaries 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 12/31/2024 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey
with law firms that received transfers from Debtor alter egos 0.10 1,270.00 127.00
agreement and tolling agreement (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
12/31/2024 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 12/31/2024 KC27 Review and summarize case law in motion to dismiss briefing 3.50 1,185.00 4,147.50 12/31/2024 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 85.20 118,306.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 5.90 1,975.00 11,652.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 12.60 1,835.00 23,121.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 6.80 1,850.00 12,580.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 5.20 1,395.00 7,254.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 7.40 1,390.00 10,286.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 33.50 1,270.00 42,545.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 16.70 1,185.00 19,789.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 3.60 985.00 3,546.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 158 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 17
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$131,463.96
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$68.46
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 1.10 565.00 621.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00030 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$16,751.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00030 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$16,751.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 161 of 194
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439516
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/12/2024 DEB4 Prepare mediation statement regarding 2.40 1,395.00 3,348.00 12/13/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding mediation meeting 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 12/16/2024 LAD4 Review issues, authority and notes in prep for mediation (2.20); handle multiple mini
(1.70); t/c & email N. Bassett re: same (.20) 4.10 1,975.00 8,097.50 12/16/2024 NAB Review issues and notes in preparation for
mediation session (.4); correspond and call with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 0.90 1,835.00 1,651.50 12/18/2024 LAD4 Handle mini mediation with Judge Tancredi
mortem Judge Tancredi (.30) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 12/31/2024 ECS1 Prepare documents for mediator related to
regarding same (.2) 1.20 1,270.00 1,524.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 162 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 2
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation Hours
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 4.90 1,975.00 9,677.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 1.20 1,835.00 2,202.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 2.40 1,395.00 3,348.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 1.20 1,270.00 1,524.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$16,751.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Forfeiture Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00031 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$277,096.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Forfeiture Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00031 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$277,096.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 165 of 194
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/02/2024 LAD4 Analyze/comment on forfeiture issues 3.10 1,975.00 6,122.50 12/04/2024 LT9 Correspond with L. Despins on DOJ outreach for forfeiture questions 0.10 1,775.00 177.50 12/04/2024 LAD4 Handle call with S. Sarnoff (OMM), A. Leiling (OMM) re: forefeiture process 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 12/04/2024 LS26 Call with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues and criminal case filings 0.20 985.00 197.00 12/04/2024 LS26 Review criminal case dockets and filings in connection with forfeiture issues 0.40 985.00 394.00 12/04/2024 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re forfeiture issues (.2); call with L. Song re same and criminal case deadlines (.2) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 12/05/2024 LS26 Review criminal case dockets and filings in connection with forfeiture (0.8); email S. Maza regarding same (0.4) 1.20 985.00 1,182.00 12/05/2024 SM29 Review email from L. Song re criminal case deadlines (.2); correspond with L. Despins
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/09/2024 LS26 Review trustee's filings in the criminal case
12/09/2024 LS26 Correspond with S. Maza regarding filings
12/09/2024 SM29 Analyze forfeiture issues and related caselaw and statutory authority 5.50 1,850.00 10,175.00 12/10/2024 ECS1 Call and correspond with S. Maza regarding forfeiture questions 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 12/10/2024 LS26 Correspond with S. Maza regarding criminal
12/10/2024 SM29 Analyze authority and prepare reservation
12/12/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues 0.50 1,395.00 697.50 12/12/2024 LT9 Telephone conference with DOJ, L.
forfeiture issues 0.70 1,775.00 1,242.50 12/12/2024 LT9 Review and draft correspondence to S. Maza and L. Despins on forfeiture issues 0.40 1,775.00 710.00 12/12/2024 LT9 Telephone conference with L. Despins, N.
forfeiture issues 0.30 1,775.00 532.50 12/12/2024 LT9 Correspond with N. Bassett on forfeiture
12/12/2024 LAD4 Review issues, notes to prepare for forfeiture call with DOJ (.70); handle same with DOJ and N. Bassett, S. Maza, L. Tsao (.70); post-mortem with N. Bassett, S. Maza, L. Tsao (.30) 1.70 1,975.00 3,357.50 12/12/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins, S. Maza, L. Tsao and DOJ regarding forfeiture issues (.7); follow up call with L. Despins, S. Maza, and L. Tsao regarding same (.3) 1.00 1,835.00 1,835.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 167 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2439517
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/12/2024 SM29 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, L. Tsao and DOJ/MLARS re forfeiture and remission (.7); review issues and prepare notes for same (.3); follow up call with D. Barron re same (.5); call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Tsao re same (.3); analyze forfeiture issues and related caselaw and statutory authority (3.6) 5.40 1,850.00 9,990.00 12/13/2024 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues 0.80 1,395.00 1,116.00 12/13/2024 ECS1 Call with S. Maza regarding forfeiture questions and brief (.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.4); analyze authority on forfeiture issues and coordination agreements (1.1) 1.70 1,270.00 2,159.00 12/13/2024 LT9 Review and draft correspondence with L. Despins on forfeiture issues (.3); conference with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,775.00 887.50 12/13/2024 LAD4 Analyze forfeiture issues (2.00); t/c N. Bassett and S. Maza re: same (.50); further t/c N. Bassett re: same (.30); t/c L. Tsao and N. Bassett re: same (.20) 3.00 1,975.00 5,925.00 12/13/2024 NAB Call with L. Despins and S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues (.5); correspond with L. Despins and L. Tsao regarding forfeiture issues (.5); call with L. Despins regarding same (.3); call with L. Despins and L. Tsao regarding same (.2) 1.50 1,835.00 2,752.50 12/13/2024 SM29 Call with N. Bassett and L. Despins re forfeiture issues and next steps (.5); analyze caselaw and statutory authority re same (4.0); calls with D. Barron re same (.8); call with E. Sutton re same (.2); review draft emails from L. Despins to DOJ re same (.2) 5.70 1,850.00 10,545.00 12/14/2024 LT9 Correspond with L. Despins on forfeiture questions 0.20 1,775.00 355.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 168 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2439517
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/15/2024 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza regarding forfeiture (.1); analyze caselaw regarding forfeiture and fraudulent transfers (1.2); prepare summary of findings for S. Maza (.4) 1.70 1,270.00 2,159.00 12/15/2024 LS26 Correspond with S. Maza regarding criminal case filings 0.20 985.00 197.00 12/15/2024 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re forfeiture issues and court rulings (.4); analyze authority and review pleadings and precedent in connection with same (4.8) 5.20 1,850.00 9,620.00 12/16/2024 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues and limited objection 0.80 1,395.00 1,116.00 12/16/2024 ECS1 Analyze caselaw and precedent related to criminal forfeiture and coordination agreements (1.8); call with S. Maza regarding same (.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.1) 2.10 1,270.00 2,667.00 12/16/2024 LAD4 T/c S. Maza re: forfeiture (.20); t/c and email N. Bassett regarding same (.30) 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 12/16/2024 LS26 Correspond with S. Maza regarding filings in criminal case related to forfeiture issues 0.10 985.00 98.50 12/16/2024 NAB Calls and correspond with L. Despins regarding forfeiture issues 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 12/16/2024 SM29 Call with L. Despins re forfeiture (.2); call with E. Sutton re same (.2); prepare limited objection re forfeiture issues (6.3); calls with D. Barron re same (.8) 7.50 1,850.00 13,875.00 12/17/2024 DEB4 Prepare inserts for forfeiture pleading (1.5); analyze case law related to same (1.2) 2.70 1,395.00 3,766.50 12/17/2024 ECS1 Analyze forfeiture and interplay with bankruptcy (.6); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.2) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00 12/17/2024 LT9 Review and revise correspondence to DOJ on forfeiture 0.30 1,775.00 532.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 169 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2439517
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/17/2024 LAD4 T/c T. Lamorte re: forfeiture (.30);
(1.10); t/c S. Maza re: same (.50) 1.90 1,975.00 3,752.50 12/17/2024 SM29 Revise motion opposing forfeiture and
(8.1); call with L. Despins re same and email
12/18/2024 DEB4 Analyze forfeiture issues in motion (0.6);
12/18/2024 ECS1 Prepare limited objection related to forfeiture (1.3); analyze caselaw regarding forfeiture in connection with same (1.3);
12/18/2024 LT9 Telephone conference with S. Maza on forfeiture issues 0.20 1,775.00 355.00 12/18/2024 LAD4 Various text/calls J. Murray (DOJ) re: forfeiture (.40); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.40) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 12/18/2024 NAB Calls with L. Despins regarding forfeiture issues (.4); analyze same (.2) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 12/18/2024 SM29 Prepare limited objection re forfeiture issues (6.7); conferences with D. Barron re same (1.4); conference with L. Tsao re same
12/19/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues (0.2); analyze and comment
regarding same (0.2) 1.00 1,395.00 1,395.00 12/19/2024 ECS1 Prepare limited objection and reservation of rights regarding criminal forfeiture (1.9); analyze forfeiture issues and related caselaw in connection with same (1.4); call with S.
S. Maza regarding same (.1); call with S. Maza and N. Bassett regarding same (.4) 4.00 1,270.00 5,080.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 170 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2439517
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/19/2024 LT9 Review and comment on draft limited objection and reservation of rights regarding forfeiture 0.60 1,775.00 1,065.00 12/19/2024 LT9 Telephone conference with S. Maza on draft limited objection and reservation of rights regarding forfeiture 1.20 1,775.00 2,130.00 12/19/2024 LAD4 Review issues, authority, and notes in prep for DOJ call (1.10); handle call with DOJ team and N. Bassett re: forfeiture (.70); t/c (x2) N. Bassett re: forfeiture issues (.30); review/outline post-petition receipt issues (1.80); t/c S. Maza re: limited objection (0.1) 4.00 1,975.00 7,900.00 12/19/2024 NAB Call with S. Maza and E. Sutton regarding draft brief on forfeiture issues (.4); call with L. Despins regarding issues related to same (.2); correspond with L. Despins and A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding analysis of funds relating to draft brief on forfeiture issues (.1); call with L. Despins and DOJ lawyers regarding same (.7); follow-up call with L. Despins regarding same (.1); review and revise draft objection to order of forfeiture (.7); correspond with S. Maza and L. Despins regarding same (.1) 2.30 1,835.00 4,220.50 12/19/2024 SM29 Revise and supplement limited objection re forfeiture issues (2.6); call with N. Bassett and E. Sutton re same (.4); call with L. Despins re same (.1); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1); conference with E. Sutton re same (.2); conference with D. Barron re same (.2) 3.60 1,850.00 6,660.00 12/19/2024 SM29 Call with L. Tsao re forfeiture opposition 1.20 1,850.00 2,220.00 12/20/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding 0.40 1,395.00 558.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 171 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2439517
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/20/2024 ECS1 Prepare reservation of rights regarding criminal forfeiture (.6); analyze caselaw and statutory authority regarding forfeiture in
summary of same (1.0); calls with S. Maza regarding same (.2) 4.40 1,270.00 5,588.00 12/20/2024 LAD4 Review/edit limited objection to forfeiture issue (2.30); t/c N. Bassett and S. Maza re:
12/20/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding opposition to forfeiture and related issues
regarding same (.7); further call with S.
opposition to forfeiture and analyze issues relating to same (1.4) 2.60 1,835.00 4,771.00 12/20/2024 SM29 Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett re
supplement same (5.2); call with D. Barron
with forfeiture opposition (.4); correspond with L. Despins re same (.2); call with N. Bassett re related open issues (.3); calls with E. Sutton re same (.2); review caselaw from E. Sutton re same (.5) 7.90 1,850.00 14,615.00 12/21/2024 NAB Review and revise draft forfeiture opposition (1.4); correspond with S. Maza and L. Despins regarding same (.3) 1.70 1,835.00 3,119.50 12/22/2024 DEB4 Analyze forfeiture issues related to reservation of rights (2.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.5) 2.70 1,395.00 3,766.50 12/22/2024 NAB Further review and revise draft forfeiture opposition (1.8); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.4); review further revised draft forfeiture opposition (.3) 2.50 1,835.00 4,587.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 172 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2439517
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/22/2024 SM29 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins re forfeiture opposition (.2); revise same to incorporate multiple rounds of comments from N. Bassett (5.1) 5.30 1,850.00 9,805.00 12/23/2024 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding forfeiture assets (0.3); correspond with Kroll regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 12/23/2024 ECS1 Prepare reservation of rights regarding criminal forfeiture (.9); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.3) 1.20 1,270.00 1,524.00 12/23/2024 LAD4 Detailed review/edit of draft limited objection (1.90); t/c N. Bassett & S. Maza re: same (.20) 2.10 1,975.00 4,147.50 12/23/2024 LS26 Review superseding complaint and correspond with S. Maza regarding same 0.40 985.00 394.00 12/23/2024 NAB Review and revise draft opposition to preliminary forfeiture (1.6); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.3); call with L. Despins and S. Maza regarding same (.2); further review and revise draft opposition (.7) 2.80 1,835.00 5,138.00 12/23/2024 SM29 Further revise objection to forfeiture (3.6); call with L. Despins and N. Bassett re same (.2); call with D. Barron re factual issues in connection with same (.3); correspond with L. Song re same (.2) 4.30 1,850.00 7,955.00 12/24/2024 LAD4 T/c A. Lomas (Kroll) re: project (.30); review issues re: same (1.10); email to DOJ re: same (.30) 1.70 1,975.00 3,357.50 12/24/2024 SM29 Revise forfeiture objection and correspond with L. Despins re same 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 12/27/2024 LT9 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ correspondence 0.20 1,775.00 355.00 12/27/2024 LT9 Review and revise correspondence to DOJ on forfeiture 0.30 1,775.00 532.50 12/27/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins, L. Tsao regarding forfeiture issues (.4); review DOJ 0.50 1,835.00 917.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/30/2024 LT9 Review and revise correspondence to L.
Despins on forfeiture to DOJ 1,775.00 1,775.00 12/30/2024 LAD4 Review/edit forfeiture letter response to DOJ (1.20); t/c S. Maza re: same (.20) 1.40 1,975.00 2,765.00 12/30/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins, L. Tsao, and S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues 0.30 1,835.00 550.50 12/30/2024 SM29 Call with L. Despins re forfeiture issues and
authority re same (.7); correspond with L.
authority and precedent re same (.5); correspond with L. Despins, L. Tsao, N. Bassett re same (.4) 2.00 1,850.00 3,700.00 12/31/2024 LT9 Review and draft correspondence on forfeiture to L. Despins 0.20 1,775.00 355.00
call A. Lomas (Kroll) re: same 1.90 1,975.00 3,752.50 12/31/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding forfeiture issues 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 158.90 277,096.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 25.60 1,975.00 50,560.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 16.50 1,835.00 30,277.50 LT9 Leo Tsao Partner 6.50 1,775.00 11,537.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 76.30 1,850.00 141,155.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 11.30 1,395.00 15,763.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 19.10 1,270.00 24,257.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 3.60 985.00 3,546.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 174 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2439517 Page 10
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$453.02
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00032 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$27,745.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00032 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$27,745.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 177 of 194
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439518
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/11/2024 AB21 Call with J. Stewart (Harneys), J. Petkovic
disclosures in BVI proceedings (1.0);
12/11/2024 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz and Harneys regarding BVI pretrial discovery (1.0); analyze documents related to same (0.4);
12/12/2024 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding BVI litigation discovery process (0.1);
12/12/2024 LS26 Call with D. Barron regarding BVI
12/13/2024 AB21 Review email from J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding K Legacy discovery (0.1); call with
regarding same (0.3) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 178 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00032 Invoice No. 2439518
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/13/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding UK law issues (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding realtor (0.1); correspond with W. Farmer and L. Song regarding discovery search terms (0.3); correspond with L. Song and W. Farmer regarding same (0.4); conference with L. Song, W. Farmer, and A. Bongartz regarding same (0.3); analyze documents related to UK law issues (0.5); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.2) 1.90 1,395.00 2,650.50 12/13/2024 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz, D. Barron and W. Farmer regarding BVI discovery 0.30 985.00 295.50 12/13/2024 WCF Call with A. Bongartz, D. Barron, and L. Song regarding K Legacy discovery 0.30 1,390.00 417.00 12/16/2024 LS26 Review BVI filings and correspond with D. Barron and W. Farmer regarding same 0.20 985.00 197.00 12/17/2024 AB21 Correspond and call with D. Barron regarding update on discovery re K Legacy proceedings in BVI 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 12/17/2024 DEB4 Correspond with Harneys regarding UK witness issue (0.1); conference and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with W. Farmer and L. Song regarding discovery search terms (0.2); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding confidentiality issues (0.1) 0.60 1,395.00 837.00 12/18/2024 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding search terms 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 12/19/2024 WCF Analyze Despins affidavits, BVI filings, and evidence in support regarding discovery search term disclosures and discovery document list (1.1); draft discovery search term list in connection with same (.5) 1.60 1,390.00 2,224.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 179 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00032 Invoice No. 2439518
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/20/2024 AB21 Analyze next steps in discovery process in K Legacy proceedings (0.5); call with D.
12/20/2024 DEB4 Conference with W. Farmer and L. Song regarding K Legacy discovery (0.4); conference with W. Farmer, L. Song, and A.
documents related to same (0.7) 1.40 1,395.00 1,953.00 12/20/2024 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz, D. Barron, and W. Farmer regarding discovery issues 0.30 985.00 295.50 12/20/2024 LS26 Call with D. Barron and W. Farmer regarding discovery issues 0.40 985.00 394.00 12/20/2024 WCF Call with D. Barron and L. Song regarding
search list (.4); review issues regarding same (.1); follow-up call with D. Barron, L. Song,
discovery process (.3) 0.80 1,390.00 1,112.00 12/23/2024 AB21 Prepare notes for call with Harneys regarding K Legacy disclosures (0.1); call
mortem with D. Barron (0.2) 1.20 1,850.00 2,220.00 12/23/2024 DEB4 Conference with W. Farmer regarding discovery search terms (0.1); call with A.
regarding discovery issues (0.9); follow up
investigation topics (0.2) 1.20 1,395.00 1,674.00 12/23/2024 LAD4 Call with A. Bongartz, D. Barron and A.
12/23/2024 WCF Call with D. Barron regarding discovery
12/26/2024 AB21 Correspond with D. Barron regarding K Legacy discovery topics 0.10 1,850.00 185.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 180 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00032 Invoice No. 2439518
Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
regarding same (0.1); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,850.00 925.00
DEB4 Call with A. Bongartz regarding disclosure topics for BVI proceedings 0.10 1,395.00 139.50
AB21 search terms (0.1) Review draft letter to K Legacy counsel regarding BVI disclosures (0.2); correspond with D. Barron and W. Farmer regarding 0.30 1,850.00 555.00
DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz and W. Farmer regarding K Legacy discovery issues (0.2); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 12/31/2024 WCF Revise K Legacy discovery search terms list 0.60 1,390.00 834.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 18.50 27,745.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 4.50 1,850.00 8,325.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 8.20 1,395.00 11,439.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 3.40 1,390.00 4,726.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.50 985.00 1,477.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$27,745.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Swiss Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00033 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$26,906.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Swiss Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00033 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$26,906.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 183 of 194
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439519
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/03/2024 AB21 Review latest correspondence from D.
investigation (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 12/04/2024 AB21 Review issues and prepare notes for update call with Prager re Swiss investigation (0.3);
regarding update on Swiss investigation and next steps (0.8); review draft Swiss court pleadings (0.6); call with L. Song regarding
12/04/2024 LAD4 Call with D. Hayek (Prager) and A. Bongartz re: next steps in Switzerland 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 12/04/2024 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz regarding Swiss
12/05/2024 AB21 Call with O. Jany (Prager) regarding Swiss court pleadings (0.5); meeting with L. Song regarding related background research (0.3) 0.80 1,850.00 1,480.00 12/05/2024 LS26 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding Swiss investigation 0.30 985.00 295.50
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 184 of 194
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/05/2024 LS26 Analyze documents relating to
prepare summary regarding same 3.50 985.00 3,447.50 12/06/2024 AB21 Call with O. Jany (Prager) regarding Swiss application for information 0.20 1,850.00 370.00
12/12/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding update from Prager on Swiss investigation
12/13/2024 AB21 Call with L. Despins, D. Hayek (Prager) regarding next steps in Swiss investigation (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding
12/13/2024 LAD4 T/c D. Hayek (Prager) and A. Bongartz re:
and related documents 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 12/15/2024 AB21 Correspond with O. Jany (Prager) regarding draft Swiss pleadings 1.20 1,850.00 2,220.00 12/16/2024 AB21 Review draft attachment application and
with O. Jany (Prager) regarding same (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); call with O. Jany regarding same (0.3) 1.10 1,850.00 2,035.00 12/17/2024 AB21 Call with O. any (Prager) regarding letter to (0.1); correspond with O. Jany regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 12/18/2024 AB21 Review draft letter to bankruptcy office 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 12/19/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
12/20/2024 AB21 Call with O. Jany (Prager) regarding letter to
with O. Jany regarding same (0.1); review 0.40 1,850.00 740.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 185 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 3
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
correspond with O. Jany (Prager) regarding
regarding background related to same (0.1) (0.3); 1.30 1,850.00 2,405.00 12/30/2024 LS26 Analyze issues relating to A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1) (0.8); calls with 0.90 985.00 886.50 Subtotal: B261 Investigations 16.70 26,906.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 2.00 1,975.00 3,950.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 9.80 1,850.00 18,130.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 4.90 985.00 4,826.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Cyprus Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00034 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$2,900.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Cyprus Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00034 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$2,900.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 188 of 194
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439520
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/02/2024 ECS1 Review request for entry of default against
proceedings (.3); correspond with P. Linsey
with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 12/04/2024 LS26 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and K.
12/13/2024 AB21 Correspond with G. Middleton (CP Law)
Cyprus court (0.2); correspond with T. Sadler regarding related wire transfer (0.1); call with T. Sadler regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,850.00 740.00 12/13/2024 DEB4 Review and comment on re: Bouillor
12/13/2024 LAD4 Review bond issue 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 12/15/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and G. Middleton (CP Law) regarding wire transfer
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 189 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 2
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation Hours
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.60 1,850.00 1,110.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.10 1,395.00 139.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.10 985.00 98.50
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$2,900.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00036 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$21,949.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00036 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2024 \$21,949.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 192 of 194
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho April 30, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2439521
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2024
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/01/2024 NAB Review email from proposed UAE counsel regarding diligence requests 0.10 1,835.00 183.50 12/02/2024 NAB Call with Kroll and Kobre & Kim regarding
12/04/2024 DEB4 Call with Kobre & Kim, L. Despins, and N. Bassett re: UAE investigation (0.5); further
journalism information and contacts (0.2);
additional potential assets (0.2) 1.60 1,395.00 2,232.00 12/04/2024 LAD4 T/c Kroll & Kobre & Kim, N. Bassett, and D. Barron re: next steps UAE 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 12/04/2024 NAB Call with Kroll, Kobre & Kim, L. Despins, and D. Barron regarding UAE issues (.5); follow up review of same (.1) 0.60 1,835.00 1,101.00 12/15/2024 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 193 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00036 Invoice No. 2439521
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/15/2024 NAB Review email from Kobre & Kim regarding UAE issues (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with L. Song regarding investigation issues (.2) 0.50 1,835.00 917.50 12/16/2024 DEB4 Correspond with E. Beirne (K&K) regarding UAE based defendants (0.2);
issues (0.1); analyze case documents (4.0) 4.30 1,395.00 5,998.50 12/17/2024 DEB4 Call with Kobre & Kim, L. Despins, and N. Bassett regarding UAE issues (0.9);
issues (0.3); analyze documents related to
12/17/2024 LAD4 Review UAE issues, notes to prepare for
D. Barron (.90) 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 12/17/2024 LS26 Call with D. Barron regarding UAE
regarding Debtor's UAE-related activities
12/17/2024 NAB Review email and information from Kobre
analysis (.1); call (portion) with Kobre &
12/19/2024 DEB4 Correspond with J. Han (K&K) regarding
12/19/2024 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding UAE
12/20/2024 DEB4 Correspond with E. Beirne (Kobre & Kim) regarding UAE investigation 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 12/23/2024 DEB4 Call with Kobre & Kim, L. Despins
(0.5);
Case 22-50073 Doc 4387 Filed 05/06/25 Entered 05/06/25 16:49:15 Page 194 of 194
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 3
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
12/23/2024 LAD4 T/c J. Han (Kobre HK) and D. Barron re: 0.50 1,975.00 987.50
Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 2.10 1,975.00 4,147.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 2.30 1,835.00 4,220.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 9.10 1,395.00 12,694.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.90 985.00 886.50
SUBSCRIBE
New filings added to this archive go out in the weekly brief.
No email-open or email-link tracking. One-click unsubscribe. or use RSS · details