Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #4404
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 4404
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
Monthly Fee Statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073, ECF No. 4404 (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 January 1, 2025 through January 31, 2025 (excluding RICO adversary proceedings), seeking payment of 80% of fees ($1,123,115.20) and 100% of expenses ($54,860.74).
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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 JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2025
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 January 1, 2025 through and including January 31, 2025 (the "Fee Period"), other than for services render and expenses incurred related to the Trustee's civil RICO
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
2 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
complaint, Adv. Proc. 24-5273 (the "RICO Adversary Proceeding").3 By this Monthly Fee Statement, Paul Hastings respectfully requests payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period (other than with respect to the RICO Adversary Proceeding), in the amounts of \$1,123,115.20 and \$54,860.74, 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 \$2,435.00).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 June 4, 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
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In re: :
HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 : :
Debtors. :
The undersigned hereby certifies that on May 14, 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 14, 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 \$2,010.00 92.70 \$186,327.00 4 Bassett, Nicholas (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2007 \$1,005.00 10.40 \$10,452.00 4 Despins, Luc Restructuring, 1986 \$1,975.00 73.60 \$145,360.00 1 Tsao, Leo Litigation, 1999 \$1,945.00 3.20 \$6,224.00 2
Bongartz, Alex Restructuring, 2007 \$2,025.00 48.10 \$97,402.50 4 Maza, Shlomo Corporate, 2012 \$2,025.00 110.40 \$223,560.00 5 Maza, Shlomo (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2012 \$1,012.50 4.00 \$4,050.00 5 Traxler, Katherine Restructuring, 1990 \$1,175.00 4.60 \$5,405.00 4
Barron, Douglass Corporate, 2012 \$1,520.00 126.10 \$191,672.00 4 Barron, Douglass (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2012 \$760.00 6.50 \$4,940.00 4 Catalano, Kristin Corporate, 2021 \$1,275.00 28.10 \$35,827.50 4 Farmer, Will Corporate, 2018 \$1,520.00 70.00 \$106,400.00 4 Kosciewicz, Jon Litigation, 2021 \$1,275.00 35.40 \$45,135.00 4 Sadler, Tess Corporate, 2019 \$1,495.00 7.90 \$11,810.50 4 Simon, Tori Corporate, 2024 \$895.00 0.80 \$716.00 1 Song, Luyi Corporate, 2023 \$1,185.00 133.70 \$158,434.50 4 Song, Luyi (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2023 \$592.50 1.00 \$592.50 4 Sutton, Ezra Corporate, 2021 \$1,350.00 83.50 \$112,725.00 4
Swartz, Robin Real Estate, 1992 \$1,445.00 0.50 \$722.50 2 Other Attorney Total:
Doherty, Allison Paralegal \$530.00 11.80 \$6,254.00 1 Liu, Kelly Legal Research Analyst \$440.00 0.60 \$264.00 3 Mohamed, David Paralegal \$600.00 82.70 \$49,620.00 3 Paraprofessional Total: 95.10 \$56,138.00
TOTAL:
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY
U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category Hours Fees
B110 Case Administration 31.50 \$35,118.50 B113 Pleadings Review 44.30 \$26,580.00 B130 Asset Disposition 39.40 \$51,640.50 B131 Sale of Real Estate 13.90 \$27,309.50 B155 Court Hearings 347.80 \$557,595.50 B160 Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) 8.90 \$13,773.50 B165 Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) 19.20 \$27,735.00 B191 General Litigation 334.90 \$525,288.00 B195 Non-Working Travel 21.90 \$20,034.50 B210 Business Operations 15.30 \$26,116.00 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 3.40 \$4,916.50
00001 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$132,748.50 00002 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$42,304.00
00012 Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$19,489.00 00014 HCHK Adversary Proceeding \$603.00 00016 Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding \$34,156.50 00020 Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$2,976.00
00026 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$40,865.00 00027 CAO Adversary Proceeding \$270.00 00028 Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding \$263,115.50
00040 Cirrus Avoidance Action \$3,015.00 00042 Wedlake Bell Avoidance Action \$9,137.00
Outside Professional Services \$46,733.19
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 May 9, 2025 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2440409
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 January 31, 2025 \$132,748.50
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 thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 May 9, 2025 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2440409
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 January 31, 2025 \$132,748.50
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 thecase of Ho Wan May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440409
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$132,748.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 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 (.4) 1.20 600.00 720.00 01/02/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
01/02/2025 JPK1 Review case issues/task list 0.20 1,275.00 255.00 01/03/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/06/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/06/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2440409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/07/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/07/2025 DEB4 Participate in call with L. Despins, N.
01/07/2025 LAD4 Update call with NPM, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 01/07/2025 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron,
and litigation update 0.80 1,185.00 948.00 01/07/2025 NAB Participate in call with L. Despins, D.
regarding case strategy and developments 0.80 2,010.00 1,608.00 01/08/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/08/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
01/09/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/09/2025 LAD4 Analyze general strategy re: collections 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 01/09/2025 NAB Review tasks and case strategy issues 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/10/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
documents for attorney review (.4) 1.20 600.00 720.00 01/13/2025 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 2,025.00 405.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2440409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/13/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/13/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
01/13/2025 LAD4 Handle NPM weekly call with L. Song 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 01/13/2025 LS26 Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM) about investigation and litigation update 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 01/13/2025 LS26 Update list of open issues and work streams 0.70 1,185.00 829.50 01/14/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding general Kwok update 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/14/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/15/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/15/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett regarding case issues and
01/15/2025 NAB Conference with L. Despins regarding case strategy and developments 0.30 2,010.00 603.00 01/16/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/16/2025 LAD4 Handle NPM call re: case issues (.60); t/c N. Jacobson (SEC) re: international service
01/17/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 16 of 184
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/20/2025 DEB4 Call with NPM, L. Despins, N. Bassett and
01/20/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
01/20/2025 LAD4 Handle weekly NPM call with L. Song, N. Bassett, D. Barron 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 01/20/2025 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, P. Linsey
and litigation update 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 01/20/2025 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins, D.
regarding case developments and strategy 0.60 2,010.00 1,206.00 01/21/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); prepare certain case documents for attorney review (.2) 0.80 600.00 480.00 01/21/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
01/22/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/22/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
01/23/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/24/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 17 of 184
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2440409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/27/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/27/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
01/28/2025 AB21 Call with T. Sadler regarding UST fees 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/28/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/28/2025 TS21 Call with A. Bongartz re UST quarterly fees (.1); correspond with UST, L. Despins and A. Bongartz re quarterly fee payments (.3) 0.40 1,495.00 598.00 01/29/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/29/2025 LAD4 Handle NPM call with L. Song, N. Bassett 1.00 1,975.00 1,975.00 01/29/2025 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and P.
litigation update 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00 01/29/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins, L. Song, P. Linsey
strategy (1.0); review case calendar and open issues/tasks (.1) 1.10 2,010.00 2,211.00 01/30/2025 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/30/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
01/31/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 18 of 184
Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 31.50 35,118.50
01/31/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 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) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00
01/03/2025 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) 2.20 600.00 1,320.00 01/06/2025 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) 2.60 600.00 1,560.00 01/07/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.80 600.00 1,080.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/08/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 2.90 600.00 1,740.00 01/09/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.70 600.00 1,620.00 01/10/2025 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 (.4) 2.70 600.00 1,620.00 01/13/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.2) 1.50 600.00 900.00 01/14/2025 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) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2440409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/15/2025 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 (.3) 1.80 600.00 1,080.00 01/16/2025 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 (.2) 1.90 600.00 1,140.00 01/17/2025 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 (.3) 1.90 600.00 1,140.00 01/21/2025 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 (.3) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00 01/22/2025 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) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2440409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/23/2025 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) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00 01/24/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 1.70 600.00 1,020.00 01/27/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.60 600.00 960.00 01/28/2025 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 (.3) 1.90 600.00 1,140.00 01/29/2025 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 (.3) 2.40 600.00 1,440.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 22 of 184
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/30/2025 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) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00 01/31/2025 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) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00
Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review 44.30 26,580.00
01/03/2025 DM26 Prepare draft agenda for 1/7/25 hearing 0.80 600.00 480.00 01/06/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding January 7 hearing prep (0.2); prepare related
retention order and prepare related notice of hearing (0.3); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing of same (0.1) 1.00 2,025.00 2,025.00 01/06/2025 DM26 Review agenda for 1/7/25 hearing and share with working group 0.10 600.00 60.00 01/06/2025 ECS1 Review and revise agenda for 1/7/25 court
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 01/07/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2440409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/07/2025 LAD4 Prepare for and handle short zoom hearing
mortem N. Bassett, P. Linsey (.20) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 01/07/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding hearing outcome 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/08/2025 DM26 Prepare agenda for 1/8/25 status
01/08/2025 ECS1 Review and revise agenda for 1/8 court
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/14/2025 DM26 Update 1/15/25 hearing agenda 0.60 600.00 360.00 01/22/2025 LAD4 Review/comment on sealed status conference issues and handle same 3.00 1,975.00 5,925.00 01/24/2025 DM26 Prepare agenda for 1/28/25 hearing 0.60 600.00 360.00 01/24/2025 ECS1 Review and revise agenda for 1/28 court
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/25/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding January 28 hearing 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 8.70 13,099.50
01/08/2025 AB21 Call with C. Edge regarding PH fee
statement (0.8) 0.90 2,025.00 1,822.50
01/08/2025 KAT2 Review fee matters and parts of seventh interim fee application (.2); correspond with C. Edge regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,175.00 470.00 01/09/2025 AB21 Review PH August fee statement (0.1); review PH September fee statement (0.1); review PH October fee statement (0.9); review PH November fee statement (0.7); call with C. Edge regarding same (0.1) 1.90 2,025.00 3,847.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2440409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/22/2025 KAT2 Prepare UST Appendix B info related to December services and seventh interim fee application (.5); correspond with C. Edge regarding seventh interim fee application (.2); prepare parts of same (1.6) 2.30 1,175.00 2,702.50 01/28/2025 KAT2 Prepare parts of seventh interim fee
01/29/2025 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding PH October and November fee statements (0.2);
01/29/2025 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz regarding PH fee
01/30/2025 AB21 Review PH August fees (0.3); meeting with
with C. Edge regarding same (0.1) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 01/30/2025 LS26 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding PH fee statement and fee application 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/30/2025 NAB Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding fee application issues and review same 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/31/2025 KAT2 Prepare seventh interim fee application, exhibits, and proposed order (1.1);
regarding same (.1) 1.20 1,175.00 1,410.00 Subtotal: B160 Fee/Employment Applications 8.90 13,773.50 B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals 01/01/2025 AB21 Analyze U.S. Trustee objection to Kobre & Kim retention (0.2); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (0.3); correspond with P. Hughes (Kobre & Kim) regarding same (0.2) 0.70 2,025.00 1,417.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 AB21 Revise CP Law fee application (0.2);
regarding same (0.2); correspond with D.
same (0.1); call with H. Claiborn regarding Kobre & Kim retention application (0.2);
(Kobre & Kim) regarding same (0.1) 0.90 2,025.00 1,822.50 01/02/2025 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system Chryssafinis's first interim fee application (.2); prepare and effectuate service regarding
01/06/2025 DM26 Prepare certificate of service regarding Chryssafinis's first interim fee application (.3); file certificate of service and revised
01/07/2025 AB21 Correspond with P. Hughes (Kobre)
Law) regarding CP Law fee statement (0.1) 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/07/2025 DM26 Prepare and effectuate service regarding
01/09/2025 AB21 Revise Kobre fee statement (0.3);
regarding same (0.1) 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 01/10/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing of Kobre fee statement (0.1);
01/10/2025 DM26 File Kobre & Kim's monthly fee statement
01/17/2025 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (UST) regarding CP Law fee application 0.10 2,025.00 202.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2440409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/21/2025 ECS1 Prepare notice of filing updated exhibits to
with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,350.00 675.00 01/22/2025 AB21 Revise notice of filing of exhibits to CP Law fee application (0.2); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing and service of
01/22/2025 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding Prager fee statement and fee application (0.1); revise
regarding filing of same (0.1); correspond with notice parties regarding same (0.1) 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 01/22/2025 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system
application of CP Law and Prager's monthly fee statement for December 2024 (.3);
01/22/2025 ECS1 Prepare monthly fee statement for Prager (.3); call with A. Bongartz regarding same
01/23/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for Prager 1.40 1,350.00 1,890.00 01/24/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for Prager 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/25/2025 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for
01/27/2025 AB21 Revise Kroll December 2024 fee statement
regarding filing of same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding notes for January 28 fee hearing (0.1) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/27/2025 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system Kroll's monthly fee statement for December 2024 0.20 600.00 120.00 01/27/2025 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for
regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,350.00 1,350.00 01/27/2025 ECS1 Prepare Kroll monthly fee statement (.2);
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/28/2025 AB21 Revise Prager fee application (0.2); call with E. Sutton regarding Kroll fee application
01/28/2025 ECS1 Prepare Kroll monthly fee statement (1.2); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 1.30 1,350.00 1,755.00 01/29/2025 AB21 Revise Prager fee application (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/29/2025 ECS1 Prepare Kroll monthly fee statement (.9);
01/30/2025 AB21 Review Kobre & Kim fee statement (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
01/30/2025 AB21 Finalize Prager fee application (0.2);
filing of same (0.1); calls with E. Sutton regarding upcoming fee applications (0.3); review and revise Kroll fee application (0.2);
regarding same (0.1) 0.90 2,025.00 1,822.50 01/30/2025 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system Prager's third interim fee application (.2);
01/30/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues related to upcoming professional fee applications (.7);
same (.2); calls with A. Bongartz regarding
01/30/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for OMJB 0.90 1,350.00 1,215.00 01/31/2025 DM26 Prepare and file via the Court's CM/ECF
Prager's third interim fee application 0.30 600.00 180.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/31/2025 ECS1 Correspond with estate professionals
applications (1.4); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) 1.60 1,350.00 2,160.00 Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
01/28/2025 NAB Non-working travel from DC to Bridgeport and back (bill at 1/2 rate) 3.50 1,005.00 3,517.50 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 3.50 3,517.50
01/02/2025 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and East West Bank re bank accounts 0.30 1,495.00 448.50 01/07/2025 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins re check
01/08/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer regarding Hawk
01/08/2025 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and East West
01/13/2025 ECS1 Review Paramount invoices (.1); correspond
01/14/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers for certain
01/14/2025 TS21 Review wire transfer forms (.3); correspond
01/15/2025 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins, East West
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2440409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/16/2025 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and East West Bank re wire transfers 0.30 1,495.00 448.50 01/17/2025 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins re bank accounts and payments 0.20 1,495.00 299.00 01/21/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers regarding certain Trustee vendors 0.50 600.00 300.00 01/21/2025 TS21 Review wire transfer forms (.3); correspond
01/22/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins and correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/22/2025 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and East West Bank re wire transfers 0.30 1,495.00 448.50 01/27/2025 TS21 Correspond with D. Mohamed and A. Bongartz re wires and UST payments 0.20 1,495.00 299.00 01/30/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and T. Sadler regarding next round of wire transfers 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/30/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers for vendors on
01/31/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler and L. Despins regarding wire to Hawk Eye (0.1); call with Hawk Eye regarding same (0.1) 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 6.30 8,312.00
B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
01/16/2025 TS21 Prepare December monthly operating report (2.3); correspond with D. Barron re
01/20/2025 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding
01/21/2025 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system monthly operating report on behalf of the
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Mohamed re monthly operating report 0.20 1,495.00 299.00 Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 3.40 2,010.00 6,834.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 3.50 1,005.00 3,517.50 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 8.40 1,975.00 16,590.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 11.90 2,025.00 24,097.50 KAT2 Katherine A. Traxler Of Counsel 4.60 1,175.00 5,405.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.70 1,520.00 2,584.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 7.20 1,495.00 10,764.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 12.80 1,350.00 17,280.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 0.20 1,275.00 255.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 3.90 1,185.00 4,621.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 68.00 600.00 40,800.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
01/02/2025 Photocopy Charges 437.00 0.08 34.96 01/07/2025 Photocopy Charges 285.00 0.08 22.80 01/22/2025 Photocopy Charges 190.00 0.08 15.20 01/30/2025 Photocopy Charges 684.00 0.08 54.72
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328-55623 Dated 11/12/24, Tetsuro Kato Aozaro Bank, Ltd. 601-1 Kojimachi Chyodoa-Kutokyo
334-96878 Dated 12/03/24, Sender: G Hop Shi Ind Bldg. 22-24 Cheung Lee St Chawan 425 HK 159.67
337-06467 Dated 12/10/24, Sndr: Paul Harrison 1 Abbot Close West Byfleet Byfleet SR KT147-JT GB 210.62
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 871945023; 12/12/2024; Side Jobs Coordinator; Side Jobs
Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6180137 dated 12/31/2024; Service Type: Car; From/To: M, 200
Mohamed; Ticket # 223922 dated 12/18/2024
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 872644156; 12/23/2024; Sharon Jones Santiago Rodrique; East West Bank; 135 N LOS ROBLES AVE; PASADENA, CA 91101 ; 283646650012 (MAN) 20.90 12/23/2024 Computer Search (Other) 9.63
Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6180137 dated 12/31/2024; Service Type: Car; From/To: M, 200
Mohamed; Ticket # 245812 dated 12/24/2024
12/24/2024 Computer Search (Other) 8.37 12/26/2024 Computer Search (Other) 8.73 12/27/2024 Computer Search (Other) 8.55 12/28/2024 Computer Search (Other) 0.18
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12/30/2024 Computer Search (Other) 45.00
01/02/2025 Computer Search (Other) 22.41 01/03/2025 Computer Search (Other) 25.29 01/04/2025 Computer Search (Other) 3.42
(USD)(WFPCARD); Invoice # 873882106; 01/07/2025; Hackensack Roofing Co. Inc; 67 ORCHARD ST; HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 ;
01/07/2025 Computer Search (Other) 13.23 01/08/2025 Computer Search (Other) 18.45 01/09/2025 Computer Search (Other) 9.18 01/10/2025 Computer Search (Other) 19.17 01/11/2025 Computer Search (Other) 4.23 01/13/2025 Computer Search (Other) 9.09 01/14/2025 Computer Search (Other) 12.33
01/15/2025 Computer Search (Other) 11.97
Shlomo Maza; 12/18/2024; From/To: office/home; Service Type: Taxi; Time:
01/16/2025 Computer Search (Other) 13.50 01/17/2025 Computer Search (Other) 10.80 01/18/2025 Computer Search (Other) 0.45 01/19/2025 Computer Search (Other) 0.45
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349-82594 Dated 01/21/25, Sndr: D. Palmer to
01/21/2025 Computer Search (Other) 8.55
01/22/2025 Computer Search (Other) 9.45 01/23/2025 Computer Search (Other) 8.10
(USD)(WFPCARD); Invoice # 875813524; 01/24/2025; Douglas S. Skalka; Neubert Pepe & Monteith PC; 195 Church Street 13th Floor; NEW HAVEN, CT 06510 ; 284713818262 (MAN) 23.49 01/24/2025 Computer Search (Other) 4.50 01/25/2025 Computer Search (Other) 10.08 01/26/2025 Computer Search (Other) 0.18
01/27/2025 Computer Search (Other) 13.68
01/28/2025 Computer Search (Other) 13.05
01/29/2025 Computer Search (Other) 10.71
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$2,360.13 01/31/2025 Computer Search (Other) 5.58 01/31/2025 Computer Search (Other) 0.27 01/30/2025 Computer Search (Other) 26.10
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 January 31, 2025 \$42,304.00
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
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$42,304.00
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 May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440410
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$42,304.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 ECS1 Correspond with A. Raimo (NY Tag & Title) regarding transfer of title to vehicles
01/03/2025 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.40 600.00 240.00 01/06/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding transfer of vehicle titles to the
vehicle titles to the Trustee (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/09/2025 DM26 Review returned mail from service of case
01/09/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding draft affidavit regarding Debtor and his financial
01/09/2025 NAB Review draft declaration to assist in certain litigation efforts 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/10/2025 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.40 600.00 240.00 01/16/2025 ECS1 Review issue related to service of foreign defendants in avoidance action proceedings 0.10 1,350.00 135.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/17/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of foreign
omnibus alter ego proceedings (.6);
regarding same (.2); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,350.00 1,350.00 01/19/2025 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.50 600.00 300.00 01/20/2025 ECS1 Review issue related to service of foreign
proceedings (.1); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/21/2025 DM26 Research regarding cited cases, foreign cases, and statutes for E. Sutton 2.20 600.00 1,320.00 01/21/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding title to
01/24/2025 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.50 600.00 300.00 01/24/2025 ECS1 Review issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/24/2025 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding appeal issues (.1); review order regarding same (.1) 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/31/2025 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.60 600.00 360.00 01/31/2025 ECS1 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 7.30 6,486.00
DEB4 Participate in investigation update call with 1.50 1,520.00 2,280.00
Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett (0.7);
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 LAD4 T/c Kroll, N. Bassett, D. Barron regarding
01/02/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins, D. Barron, and Kroll regarding investigation updates and analysis 0.70 2,010.00 1,407.00 01/03/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections to Kwok or his affiliates 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/07/2025 DM26 Research status report from DE Secretary
01/07/2025 DEB4 Analyze documents related to Yvette Wang 0.90 1,520.00 1,368.00 01/07/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections to Kwok or his affiliates 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/07/2025 LS26 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) on bank Rule 2004 discovery 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 01/07/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding investigation issues 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/08/2025 DEB4 Analyze case documents 1.20 1,520.00 1,824.00 01/08/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections to Kwok or his affiliates 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/08/2025 LS26 Review documents relating to Yvette Wang
01/09/2025 DEB4 Participate in investigation update call with Kroll, L. Despins (0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding investigation issues (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
issues (0.2); analyze documents related to
01/09/2025 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok or his affiliates, and their corporate
01/09/2025 LAD4 Handle Kroll weekly call with D. Barron 0.10 1,975.00 197.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/09/2025 LS26 Correspond with R. Swartz regarding title documents for Wang apartment 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 01/09/2025 RS26 Review emails from L. Song regarding title
title report for same (.2)) 0.50 1,445.00 722.50 01/10/2025 LS26 Call and correspond with P. Linsey regarding asset investigation 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/10/2025 LS26 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding asset investigation 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 01/10/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and L. Song regarding discovery issues 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/12/2025 LAD4 Review/edit aircraft enforcement motion (.90); research and contact repo aircraft expert and organizational call re: same (.80) 1.70 1,975.00 3,357.50 01/13/2025 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
discovery in Kwok case (.9) 1.10 1,350.00 1,485.00 01/13/2025 LS26 Correspond with F. Dipaolo (Hawk Eye) regarding Trustee investigation 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 01/13/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron on open investigation issues 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/14/2025 LS26 Prepare follow-up email to Hawk Eye security re: information request 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 01/14/2025 LS26 Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) on Wang apartment (0.2); review title report for Wang apartment (0.1) 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 01/15/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding open investigation items 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/16/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
01/16/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding
01/17/2025 LS26 Prepare alter ego target list for transfer
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/17/2025 LS26 Review informant correspondence regarding Debtor related entities 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 01/21/2025 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding (0.2);
01/21/2025 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 01/22/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding cooperating informants 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 01/22/2025 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
01/23/2025 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton and L. Song regarding alter ego corporate documents 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/23/2025 DEB4 Correspond with BVI counsel regarding trust agreement (0.3); correspond with BVI counsel regarding Ace Decade (0.1);
regarding corporate documents of alter egos
01/23/2025 DEB4 Call with Kroll, L. Despins, L. Song regarding financial analyses updates (0.5); follow up review of issues discussed (0.3) 0.80 1,520.00 1,216.00 01/23/2025 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 01/23/2025 LAD4 Handle Kroll call with D. Barron, L. Song 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 01/23/2025 LS26 Call with Kroll, L. Despins, D. Barron, and
01/24/2025 LS26 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Citibank production (0.2); review Citibank
01/24/2025 LS26 Correspond with J. Barker (Kroll) and A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding UK investigation 0.20 1,185.00 237.00
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Despins, N. Bassett and L. Song re financial
affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information (.1);
Handle weekly Kroll call with N. Bassett, D. Call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett, D.
analysis updates (.2); participate in call with L. Despins, D. Barron, L. Song, and Kroll
affiliates and assets, and their connections
Participate in weekly Kroll call with L. 0.50 1,520.00 760.00 Correspond with P. Linsey regarding Yvette Wang's NYC apartment 0.20 1,185.00 237.00
with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,185.00 355.50
Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2440410
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 2.40 2,010.00 4,824.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 3.50 1,975.00 6,912.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 8.90 1,520.00 13,528.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 5.30 1,350.00 7,155.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 5.20 1,185.00 6,162.00 RS26 Robin Swartz Other Attorney 0.50 1,445.00 722.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 5.00 600.00 3,000.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
01/27/2025 Photocopy Charges 1,369.00 0.08 109.52 01/27/2025 Photocopy Charges (Color) 930.00 0.20 186.00
(USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 871945023; 12/17/2024; Anthony Raimo; NY Tag & Title ToGo; 1218 Central Avenue; ALBANY, NY 12205
01/02/2025 Computer Search (Other) 1.26 01/03/2025 Computer Search (Other) 4.05 01/05/2025 Computer Search (Other) 18.45
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(USD)(WFPCARD); Invoice # 873882106; 01/06/2025; Ezra Sutton; Paul Hastings LLP; 200 Park Avenue; NEW YORK, NY 10166 ;
01/06/2025 Computer Search (Other) 60.12
(USD)(WFPCARD); Invoice # 873882106; 01/08/2025; Douglas Skalka; Neubert Pepe & Monteith PC; 195 Church Street 13th Floor; NEW HAVEN, CT 06510 ; 284155644470 (MAN) 24.41 01/09/2025 Computer Search (Other) 2.34
01/13/2025 Computer Search (Other) 0.81 01/14/2025 Computer Search (Other) 3.60 01/15/2025 Computer Search (Other) 1.44
01/21/2025 Computer Search (Other) 2.61
01/22/2025 Computer Search (Other) 2.61
01/24/2025 Computer Search (Other) 2.61
Ezra Sutton; 01/06/2025;
Shlomo Maza; 01/07/2025;
Service; Time: 20:22; Working late night on client
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$48,454.52
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 January 31, 2025 \$13,727.50
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:
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$13,727.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 January 31, 2025
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 3.30 3,910.50
01/08/2025 LS26 Review and summarize sentencing hearing
01/06/2025 LS26 Attend Yvette Wang sentencing hearing 2.00 1,185.00 2,370.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 LS26 Review criminal case docket update 0.10 1,185.00 118.50
01/07/2025 LS26 Review criminal case docket update 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/10/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Song regarding criminal case documents (0.1); analyze same (0.8) 0.90 1,520.00 1,368.00 01/10/2025 LS26 Review SEC filings in civil action 0.80 1,185.00 948.00 01/10/2025 LS26 Conference with D. Barron regarding SEC filings in civil action 0.10 1,185.00 118.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2440411
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/13/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding documents related to SEC investigation (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); analyze same (0.4); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (0.1) 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 01/13/2025 LS26 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding SEC letter of service 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/14/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Barron regarding SEC affidavit of service 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/17/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding SEC investigation 0.10 1,520.00 152.00 01/21/2025 LS26 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Wang sentencing hearing (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/23/2025 LS26 Analyze SDNY criminal cases involving pardon (2.0); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.4) 2.40 1,185.00 2,844.00 01/23/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding criminal proceeding issues (.4); review related request for status conference (.1) 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 01/30/2025 LS26 Review public information relating to Yvette Wang and correspond with L. Despins regarding same 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 6.80 9,224.50 B195 Non-Working Travel 01/06/2025 LS26 Travel to/from Southern District of New York for sentencing hearing (bill at 1/2 rate) 1.00 592.50 592.50 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 1.00 592.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2440411
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 2.00 1,520.00 3,040.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 7.50 1,185.00 8,887.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.00 592.50 592.50
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
Sales Process PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$78,545.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 January 31, 2025 \$78,545.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440412
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 AB21 Conference with L. Song regarding auction motion for furniture 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/02/2025 LS26 Discussion with A. Bongartz regarding furniture auction 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 01/02/2025 LS26 Prepare auctioneer retention motion and
01/03/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare auctioneer retention
01/05/2025 AB21 Review draft auctioneer retention motion and related documents 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/06/2025 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding auction motion 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 01/06/2025 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz regarding furniture auction proposal (0.5); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 01/07/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding update on auctioneer retention motion 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/07/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding auction of estate owned vehicles 0.30 1,350.00 405.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/07/2025 LS26 Call and correspond with D. Skalka regarding auction motion 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/07/2025 LS26 Correspond with L. Despins and A.
01/07/2025 LS26 Call with Hamilton auctioneers regarding
01/08/2025 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding update on auctioneer proposal 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/08/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding Trustee vehicles, Trustee title, and auction
01/08/2025 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz regarding auctioneer
01/09/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins regarding auctioneer proposal (0.1); conference with L. Despins and L. Song regarding same (0.1) 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/09/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding vehicles, Trustee title to same, and auction
01/09/2025 LS26 Call with L. Despins, A. Bongartz regarding auctioneer proposal 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 01/10/2025 AB21 Call with L. Song and Hamilton (auctioneer) regarding auctioneer proposal (0.3); post mortem with L. Song regarding same (0.1) 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 01/10/2025 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz and Hamilton auctioneers regarding auction proposal 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 01/10/2025 LS26 Correspond with L. Despins and A. Bongartz regarding auction proposal (0.2);
regarding same (0.1); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 01/12/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Song and L. Despins regarding revised auctioneer proposal 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/13/2025 AB21 Call and correspond with L. Song regarding auctioneer retention 0.10 2,025.00 202.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2440412
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/13/2025 LS26 Prepare and revise auctioneer retention application (0.9); call and correspond with
01/14/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding auctioneer retention motion (0.2); review and revise auction motion (0.6) 0.80 1,185.00 948.00 01/14/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to furniture in
01/15/2025 AB21 Revise draft auctioneer retention motion (2.0); call with L. Song regarding same (0.1);
01/15/2025 LS26 Continue to analyze issues relating to furniture in Mahwah mansion (1.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
01/16/2025 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding auctioneer retention application 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/16/2025 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz re furniture auction
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/17/2025 LS26 Call with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding auctioneer retention application (0.1);
application (0.5) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 01/17/2025 LS26 Correspond with W. Sherman (NPM) regarding Mahwah furniture 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/19/2025 AB21 Review comments to auctioneer motion
regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.
01/19/2025 LAD4 Review/edit auction motion (.80); t/c L. Song and A. Bongartz re: same (.10) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 01/19/2025 LS26 Call with L. Despins and A. Bongartz regarding auctioneer retention motion (0.1); review issues regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,185.00 237.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/21/2025 AB21 Call and meeting with L. Song regarding revisions to auctioneer retention motion 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/21/2025 LS26 Call and correspond with D. Skalka (NPM)
retention motion (0.3); call/conference with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 01/22/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Skalka and L. Song
auction and sale thereof 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 01/22/2025 LS26 Review furniture in Mahwah mansion and prepare list of same 5.30 1,185.00 6,280.50 01/23/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Skalka and L. Song regarding Trustee vehicles titles and auction
01/23/2025 LS26 Continue reviewing furniture in Mahwah mansion and preparing list of same 3.00 1,185.00 3,555.00 01/24/2025 LS26 Review and revise auctioneer retention
(NPM) regarding Ducati motorcycle (0.2) 1.30 1,185.00 1,540.50 01/24/2025 LS26 Call with W. Sherman (NPM) regarding Mahwah mansion furniture (0.5);
01/27/2025 LS26 Review documents relating to Mahwah furniture (0.2); correspond with W. Sherman (NPM) regarding same (0.4) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 01/30/2025 AB21 Revise auctioneer retention application
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/30/2025 LS26 Review and revise auctioneer retention application (1.2); call and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1) 1.30 1,185.00 1,540.50 01/31/2025 AB21 Calls with L. Song regarding auctioneer retention motion (0.2); review same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same 0.40 2,025.00 810.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/31/2025 AD20 Prepare motion for appointment of auctioneer and associated exhibits for filing 0.60
01/31/2025 LS26 Review and revise auctioneer retention application and exhibits for filing (2.5); calls with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.2) 2.70
01/31/2025 LS26 Call with W. Sherman regarding Mahwah
Subtotal: B130 Asset Disposition 39.40 51,640.50
01/03/2025 LAD4 T/c B. Sherman (NPM) re: status report on repairs/sale process (.30); review/outline strategy re: same (1.80) 2.10 1,975.00 4,147.50 01/09/2025 LAD4 Call with B. Sherman and P. Linsey (NPM) re: sale process (.30); call with Compass team and B. Sherman re: offer (.60); review/comment on same (1.00); t/c A. Bongartz re: auctioneer proposal (.10); t/c A. Bongartz, L. Song re: same (.10) 2.10 1,975.00 4,147.50 01/10/2025 LAD4 T/c M. Conway re: offer received and
01/15/2025 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding Mahwah sale
01/15/2025 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz regarding Mahwah
regarding auctioneer motion (0.1) 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/21/2025 LAD4 Review/comment on issues re: Mahwah
01/22/2025 LAD4 Review/comment on sale process (exclusions/inclusions) 2.80 1,975.00 5,530.00 01/27/2025 LAD4 Prepare for and handle t/c with Compass 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 6
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/28/2025 LAD4 Prepare for and handle call with prospective buyer and W. Sherman 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00 Subtotal: B131 Sale of Real Estate 13.70 26,904.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 14.30 1,975.00 28,242.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 5.40 2,025.00 10,935.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 1.10 1,350.00 1,485.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 31.70 1,185.00 37,564.50 AD20 Allison Doherty Paralegal 0.60 530.00 318.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$78,545.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$17,466.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 January 31, 2025 \$17,466.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440414 Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/14/2025 AB21 Review SN listing emails and related notes (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
Subtotal: B131 Sale of Real Estate 0.20 405.00
01/09/2025 AB21 Review windows proposal (0.1); call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/10/2025 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding windows proposal (0.1); correspond with D.
remediation project (0.2) 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 01/14/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding SN update (0.1); correspond with
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/17/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding window replacement 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/17/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding SN
01/20/2025 LAD4 T/c S. Maza re: 365 issues 0.20 1,975.00 395.00 01/20/2025 SM29 Calls with L. Despins re section 365 issues (.2); analyze same and related caselaw (1.5); correspond with L. Despins re same (.4) 2.10 2,025.00 4,252.50 01/22/2025 AB21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding proprietary lease (0.1); meeting with S. Maza regarding same (0.2) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/22/2025 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re section 365 issues (.1); conference with A. Bongartz re
authority re same (2.3); email L. Despins re
01/24/2025 LAD4 Prepare for and handle call with S. Milman
security deposit 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 01/30/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding interdebtor DIP balance (0.1); correspond
Lovells) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 8.30 16,757.50 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
01/22/2025 DEB4 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding MOR 0.20 1,520.00 304.00
Subtotal:
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2440414
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 2.20 2,025.00 4,455.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 5.30 2,025.00 10,732.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.20 1,520.00 304.00
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
Mahwah Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$19,489.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 January 31, 2025 \$19,489.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440415
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/09/2025 JPK1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
01/09/2025 NAB Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding discovery responses 0.10 2,010.00 201.00 01/12/2025 JPK1 Review Taurus Fund LLC's second set of
objections to the same (2.0) 2.30 1,275.00 2,932.50 01/16/2025 DEB4 Review correspondence from W. Farmer related to Mahwah discovery issues 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/16/2025 JPK1 Continue drafting responses and objections
01/17/2025 JPK1 Further draft responses and objections to
requests (.7); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.2) 0.90 1,275.00 1,147.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/20/2025 NAB Review and revise draft discovery responses
same (0.3); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding the same (0.1) 0.80 2,010.00 1,608.00 01/21/2025 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
01/21/2025 JPK1 Incorporate N. Bassett's edits to responses and objections to Defendant's second set of
judgment motion and exhibits for additional support related to responses and objections (2.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding
01/22/2025 DEB4 Call with J. Kosciewicz regarding discovery
01/22/2025 JPK1 Telephone call with D. Barron regarding
requests (.2); incorporate D. Barron's edits to the same (.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.2) 0.80 1,275.00 1,020.00 01/23/2025 JPK1 Review draft responses and objections to
requests (.6); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.1); correspond with L.
with M. Conway regarding the same (.1) 0.90 1,275.00 1,147.50 01/23/2025 NAB Review revised discovery requests and email with J. Kosciewicz regarding same 0.30 2,010.00 603.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 13.60 18,442.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 68 of 184 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2440415
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
Review invoices for Mahwah property (.4);
Bank and W. Sherman re same (.3) 0.70 1,495.00 1,046.50 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 1.20 2,010.00 2,412.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.90 1,520.00 1,368.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 0.70 1,495.00 1,046.50 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 11.50 1,275.00 14,662.50
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 # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$603.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$603.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Wan Kwok Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 9, 2025
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 for the period ending January 31, 2025 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
regarding Second Circuit appeal 0.30 2,010.00 603.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.30 603.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.30 2,010.00 603.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$603.00
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
Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$34,156.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 January 31, 2025 \$34,156.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440417
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/16/2025 LAD4 Review Mei Guo's objection to contempt
01/20/2025 NAB Review M. Guo response to motion for order to show cause regarding violation of preliminary injunction order (0.4);
regarding the same (0.1) 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 01/21/2025 NAB Analyze appellate decision on motion for summary judgment (.5); correspond with L.
discovery in advance of order to show cause
01/21/2025 SM29 Review district court opinion 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 01/22/2025 DEB4 Analyze issues related to Dooley decision (0.5); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2440417
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/22/2025 JPK1 Draft deposition notice for Mei Guo (.3); draft requests for the production of documents to Mei Guo (.7); correspond with L. Song regarding the same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.1); incorporate N. Bassett's edits to the same (.1); serve the same on opposing counsel (.1) 1.40 1,275.00 1,785.00 01/22/2025 NAB Prepare document requests (.5); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 0.70 2,010.00 1,407.00 01/23/2025 KC27 Analyze case law regarding injunctions (.4); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) re reply in support of motion to enforce injunction (.2) 0.60 1,275.00 765.00 01/23/2025 NAB Correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding contempt motion issues 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/24/2025 KC27 Prepare reply in support of motion to enforce preliminary injunction 1.50 1,275.00 1,912.50 01/26/2025 KC27 Review hearing transcripts, complaint, preliminary injunction and opposition to motion to enforce injunction (1.0); prepare reply in support of motion to enforce injunction (1.6); call with N. Bassett re same (.4) 3.00 1,275.00 3,825.00 01/26/2025 NAB Call with K. Catalano regarding reply brief in support of contempt motion (.4); review briefing and case law in connection with same (.6) 1.00 2,010.00 2,010.00 01/27/2025 KC27 Continue preparing reply in support of motion to enforce preliminary injunction 6.40 1,275.00 8,160.00 01/27/2025 LS26 Meet and confer with Zeisler & Zeisler, N. Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding discovery 0.40 1,185.00 474.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/27/2025 NAB Call with J. Moriarty (Zeisler), L. Song
related discovery (.4); prepare notes for
regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.2); correspond with J. Moriarty regarding same (.1) 1.00 2,010.00 2,010.00 01/28/2025 KC27 Review and revise motion for scheduling
(NPM) re same (.2) 0.70 1,275.00 892.50 01/28/2025 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding litigation schedule 0.10 2,010.00 201.00 01/29/2025 KC27 Prepare reply in support of motion to enforce preliminary injunction (.7); review requests for production (.3) 1.00 1,275.00 1,275.00 01/29/2025 NAB Correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding litigation schedule for contempt
01/30/2025 KC27 Review email from N. Bassett re discovery (.1); correspond with L. Song re same (.1) 0.20 1,275.00 255.00 01/30/2025 NAB Review document requests (.2); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.4) 0.60 2,010.00 1,206.00 01/31/2025 KC27 Analyze case law regarding preliminary
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 23.00 34,156.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 5.60 2,010.00 11,256.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.70 1,520.00 1,064.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 4
LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 14.10 1,275.00 17,977.50 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 1.40 1,275.00 1,785.00
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 # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$2,976.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 January 31, 2025 \$2,976.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440418
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025 Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$2,976.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 LS26 Review District Court memorandum of
01/02/2025 SM29 Review district court opinion re motion to
with L. Despins, D. Barron, N. Bassett, P. Linsey (NPM) re same (.2) 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 01/03/2025 NAB Review order denying motion to withdraw the reference (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 0.60 2,010.00 1,206.00 01/06/2025 NAB Correspond with opposing counsel and L. Despins regarding appeal process 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 1.60 2,976.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2440418
LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.30 1,185.00 355.50
SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.80 2,010.00 1,608.00 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
Lamp Capital Adversary PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00024 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 January 31, 2025
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440419
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Nick Bassett; 12/09/2024; From/To: Washington/Westchester; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend
Douglass Barron; 12/10/2024; From/To: Court/Office; Travel from
Douglass Barron; 12/10/2024; From/To: Office/ Court; Travel to
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$454.25
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 January 31, 2025 \$40,865.00
> Current Fees and Costs Due \$40,865.00 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$40,865.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 January 31, 2025 \$40,865.00
> Current Fees and Costs Due \$40,865.00 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$40,865.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440421
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$40,865.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/08/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Y. Wang default judgment order 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/09/2025 AB21 Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys) and
01/09/2025 LAD4 Review/comment on Wang freeze 1.70 1,975.00 3,357.50 01/13/2025 AB21 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding PH fees related to stay litigation (0.3); call with C. Edge regarding same (0.1);
regarding related Harneys fees (0.1);
regarding related Pallas fees (0.1) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 01/14/2025 AB21 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding legal fee detail (0.7); call with P. Linsey regarding same (0.1) 0.80 2,025.00 1,620.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2440421
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/16/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding billing reports on Ace Decade matter (0.2); review same (0.2); call with A. Billy (Harneys) regarding same (0.1); correspond with A. Billy regarding same (0.1) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 01/16/2025 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Rui Hao 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/21/2025 AB21 Analyze issues related to automatic stay (0.2); revise draft Despins affidavit for BVI proceedings (1.2); conference with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); calls with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); call with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding same (0.2) 2.00 2,025.00 4,050.00 01/21/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding evidence for PJR application 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/21/2025 LAD4 Review/comment on BVI counter Joint LIquidators filing 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 01/21/2025 LAD4 Meeting and t/c A. Bongartz re: revised BVI affidavit 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 01/22/2025 AB21 Revise Despins affidavit for rectification application (0.1); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.2); call with J. Stewart regarding same (0.3) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 01/23/2025 AB21 Call with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding evidence in support of application to rectify member registry 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/23/2025 AB21 Call with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding K Legacy disclosure review (0.2); correspond with J. Stewart and L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/28/2025 AB21 Review and revise memo on automatic stay (1.6); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.1); call with K. Catalano regarding related issues (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and A. Thorp (Harneys) 2.00 2,025.00 4,050.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2440421
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/28/2025 KC27 Call with A. Bongartz re personal jurisdiction (.1); analyze case law regarding
01/29/2025 AB21 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding PH declaration in support of PJR application (0.1); call with L. Song regarding same (0.2) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/29/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
automatic stay (0.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 1.10 2,025.00 2,227.50 01/29/2025 LS26 Review documents relating to Yvette Wang
with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.2) 1.60 1,185.00 1,896.00 01/29/2025 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz regarding PH declaration of legal services 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/30/2025 AB21 Revise memo on automatic stay (0.5);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Stewart regarding Despins affidavit for BVI proceedings (0.3) 0.90 2,025.00 1,822.50 01/30/2025 AB21 Revise declaration in support of PJR application (0.9); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1) 1.00 2,025.00 2,025.00 01/30/2025 LAD4 Review/edit our memo for BVI court re: application of automatic stay 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 01/30/2025 LS26 Draft declaration relating to legal services
01/30/2025 NAB Correspond and call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding PJR application (.3); review and revise same (.3) 0.60 2,010.00 1,206.00 01/31/2025 LAD4 Review/edit draft attachment pleadings (1.70); email to P. Linsey (NPM) re: same
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 4
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/31/2025 NAB draft of same (.2) Correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding PJR (.3); review revised 2,010.00 1,005.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 22.30 40,865.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 1.10 2,010.00 2,211.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 5.20 1,975.00 10,270.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 11.00 2,025.00 22,275.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 1.30 1,275.00 1,657.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 3.50 1,185.00 4,147.50
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 January 31, 2025 \$270.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 January 31, 2025 \$270.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440422
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/30/2025 ECS1 Review status of Cao adversary proceeding 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 (.1); correspond with S. Maza and D.
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.20 270.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.20 1,350.00 270.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$270.00
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 January 31, 2025 \$263,115.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
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 January 31, 2025 \$263,115.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440423
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025 Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding \$263,115.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/16/2025 KC27 Review requests re motion to dismiss
01/16/2025 LS26 Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion to dismiss briefings and hearing prep (0.1);
01/16/2025 SM29 Correspond with D. Barron re motion to dismiss hearing prep (.1); conference with L. Song re same (.1); email L. Song, D. Barron. K. Catalano. W. Farmer, E. Sutton
pleadings (.7); email N. Bassett re hearing
01/17/2025 DEB4 Call with W. Farmer, L. Song, E. Sutton
review of hearing issues (0.1) 0.30 1,520.00 456.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/17/2025 ECS1 Analyze cases and pleadings in connection with 1/28/25 hearing on motion to dismiss omnibus alter ego complaint (.8); prepare case summaries for same (.9); call with D.
hearing prep (.2) 1.90 1,350.00 2,565.00 01/17/2025 LS26 Call with E. Sutton, D. Barron, W. Farmer on motion to dismiss hearing preparation 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/17/2025 WCF Call with D. Barron, L. Song, E. Sutton
jurisdiction briefing and authorities from omnibus alter ego filings (1.5) 1.70 1,520.00 2,584.00 01/19/2025 ECS1 Analyze cases and pleadings in connection with 1/28/25 hearing on motion to dismiss omnibus alter ego complaint (1.0); prepare summary of defendants' info in connection with same (.3); prepare case summaries for same (.3); correspond with S. Maza, W. Farmer, K. Catalano, and L. Song regarding
01/19/2025 LS26 Prepare case summary for motion to
01/19/2025 SM29 Review list of cases for joint motion to
defendants (.3); correspond with L. Song, E.
briefing in connection with caselaw list (.6) 1.70 2,025.00 3,442.50 01/20/2025 ECS1 Analyze cases and pleadings in connection with 1/28/25 hearing on motion to dismiss omnibus alter ego complaint (1.9); prepare case summaries for same (3.2); correspond with S. Maza, W. Farmer, K. Catalano, and L. Song regarding same (.1) 5.20 1,350.00 7,020.00 01/20/2025 SM29 Analyze open issues, caselaw, and motion to 4.10 2,025.00 8,302.50
dismiss filings in prep for hearing on same
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/21/2025 DEB4 Call with S. Maza regarding alter ego claims and motion to dismiss hearing (0.3);
01/21/2025 ECS1 Analyze cases and pleadings in connection with 1/28/25 hearing on motion to dismiss omnibus alter ego complaint (1.2); prepare case summaries for same (1.5); correspond
and L. Song regarding same (.2) 2.90 1,350.00 3,915.00 01/21/2025 SM29 Prepare hearing outline for motion to dismiss hearing (1.8); correspond with W. Farmer and D. Barron re same (.1); call with D. Barron re same (.3) 2.20 2,025.00 4,455.00 01/22/2025 ECS1 Analyze cases and pleadings in connection with 1/28/25 hearing on motion to dismiss omnibus alter ego complaint (1.1); prepare case summaries for same (1.8); correspond with S. Maza, W. Farmer, K. Catalano, and L. Song regarding same (.2) 3.10 1,350.00 4,185.00 01/22/2025 NAB Review briefing on motions to dismiss and related documents (1.6); prepare outline for
regarding same (.8); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.4) 3.80 2,010.00 7,638.00 01/23/2025 DEB4 Analyze issues related to upcoming hearing on motion to dismiss (1.9); call with N.
motion to dismiss hearing prep (1.0);
regarding same (0.3); call with S. Maza and K. Catalano regarding related case law (0.3) 3.50 1,520.00 5,320.00 01/23/2025 ECS1 Analyze cases and pleadings in connection with 1/28/25 hearing on motion to dismiss omnibus alter ego complaint (.1); prepare
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/23/2025 KC27 Attend meeting with S. Maza and D. Barron re omnibus alter ego hearing (.3); analyze
(1.2); correspond with S. Maza re same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett re same (.1) 4.00 1,275.00 5,100.00 01/23/2025 LS26 Call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, S. Maza regarding hearing preparation 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00 01/23/2025 LS26 Call and correspond with D. Barron regarding hearing preparation (0.3); prepare fact chart of defendant entities for motion to dismiss hearing (1.7) 2.00 1,185.00 2,370.00 01/23/2025 NAB Continue to review briefing and arguments
hearing (.6); call with S. Maza, D. Barron, and L. Song regarding same (1.0); follow-up emails with D. Barron regarding same (.4);
arguments (.6); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.3) 2.90 2,010.00 5,829.00 01/23/2025 SM29 Call (portion) with D. Barron, N. Bassett, and L. Song re hearing prep (.7);
re caselaw for same (.4); review caselaw in prep for hearing (1.1); call with D. Barron and K. Catalano re same (.3) 2.50 2,025.00 5,062.50 01/23/2025 TSS1 Correspond with S. Maza, D. Barron and K.
analysis for motion to dismiss hearing 0.80 895.00 716.00 01/23/2025 WCF Draft parts of omnibus alter ego motion to dismiss hearing outline (2.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 2.40 1,520.00 3,648.00 01/24/2025 ECS1 Analyze cases and pleadings in connection with 1/28/25 hearing on motion to dismiss omnibus alter ego complaint (1.2); prepare
01/24/2025 KC27 Prepare case summaries for omnibus alter
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/24/2025 LS26 Prepare fact chart for motion to dismiss
01/24/2025 LS26 Correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding fact chart for motion to dismiss
regarding objection to defendants' motion
01/24/2025 NAB Analyze issues and arguments in
dismiss (1.3); review briefing and case law in connection with same (1.3) 2.60 2,010.00 5,226.00 01/24/2025 SM29 Correspond with E. Sutton, W. Farmer, D. Barron, N. Bassett re personal jurisdiction and motion to dismiss hearing prep 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/25/2025 DEB4 Continue reviewing submissions and
hearing (5.1); prepare notes for hearing (.7); call with L. Song regarding same (0.4) 6.20 1,520.00 9,424.00 01/25/2025 LS26 Prepare fact chart for motion to dismiss hearing (5.2); call with D. Barron regarding
regarding same (0.7) 6.30 1,185.00 7,465.50 01/25/2025 NAB Review and supplement outline for oral argument on motions to dismiss (1.3); review draft documents for hearing (.4);
regarding same and related issues (.4) 2.10 2,010.00 4,221.00 01/26/2025 DEB4 Review documents and evidentiary issues in prep for motion to dismiss hearing (5.5); prepare notes for hearing (1.1) 6.60 1,520.00 10,032.00 01/26/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare fact chart for motion to dismiss hearing 6.90 1,185.00 8,176.50 01/26/2025 NAB Analyze issues, pleadings, and authority in
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/27/2025 DEB4 Continue analyzing arguments and caselaw in prep for motion to dismiss hearing (5.9); prepare notes for hearing (1.2); call with S. Maza regarding same (0.4); conference with N. Bassett and L. Song regarding same (1.0) 8.50 1,520.00 12,920.00 01/27/2025 LS26 Review and revise fact chart for hearing 7.00 1,185.00 8,295.00 01/27/2025 LS26 Conference with N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding hearing prep 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00 01/27/2025 LS26 Conference with N. Bassett regarding hearing prep (0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.7) 0.90 1,185.00 1,066.50 01/27/2025 NAB Further prepare oral argument on motions
additional authorities in connection with
outline in connection with same (1.8); call with D. Barron and L. Song regarding same (1.0); review materials for use at hearing (.5); call with L. Song regarding same (.2) 7.20 2,010.00 14,472.00 01/27/2025 SM29 Reply to email from D. Barron re UK law
hearing prep (.1); call with D. Barron re
01/27/2025 WCF Analyze authorities regarding specific and general alter ego jurisdiction (2.2); draft additional talking points for omnibus alter
regarding same (.1) 2.60 1,520.00 3,952.00 01/28/2025 DEB4 Review hearing notes (0.2); conference with N. Bassett and P. Linsey regarding hearing (0.2); participate in hearing on motions to
01/28/2025 DEB4 Prepare documents related to hearing on motions to dismiss 4.80 1,520.00 7,296.00 01/28/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: hearing on AE part II (.40); attend alter ego part II hearing re:
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/28/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare fact chart for hearing 3.80 1,185.00 4,503.00 01/28/2025 LS26 Prepare and review hearing reference
dismiss hearing 1.30 1,185.00 1,540.50 01/28/2025 LS26 Correspond with J. Sklarz (G Club counsel) regarding fact chart (0.1); correspond with M. Conway (defendants' counsel) regarding fact chart (0.1); prepare email to Chambers regarding fact chart (0.2); correspond with D. Barron and P. Linsey regarding hearing
01/28/2025 NAB Analyze issues/documents and revise oral argument outline for hearing on motions to dismiss (1.6); conference with L. Despins regarding same (.4); conference with D.
same (.2); participate in hearing (2.1); correspond with P. Linsey regarding issues related to same (.2) 4.50 2,010.00 9,045.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 138.60 213,597.00
01/08/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding second omnibus alter ego complaint 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/10/2025 LS26 Review docket update and correspond with
01/13/2025 DM26 Research regarding service of process and 1.60 600.00 960.00
registered agent information for service of
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/13/2025 ECS1 Call with L. Song regarding service of
adversary proceeding (.2); review caselaw and statutes regarding same (.3); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,350.00 945.00 01/13/2025 LS26 Call with E. Sutton regarding service of
service issues (1.8) 2.00 1,185.00 2,370.00 01/14/2025 ECS1 Review and advise regarding service of
complaint related to second omnibus alter
issues related to same (.5); correspond with D. Barron, L. Song regarding same (.4) 1.90 1,350.00 2,565.00 01/15/2025 DM26 Research registered agent information in connection with service of documents 0.30 600.00 180.00 01/15/2025 ECS1 Review and advise regarding service of
complaint related to second omnibus alter ego adversary proceeding (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/15/2025 LS26 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
complaint and summons 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/16/2025 DM26 Prepare email to defendants' counsel
summons and complaint 0.20 600.00 120.00 01/16/2025 ECS1 Further review and advise regarding service
complaint related to second omnibus alter ego adversary proceeding (.2); analyze issues related to same (.1); correspond with L.
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/17/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding HGA and second omnibus alter ego complaint (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 01/17/2025 KC27 Review case law list related to motion to dismiss 0.20 1,275.00 255.00 01/17/2025 LS26 Prepare caselaw list and defendant list related to motion to dismiss 2.50 1,185.00 2,962.50 01/19/2025 ECS1 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding service of domestic defendants of summons and complaint related to second omnibus alter ego adversary proceeding 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/20/2025 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey regarding second omnibus alter ego action 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/20/2025 KC27 Review correspondence from E. Sutton re case summaries related to motion to dismiss pleadings 0.10 1,275.00 127.50 01/21/2025 DEB4 Analyze issues related to alter ego claims 1.30 1,520.00 1,976.00 01/21/2025 KC27 Review correspondence from E. Sutton re case summaries 0.10 1,275.00 127.50 01/21/2025 WCF Analyze authorities regarding omnibus alter ego personal jurisdiction arguments 2.10 1,520.00 3,192.00 01/22/2025 DEB4 Analyze issues related to alter ego claims (0.7); call with L. Song and defendant regarding second omnibus alter ego complaint (0.5) 1.20 1,520.00 1,824.00 01/22/2025 LS26 Call with D. Barron and defendant Feibo Jiang regarding second omnibus alter ego complaint 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 01/22/2025 WCF Draft omnibus alter ego hearing outline regarding personal jurisdiction and merits arguments 3.00 1,520.00 4,560.00 01/23/2025 ECS1 Call with S. Maza regarding personal jurisdiction issues and motion to dismiss caselaw (.2); correspond with D. Barron, W. Farmer, K. Catalano, and L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/23/2025 SM29 Call with E. Sutton re motion to dismiss questions and personal jurisdiction issues 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/23/2025 WCF Analyze authorities regarding motion to dismiss standard for alter ego claims (.7); analyze foreign authorities regarding alter ego and beneficial ownership claims (1.1) 1.80 1,520.00 2,736.00 01/24/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding stipulated judgment (0.1); analyze issues and authority related to motions to dismiss (6.8);
01/24/2025 ECS1 Call with W. Farmer regarding alter ego jurisdiction caselaw (.2); correspond with D. Barron, W. Farmer, K. Catalano, and L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 01/24/2025 NAB Correspond with J. Kosciewicz, S. Maza, W.
and strategy for same (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 01/24/2025 WCF Analyze general jurisdiction authorities regarding alter ego theory of jurisdiction (.9); call with E. Sutton regarding same (.2) 1.10 1,520.00 1,672.00 01/25/2025 NAB Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding TRO motion (.4); analyze issues related to
01/26/2025 NAB Review and provide initial comments on
order (.7); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.1) 0.80 2,010.00 1,608.00 01/30/2025 ECS1 Analyze propriety of service of process on
alter ego adversary proceeding (.5); correspond with D. Barron, L. Song, and D. Mohamed regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,350.00 945.00 01/30/2025 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer and S. Maza regarding preliminary injunction issues (.3); analyze same (.3) 0.60 2,010.00 1,206.00 01/31/2025 DEB4 Prepare stipulated judgment 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00
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Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 34.80 49,518.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 27.40 2,010.00 55,074.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 2.50 1,975.00 4,937.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 12.60 2,025.00 25,515.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 44.50 1,520.00 67,640.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 14.70 1,520.00 22,344.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 21.20 1,350.00 28,620.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 6.70 1,275.00 8,542.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 40.90 1,185.00 48,466.50 TSS1 Tori S. Simon Associate 0.80 895.00 716.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 2.10 600.00 1,260.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 01/16/2025 Photocopy Charges 5,586.00 0.08 446.88
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(USD)(WFPCARD); Invoice # 875143829; 01/16/2025; HGA Property Operation LLC; 3655 MEADOW LN; NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047 ;
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Avoidance Actions PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00029 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$421,642.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/01/2025 KC27 Correspond with D. Barron and S. Maza re
01/01/2025 SM29 Correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, L.
01/02/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Song, K. Catalano, W.
01/02/2025 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding motion to dismiss issues and hearing prep 0.70 1,520.00 1,064.00 01/02/2025 KC27 Attend meeting with S. Maza, D. Barron,
dismiss hearing (.7); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.2); review and summarize cases in motion to dismiss briefing (2.0) 2.90 1,275.00 3,697.50 01/02/2025 LS26 Conference with D. Barron, S. Maza, W.
preparation for January 15 hearing 0.70 1,185.00 829.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 SM29 Call with W. Farmer, L. Song, K. Catalano, D. Barron re hearing prep related to joint defendants' motion to dismiss (.7); review matters set for hearing and prepare notes re same (.3); review reply in support of joint defendants' motion to dismiss (.5) 1.50 2,025.00 3,037.50 01/02/2025 SM29 Review issues chart and case summary sheet
hearing prep (.7) 1.10 2,025.00 2,227.50 01/02/2025 WCF Call with L. Song, S. Maza, D. Barron, K.
action hearing prep and related reference
01/03/2025 DEB4 Call with S. Maza regarding 1.15.25 hearing
procedural issues related to hearing (0.2);
01/03/2025 ECS1 Conference with S. Maza regarding case summaries for 1/15/25 hearing 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/03/2025 KC27 Review and summarize cases discussed in
01/03/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding preparation for January 15 hearing 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/03/2025 SM29 Call with E. Sutton re motion to dismiss hearing prep issues (.2); call with D. Barron
dismiss pleadings in prep for hearing (1.9) 2.60 2,025.00 5,265.00 01/03/2025 SM29 Prepare hearing outline notes 3.10 2,025.00 6,277.50 01/04/2025 ECS1 Prepare case summaries in connection with 1/15/25 hearing on joint defendants' joint motion to dismiss 2.50 1,350.00 3,375.00 01/04/2025 KC27 Prepare summaries of cases in motion to dismiss briefing in prep for Jan. 15, 2025
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/04/2025 LS26 Review briefing on joint motion to dismiss and prepare case summaries for January 15
01/05/2025 ECS1 Prepare case summaries in connection with 1/15/25 hearing on joint defendants' joint motion to dismiss 1.40 1,350.00 1,890.00 01/05/2025 KC27 Correspond with D. Barron re summaries
01/05/2025 LS26 Prepare case summaries for January 15
01/05/2025 SM29 Analyze arguments and case law in joint
same (5.9); outline oral arguments for joint motion to dismiss hearing (2.1); correspond with D. Barron re same (.2) 8.20 2,025.00 16,605.00 01/06/2025 DEB4 Conference with K. Catalano, W. Farmer,
prep (0.6); correspond with K. Catalano, L.
same (0.3); conference with N. Bassett and P. Linsey regarding same (1.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.3); analyze pleadings, issues, and caselaw set for January 15 hearing (6.6) 8.90 1,520.00 13,528.00 01/06/2025 ECS1 Call with D. Barron, W. Farmer and K.
joint motion to dismiss (.6); review cases and arguments related to same (.6); prepare case summaries in prep for 1/15/25 hearing
regarding same (.1) 2.00 1,350.00 2,700.00 01/06/2025 KC27 Attend meeting with D. Barron, W. Farmer, and E. Sutton re prep for joint motion to
01/06/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: status conference on 1/8 (.30); review issues re: same (.50) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/06/2025 NAB Call with D. Barron and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding January 15 hearting and status conference for same (1.1); call with L. Despins regarding same (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Barron regarding same (.3) 1.70 2,010.00 3,417.00 01/06/2025 SM29 Revise motion to dismiss issues chart (.2); analyze same and related authority in prep for hearing (3.0) 3.20 2,025.00 6,480.00 01/06/2025 WCF Call with D. Barron, K. Catalano and E. Sutton regarding additional omnibus avoidance action hearing prep and related materials needed 0.60 1,520.00 912.00 01/07/2025 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding hearing outline (0.5); correspond with S. Maza regarding draft hearing notes (0.2); revise same (.9); analyze documents and cases in prep for hearing (1.4) 3.00 1,520.00 4,560.00 01/07/2025 ECS1 Analyze cases in connection with 1/15/25 hearing, joint defendants' motion to dismiss, and additional avoidance action (1.7); conference with S. Maza regarding same (.1); prepare case summaries in connection with same (2.3); correspond with D. Barron, W. Farmer, K. Catalano, L. Song regarding same (.3) 4.40 1,350.00 5,940.00 01/07/2025 KC27 Review emails from W. Farmer, L. Song and E. Sutton re case summaries for motion to dismiss hearing (.3); correspond with W. Farmer re same (.1) 0.40 1,275.00 510.00 01/07/2025 LAD4 Review & edit report to court re: status conference (.40); t/c P. Linsey re: same (.20) 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 01/07/2025 LS26 Prepare case summaries and review briefs in 1.50 1,185.00 1,777.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/07/2025 NAB Review issues and prepare notes for status conference on joint briefing hearing (.5); review and revise draft status report in connection with same (.4); correspond with L. Despins, P. Linsey, and D. Barron regarding same (.4); analyze arguments and issues for status conference and motion to dismiss hearing (.8) 2.10 2,010.00 4,221.00 01/07/2025 SM29 Prepare parts of hearing outline (2.7); reply to email from D. Barron re hearing issues list and correspondence with opposing counsel (.2); call with D. Barron re hearing outline (.5); conference with E. Sutton re case summaries (.1); review case summary list (.2); analyze arguments, issues, and caselaw in preparation for hearing (2.6) 6.30 2,025.00 12,757.50 01/07/2025 WCF Correspond with L. Song, D. Barron, E. Sutton regarding omnibus avoidance action hearing prep and prep materials (.3); analyze authorities regarding joint motion to dismiss briefing and additional avoidance action briefs of adversary proceeding defendants (3.4); draft summaries regarding same (.7) 4.40 1,520.00 6,688.00 01/08/2025 DEB4 Monitor status conference hearing (1.4); follow up call with P. Linsey, N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding same (0.4); conference with S. Maza regarding case summaries (0.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.3); analyze issues and authority related to upcoming joint briefing hearing (1.6); pre-call with S. Maza regarding same (0.2); call with W. Farmer, S. Maza, and N. Bassett regarding same (0.6) 4.60 1,520.00 6,992.00 01/08/2025 ECS1 Analyze cases in connection with 1/15/25 hearing, joint defendants' motion to dismiss, and additional avoidance action (1.6); prepare case summaries in connection with same (2.7); correspond with D. Barron, W. Farmer, K. Catalano, L. Song regarding 4.80 1,350.00 6,480.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/08/2025 LAD4 Handle court status conference re: 1/15 hearing (1.40); post-mortem N. Bassett, D. Barron, P. Linsey (NPM) (.40) 1.80 1,975.00 3,555.00 01/08/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare case summaries and
preparation for 1.15.25 hearing 1.40 1,185.00 1,659.00 01/08/2025 LS26 Attend status conference 1.40 1,185.00 1,659.00 01/08/2025 LS26 Call with S. Maza regarding case summaries related to joint motion to dismiss (0.1); prepare case summaries and revise same to incorporate comments from S. Maza (3.5) 3.60 1,185.00 4,266.00 01/08/2025 NAB Review and edit hearing notes in
motions to dismiss, procedure orders, and related documents in connection with same (.7); correspond with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), and D. Barron regarding same (.3); calls with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); participate in status conference (1.4); follow-up call with L. Despins, D. Barron, P. Linsey regarding same and next steps (.4); continue analysis of submissions and issues in preparation for hearing (.5); call with S.
01/08/2025 SM29 Participate in status conference (1.4); review and comment on case summaries from L. Song and E. Sutton (.9); call with D. Barron re same (.1); call with L. Song re same (.1);
advance of call on same with N. Bassett (.2); review draft hearing notes (.3); call with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, D. Barron re same and hearing prep (.6) 3.60 2,025.00 7,290.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/08/2025 WCF Call with S. Maza, D. Barron, N. Bassett regarding status conference result and effects on avoidance action hearing prep and prep materials (.6); analyze non-joint avoidance action motions and related arguments, authorities and additional issues to be addressed at joint motion to dismiss hearing (4.1); further draft summaries of cited authorities in non-joint and joint motion to dismiss briefing (1.6) 6.30 1,520.00 9,576.00 01/09/2025 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding motion to dismiss hearing prep (0.1); calls with S. Maza regarding same (0.5) 0.60 1,520.00 912.00 01/09/2025 LS26 Review and revise case summaries for Jan. 15 hearing 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00 01/09/2025 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding preparation for joint motion to dismiss hearing (.3); analyze issues and caselaw in prep for same (1.4) 1.70 2,010.00 3,417.00 01/09/2025 SM29 Review motion to dismiss pleadings (1.4); prepare oral arguments (1.1); calls with D. Barron re same (.5) 3.00 2,025.00 6,075.00 01/09/2025 WCF Analyze authorities and briefing regarding alter ego remedy and cause of action issue (2.4); analyze ACASS and Lawall and Mitchell arguments regarding standing and section 550(b) defenses (1.8); draft hearing prep addenda regarding same (3.5) 7.70 1,520.00 11,704.00 01/10/2025 DM26 Prepare draft agenda regarding motions to dismiss, motion for judgment and related pleadings for 1/15/25 hearing 3.40 600.00 2,040.00 01/10/2025 ECS1 Review cases in connection with 1/15/25 hearing, joint defendants' motion to dismiss, and additional avoidance action 0.20 1,350.00 270.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/10/2025 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
dismiss hearing (.2); review briefing and authorities in connection with same (1.5);
with W. Farmer regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding oral argument preparations (.2) 2.50 2,010.00 5,025.00 01/11/2025 NAB Review and revise outlines for argument on
connection with same (.5) 2.40 2,010.00 4,824.00 01/11/2025 WCF Analyze transferee and affirmative defense
01/12/2025 ECS1 Continue reviewing cases in connection
motion to dismiss, and additional avoidance
connection with same (.4); correspond with D. Barron, W. Farmer, K. Catalano, L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,350.00 1,080.00 01/12/2025 LS26 Prepare case summaries for January 15
01/12/2025 NAB Further review briefing and supplement outlines for oral argument on joint motion
01/12/2025 WCF Analyze Liberty Jet and Weddle Law non
avoidance action hearing (1.2) 4.10 1,520.00 6,232.00 01/13/2025 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2440424
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/13/2025 ECS1 Review cases relating to 1/15/25 hearing, joint defendants' motion to dismiss, and additional avoidance action (.4); review and prepare reference materials for 1/15/25 hearing (.9); correspond with D. Barron, W. Farmer, L. Song and S. Maza regarding same (.2); calls with L. Song regarding same (.4) 1.90 1,350.00 2,565.00 01/13/2025 LS26 Calls with E. Sutton regarding motion to dismiss hearing preparation 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 01/13/2025 LS26 Correspond with S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, and E. Sutton regarding hearing preparation (0.2); review documents and revise outlines for hearing (1.0) 1.20 1,185.00 1,422.00 01/13/2025 NAB Continue analyzing issues and preparing oral argument outlines on motions to dismiss (3.5); review case law in connection with same (1.0); correspond with S. Maza, L. Song regarding same (.6) 5.10 2,010.00 10,251.00 01/13/2025 SM29 Correspond with D. Barron re motion to dismiss hearing prep (.5); further correspond with L. Song, W. Farmer, D. Barron re same (.2); review case summaries from L. Song (.4); correspond with L. Song re same (.2); read case (.3); correspond with N. Bassett re cases in motion to dismiss briefing (.2) 1.80 2,025.00 3,645.00 01/13/2025 WCF Correspond with L. Song regarding case holding issues in advance of avoidance action hearing (.2); analyze authorities regarding identity theory of alter ego under Delaware law (.5) 0.70 1,520.00 1,064.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/14/2025 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding avoidance issues (0.3); conferences with L. Song regarding prep for 1/15/25 hearing (0.4); call with W. Farmer, S. Maza, and N. Bassett regarding hearing issues (1.0); correspond with W. Farmer, S. Maza, L. Song regarding same (0.5); analyze documents in connection with hearing (4.6); prepare documents for hearing (2.4); conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1) 9.30 1,520.00 14,136.00 01/14/2025 ECS1 Analyze cases in connection with 1/15/25 hearing, joint defendants' motion to dismiss, and other avoidance action (.9); prepare case summaries for same (.8); correspond with N. Bassett and L. Song regarding same (.3) 2.00 1,350.00 2,700.00 01/14/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett regarding MTD oral argument 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 01/14/2025 LS26 Conference with N. Bassett regarding case summaries for Jan. 15 hearing on motions to dismiss (0.2); conferences with D. Barron regarding prep for Jan. 15 hearing (0.4); review and prepare documents for Jan. 15 hearing (4.7) 5.30 1,185.00 6,280.50 01/14/2025 NAB Review and revise outlines and case summaries in preparation for oral argument on motions to dismiss (2.3); review case law in connection with the same (2.2); review briefing in connection with the same (1.8); call with S. Maza, D. Barron and W. Farmer regarding the same (1.0); conference with L. Despins regarding the same (0.3); conference with L. Song regarding the same 8.90 2,010.00 17,889.00
(0.2); further prepare oral argument (1.1)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/14/2025 SM29 Email N. Bassett re hearing prep and open issues (.2); call with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, D. Barron re same (1.0); correspond with L. Song re hearing notes (.2); correspond with
and open legal issues (.4); conferences with D. Barron regarding avoidance issues (.3) 2.10 2,025.00 4,252.50 01/14/2025 WCF Call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, S. Maza
preparation and oral argument issues 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 01/15/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, P.
hearing (0.6); attend court hearing on joint motion to dismiss briefing issues (3.1) 3.70 1,520.00 5,624.00 01/15/2025 LAD4 Review/edit outline by N. Bassett re: hearing on MTD (.70); meet with N. Bassett, D. Barron before hearing (.60); attend hearing (3.1) 4.40 1,975.00 8,690.00 01/15/2025 NAB Review documents and supplement outlines
dismiss (1.4); conference with L. Despins,
the same (0.6); participate in hearing (3.1) 5.10 2,010.00 10,251.00 01/15/2025 SM29 Review oral argument outlines and legal
hearing on joint motions to dismiss (3.1) 3.50 2,025.00 7,087.50 01/16/2025 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding 1/28
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 197.20 326,988.50
01/02/2025 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L. 0.30 1,350.00 405.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
settlement agreement and mediation thereof 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 01/02/2025 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims (.2); update tracker summarizing same (.1); correspond with L.
regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00
L. Despins regarding settlement agreement
01/02/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins regarding settlement negotiations with 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/02/2025 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
mediator communications 0.20 2,010.00 402.00
L. Despins regarding follow up settlement
settlement agreement related to same (.3) 0.50 1,350.00 675.00 01/03/2025 ECS1 Follow up correspondence with
settlement offers related to transfers to 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/03/2025 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM), N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding settlement
transfers from the Debtor 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/05/2025 LAD4 Review changes to settlement acreement / 70). review/edit same / 40) 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/06/2025 DM26 Review briefs and reply briefs regarding motions to dismiss complaint in avoidance
prepare chart of cited cases 3.60 600.00 2,160.00
L. Despins regarding follow up settlement
01/06/2025 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding avoidance action settlements 0.30 2,010.00 603.00 01/07/2025 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding draft email to counsel (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey and K. Mitchell regarding new transferor entities (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey regarding Zeisler issues (0.3); correspond with S. Kindseth regarding same (0.2); correspond
transfers (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding standing issues raised by Sklarz (0.4); correspond with P. Linsey regarding draft status report (0.6) 2.30 1,520.00 3,496.00
L. Despins regarding follow up settlement
01/07/2025 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/07/2025 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
agreements expire in January 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/07/2025 LAD4 Call with counsel to Krasner re: open issues (.70); review/comment on same (.40) 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/08/2025 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding avoidance action procedures order (0.2);
regarding state law issue (0.5); correspond
Sklarz status report (0.3) 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 01/08/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 01/08/2025 KC27 Prepare case summaries for motion to dismiss hearing (.9); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.2); correspond with S. Maza re same (.1) 1.20 1,275.00 1,530.00 01/08/2025 SM29 Review case summaries from K. Catalano (.2); read cases (2.7) 2.90 2,025.00 5,872.50 01/09/2025 DM26 Research regarding proof of claim filed by
settlement agreement (.1); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1) 0.30 600.00 180.00 01/09/2025 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding tolling motions 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/09/2025 ECS1 Prepare amended settlement agreement
regarding same (.5) 1.00 1,350.00 1,350.00 01/09/2025 ECS1 Review settlement agreements related to avoidable transfers by law firms (.3); review related proofs of claim (.3); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.2);
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 1.20 1,350.00 1,620.00 01/09/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Despins, E. Sutton remarding sattement nerotistions 0.30 2,010.00 603.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/09/2025 SM29 Prepare issues list of non-joint motions to dismiss (1.1); review existing issues chart (.2); analyze caselaw re same (.5); email L. Song re same (.1) 1.90 2,025.00 3,847.50 01/10/2025 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding non- joint motions to dismiss (0.3); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
01/10/2025 LS26 Review issues relating to proof of claim 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 01/10/2025 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service of process issues 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/10/2025 SM29 Review pleadings re non-joint motions to dismiss (4.4); call with D. Barron re same (.3); analyze cases re same (.7) 5.40 2,025.00 10,935.00 01/12/2025 ECS1 Review and revise agenda for 1/15/25 court hearing (.2); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 01/13/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding stayed actions 0.10 1,520.00 152.00
thereto (.1); prepare tolling agreement with
01/13/2025 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/13/2025 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreement with
with L. Despins and 0.40 1,350.00 540.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
settlement agreement (.2); prepare email to L. Despins regarding same (.3) 0.50 1,350.00 675.00 01/16/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding settlement discussions and related items 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/17/2025 NAB Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Q. Guo default judgment issues (0.2); call with W. Farmer regarding the same (0.2); analyze issues related to same (0.1) 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 01/17/2025 WCF Call with N. Bassett regarding Q. Guo default judgment issues 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/20/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding transfers to law firm 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 01/20/2025 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding settlement agreements (0.4); review draft response to ACASS motion to dismiss (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
01/21/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins,
same settlement agreement (.6) 0.80 1,350.00 1,080.00 01/21/2025 LAD4 Review/edit our objection to GCASS motion to dismiss (.70); t/c P. Linsey re:
01/21/2025 LS26 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Barron regarding transfers to law firms 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 01/21/2025 NAB Review draft tolling motion (.5); correspond
motion to dismiss response (.5); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 1.40 2,010.00 2,814.00 01/21/2025 SM29 Review N. Bassett comments to statute of limitation extension motion 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/21/2025 SM29 Review statute of limitation extension - tien from D T ' --- AIDMA 0.40 2,025.00 810.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/22/2025 NAB Correspond with defense counsel and L. Despins regarding settlement discussions 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/23/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.1);
(NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 01/23/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins and
01/23/2025 ECS1 Correspond with parties that received
regarding Trustee claims 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/23/2025 LAD4 Review/edit our objection to GCASS motion to withdraw the reference 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 01/23/2025 NAB Review draft response to ACASS motion to
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2);
tolling period and correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (.2) 0.90 2,010.00 1,809.00 01/24/2025 LAD4 Review/edit February 15 deadline extension
01/28/2025 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
01/28/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
settlement of claims relating thereto (.2); prepare email to L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 01/29/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding input from Pallas Partners re service in United
01/29/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.2);
(.1); call and correspond with D. Skalka and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,350.00 675.00 01/29/2025 ECS1 Conduct factual analysis related to avoidance actions (.2); correspond with P.
01/29/2025 ECSI Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims (.5); update tracker summarizing same (.3); correspond with L.
regarding same (.3) 1.10 1,350.00 1,485.00
agreement and tolling agreement (.2);
01/29/2025 LS26 Review service information regarding Vision Knight (0.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.2) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 01/30/2025 ECS1 Follow up correspondence with parties
and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,350.00 810.00 01/30/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett 0.40 1.350.00 540.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/30/2025 ECS1 Update tracking chart regarding parties who
01/30/2025 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/30/2025 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding settlement discussion issues 0.10 2,010.00 201.00 01/31/2025 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Yvette Wang 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 01/31/2025 NAB Review motion for stipulated judgment (.1);
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 49.20 78,729.50
01/14/2025 NAB Non-working travel from WDC to New
for hearing on motion to dismiss (bill at 1/2
01/14/2025 SM29 Travel to CT for joint motion to dismiss hearing (bill at 1/2 rate) 2.00 1,012.50 2,025.00 01/15/2025 DEB4 Travel to Bridgeport from NY for motions to dismiss hearing (1.7); return to NY from Bridgeport after hearing (1.6) (bill at 1/2
01/15/2025 NAB Return travel from Connecticut to
01/15/2025 SM29 Travel to and from hearing on motions to dismiss (bill at 1/2 rate) 2.00 1,012.50 2,025.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 133 of 184
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Travel to Bridgeport (1.6); return travel
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 41.70 2,010.00 83,817.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 6.90 1,005.00 6,934.50 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 13.90 1,975.00 27,452.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 51.00 2,025.00 103,275.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 4.00 1,012.50 4,050.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 38.80 1,520.00 58,976.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 6.50 760.00 4,940.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 31.10 1,520.00 47,272.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 35.30 1,350.00 47,655.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 6.00 1,275.00 7,650.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 21.30 1,185.00 25,240.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 7.30 600.00 4,380.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 01/14/2025 Photocopy Charges 1,366.00 0.08 109.28
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Nick Bassett; 01/10/2025; From/To: DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client
Nick Bassett; 01/14/2025; Restaurant: Avenue Newsstand; City: New York; beverage/snack; Number of people: 1; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client
Nick Bassett; 01/14/2025; Restaurant: Georgetown Gourmet Market; City: Arlington; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client
Nick Bassett; 01/14/2025; Restaurant: Black Seed Bagels; City: New York; Breakfast; Number of people: 1; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client
Nick Bassett; 01/15/2025; Hotel: Hyatt; Check-in date: 01/14/2025; Check-out date:
Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client
Nick Bassett; 01/15/2025; From/To: meeting/LGA; Service Type: Uber; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$2,297.62
Nick Bassett; 01/14/2025; From/To: PH NY Office/CT Hotel; Service Type: Uber; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client hearing 325.03
Nick Bassett; 01/14/2025; Restaurant: Chilis; City: Shelton; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare
Nick Bassett;
Type: Uber; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for
Nick Bassett; 01/15/2025; From/To: airport/home; Service Type: Uber; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for
Nick Bassett; 01/14/2025; From/To: home/DCA; Service Type: Uber; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and
Nick Bassett; 01/15/2025; From/To: hotel/meeting; Service Type: Uber; Travel to Bridgeport, CT to prepare for
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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 January 31, 2025 \$5,043.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440425
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/03/2025 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey
01/06/2025 ECS1 Prepare documents for mediator related to settlement agreements 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/07/2025 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey
related to settlement agreements 0.10 1,350.00 135.00
01/14/2025 ECS1 Prepare documents for mediator related to
(.3);
(NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 01/14/2025 LAD4 T/c J. Tancredi re: update 0.40 1,975.00 790.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/15/2025 ECS1 Prepare documents for mediator related to settlement agreements (.1); correspond with
01/16/2025 DEB4 Review correspondence from P. Linsey (NPM) regarding mediation 0.10 1,520.00 152.00 01/16/2025 ECS1 Prepare documents for mediator related to
01/17/2025 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM),
settlement agreements (.5); correspond with
regarding mediation interest 0.30 1,520.00 456.00
Prepare documents for mediator related to settlement agreements (.2); correspond with
Prepare documents for mediator related to
(.5); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,350.00 810.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 3.50 5,043.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 140 of 184
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Forfeiture Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00031 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$194,904.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
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 January 31, 2025 \$194,904.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440426
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 ECS1 Prepare reservation of rights regarding criminal forfeiture (.2); call and correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.1); correspond with A. Doherty regarding same
01/02/2025 LT9 Telephone conference with S. Maza on criminal proceedings 0.20 1,945.00 389.00 01/02/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: forfeiture issues (.10); t/c (x2) S. Maza re: same (.30) 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 01/02/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins regarding forfeiture
01/02/2025 SM29 Call with L. Despins re sentencing hearing and forfeiture issues (.2); analyze authority re same (.5); call with L. Tsao re same (.2); further call with L. Despins re same (.1); call
reservation of rights re criminal forfeiture
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2440426
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/05/2025 SM29 Review modified forfeiture objection from A. Doherty (.3); correspond with A. Doherty and E. Sutton re same (.2) 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 01/06/2025 AD20 Update reservation of rights brief accompanying declaration and exhibits 2.00 530.00 1,060.00 01/06/2025 ECS1 Prepare reservation of rights regarding criminal forfeiture (.2); correspond with A. Doherty regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 01/06/2025 LAD4 Review issues/documents in prep for Kroll call (.40); handle call with P. Parizek and A. Lomas (Kroll) re: data analysis (.50);
(1.30); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.20) 2.40 1,975.00 4,740.00 01/06/2025 LS26 Review consent preliminary forfeiture order (0.3); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, S. Maza, D. Barron regarding same
01/06/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and L. Song
(.3); call with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 1.10 2,010.00 2,211.00 01/06/2025 SM29 Reply to email from L. Despins re forfeiture (.2); review reservation of rights (1.0); email E. Sutton re same (.1) 1.30 2,025.00 2,632.50 01/07/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, S. Maza, P. Parizek and A. Lomas regarding forfeiture issues (1.5); further conference with S. Maza regarding same and indictment (0.2) 1.70 1,520.00 2,584.00 01/07/2025 LT9 Review preliminary order of forfeiture and related documents for Y. Wang 0.40 1,945.00 778.00 01/07/2025 LT9 Review correspondence from L. Despins on
01/07/2025 LT9 Correspond with L. Despins on forfeiture remission process 0.20 1,945.00 389.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/07/2025 LAD4 T/c P. Parizek & A. Lomas (Kroll ) re: continued data analysis (1.00); subsequent call with same plus S. Maza, D. Barron re: data analysis (1.50); analyze (all day) forfeiture issues (1.90); t/c S. Maza re: forfeiture analysis (.20) 4.60 1,975.00 9,085.00 01/07/2025 LS26 Review preliminary forfeiture order 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 01/07/2025 SM29 Call with L. Despins re forfeiture analysis (.1); correspond with L. Despins re commingling (.6); call with L. Despins, D. Barron, and Kroll re same (1.5); follow-up conference with L. Despins re same (.1); conference with D. Barron re indictment in connection with same (.2) 2.50 2,025.00 5,062.50 01/08/2025 DEB4 Call with L. Despins, S. Maza, P. Parizek (Kroll) and A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding postpetition transfers (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding avoidance action against Yvette Wang (0.2); review issues regarding same (0.1) 0.80 1,520.00 1,216.00 01/08/2025 ECS1 Continue preparing reservation of rights regarding criminal forfeiture 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 01/08/2025 LAD4 Prepare notes for Kroll call (.10); handle t/c P. Parizek, A. Lomas, D. Barron, & S Maza re: indictment and data analysis (.50) 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 01/08/2025 LAD4 T/c J. Murray (DOJ) and N. Bassett re: status of Wang (.30); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.10); review issues re: same (1.50) 1.90 1,975.00 3,752.50 01/08/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins and DOJ regarding forfeiture issues (.3); follow-up call with L. Despins regarding same (.1); review email from L. Song regarding sentencing hearing (.1) 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 01/08/2025 SM29 Review indictment in prep for call with Kroll (.7); analyze issues re same (.6); call 1.80 2,025.00 3,645.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/09/2025 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re forfeiture and call with DOJ (.3); review excel sheet re forfeiture funds from Kroll (2.9) 3.20 2,025.00 6,480.00 01/10/2025 AD20 Review legal and factual citations in reservation of rights re forfeiture brief and update accompanying declaration 4.10 530.00 2,173.00 01/10/2025 ECS1 Review reservation of rights regarding criminal forfeiture (.1); correspond with A. Doherty regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/13/2025 AD20 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding edits to reservation of rights brief 0.30 530.00 159.00 01/13/2025 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues 0.50 1,520.00 760.00 01/13/2025 ECS1 Prepare reservation of rights regarding criminal forfeiture (.3); correspond with A. Doherty regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 01/13/2025 SM29 Review working summary and analysis of forfeiture funds from Kroll (.9); call with Kroll re related issues (1.1); email L. Despins re same (.1) 2.10 2,025.00 4,252.50 01/13/2025 SM29 Call with D. Barron re forfeiture 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 01/13/2025 SM29 Analyze forfeiture issues and related authority in new chapter 11 1.00 2,025.00 2,025.00 01/14/2025 LAD4 Review/edit revised forfeiture pleading (.90); t/c S. Maza re: same (.30) 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00 01/14/2025 SM29 Revise reservation of rights re forfeiture based on calls with Kroll (1.8); call with L. Despins re same (.3); email Kroll re same
01/15/2025 DEB4 Conference with Kroll (P. Parizek and A.
issues (2.2); further conference with S. Maza related to same (0.4); review commingling issues and email S. Maza on same (0.6) 3.20 1,520.00 4,864.00 01/15/2025 DEB4 Analyze documents related to forfeiture issues discussed on Kroll call 0.80 1,520.00 1,216.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/15/2025 SM29 Call with D. Barron and Kroll re forfeiture issues (2.2); call with D. Barron re same (.4);
01/16/2025 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding
documents related to same (0.7) 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 01/16/2025 DEB4 Call with S. Maza regarding forfeiture analysis (0.3); call with Kroll, L. Despins, S. Maza, L. Song regarding same (0.4); analyze documents related to same (0.3) 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 01/16/2025 LT9 Telephone conference with S. Maza on forfeiture questions 0.50 1,945.00 972.50 01/16/2025 LT9 Review forfeiture presentation documents 0.60 1,945.00 1,167.00 01/16/2025 LAD4 Review/edit forfeiture power point (.50); t/c S. Maza, D. Barron, L. Song, Kroll re: forfeiture issues (.40) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 01/16/2025 LS26 Call with Kroll, L. Despins, S. Maza, and D. Barron regarding forfeiture analysis 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 01/16/2025 SM29 Review flow of funds analysis from Kroll (.2); call with D. Barron re same (.3); call with L. Despins, D. Barron, L. Song, Kroll re forfeiture issues and presentation (.4);
(.3); revise forfeiture reservation of rights
PowerPoint presentation (.3); call with L. Tsao re same (.5) 7.70 2,025.00 15,592.50 01/17/2025 DEB4 Review forfeiture powerpoint presentation
same (0.2); conference with S. Maza and A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.2) 0.60 1,520.00 912.00 01/17/2025 LT9 Review submission to DOJ on Guo forfeiture issues 0.70 1,945.00 1,361.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/17/2025 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re forfeiture presentation and reservation of rights (.2); revise forfeiture PowerPoint presentation (.7); revise reservation of rights (1.1); review appendix from Kroll (.2); call with D. Barron re same (.2); further call with A. Lomas (Kroll) and D. Barron re same (.2) 2.60 2,025.00 5,265.00 01/21/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding asset seizure issues and preliminary injunction
regarding same (.2); analyze issues related to
01/22/2025 DEB4 Analyze issues regarding asset seizures and preliminary injunctions (0.5); conference with N. Bassett, S. Maza, W. Farmer, L.
injunction in event of pardon (0.5) 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 01/22/2025 JPK1 Attend teleconference regarding omnibus preliminary injunction with N. Bassett, S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, and L. Song 0.50 1,275.00 637.50 01/22/2025 JPK1 Review precedent motions in drafting
regarding property related to criminal trial 0.60 1,275.00 765.00 01/22/2025 LT9 Review correspondence with DOJ on forfeiture issues 0.20 1,945.00 389.00 01/22/2025 LS26 Call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, W. Farmer,
preliminary injunction motion (0.5); prepare list of seized assets (1.2) 1.70 1,185.00 2,014.50 01/22/2025 NAB Call with S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, L. Song, and J. Kosciewicz regarding omnibus 0.80 2,010.00 1,608.00
preliminary injunction motion (.5); analyze
L. Song, and J. Kosciewicz re forfeited property and preliminary injunction (.5); review issues in prep for same (.2); analyze
01/22/2025 SM29 Call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, W. Farmer,
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/22/2025 WCF Call with N. Bassett, S. Maza, D. Barron, L. Song, J. Kosciewicz regarding draft motion regarding asset freezes following criminal case developments 0.50 1,520.00 760.00 01/23/2025 SM29 Correspond with L. Song re forfeiture and
from L. Song re same (.3) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 01/24/2025 JPK1 Draft omnibus preliminary injunction and
government seized assets (4.1); call with L. Song regarding same (.2) 4.30 1,275.00 5,482.50 01/24/2025 LT9 Review and draft correspondence with L. Despins on forfeiture issues 0.20 1,945.00 389.00 01/24/2025 LS26 Call with J. Kosciewicz regarding omnibus preliminary injunction motion (0.2); review and revise list of seized assets for same (0.3) 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 01/24/2025 NAB Call with W. Farmer regarding procedural analysis and asset freeze issues 0.30 2,010.00 603.00 01/24/2025 WCF Call with N. Bassett regarding procedural analysis and asset freeze in connection with criminal case developments 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 01/25/2025 JPK1 Continue drafting omnibus preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order motion for government seized assets (5.7);
injunction shifting scale standard (.4); draft proposed order regarding the same (.6);
regarding the same (.1) 7.00 1,275.00 8,925.00 01/26/2025 DEB4 Call with S. Maza regarding forfeiture and third party rights 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/26/2025 SM29 Review email from N. Bassett re
automatic stay (.1); review article re third party rights in forfeiture (.6); call with D. Barron re same (.2) 0.90 2,025.00 1,822.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/27/2025 JPK1 Incorporate N. Bassett's edits into omnibus preliminary injunction motion (1.2); draft corresponding affidavit and notice (1.7) 2.90 1,275.00 3,697.50 01/27/2025 LS26 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding preliminary injunction motion 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 01/29/2025 DEB4 Call with S. Maza regarding forfeiture and injunction issues 0.40 1,520.00 608.00 01/29/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues and caselaw regarding
preliminary injunctions (1.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.3) 1.40 1,350.00 1,890.00 01/29/2025 SM29 Call with D. Barron re sections 105 and 362
01/29/2025 WCF Analyze authorities regarding asset freeze motions against government seized assets in chapter 11 cases 2.10 1,520.00 3,192.00 01/30/2025 DEB4 Call with S. Maza regarding injunction and automatic stay issues 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/30/2025 ECS1 Call with J. Kosciewicz regarding omnibus preliminary injunction 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 01/30/2025 JPK1 Prepare second draft of omnibus preliminary injunction motion (4.6); correspond and call with L. Song regarding the same (.3); call with E. Sutton regarding
regarding the same (.1) 5.20 1,275.00 6,630.00 01/30/2025 LS26 Call and correspond with J. Kosciewicz
(0.3); review and revise list of seized assets
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Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 118.40 194,904.50
01/31/2025 SM29 Reply to J. Kosciewicz re preliminary injunction motion and specific assets 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/31/2025 JPK1 Continue preparing second draft of
(1.5); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
01/31/2025 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding injunction motion 0.50 1,520.00 760.00 01/30/2025 WCF Call with S. Maza regarding asset freeze
authorities regarding preliminary injunctions and relief against banking institutions (3.7);
proceeds (2.3); analyze authorities regarding ex parte injunctive relief (.9) 7.30 1,520.00 11,096.00 01/30/2025 SM29 Call with D. Barron re preliminary injunction and automatic stay issues (.2); call with W. Farmer re same (.4); analyze same and related caselaw (3.4); correspond with
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 3.40 2,010.00 6,834.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 12.00 1,975.00 23,700.00 LT9 Leo Tsao Partner 3.20 1,945.00 6,224.00 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 40.60 2,025.00 82,215.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 11.90 1,520.00 18,088.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 10.20 1,520.00 15,504.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 152 of 184
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AD20 Allison Doherty Paralegal 6.40 530.00 3,392.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 5.00 1,185.00 5,925.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 22.30 1,275.00 28,432.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 3.40 1,350.00 4,590.00
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 # 50687-00032 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$65,186.00
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:
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00032 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$65,186.00
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 May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440427
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/01/2025 AB21 Revise letter to Ogier regarding disclosures in BVI proceedings (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 01/02/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding letter
disclosures (0.1); revise same (0.1);
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/03/2025 AB21 Review revised letter to K Legacy regarding
01/07/2025 AB21 Call with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding K Legacy trial dates 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/08/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins, A. Thorp (Harneys)
Legacy trial schedule 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 01/08/2025 LAD4 Call with BVI counsel and A. Bongartz re: scheduling and related issues (.40); review
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/09/2025 AB21 Review and revise draft letter to K Legacy re disclosures (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); calls with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.2);
(Harneys) regarding same (0.1) 1.00 2,025.00 2,025.00 01/09/2025 DEB4 Conference with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding search terms and discovery issues (0.2); conference with W. Farmer regarding
01/09/2025 LS26 Draft email to A. Bongartz and D. Barron relating to K Legacy and Mileson 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 01/09/2025 WCF Call with D. Barron regarding K Legacy discovery, related work flow with Harneys,
UnitedLex regarding discovery, set up, and
01/10/2025 WCF Correspond with UnitedLex and Harneys regarding discovery and related introduction
filing points of claim regarding scope of discovery and Harneys letter regarding same
01/13/2025 WCF Call with Harneys and UnitedLex regarding document collection and review related to
01/14/2025 AB21 Correspond with E. Stolze regarding K Legacy defense (0.1); call with D. Mohamed regarding same (0.1); correspond with J.
with W. Farmer regarding same (0.1) 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 01/14/2025 DM26 Call with A. Bongartz re K Legacy defense 0.10 600.00 60.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/14/2025 WCF Analyze points of claim, exhibits, and
document review scope (1.4); draft analysis
Harneys regarding same (.3) 2.10 1,520.00 3,192.00 01/15/2025 AB21 Review draft skeleton argument for January
(Harneys) regarding K Legacy defense (0.1);
and related proposed replies (0.3); correspond with J. Stewart regarding same
(Pallas) regarding K Legacy defense (0.1) 0.90 2,025.00 1,822.50 01/15/2025 LAD4 Analyze jurisdictional issues (.50); email to BVI team re: dual jurisdiction (.40) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 01/15/2025 WCF Review Trustee exhibits and additional BVI
search term revisions and limiting scope of document review (.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.10 1,520.00 1,672.00 01/16/2025 AB21 Call with W. Farmer regarding K Legacy document review (0.1); call with Harneys, L.
(barrister) regarding next steps in K Legacy litigation (1.0); post-mortem with L.
Legacy defense (0.3); correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding same (0.1) 1.60 2,025.00 3,240.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00032 Invoice No. 2440427
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/16/2025 DEB4 Call with Harneys, L. Despins, A. Bongartz, and J. Morgan (barrister) re: BVI litigation (1.0); analyze documents related to same (0.5); review correspondence from W. Farmer regarding same (0.2); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding Anton development loans (0.2); correspond with L. Song regarding (0.1); correspond with A. Bongartz and L. Despins regarding Anton Development loan documents (0.1) 2.20 1,520.00 3,344.00 01/16/2025 LAD4 Detailed review of answer filed in BVI by Mileson (.90); call with BVI team and UK barrister James Morgan and A. Bongartz, D. Barron re: same (1.0); post-mortem with A. Bongartz re: same (.10) 2.00 1,975.00 3,950.00 01/16/2025 LS26 Review K Legacy brief (0.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.2) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 01/16/2025 LS26 Review documents relating to Anton Development and Leading Shine 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00 01/16/2025 LS26 Analyze Vice News interview 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 01/16/2025 WCF Call with A. Bongartz regarding K Legacy document review (.1); review K Legacy defendants' response to complaint (.5); analyze allegations in points of claim regarding document discovery and arguments in defendants' response (.5); draft analysis regarding same (.7); correspond with Harneys regarding same (.1) 1.90 1,520.00 2,888.00 01/17/2025 LAD4 Review/edit draft letter to BVI court re: scheduling and related issues 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 01/17/2025 WCF Further revise discovery search term set and review panel (.3); call with A. Matonis (Harneys) regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,520.00 608.00 01/20/2025 DEB4 Correspond with Harneys regarding analysis of defense (0.2); analyze issues related to 1.20 1,520.00 1,824.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 159 of 184
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00032 Invoice No. 2440427
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/20/2025 WCF Draft review template for K Legacy and Harneys document review (.3); review and revise document discovery search terms (.2); analyze unique search results regarding document review scope (.4) 0.90 1,520.00 1,368.00 01/21/2025 AB21 Analyze correspondence from D. Barron regarding trust agreement (0.2); call with D. Barron regarding next steps in K Legacy proceedings in BVI (0.1) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/21/2025 DEB4 Correspond with Harneys regarding William Je/Mileson documents (0.3); analyze same (0.8); call with A. Bongartz regarding K Legacy proceedings in BVI (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton and L. Song regarding Anton Development (0.3) 1.50 1,520.00 2,280.00 01/22/2025 AB21 Review draft letter to Ogier regarding subject matter jurisdiction (0.1); correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/22/2025 LS26 Review corporate documents of Anton Development 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 01/23/2025 KL12 Research HK corporate record for Anton Development 0.60 440.00 264.00 01/23/2025 WCF Review adversary proceeding dockets regarding material docket entries for inclusion in K Legacy/Harneys discovery set (2.4); correspond with UnitedLex regarding discovery, document maintenance, and presentation for Harneys review (.4) 2.80 1,520.00 4,256.00 01/24/2025 AB21 Call with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding timeline (0.1); correspond with J. Stewart same (0.3) 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 01/24/2025 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton and W. Farmer regarding BVI exhibits 0.50 1,520.00 760.00 01/24/2025 ECS1 Prepare info related to litigation efforts involving K Legacy in the BVI (.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same 0.20 1,350.00 270.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00032 Invoice No. 2440427
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 01/24/2025 WCF Further review and tag responsive adversary proceeding documents for inclusion in Harneys discovery set for K Legacy production (1.1); correspond with UnitedLex regarding same (.2) 1.30 1,520.00 1,976.00 01/25/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding schedule 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/28/2025 AB21 Correspond with W. Farmer, L. Song, and E. Sutton regarding K Legacy document review (0.3); call with W. Farmer regarding same (0.1) 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 01/28/2025 AD20 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding exhibits 0.30 530.00 159.00 01/28/2025 ECS1 Analyze bankruptcy court authority over debtor in connection with BVI litigation (.3); correspond with W. Farmer regarding exhibits to Trustee's affidavits before the BVI courts (.4); review affidavits and exhibits in connection with same (.6) 1.30 1,350.00 1,755.00 01/28/2025 WCF Correspond with Harneys, D. Barron, E. Sutton, L. Song regarding document collection for K Legacy review (.2); call with A. Bongartz regarding document review (.1) 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 01/29/2025 AB21 Call with W. Farmer regarding document review (0.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.1); call with A. Doherty regarding same (0.3) 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 01/29/2025 AD20 Review and prepare BVI filing exhibits 2.70 530.00 1,431.00 01/29/2025 AD20 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding BVI exhibits 0.30 530.00 159.00 01/29/2025 WCF Review K Legacy documents searches and discovery set (.2); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1); correspond with 0.40 1,520.00 608.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/30/2025 AB21 Call with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding letter to Ogier (0.2); correspond with L. Despins and J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.2); call with L. Despins, P. Shaw (UK barrister), and P. Wright (UK barrister) regarding litigation strategy (0.5); follow-up
01/30/2025 AD20 Review and prepare BVI filing exhibits 1.50 530.00 795.00 01/30/2025 LAD4 Prepare notes for BVI call (.30); handle call
barrister), A. Bongartz re: jurisdictional issues with BVI court (.50) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 01/31/2025 WCF Review discovery document regarding inclusion in Harneys review set (.4);
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 43.10 65,186.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 4.80 1,975.00 9,480.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 8.40 2,025.00 17,010.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 5.90 1,520.00 8,968.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 14.00 1,520.00 21,280.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 1.50 1,350.00 2,025.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 3.00 1,185.00 3,555.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.10 600.00 60.00 AD20 Allison Doherty Paralegal 4.80 530.00 2,544.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 8
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
20250127PT Dated 01/27/25, company search fee
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$32.82
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 January 31, 2025 \$39,840.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Swiss Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00033 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$39,840.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440428
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/02/2025 AB21 Conference with L. Song regarding updates to Swiss investigation memo 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/02/2025 LS26 Discussion with A. Bongartz regarding Swiss investigation 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 01/02/2025 LS26 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Mileson bank account 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 01/06/2025 AB21 Call and correspond with O. Jany (Prager) regarding Swiss law research on avoidance
01/07/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
01/09/2025 AB21 Correspond with O. Jany regarding attachment application 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/10/2025 AB21 Correspond with O. Jany (Prager) regarding attachment application 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 01/10/2025 LS26 Prepare updated Swiss investigation memo 1.50 1,185.00 1,777.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/13/2025 AB21 Call with O. Jany (Prager) regarding question about avoidable transfers (0.1); call with L. Song regarding same (0.1) 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 01/13/2025 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz regarding certain avoidable transfers (0.1); analyze avoidance claims against Mileson (0.4) 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 01/14/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Hayek (Prager)
related emails (0.4) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00
email to Swiss counsel re: strategy 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 01/15/2025 AB21 Review revised draft of attachment
01/16/2025 AB21 Call with D. Hayek, M. Meili (Prager) and L.
investigation and next steps (0.9); review
(0.3); call with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
application (0.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 2.30 2,025.00 4,657.50 01/16/2025 LAD4 Prepare for call with Swiss counsel (.80); handle same with A, Bongartz (.90) 1.70 1,975.00 3,357.50 01/16/2025 LAD4 T/c D. Hayek, M. Meili, A. Bongartz regarding Swiss investigation (.90); t/c A. Bongartz regarding same (.10) 1.00 1,975.00 1,975.00 01/16/2025 LS26 Review Mileson call transcript and
01/21/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding analysis of Swiss attachment 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 01/26/2025 AB21 Review revised draft attachment application 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/27/2025 AB21 Call with M. Meili (Prager) and O. Jany (Prager) regarding attachment application
01/28/2025 AB21 Correspond with O. Jany (Prager) regarding attachment application (0.1); call with O. Jany regarding same (0.1); review revised draft attachment application (0.6) 0.80 2,025.00 1,620.00 01/28/2025 LAD4 T/c A. Bongartz re: attachment proceeding
01/29/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins regarding Swiss attachment application (0.3); call with O.
regarding same (0.4) 1.30 2,025.00 2,632.50 01/29/2025 LAD4 T/c A. Bongartz regarding Swiss attachment application 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 01/29/2025 LS26 Review documents relating to Mileson (0.9);
01/29/2025 LS26 Calls with A. Bongartz regarding 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 01/30/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Song and D. Barron regarding update on Swiss attachment 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/30/2025 DEB4 Conferences with L. Song regarding
regarding same (0.4); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.2) 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 01/30/2025 LS26 Analyze 1.10 1,185.00 1,303.50 01/30/2025 LS26 Conferences with D. Barron re (0.4); review same (0.1) 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 01/31/2025 AB21 Calls with L. Song regarding Swiss investigation (0.2); correspond with L. Song regarding same (0.3); correspond with D. 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00033 Invoice No. 2440428
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/31/2025 LS26 remedy Review brief for prejudgment attachment 2.80 1,185.00 3,318.00 01/31/2025 LS26 Prepare summary regarding (1.8); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.3); calls with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.2) 2.30 1,185.00 2,725.50 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 3.90 1,975.00 7,702.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 8.80 2,025.00 17,820.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 10.80 1,185.00 12,798.00
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Cyprus Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00034 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$6,731.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Cyprus Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00034 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$6,731.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440429
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount B191 General Litigation 01/09/2025 LAD4 Call with G. Middleton (CP Law) re: strategy (.20); consider/outline same (.70) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 01/14/2025 AB21 Correspond with G. Middleton (CP Law) regarding 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 01/27/2025 DEB4 Correspond with G. Middleton regarding Cyprus law 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/30/2025 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Bouillor default judgment (0.5); correspond with Cyprus counsel regarding same (0.5) 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 01/30/2025 NAB Review motion for default judgment regarding Bouillor (.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) 0.70 2,010.00 1,407.00 01/31/2025 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L. Despins regarding default judgment motion 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 3.90 6,731.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00034 Invoice No. 2440429
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.70 2,010.00 1,407.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 2.20 1,520.00 3,344.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$6,731.00
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 January 31, 2025 \$12,128.00
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 January 31, 2025 \$12,128.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440430
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/09/2025 NAB Correspond with P. Hughes (Kobre & Kim) regarding update on UAE legal efforts 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 01/13/2025 DEB4 Correspond with Mauritius and UAE counsel regarding 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 01/16/2025 AB21 Correspond with P. Hughes (Kobre)
01/21/2025 DEB4 Conference with Kobre and Kim, L.
(0.6); review same (0.1) 0.70 1,520.00 1,064.00 01/21/2025 LAD4 Handle call with Kobre & Kim with D.
(.60); review strategy re: same (.50) 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 01/21/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins, D. Barron and Kobre & Kim regarding UAE issues 0.60 2,010.00 1,206.00 01/27/2025 DEB4 Correspond with UAE onshore counsel regarding investigation targets (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding (0.1); correspond with L.
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00036 Invoice No. 2440430
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/27/2025 LAD4 Prepare for and handle call with Mohamed,
01/30/2025 DEB4 Conference with E. Beirne (Kobre) regarding UAE issues (1.0); conference and
01/30/2025 LS26 Call and correspond with D. Barron regarding UAE issues and documents 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 Subtotal: B261 Investigations 7.10 12,128.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.80 2,010.00 1,608.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 2.00 1,975.00 3,950.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 3.90 1,520.00 5,928.00
LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.20 1,185.00 237.00
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Cirrus Avoidance Action PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00040 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$3,015.00
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:
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Cirrus Avoidance Action PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00040 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$3,015.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
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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 May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440431
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/16/2025 NAB Review and revise Cirrus aircraft motion
regarding the same (0.1) 0.60 2,010.00 1,206.00 01/24/2025 NAB Review order regarding Cirrus jet judgment enforcement (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.40 2,010.00 804.00 01/27/2025 NAB Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Cirrus
judgment enforcement issues 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 1.50 3,015.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 1.50 2,010.00 3,015.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 180 of 184
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00040 Invoice No. 2440431 Page 2
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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Wedlake Bell Avoidance Action PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00042 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$9,137.00
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
Wedlake Bell Avoidance Action PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00042
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending January 31, 2025 \$9,137.00
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 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 183 of 184 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 May 9, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2440432
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending January 31, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
01/13/2025 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey regarding Wedlake Bell matter (0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/14/2025 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Wedlake Bell issues (0.1); correspond with
documents related to same (0.5) 0.70 1,520.00 1,064.00 01/15/2025 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Wedlake Bell motion to dismiss 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 01/16/2025 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding reply to Wedlake Bell (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); revise same
01/16/2025 NAB Review and revise draft reply in support of
against Paul Hastings (1.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (0.3) 1.50 2,010.00 3,015.00 01/17/2025 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system
dismiss Wedlake Bell's third party complaint 0.20 600.00 120.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4404 Filed 05/14/25 Entered 05/14/25 15:02:59 Page 184 of 184
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00042 Invoice No. 2440432
Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding reply in support of motion to dismiss re: Wedlake
regarding same (0.3); review same (0.3) 0.80 1,520.00 1,216.00 01/17/2025 LAD4 Review/edit draft reply to Wedlake Bell 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 01/17/2025 NAB Further review and revise reply in support
Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 1.90 2,010.00 3,819.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 2.90 1,520.00 4,408.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.20 600.00 120.00
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