Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #4439
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 4439
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
Monthly Fee Statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB No. 22-50073, ECF #4439 (filed Aug. 18, 2023). Paul Hastings LLP, counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins and the Genever Debtors, requests interim payment of $983,450.00 (80% of fees) and reimbursement of $10,576.73 (100% of expenses) for services rendered in February 2025, excluding work on the RICO adversary proceeding.
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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In re: : :
HO WAN KWOK, et al., : :
Debtors.1 : :
-------------------------------------------------------------- x MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 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 February 1, 2025 through and including February 28, 2025 (the "Fee Period"), other than for services render and expenses incurred related to the Trustee's civil
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
2 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
RICO complaint, Adv. Proc. 24-5273 (the "RICO Adversary Proceeding").3 By this Monthly Fee Statement, Paul Hastings respectfully requests payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period (other than with respect to the RICO Adversary Proceeding), in the amounts of \$983,450.00 and \$10,576.73, 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 13, 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 the date hereof, 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 23, 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 73.40 \$147,534.00 4 Bassett, Nicholas (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2007 \$1,005.00 11.20 \$11,256.00 4 Despins, Luc Restructuring, 1986 \$1,975.00 70.70 \$139,632.50 1 Despins, Luc (travel, ½ rate) Restructuring, 1986 \$987.50 2.10 \$2,073.75 1 Tsao, Leo Litigation, 1999 \$1,945.00 1.10 \$2,139.50 2 Weitzman, Avi Litigation, 2000 \$2,175.00 1.30 \$2,827.50 3
Bongartz, Alex Restructuring, 2007 \$2,025.00 81.60 \$165,240.00 4 Maza, Shlomo Corporate, 2012 \$2,025.00 43.10 \$87,277.50 5
Barron, Douglass Corporate, 2012 \$1,520.00 135.80 \$206,416.00 4 Catalano, Kristin Corporate, 2021 \$1,275.00 19.80 \$25,245.00 4 Farmer, Will Corporate, 2018 \$1,520.00 15.40 \$23,408.00 4 Kosciewicz, Jon Litigation, 2021 \$1,275.00 16.00 \$20,400.00 4 Sadler, Tess Corporate, 2019 \$1,495.00 10.10 \$15,099.50 4 Song, Luyi Corporate, 2023 \$1,185.00 170.50 \$202,042.50 4 Song, Luyi (travel, ½ rate) Corporate, 2023 \$592.50 4.30 \$2,547.75 4 Sutton, Ezra Corporate, 2021 \$1,350.00 92.00 \$124,200.00 4
Doherty, Allison Paralegal \$530.00 2.50 \$1,325.00 1 Liu, Kelly Legal Research Analyst \$440.00 8.20 \$3,608.00 3 Mohamed, David Paralegal \$600.00 78.40 \$47,040.00 3 Paraprofessional Total: 89.10 \$51,973.00
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY
U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category Hours Fees
B110 Case Administration 62.30 \$88,160.50 B113 Pleadings Review 47.40 \$28,440.00 B130 Asset Disposition 9.10 \$12,043.50 B131 Sale of Real Estate 31.80 \$46,690.00
B160 Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) 33.80 \$51,048.00 B165 Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) 59.20 \$89,421.00 B191 General Litigation 471.10 \$725,668.50 B195 Non-Working Travel 17.60 \$15,877.50 B210 Business Operations 17.00 \$24,458.00 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) 3.40 \$4,916.50
B310 Claims Administration and Objections 0.90 \$1,184.00
00001 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$290,091.50 00002 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$102,177.50
00012 Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$95,339.25 00014 HCHK Adversary Proceeding \$3,765.00 00016 Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding \$165,467.75 00017 HK USA Adversary Proceeding \$10,653.00 00026 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$54,052.00 00028 Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding \$50,530.50
00035 Mauritius Proceedings \$28,658.00
00037 Hamilton UK Administration \$3,920.50 00039 Qiang Guo Avoidance Action \$15,480.50 00040 Cirrus Avoidance Action \$11,796.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 May 19, 2025 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2441409
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 February 28, 2025 \$290,091.50
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 19, 2025 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2441409
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 February 28, 2025 \$290,091.50
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 19, 2025 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2441409
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$290,091.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/01/2025 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/01/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding certificate of service 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/03/2025 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/03/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/03/2025 DEB4 Call with NPM, L. Despins, N. Bassett and
matters (0.7); follow up review of issues discussed (0.1) 0.80 1,520.00 1,216.00 02/03/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
02/03/2025 LAD4 Handle weekly NPM call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, L. Song 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 02/03/2025 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron,
about investigation and litigation update 0.70 1,185.00 829.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2441409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/03/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins, D. Barron, L. Song, P. Linsey (NPM) regarding case issues, tasks, and strategy (.7); review agenda and related documents in connection with same (.2) 0.90 2,010.00 1,809.00 02/04/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/04/2025 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding parties in interest in the case 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/04/2025 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding case matters and deadlines (.1);
case deadlines (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/05/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/05/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
02/05/2025 LAD4 Analyze/strategize next steps in case (.40); handle call with P. Friedman (OMM) and S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: next steps in case (.40) 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 02/06/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/06/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
02/07/2025 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/07/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/07/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/08/2025 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding discovery and case strategy issues 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 02/09/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: appeal/post judgment issues and case strategy 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 02/09/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins regarding case issues, appeals/post-judgment issues, and hearing preparations (0.4); prepare follow up notes regarding same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding case strategy (0.3) 0.80 2,010.00 1,608.00 02/10/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/10/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
02/11/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/12/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/13/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/13/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
02/14/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/14/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
02/16/2025 LS26 Prepare updated global issues/task list 1.30 1,185.00 1,540.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/17/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Song regarding case
02/17/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed, W. Farmer and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding case matters and deadlines (.1); review recent case filings and upcoming critical dates (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/17/2025 LS26 Prepare global issues/task list (1.5);
02/18/2025 AB21 Review issues/task list and notes to prepare
regarding case update and strategy with L. Despins, N. Bassett (portion), S. Maza, D.
(portion), E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz, P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Skalka (NPM) (2.9) 3.10 2,025.00 6,277.50 02/18/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/18/2025 DEB4 Meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett, PH
developments and going forward plan 2.90 1,520.00 4,408.00 02/18/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
02/18/2025 ECS1 Meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett, PH
02/18/2025 JPK1 Attend teleconference with L. Despins, N.
issues/task list and upcoming deadlines 2.90 1,275.00 3,697.50 02/18/2025 KC27 Attend (part of) meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett, PH team, P. Linsey (NPM), and
developments and going forward plan 2.00 1,275.00 2,550.00 02/18/2025 LAD4 All hands PH team meeting re: issues/task
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/18/2025 LS26 Prepare post-call list of open issues and
02/18/2025 LS26 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, PH team, P. Linsey (NPM) regarding case issues and upcoming matters 2.90 1,185.00 3,436.50 02/18/2025 NAB Participate in portions of meeting with L.
strategy (2.5); review task list and emails
02/18/2025 SM29 All hands meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett, PH team, and NPM re case strategy
02/18/2025 WCF Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, PH team,
02/19/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/19/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Song regarding case
02/19/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
02/19/2025 LAD4 Analyze/outline strategy re: foreign cases 2.70 1,975.00 5,332.50 02/19/2025 LS26 Conference with D. Barron regarding case developments and updated issues/task list 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 02/20/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.2); prepare recent case documents for attorney review/access (.2) 0.60 600.00 360.00 02/20/2025 LAD4 T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on K Legacy, forfeiture 0.40 1,975.00 790.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2441409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/21/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/22/2025 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/24/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/25/2025 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/25/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/26/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group re same (.3); review certain case documents
02/27/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/27/2025 ECS1 Review recent case filings and upcoming
02/27/2025 LAD4 Call with OMM team and N. Bassett, S. Maza re: case update and forfeiture process (.80); post mortem N. Bassett and S. Maza
02/27/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins, S. Maza and
issues (.8); follow-up call with L. Despins, S. Maza regarding same (.2) 1.00 2,010.00 2,010.00 02/27/2025 SM29 Call with N. Bassett, L. Despins, and OMM re case issues and (.8); follow-up with L. Despins, N. Bassett re same (.2) 1.10 2,025.00 2,227.50 02/28/2025 AB21 Update list of open issues and workstreams 0.20 2,025.00 405.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/28/2025 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
filing deadlines and update working group
02/28/2025 LS26 Update list of open issues and work streams 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 62.30 88,160.50
02/03/2025 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 (.4) 2.20 600.00 1,320.00
02/04/2025 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) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00 02/05/2025 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) 2.00 600.00 1,200.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2441409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/06/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.70 600.00 1,020.00 02/07/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.7); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (1.0); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.20 600.00 1,320.00 02/10/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.5) 2.30 600.00 1,380.00 02/11/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.9); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00 02/12/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (1.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.3) 3.00 600.00 1,800.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2441409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/13/2025 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) 2.80 600.00 1,680.00 02/14/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.90 600.00 1,740.00 02/18/2025 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) 2.20 600.00 1,320.00 02/19/2025 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 (.5) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00 02/20/2025 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 (.3) 2.70 600.00 1,620.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2441409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/21/2025 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 (.2) 3.00 600.00 1,800.00 02/24/2025 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) 2.30 600.00 1,380.00 02/25/2025 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 (.4) 3.00 600.00 1,800.00 02/26/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); research certain case documents per attorney request (.5) 2.70 600.00 1,620.00 02/27/2025 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) 3.20 600.00 1,920.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2441409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/28/2025 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.4); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.90 600.00 1,740.00 Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review 47.40 28,440.00
02/06/2025 DM26 Prepare draft agenda for 2/11/25 hearing (.5); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1) 0.60 600.00 360.00 02/06/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding agenda for 2/11 court hearing 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/07/2025 DM26 Update agenda for 2/11/25 hearing 0.40 600.00 240.00 02/07/2025 ECS1 Review and revise agenda for 2/11/25 court hearing (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/10/2025 DM26 Update 2/11/25 agenda for hearing 0.10 600.00 60.00 02/21/2025 DM26 Prepare draft agenda for 2/25/25 hearing 0.50 600.00 300.00 02/21/2025 ECS1 Review and revise agenda for 2/27/25
02/24/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Skalka
02/26/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins regarding prep for February 27 hearing (0.2); correspond with 1.10 2,025.00 2,227.50
L. Despins regarding same (0.9) 02/26/2025 LAD4 Review issues and prepare notes for 2/27 hearing (.70); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (.20) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 4439 Filed 05/23/25 Entered 05/23/25 15:40:06 Page 24 of 175 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2441409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/27/2025 AB21 Conference with L. Despins regarding prep for February 27 hearing (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); post hearing call with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with D. Hayek regarding same (0.2); revise proposed order (0.3);
regarding same (0.2) 1.50 2,025.00 3,037.50 02/27/2025 LAD4 T/c A. Bongartz re: prep for hearing (.30); handle zoom hearing re: auctioneer (.30); handle zoom hearing re: Prager (.50); follow up call A. Bongartz re: same (.20) 1.30 1,975.00 2,567.50 02/28/2025 DM26 Prepare agenda for 3/4/25 hearing 0.60 600.00 360.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 7.50 11,672.50
02/04/2025 AB21 Call and correspond with L. Song regarding
December fee statement (0.8) 0.90 2,025.00 1,822.50
02/04/2025 LS26 Call and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding PH fee application (0.1); review PH fee statements (0.4) 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 02/05/2025 AB21 Review PH December fee statement (0.3);
02/05/2025 LS26 Prepare PH fee application 0.70 1,185.00 829.50 02/07/2025 LS26 Prepare PH fee application 3.20 1,185.00 3,792.00 02/08/2025 LS26 Continue preparing PH fee application 2.30 1,185.00 2,725.50 02/09/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare PH fee application 3.00 1,185.00 3,555.00 02/10/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare PH fee application 1.30 1,185.00 1,540.50 02/12/2025 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding PH fee
02/12/2025 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz regarding PH fee
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2441409
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/17/2025 AB21 Call and correspond with L. Song regarding PH fee application 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/17/2025 LS26 Review PH fee statements (0.9); call and
same (0.1); continue to prepare part of PH interim fee application (1.3) 2.30 1,185.00 2,725.50 02/18/2025 AB21 Revise exhibits to PH fee application 3.00 2,025.00 6,075.00 02/18/2025 LS26 Prepare part of PH interim fee application 3.10 1,185.00 3,673.50 02/19/2025 AB21 Review and revise PH interim fee application (3.5); correspond with H. Claiborn (US Trustee) regarding same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
02/19/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare part of PH interim fee
02/20/2025 AB21 Call with C. Edge regarding PH fee application (0.1); revise PH fee application (0.9); correspond with L. Despins regarding
02/21/2025 AB21 Call and correspond with L. Despins regarding PH fee application 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/22/2025 AB21 Revise PH fee application (1.6); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 1.70 2,025.00 3,442.50 02/23/2025 AB21 Revise PH fee application 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 02/23/2025 NAB Review and revise PH fee application 0.60 2,010.00 1,206.00 02/24/2025 AB21 Calls with C. Edge regarding PH fee application (0.2); finalize same (0.4);
filing same (0.2) 0.80 2,025.00 1,620.00 Subtotal: B160 Fee/Employment Applications 33.80 51,048.00 B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals
02/01/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Hayek (Prager) 0.10 2,025.00 202.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/03/2025 AB21 Calls with L. Song regarding KYC for UAE counsel (0.3); review same (0.1); prepare
02/03/2025 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system
2024 (.2); prepare and effectuate service regarding same (.2) 0.40 600.00 240.00 02/03/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for OMJB 1.20 1,350.00 1,620.00 02/03/2025 ECS1 Correspond with estate professionals regarding upcoming fee applications (.2);
02/03/2025 ECS1 Prepare Kroll fee application (.2); review
connection with same (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 02/03/2025 LS26 Prepare KYC document re: UAE counsel (0.7); calls with A. Bongartz regarding same
02/04/2025 AB21 Calls with L. Song regarding KYC for potential UAE counsel (Tamimi) (0.2);
regarding same and retention process (0.5);
Prager January 2025 fee statement (0.2);
filing of same (0.1) 1.20 2,025.00 2,430.00 02/04/2025 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system Prager's monthly fee statement for January
02/04/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for OMJB (.1);
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/04/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues related to upcoming professional fee applications (.3);
regarding same (.4); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1); prepare fee statement for Prager Dreifus (.2) 1.00 1,350.00 1,350.00 02/04/2025 LS26 Calls with A. Bongartz regarding KYC documents for UAE law firm (0.2); prepare
02/05/2025 AB21 Review draft OMJB and Kroll fee
regarding fee application process (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding update
statement (0.1) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 02/05/2025 AB21 Correspond with M. Dahdah (Tamimi) regarding engagement letter and KYC 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/05/2025 ECS1 Review correspondence from estate
professional fee applications (.2); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1);
02/06/2025 AB21 Review additional professional fee
regarding same (0.5) 1.10 2,025.00 2,227.50 02/06/2025 ECS1 Review issues and documents related to upcoming professional fee applications (.4); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,350.00 810.00 02/06/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for Eisner Group (.7); call with A. Bongartz regarding same
02/06/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application/statement for
regarding same (.1) 1.30 1,350.00 1,755.00 02/06/2025 ECS1 Review fee notes in connection with fee application for UK barristers (.8); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,350.00 1,215.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/07/2025 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding fee application process (0.1); review draft fee applications (0.1) 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/07/2025 AB21 Review and revise Tamimi engagement
(Tamimi) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 1.10 2,025.00 2,227.50 02/07/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for BVI barrister
02/07/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for Pallas (.8); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,350.00 1,215.00 02/08/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Prager fee application (0.4); review same
regarding same (0.6); correspond with H. Claiborn regarding same (0.2) 1.60 2,025.00 3,240.00 02/08/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application/fee statement for
regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,350.00 1,080.00 02/09/2025 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for
02/10/2025 AB21 Calls with E. Sutton regarding update on
02/10/2025 AB21 Call with H. Claiborn (US Trustee) regarding Prager fee application (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
02/10/2025 DM26 Prepare redline and comments re Kobre & Kim's retention order for E. Sutton 0.60 600.00 360.00 02/10/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for ENSafrica (.5);
barristers (1.2); correspond with A.
(ENSafrica) regarding same (.4) 2.10 1,350.00 2,835.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/10/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding upcoming professional fee applications (.3); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1);
02/10/2025 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for
02/10/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for UK barristers (Wright and Shaw) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/10/2025 ECS1 Review fee application of Eisner Group 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/10/2025 ECS1 Correspond with B. Brett (Harneys) regarding fee application for Harneys 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/10/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for J. Morgan (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/10/2025 ECS1 Prepare retention application for Al Tamimi & Company as local UAE counsel (1.8); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1);
02/11/2025 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding update on fee applications (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/11/2025 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for J.
(Harneys) regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,350.00 1,215.00 02/11/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for ENSafrica (.8);
barristers (de Speville and de Robillard) (.3); correspond with A. Bongartz and V.
02/11/2025 ECS1 Review documents and issues related to upcoming professional fee applications (.3); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1);
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/11/2025 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for the UK barristers (Wright and Shaw) (.7);
Quincy (Pallas) regarding same (.2) 0.90 1,350.00 1,215.00 02/12/2025 AB21 Revise Al Tamimi retention application (0.4); correspond and call with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with R. Bell (Al Tamimi) regarding same (0.2) 0.70 2,025.00 1,417.50 02/12/2025 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for
Speville and de Robillard) (.2); correspond
(Despeville-Desvaux) regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,350.00 675.00 02/12/2025 ECS1 Correspond with A. Calascibetta (Eisner Group) regarding Eisner fee application 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/12/2025 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for James Morgan (.3); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 02/13/2025 ECS1 Review issues related to upcoming professional fee applications (.1);
02/13/2025 ECS1 Review correspondence with A. Bongartz
Tamimi as local counsel in the UAE 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/13/2025 ECS1 Continue preparing fee application for
Speville and de Robillard) (.4); correspond
(Despeville-Desvaux) regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,350.00 1,350.00 02/13/2025 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding fee application for the UK barristers (Wright
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/14/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues related to upcoming professional fee applications to be filed (.2);
02/14/2025 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz and A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding fee application and fee notes of the UK barristers (Wright
connection with same (.4) 0.80 1,350.00 1,080.00 02/16/2025 AB21 Review email from E. Sutton regarding update on fee applications 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/17/2025 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding fee application process 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/17/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee applications for Trustee's/estate professionals (1.1); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 1.30 1,350.00 1,755.00 02/17/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for J. Morgan 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/18/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding BVI barrister fee application 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/18/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for J. Morgan as the
regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/18/2025 ECS1 Review issues related to upcoming professional fee applications to be filed 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/18/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for the UK barristers (Wright and Shaw) (.1);
Quincey (Pallas) regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/18/2025 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz and P. Doger de Speville (Despeville-Desvaux) regarding fee application for ENSafrica and Mauritius barristers (de Speville and de Robillard) 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/19/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for J. Morgan as the
with L. Wright (barrister) regarding same
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/19/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for ENSafrica (.2); prepare fee application for Mauritius barristers (de Speville and de Robillard) (.3); correspond with A. Bongartz, V. Babooa-Bissonauth (ENSafrica), and P. Doger de Speville (Despeville-Desvaux) regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,350.00 945.00 02/19/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues related to upcoming professional fee applications to be filed (.4); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,350.00 675.00 02/20/2025 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding interim fee applications (0.4); prepare notice of revised exhibit to Prager fee application (0.3); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing of same (0.1); prepare Kroll January fee statement (0.2); correspond with notice parties regarding same (0.1); review and revise interim fee applications (0.8) 1.90 2,025.00 3,847.50 02/20/2025 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system updated exhibit C to Prager's third interim fee application (.2); prepare and effectuate service regarding same (.2); file via the Court's CM/ECF system Kroll's monthly fee statement for January 2025 (.2) 0.60 600.00 360.00 02/20/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application/fee statement for Pallas (.3); correspond with A. Bongartz and A. de Quincey regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 02/20/2025 ECS1 Analyze and respond to issues related to upcoming professional fee applications to be filed (1.2); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.4) 1.60 1,350.00 2,160.00 02/20/2025 ECS1 Prepare Kroll fee application (.1); correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding Kroll fee application (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/20/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for the UK barristers (Wright and Shaw) (.4); correspond with A. Bongartz and A. de 0.50 1,350.00 675.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/20/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for ENSafrica (.3);
barristers (de Speville and de Robillard) (.3);
02/21/2025 ECS1 Prepare fee application for ENSafrica (.1);
barristers (de Speville and de Robillard) (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/21/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Wright (barrister) and A. Bongartz regarding fee application 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/21/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues related to upcoming professional fee applications due to be filed 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/22/2025 AB21 Review NPM fee statements 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/23/2025 AB21 Review NPM fee statements (0.7); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
Kroll, barristers (2.5); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 3.50 2,025.00 7,087.50 02/24/2025 AB21 Finalize interim fee applications for filing (1.4); calls with E. Sutton regarding same
Harneys fee application (0.1); correspond
02/24/2025 AB21 Revise SPI engagement letter (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
02/24/2025 AB21 Review Al Tamimi declaration in support of retention application (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with R. Bell (Al Tamini) regarding same 0.70 2,025.00 1,417.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/24/2025 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system interim fee applications of professionals of the Trustee (1.8); prepare and effectuate email service regarding same (.2) 2.00 600.00 1,200.00 02/24/2025 ECS1 Review and respond to issues related to professional fee applications due to be filed (.2); call with A. Bongartz regarding same
02/24/2025 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz and P. Doger de Speville (Despeville-Desvaux) regarding Despeville-Desvaux fee application 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/24/2025 ECS1 Correspond with M. McCormack (OMJB) regarding fee application for OMJB (.1); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/25/2025 AB21 Review and revise Al Tamimi retention application and related declaration (0.8); call with L. Song regarding same (0.1) 0.90 2,025.00 1,822.50 02/25/2025 DM26 Prepare and effectuate service regarding
02/25/2025 ECS1 Review and respond to issues related to professional fee applications due to be filed;
02/25/2025 ECS1 Review fee application for ENSafrica (.1);
(US Trustee) regarding same (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz and V.
02/25/2025 LS26 Review information in connection with certain parties in interest (0.4); call with A.
02/26/2025 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (US Trustee) regarding interim fee applications 0.20 2,025.00 405.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/26/2025 AB21 Correspond with R. Bell (Al Tamini) regarding retention application and related declaration (0.6); correspond with L. Song regarding same (0.1) 0.70 2,025.00 1,417.50 02/26/2025 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding fee application for ENSafrica 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
02/01/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire
02/03/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wires
02/03/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers regarding
02/03/2025 TS21 Correspond with D. Mohamed re wire
02/04/2025 AB21 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding updated trustee account wire info 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/04/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wires
02/04/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer for Winne Banta's monthly fee statement of 10/1/24-
02/04/2025 TS21 Review and revise wire transfer forms (.2); correspond with L. Despins and D. Mohamed re same (.2); correspond with L. Song re bank statements (.5) 0.90 1,495.00 1,345.50 02/05/2025 TS21 Review and revise wire forms and checks
and East West Bank re same (.5) 0.80 1,495.00 1,196.00 02/10/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer for Hawk Eye
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/11/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler and Harneys
related to Genever fees 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/11/2025 TS21 Review wire transfer form (.2); correspond
West Bank re same (.3) 0.50 1,495.00 747.50 02/13/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfer to OMJB (0.1); correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfer to Harneys
02/13/2025 DM26 Research and prepare draft wire transfer for O'Sullivan McCormack's fee statement 0.20 600.00 120.00 02/14/2025 DM26 Prepare certain draft wire transfers 0.20 600.00 120.00 02/18/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer for Trustee's
02/18/2025 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
02/18/2025 TS21 Correspond with A. Bongartz and D. Mohamed re wire transfers 0.40 1,495.00 598.00 02/19/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer for Hawk Eye
02/20/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire
02/20/2025 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, and Harneys Corporate re wire transfer 0.50 1,495.00 747.50 02/21/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfers for vendor and professional of Trustee 0.20 600.00 120.00 02/21/2025 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Mohamed re wire transfers (.4); review draft wire transfer forms (.3) 0.70 1,495.00 1,046.50 02/24/2025 AB21 Call and correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/24/2025 DM26 Research regarding employees 401K
contact ADP regarding same (.3); prepare 0.60 600.00 360.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/24/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Noel (ADP) regarding HCHK Entities and 401(k) funds (.7);
(NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.90 1,350.00 1,215.00 02/24/2025 TS21 Review wire transfer forms (.3); call and correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed, A.
02/25/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire
02/25/2025 DM26 Prepare draft wire transfer for Trustee
02/25/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Noel (ADP) regarding
02/26/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Noel regarding ADP
02/26/2025 TS21 Review wire transfer forms (.3); correspond
West Bank re same (.3) 0.60 1,495.00 897.00 02/27/2025 TS21 Correspond with A. Bongartz, L. Despins and Harneys Corporate re wire transfer 0.40 1,495.00 598.00 02/28/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire
02/28/2025 TS21 Correspond with A. Bongartz, P. Linsey
Bank re wire transfers 0.50 1,495.00 747.50 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 11.30 15,553.00
Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
02/19/2025 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR 0.30 1,520.00 456.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/19/2025 TS21 Prepare monthly operating report (2.3);
02/21/2025 DM26 File via the CM/ECF system monthly operating report for period ended 1/31/25 on behalf of the Trustee 0.20 600.00 120.00 Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
B310 Claims Administration and Objections
Subtotal: B310 Claims Administration and
02/26/2025 DEB4 Correspond with claimant regarding inquiry 0.10 1,520.00 152.00 02/20/2025 LS26 Call with A. Bongartz regarding review of
02/20/2025 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding preparing claims objections 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/13/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to proof of claim 0.60 1,185.00 711.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 6.40 2,010.00 12,864.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 11.10 1,975.00 21,922.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 40.50 2,025.00 82,012.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 4.00 2,025.00 8,100.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 4.80 1,520.00 7,296.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 2.90 1,520.00 4,408.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 9.10 1,495.00 13,604.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2441409
Ezra C. Sutton Associate 39.00 1,350.00 52,650.00
Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 2.90 1,275.00 3,697.50 Kristin Catalano Associate 2.00 1,275.00 2,550.00 Luyi Song Associate 32.90 1,185.00 38,986.50 David Mohamed Paralegal 70.00 600.00 42,000.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
02/19/2025 Photocopy Charges 17.00 0.08 1.36 02/19/2025 Photocopy Charges 798.00 0.08 63.84 02/19/2025 Photocopy Charges 12,236.00 0.08 978.88 02/20/2025 Photocopy Charges 2,247.00 0.08 179.76 02/25/2025 Photocopy Charges 133.00 0.08 10.64 02/25/2025 Photocopy Charges 7,334.00 0.08 586.72 02/28/2025 Photocopy Charges 798.00 0.08 63.84
LLC, Invoice# 12716 Dated 10/06/24, hearing transcript, in re: Ho Wan Kwok and Genever Holdings, LLC, Ch. 11 Case No. 22-50073 –
02/01/2025 Computer Search (Other) 0.18
02/02/2025 Computer Search (Other) 0.09 02/02/2025 Computer Search (Other) 5.85
02/03/2025 Computer Search (Other) 19.62
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02/04/2025 Computer Search (Other) 12.60
02/05/2025 Computer Search (Other) 13.14 02/06/2025 Computer Search (Other) 9.27 02/07/2025 Computer Search (Other) 86.13
02/10/2025 Computer Search (Other) 11.52 02/11/2025 Computer Search (Other) 24.84 02/12/2025 Computer Search (Other) 8.10
David Mohamed; 01/07/2025; Purchase of "Status Report for Seven Mission Group LLC" from DE SOS; Merchant:
David Mohamed; 01/13/2025; Purchase of "Status Report for GS Security Solutions Inc." from NY Dept. of Taxation; Merchant: NJ business services 6.25 02/13/2025 Computer Search (Other) 10.08 02/14/2025 Computer Search (Other) 14.67 02/15/2025 Computer Search (Other) 9.00
02/17/2025 Computer Search (Other) 11.52 02/17/2025 Computer Search (Other) 3.51 02/18/2025 Computer Search (Other) 15.03 02/19/2025 Computer Search (Other) 8.10
02/20/2025 Computer Search (Other) 9.81 02/21/2025 Computer Search (Other) 24.75 02/22/2025 Computer Search (Other) 4.86 02/24/2025 Computer Search (Other) 13.05
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2441409 Page 29
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$5,224.17 02/28/2025 Computer Search (Other) 12.24 02/27/2025 Computer Search (Other) 17.28 02/26/2025 Computer Search (Other) 11.79
02/25/2025 Computer Search (Other) 22.86
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 February 28, 2025 \$102,177.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$102,177.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441410
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$102,177.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/03/2025 ECS1 Review issues related to service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions, RICO, and omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/05/2025 ECS1 Review issues related to service of foreign
omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/06/2025 ECS1 Review issues related to service of foreign
omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.70 1,350.00 945.00 02/07/2025 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.50 600.00 300.00 02/13/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins and A.
02/14/2025 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.60 600.00 360.00 02/14/2025 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding address and service information (0.3);
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/14/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding (1.0);
02/18/2025 DEB4 Correspond with UK, Cyprus, and BVI counsel regarding recent case law 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 02/18/2025 DEB4 Correspond with Paul Wright regarding case and administration issues 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/18/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues related to service of foreign
omnibus alter ego proceedings (.2);
regarding same (.2); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,350.00 675.00 02/19/2025 ECS1 Review issues related to service of foreign
omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/19/2025 KL12 Research regarding service of process in Hong Kong and China 1.00 440.00 440.00 02/21/2025 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.80 600.00 480.00 02/24/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding service issues (0.8); conference with L. Despins regarding same
02/24/2025 DEB4 Analyze service issues (0.4); call with L.
regarding same (0.8); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3) 1.50 1,520.00 2,280.00 02/24/2025 ECS1 Review issues regarding service of foreign
omnibus alter ego proceedings (.1);
regarding same (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/24/2025 FCS1 Analyze issues related to 0.20 1,350.00 270.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
(.8); prepare memo regarding same (.3);
02/24/2025 LAD4 Call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, A.
(.80); t/c A. Bongartz re: service issues (.20); t/c N. Bassett re: foreign investigation issues and service of process (.10) 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 02/24/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins regarding service of process and foreign investigation issues (.1); analyze same and related authority (.4); call with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, and D. Barron regarding same (.8); review emails
02/26/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding service issues (0.5); conference with E. Sutton regarding same (1.2); analyze case law related to same (3.6) 5.30 1,520.00 8,056.00 02/26/2025 ECS1 Review issues related to service of foreign
omnibus alter ego proceedings 0.10 1,350.00 135.00
(3.1); call with D. Barron regarding same 4.80 1,350.00 6,480.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/27/2025 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton and J.
(0.2); conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett regarding service issues (0.3); further correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.5); analyze issues and caselaw related to FRCP Rules 4 and 5 (3.2); correspond with P. Linsey regarding service (0.2) 4.40 1,520.00 6,688.00
(.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding
02/27/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett and D. Barron re: service
02/27/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins and D. Barron regarding service issues (.3); analyze same
02/28/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding service issues (0.5); analyze same (0.2) 0.70 2,025.00 1,417.50 02/28/2025 DM26 Update appeals tracking chart 0.70 600.00 420.00 02/28/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, and N. Bassett regarding service issues (0.5);
regarding same (0.3) 0.80 1,520.00 1,216.00 02/28/2025 ECS1 Further review 0.10 1,350.00 135.00
N. Bassett, D. Barron, A. Bongartz re: same 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/28/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, and D. Barron regarding service issues (.5); further call with D. Barron regarding same (.3); analyze issues related to same (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 37.30 54,439.50
02/03/2025 DEB4 Analyze documents related to Wiliam Je
02/03/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/03/2025 LS26 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding law firm transfers (0.1); review bank production
02/03/2025 LS26 Call with D. Barron regarding bank account discovery (0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 02/04/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
02/04/2025 LS26 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
02/05/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding bank
02/05/2025 DEB4 Analyze case documents for ongoing
02/05/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections 0.10 1,350.00 135.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/06/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song and L. Despins regarding Rui Hao 0.40 1,520.00 608.00 02/06/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
02/06/2025 NAB Review and revise draft reply in support of Rule 2004 motion (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.2) 0.40 2,010.00 804.00 02/07/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding case
02/07/2025 NAB Review revised draft reply in support of Rule 2004 motion (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.1) 0.30 2,010.00 603.00 02/10/2025 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz and W. Farmer regarding discovery issues (0.2);
UK Investigation (0.2) 0.40 1,520.00 608.00 02/10/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
02/11/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
02/12/2025 LS26 Review rule 2004 production (1.1); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding
02/12/2025 LS26 Review public information related to
02/13/2025 DEB4 Call with Kroll regarding ongoing financial
02/13/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding claimant allegations (0.1); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding injunction issues (0.1) 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/13/2025 LS26 Review public information relating to
regarding same (0.2) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/13/2025 LS26 Review documents relating to Princes Gate
02/14/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding Mileson
02/17/2025 DEB4 Analyze asset investigation issues (0.5);
regarding G Club issues (0.2); analyze case documents (1.0) 1.70 1,520.00 2,584.00 02/17/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
02/19/2025 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding discovery strategy issues 0.30 2,010.00 603.00 02/20/2025 DEB4 Analyze case documents 3.20 1,520.00 4,864.00 02/20/2025 DEB4 Call with Kroll regarding ongoing financial
02/20/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
02/21/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
02/22/2025 DEB4 Analyze case documents re: litigation
02/22/2025 LS26 Review public information about Debtor 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 02/23/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding certain
02/23/2025 LS26 Correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding bank production 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 02/24/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
02/25/2025 KL12 Research company information regarding Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) 0.80 440.00 352.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2441410
Subtotal: B261 Investigations 33.10 47,738.00 02/28/2025 ECS1 Review production documents in Relativity 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/28/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
02/28/2025 DEB4 Analyze case documents 3.20 1,520.00 4,864.00 02/27/2025 LS26 Review bank production (0.3); conference with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 02/27/2025 JPK1 Review Janover document production and privilege log (.6); correspond with E. Sutton regarding the same (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (.2) 1.20 1,275.00 1,530.00 02/27/2025 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok, his affiliates and assets, and their connections
02/27/2025 ECS1 Review Janover production and comments relating thereto (.5); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.4) 0.90 1,350.00 1,215.00 02/27/2025 DEB4 Analyze Amex documents (0.8); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (0.1);
(Kroll) regarding investigation update (0.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding criminal case documents (0.3) 1.70 1,520.00 2,584.00
02/25/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding international investigation issues (.2); 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 4.80 2,010.00 9,648.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2441410
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 2.20 1,975.00 4,345.00
AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 1.70 2,025.00 3,442.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 35.00 1,520.00 53,200.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 16.10 1,350.00 21,735.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 1.20 1,275.00 1,530.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 5.00 1,185.00 5,925.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 2.60 600.00 1,560.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
(USD)(WFPCARD); Invoice # 875813524; 01/23/2025; ; Milo Plastering; 185 BOULEVARD; HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07604 ;
01/29/2025 Computer Search (Other) 2.70
(USD)(WFPCARD); Invoice # 877253730; 02/05/2025; ; Hackensack Roofing Co. Inc; 67 ORCHARD ST; HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 ;
(USD)(WFPCARD); Invoice # 877253730; 02/05/2025; Sharon Jones Santiago Rodrique; East West Bank; 135 N LOS ROBLES AVE; PASADENA, CA 91101 ; 285138184430 (MAN) 20.16
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 10
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,083.69
02/27/2025 Computer Search (Other) 3.33
20250227PT Dated 02/27/25, company search fee on 6 February 2025 and 7 February 2025 for 13
02/26/2025 Computer Search (Other) 3.15
02/24/2025 Computer Search (Other) 27.09 02/23/2025 Computer Search (Other) 5.85
02/19/2025 Computer Search (Other) 2.70
02/11/2025 Computer Search (Other) 33.03
Western; Check-in date: 01/14/2025; Check-out date: 01/15/2025; City: Paramus; Travel/lodging to
Shlomo Maza; 01/15/2025; Restaurant: Bravo Pizza; City: Flushing; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel expense incurred in attending court hearing in CT 16.39
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2441410 Page 11
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 February 28, 2025 \$60,274.00
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
Sales Process PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$60,274.00
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 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441411
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/04/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM)
relating to furniture auctions (0.4) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 02/05/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to furniture auction
(Paramount facility) regarding auction issues
02/06/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Song regarding update on auction process 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/06/2025 LS26 Call with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding motorcycle auction 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 02/06/2025 LS26 Call and correspond with M. Knudsen (Hamilton) regarding furniture auction 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 02/08/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Song and D. Skalka
02/08/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) and A.
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2441411
Correspond with D. Skalka regarding Hours
02/10/2025 AB21 Call with H. Claiborn (US Trustee) and D.
retention application 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/12/2025 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding retention of
02/12/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding auction (0.1); call with A. Bongartz re same and retention of auctioneer (0.1) 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 02/13/2025 LS26 Call with M. Knudsen (Hamilton) regarding furniture auction 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 02/18/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) and L. Song regarding revised auctioneer retention
02/19/2025 AB21 Call with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding revised order retaining auctioneer 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/19/2025 LS26 Call with auctioneer regarding furniture auction (0.3); analyze issues relating to same
02/19/2025 LS26 Review documents and materials relating to Mahwah furniture 1.20 1,185.00 1,422.00 02/20/2025 AB21 Conference with L. Song regarding undertaking furniture inventory 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/20/2025 LS26 Call with auctioneer regarding furniture auction (0.2); discussion with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.3) 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 02/21/2025 LS26 Prepare draft email to M. Conway (Taurus counsel) regarding rugs (0.4); correspond with F. DiPaolo (Hawk Eye) regarding visits
Mahwah mansion (0.2) 0.80 1,185.00 948.00 02/23/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to Mahwah furniture 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 02/24/2025 LS26 Review documents re Mahwah furniture 0.40 1,185.00 474.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/26/2025 AB21 Call with L. Song regarding update on furniture inventory 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/26/2025 LS26 Call with M. Knudsen (Hamilton) re furniture auction (0.3); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1); review issues re same
02/28/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Song regarding update on auction process (furniture) 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/28/2025 LS26 Prepare draft email to A. Bongartz re furniture auction 0.70 1,185.00 829.50 02/28/2025 LS26 Call with M. Davis (Paramount Facility) about furniture auction issues 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 Subtotal: B130 Asset Disposition 9.10 12,043.50
02/04/2025 LAD4 Review/edit draft sale contract 2.20 1,975.00 4,345.00
02/07/2025 LAD4 Detailed review of Mahwah contract and
02/18/2025 LAD4 Review issues/documents and prepare notes for call with buyer (.30); handle all hands call with buyer and W. Sherman (.70) 1.00 1,975.00 1,975.00 02/19/2025 LS26 Prepare part of Mahwah sale motion 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 02/20/2025 LS26 Review documents relating to contents of
for call with potential buyer (2.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
02/21/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and L. Song regarding Mahwah sale motion 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/21/2025 LAD4 Review Mahwah excluded assets issues (.80); call with buyer team and W. Sherman and L. Song re: same (.50); post-mortem W. Sherman and L. Song (.20) 1.50 1,975.00 2,962.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2441411
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/21/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare documents for call with potential buyer (Mahwah mansion) 5.50 1,185.00 6,517.50 02/21/2025 LS26 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
02/21/2025 LS26 Prepare part of Mahwah sale motion 2.20 1,185.00 2,607.00 02/21/2025 LS26 Participate in call with Mahwah potential
(0.5); follow-up discussion with L. Despins and W. Sherman regarding same (0.2) 829.50 02/22/2025 AB21 Revise motion to sell Mahwah mansion 1.40 2,025.00 2,835.00 02/23/2025 AB21 Correspond with W. Sherman (NPM)
regarding Mahwah sale motion 2,025.00 202.50 02/25/2025 LAD4 Meet with buyer team at Mahwah mansion
02/25/2025 LS26 Prepare documents, notes for walkthrough
02/25/2025 LS26 Participate in walk through of mansion and
potential buyer, W. Sherman (NPM), and L. Despins re same and excluded assets (2.9) 4.30 1,185.00 5,095.50 Subtotal: B131 Sale of Real Estate 31.80 46,690.00
02/25/2025 LS26 Travel to/from Mahwah mansion for walk through at mansion (bill at 1/2 rate) 2.60 592.50 1,540.50 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 2.60 1,540.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2441411
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 9.70 1,975.00 19,157.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 3.10 2,025.00 6,277.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 28.10 1,185.00 33,298.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 2.60 592.50 1,540.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Tax Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$607.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Tax Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$607.50
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:
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
200 Park Avenue Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 19, 2025
Attn: Luc Despins Invoice Number: 2441412
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/04/2025 AB21 Correspond with Eisner regarding tax
02/22/2025 AB21 Review email from J. Lindenberg (EA Group) regarding 2024 tax returns 0.10 2,025.00 202.50
02/22/2025 AB21 Review email from J. Lindenberg (EA
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.30 2,025.00 607.50
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
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$5,444.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$5,444.00
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 May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441413
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/07/2025 AB21 Correspond with B. Snyder (Acheson
(0.1); draft SN status report (0.4); call with
related to remediation project (0.1) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 02/07/2025 TS21 Review Sherry Netherland payments (.8); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1); call with A. Bongartz re same (.1) 1.00 1,495.00 1,495.00 02/10/2025 AB21 Revise status report on remediation/cleaning project 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/21/2025 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler and L. Despins regarding wire transfer to Burnham 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/22/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding window replacement 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/24/2025 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding open issues on remediation project 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/25/2025 AB21 Review Sciame invoice (0.3); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same
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AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding marketing of SN apartment (0.1);
officer) regarding same (0.1); correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 Subtotal:
B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
monthly operating report 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 1.80 2,025.00 3,645.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 TS21 Tess Sadler Associate 1.00 1,495.00 1,495.00
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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
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$95,339.25
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
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 February 28, 2025 \$95,339.25
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441414
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/07/2025 DEB4 Analyze Taurus supplemental pleadings and related documents and issues (2.8); correspond and call with L. Song regarding
02/07/2025 JPK1 Review Taurus Fund's supplemental
02/07/2025 LS26 Review Taurus supplemental brief in opposition to summary judgment (0.4); call
same (0.3); call with P. Linsey regarding same (0.2); analyze documents re same (1.5) 2.40 1,185.00 2,844.00 02/07/2025 NAB Review supplemental summary judgment brief and discovery responses (0.7);
(NPM) regarding the same (0.5) 1.20 2,010.00 2,412.00 02/08/2025 DEB4 Conference with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, J.
regarding supplemental objection 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/08/2025 JPK1 Attend teleconference with N. Bassett, D.
supplemental reply in support of motion for summary judgment 1.00 1,275.00 1,275.00 02/08/2025 LS26 Conference with N. Bassett, D. Barron, W.
(NPM) re our reply to Taurus supplemental
02/08/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron re our reply to Taurus supplemental brief 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 02/08/2025 NAB Further analyze supplemental summary
with D. Barron, W. Farmer, L. Song, J. Kosciewicz, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
02/08/2025 WCF Call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, L. Song regarding response to
judgment sur-reply 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 02/09/2025 NAB Correspond with S. Maza regarding
regarding the same (0.2) 0.70 2,010.00 1,407.00 02/09/2025 SM29 Analyze legal issues and caselaw re fraud proceeds and property of estate (4.4); correspond with N. Bassett re same (.3); correspond with D. Barron re same (.2) 4.90 2,025.00 9,922.50 02/10/2025 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Mahwah reply (0.1); correspond with S.
documents related to same (2.3) 2.50 1,520.00 3,800.00 02/10/2025 JPK1 Draft timeline with respect to re-opened discovery (.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding the same (.1) 0.60 1,275.00 765.00 02/11/2025 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding reply brief (0.5); correspond with J. Kosciewicz and W. Farmer regarding same (0.3) 0.80 1,520.00 1,216.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/11/2025 JPK1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding
regarding missed discovery deadlines 0.10 1,275.00 127.50 02/12/2025 DEB4 Prepare draft supplemental reply brief (7.5); conference with N. Bassett regarding same
insert to same (0.8) 8.50 1,520.00 12,920.00 02/12/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to our supplemental
supplemental reply (1.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.3) 2.50 1,185.00 2,962.50 02/12/2025 NAB Conference with D. Barron regarding draft response to supplemental brief 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 02/12/2025 SM29 Prepare insert for reply to defendants' supplemental response (1.3); call with D. Barron re same (.8) 2.10 2,025.00 4,252.50 02/13/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Song regarding supplemental reply brief (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.3);
02/13/2025 LS26 Review and revise Trustee's supplemental
regarding same (0.2) 1.40 1,185.00 1,659.00 02/13/2025 NAB Review and revise draft response to supplemental brief (1.5); review record and briefing in connection with same (.8); further revise draft response (1.8);
02/14/2025 AD20 Revise and file supplemental response related to motion for summary judgment 2.00 530.00 1,060.00 02/14/2025 DEB4 Prepare supplemental reply brief 4.50 1,520.00 6,840.00 02/14/2025 LAD4 Review/edit our reply (1.40); t/c N. Bassett
02/14/2025 LS26 Review and prepare parts of Trustee supplemental reply, transmittal declaration,
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response brief (1.2); call with L. Despins regarding same (.3) 1.50 2,010.00 3,015.00 02/14/2025 SM29 Review updated supplemental MSJ reply (.4); reply to email from D. Barron re same
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 59.90 93,265.50
Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 2.10 2,073.75
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 10.00 2,010.00 20,100.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 1.70 1,975.00 3,357.50 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 2.10 987.50 2,073.75 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 7.60 2,025.00 15,390.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 21.20 1,520.00 32,224.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 2.00 1,275.00 2,550.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 14.40 1,185.00 17,064.00 AD20 Allison Doherty Paralegal 2.00 530.00 1,060.00
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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
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$165,467.75
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$165,467.75
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 May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441415
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025 Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding \$165,467.75
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/02/2025 LS26 Prepare response and objections to Mei Guo request for production 0.70 1,185.00 829.50 02/03/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare response and
02/04/2025 KC27 Prepare reply in support of motion to enforce preliminary injunction (1.1); analyze case law regarding contempt (1.4) 2.50 1,275.00 3,187.50 02/04/2025 LS26 Review and revise our response and objections to Mei Guo discovery request 1.20 1,185.00 1,422.00 02/04/2025 NAB Review and revise draft responses and objections to discovery request (.5);
(Zeisler) regarding same (.3) 0.80 2,010.00 1,608.00 02/06/2025 LS26 Meet and confer with J. Moriarty (Zeisler), E. Henzy (Zeisler), and N. Bassett regarding discovery issues 1.20 1,185.00 1,422.00 02/06/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to discovery requests (1.3); conference with N. Bassett re same
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/06/2025 NAB Participate in meet and confer with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) and L. Song regarding contempt motion discovery (1.2); conference with L. Song regarding the same (0.2); prepare email to J. Moriarty regarding the same (0.3); correspond with L. Song regarding the same (0.3); analyze issues related to motion to withdraw the reference and continuation of adversary proceeding (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.3) 2.50 2,010.00 5,025.00 02/07/2025 DEB4 Prepare status report 0.80 1,520.00 1,216.00 02/07/2025 KC27 Analyze case law regarding contempt (2.9); prepare reply in support of motion to enforce injunction (.8) 3.70 1,275.00 4,717.50 02/07/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to motion to enforce preliminary injunction 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 02/07/2025 NAB Analyze and strategize regarding remaining counts in Mei Guo adversary proceeding (0.5); call with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding the same and settlement possibilities (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same and status report to district court (0.3); review and revise draft status report (0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (0.1) 1.40 2,010.00 2,814.00 02/10/2025 KC27 Prepare reply in support of motion to enforce preliminary injunction (1.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 1.20 1,275.00 1,530.00 02/10/2025 NAB Analyze potential compromises related to preliminary injunction and related litigation issues (0.4); call with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding the same (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding the same (0.1) 0.80 2,010.00 1,608.00 02/12/2025 LS26 Call with N. Bassett regarding discovery issues (0.2); review documents relating to 1.70 1,185.00 2,014.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/12/2025 NAB Call with L. Song regarding discovery issues
02/13/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: potential setlement 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 02/13/2025 LS26 Draft email to N. Bassett re Mei Guo
analyze issues re same (1.1) 1.60 1,185.00 1,896.00 02/13/2025 NAB Call with S. Kindseth (Zeisler) regarding possible settlement discussions (.4); conference with L. Despins regarding same (.3); confer with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
02/14/2025 JPK1 Correspond with L. Song regarding M. Guo document production 0.70 1,275.00 892.50 02/14/2025 LS26 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
production (0.2) 1.30 1,185.00 1,540.50 02/14/2025 LS26 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding confidentiality issues (0.3); correspond with
Guo's counsel (0.2) 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 02/14/2025 LS26 Review Mei Guo production 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 02/14/2025 NAB Call with S. Kindseth (Zeisler) regarding settlement request (.2); correspond with L. Song regarding discovery issues (.3) 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 02/14/2025 WCF Correspond with L. Song regarding
02/18/2025 LS26 Continue reviewing Mei Guo production (0.3); call with N. Bassett regarding same
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/18/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding contempt motion discovery (.2); correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding same (.1); call with L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.40 2,010.00 804.00 02/19/2025 LS26 Analyze Wells Fargo production (1.2); call with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 1.30 1,185.00 1,540.50 02/19/2025 LS26 Review Mei Guo document production (2.9); call with N. Bassett regarding same
02/19/2025 NAB Review documents produced in discovery in connection with contempt motion (.2); review issues in preparation for deposition (.2); calls with L. Song regarding same (.3);
regarding same (.1) 0.80 2,010.00 1,608.00 02/20/2025 LS26 Review additional Mei Guo production 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 02/20/2025 NAB Review documents produced in discovery (.3); further analyze issues in preparation for
(Zeisler) regarding same (.1) 0.60 2,010.00 1,206.00 02/21/2025 LS26 Prepare for deposition of Mei Guo 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 02/21/2025 LS26 Call with Kroll regarding Mei Guo
02/21/2025 LS26 Correspond with N. Bassett re deposition
02/21/2025 NAB Review filings and outline issues for
02/22/2025 LS26 Review Mei Guo document production 3.50 1,185.00 4,147.50 02/22/2025 LS26 Review document production 2.40 1,185.00 2,844.00 02/23/2025 LS26 Continue reviewing Mei Guo document
02/23/2025 LS26 Continue to review Mei Guo document
02/23/2025 NAB Further review filings in prep for deposition
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/24/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Song and N. Bassett regarding Mei Guo deposition issues (1.0);
02/24/2025 KC27 Review email from L. Song re discovery (.5); call with L. Song re same (.4) 0.90 1,275.00 1,147.50 02/24/2025 LS26 Conferences with D. Barron re deposition preparation (0.8); prepare part of deposition
02/24/2025 LS26 Analyze redaction issues with document
02/24/2025 LS26 Call with N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding deposition preparation 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00 02/24/2025 LS26 Call with N. Bassett, J. Moriarty (Zeisler)
production issues (0.3); call with K. Catalano regarding discovery (0.4) 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00 02/24/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Song and D. Barron
connection with same (.3); call with J.
contempt motion (.3); call with L. Song and
preparations (1.0); review and comment on outline for deposition (.2); correspond with
02/25/2025 DEB4 Analyze documents in connection with Mei Guo deposition (8.1); correspond and call with N. Bassett regarding same (0.3) 8.40 1,520.00 12,768.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/25/2025 KC27 Prepare reply brief in support of motion for
discovery for same (.3); correspond with L. Song re same (.4) 2.00 1,275.00 2,550.00 02/25/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: contempt hearing potential settlement 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 02/25/2025 LS26 Prepare exhibits for deposition 1.80 1,185.00 2,133.00 02/25/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare deposition outline (2.4); correspond and call with N. Bassett regarding same (0.5) 2.90 1,185.00 3,436.50 02/25/2025 NAB Analyze issues, documents, and caselaw in
motion (1.8); call with J. Moriarty regarding same (.2); correspond and call with D. Barron regarding same (.3); call with L.
and call with L. Song regarding same (.5) 3.10 2,010.00 6,231.00 02/26/2025 DEB4 Analyze documents in connection with Mei
02/26/2025 KC27 Review Mei Guo deposition outline (.7); correspond with L. Song re same (.2); prepare reply brief in support of motion to enforce injunction (.7) 1.60 1,275.00 2,040.00 02/26/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: Mei Guo deposition 0.20 1,975.00 395.00 02/26/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare deposition outline 5.80 1,185.00 6,873.00 02/26/2025 LS26 Calls with N. Bassett regarding deposition preparation (0.3); correspond with D.
with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2); further draft deposition outline and revise same to incorporate N. Bassett's comments
regarding exhibits for deposition (0.4) 5.60 1,185.00 6,636.00 02/26/2025 LS26 Prepare exhibits and outline for deposition 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/26/2025 NAB Review documents and supplement outline for M. Guo deposition (3.2); calls with L. Song regarding same (.3); correspond with
with L. Despins regarding same (.2); review
02/27/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding Mei
02/27/2025 KC27 Correspond with L. Song re Mei Guo
02/27/2025 LS26 Review additional document production (0.4); discussion with N. Bassett regarding same and deposition (0.2) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 02/27/2025 NAB Further review documents and revise outline for M. Guo deposition (1.8);
(.2); conversation with L. Song regarding
proposed scheduling motion (.2) 2.60 2,010.00 5,226.00 02/28/2025 NAB Review and revise draft motion to adjourn (.2); correspond and call with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding same (.1) 0.30 2,010.00 603.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 111.90 158,832.50
02/26/2025 LS26 Travel from NY to Bridgeport for deposition (bill at 1/2 rate) 1.50 592.50 888.75
02/26/2025 NAB Non-working travel from DC to Connecticut for Mei Guo deposition (bill at
02/27/2025 LS26 Travel to Zeisler & Zeisler office for deposition (bill at 1/2 rate) 0.20 592.50 118.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/27/2025 NAB Non-working return travel from New York to DC after Mei Guo deposition (bill at 1/2
Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 7.30 6,635.25
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 22.70 2,010.00 45,627.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 5.60 1,005.00 5,628.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 16.80 1,520.00 25,536.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 0.70 1,275.00 892.50 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 12.00 1,275.00 15,300.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 58.60 1,185.00 69,441.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 1.70 592.50 1,007.25
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 02/26/2025 Photocopy Charges 2,532.00 0.08 202.56
Photocopy Charges (Color) 917.00 0.20 183.40 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$473.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$165,940.75
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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 # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$10,653.00
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 # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$10,653.00
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 May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441416
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/18/2025 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Second Circuit appeal and legal issues related to same (.4); analyze same (.2); analyze appellate brief regarding same (.3) 0.90 2,010.00 1,809.00 02/19/2025 NAB Continue analyzing Second Circuit appeal arguments (1.2); prepare outline regarding
02/20/2025 NAB Analyze appellate issues and related legal/factual background (.9); calls with P.
regarding same (1.2) 2.10 2,010.00 4,221.00 02/21/2025 NAB Follow-up call with P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding appellate brief (.5); review authority relating to same (.2) 0.70 2,010.00 1,407.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 5.30 10,653.00
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NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 5.30 2,010.00 10,653.00 ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
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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 # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$54,052.00
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 # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$54,052.00
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 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441419
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025 Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$54,052.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/01/2025 AB21 Review comments to legal memo and affidavit related to BVI application (0.2);
02/01/2025 SM29 Review email from A. Bongartz re beneficial ownership issues (.1); analyze
02/02/2025 AB21 Prepare legal memo for BVI application (1.3); analyze authority related to same (0.3);
questions (0.2) 1.80 2,025.00 3,645.00 02/02/2025 KC27 Analyze case law regarding automatic stay (4.9); call with A. Bongartz re same (.2); summarize findings on same (.4) 5.50 1,275.00 7,012.50 02/03/2025 AB21 Review and revise memo of law and Despins affidavit (2.1); correspond with L.
with S. Maza regarding same (0.3) 2.80 2,025.00 5,670.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/03/2025 KC27 Summarize findings on automatic stay
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,275.00 382.50 02/03/2025 LAD4 Review/edit Ace Decade BVI filing and review comments from A. Bongartz re:
02/03/2025 LS26 Review documents relating to Yvette Wang residence (0.3); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 02/04/2025 AB21 Finalize memo on automatic stay (0.3); conference with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.1); call with J. Stewart regarding same (0.1) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 02/04/2025 LAD4 Review/edit my first affidavit in our action to rectify shareholder (1.10); review/edit
(.60); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (.10) 1.80 1,975.00 3,555.00 02/04/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to ex parte PJR
02/05/2025 AB21 Review R. Hao witness statement (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
notarization (0.2); meeting with L. Despins and notary regarding same (0.1) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 02/05/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding Rui Hao (0.5); call with L. Song regarding same
02/05/2025 LAD4 Meeting A. Bongartz re: witness statement
02/05/2025 LS26 Review R. Hao affidavit (0.4); review documents relating to R. Hao (1.0); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.3) 2.00 1,185.00 2,370.00 02/05/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding Anton Development 0.10 1,185.00 118.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2441419
Correspond with L. Despins regarding R. Hao BVI witness statement (0.1); review the
02/06/2025 AB21 Analysis of Rui Hao declaration (0.2); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) and L. Despins regarding same (0.4) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 02/06/2025 LAD4 Review Rue Hao declaration in BVI 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 02/06/2025 LS26 Review Ace Decade corporate documents 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 02/07/2025 AB21 Further analyze Rui Hao affidavit 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/08/2025 AB21 Review correspondence from J. Stewart
statements and latest correspondence 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/11/2025 AB21 Correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys)
additional evidence 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/12/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins, J. Morgan (BVI
Decade strategy (0.4); post-mortem with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 02/12/2025 LAD4 Call with BVI/UK counsel and A. Bongartz re: next steps (.40); post-mortem A.
02/12/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to Rui Hao 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 02/14/2025 LS26 Continue analyzing issues relating to Rui
02/15/2025 AB21 Revise certificate of urgency for application to rectify members' register (1.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.1) 2.00 2,025.00 4,050.00 02/17/2025 AB21 Review revised draft of certificate of urgency and related documents (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.1) 0.80 2,025.00 1,620.00 02/17/2025 LAD4 Emails to/from A. Bongartz re: certificate
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2441419
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/17/2025 LS26 Correspond with Transperfect re translation
documents (0.2); correspond with D. Barron re same (0.1) 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 02/18/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding certificate of urgency (0.3); call with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); call with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Stewart regarding same
02/18/2025 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Kwok statements and related translation 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/18/2025 LAD4 Review certificate of urgency issues (.30); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (.10) 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 02/18/2025 LS26 Review document relating to Mileson (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding
02/19/2025 AB21 Correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding filing of rectification application and urgency certificate 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/20/2025 LS26 Correspond with Transperfect regarding video translation (0.3); review translation (0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding
02/21/2025 LS26 Correspond with Transperfect regarding
02/26/2025 AB21 Review correspondence with J. Stewart (Harneys) and L. Despins regarding update on Ace Decade application 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/28/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins, J. Morgan (barrister)
steps for Ace Decade litigation 0.40 2,025.00 810.00
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T/c A. Bongartz & J. Morgan (barrister) re: recent development in the case in BVI 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 31.70 54,052.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.30 2,010.00 603.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 6.50 1,975.00 12,837.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 11.90 2,025.00 24,097.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 5.80 1,275.00 7,395.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 5.90 1,185.00 6,991.50
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 # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$50,530.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$50,530.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441420
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025 Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding \$50,530.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/02/2025 NAB Review and revise draft preliminary injunction motion (.5); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 0.70 2,010.00 1,407.00 02/03/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding stipulated judgment 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 02/03/2025 LS26 Correspond with Defendants regarding stipulated judgment in second omnibus alter ego action (0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.2) 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 02/03/2025 NAB Further review and comment on draft TRO
02/04/2025 LS26 Prepare summary chart on alter ego claims (1.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding
02/05/2025 DEB4 Revise stipulated judgment (0.4);
(0.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/05/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis related to service of process on foreign defendants in second omnibus alter ego adversary proceeding (.4); correspond with L. Song, D. Mohamed, and C. Timoney regarding same (.4) 0.80 1,350.00 1,080.00 02/05/2025 LS26 Continue to prepare alter ego summary chart 1.60 1,185.00 1,896.00 02/05/2025 LS26 Review and summarize service information relating to foreign defendants in second omnibus alter ego complaint (1.0); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2); draft email to K. Liu regarding same (0.4) 1.60 1,185.00 1,896.00 02/05/2025 LS26 Review and revise stipulated judgment for second omnibus alter ego action (0.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.2) 0.60 1,185.00 711.00 02/05/2025 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding draft injunction papers 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 02/06/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding stipulated judgment 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 02/06/2025 KL12 Research regarding service of process in Hong Kong and China for L. Song 3.70 440.00 1,628.00 02/06/2025 LS26 Review and revise draft motion and stipulated judgment for second omnibus alter ego action 0.90 1,185.00 1,066.50 02/06/2025 LS26 Correspond with K. Liu regarding service information for second omnibus alter ego defendants 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 02/07/2025 DEB4 Call with L. Song and defendant regarding omnibus alter ego action (0.4); follow up call with L. Song regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,520.00 760.00 02/07/2025 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding UAE service (0.2); correspond with E. Beirne 0.30 1,520.00 456.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/07/2025 ECS1 Correspond with E. Beirne (Kobre & Kim) regarding service of second omnibus alter ego complaint on UAE defendants (.4); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,350.00 810.00 02/07/2025 KL12 Continue research regarding service of process in Hong Kong and China for L. Song 2.70 440.00 1,188.00 02/07/2025 LS26 Call with D. Barron and defendant in second omnibus alter ego action regarding draft motion and stipulated judgment (0.4); follow-up call with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,185.00 592.50 02/10/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis related to service of process on foreign defendants in second omnibus alter ego adversary proceeding (.8); correspond with L. Song and C. Timoney regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,350.00 1,215.00 02/11/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis regarding service of process on foreign defendants in second omnibus alter ego adversary proceeding 1.10 1,350.00 1,485.00 02/11/2025 ECS1 Review issues related to service of foreign defendants in omnibus alter ego proceedings (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 02/12/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding revisions to stipulated judgment (0.4); correspond with L. Song regarding evidentiary issues (0.1); analyze documents related to same (0.8) 1.30 1,520.00 1,976.00 02/12/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis regarding service of process on foreign defendants in second omnibus alter ego adversary proceeding 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/12/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding motion and stipulated judgment (0.1); revise same (0.2); correspond with stipulated 0.50 1,185.00 592.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/13/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual research in
foreign defendants in second omnibus alter ego adversary proceeding (.3); correspond with E. Bernie (Kobre & KIm) and D. Barron regarding same (.3) 0.60 1,350.00 810.00 02/14/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis related to service of process on foreign defendants to
proceeding (.1); correspond with E. Beirne (Kobre & Kim) regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/18/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis related to service of process on foreign defendants to
proceeding (1.6); correspond with D.
02/19/2025 DM26 Prepare information regarding foreign
(.8); correspond with E. Sutton regarding
02/19/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis related to service of process on foreign defendants to
proceeding (.2); correspond with L. Song,
02/20/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding service question re omnibus alter
02/20/2025 DM26 Correspond with Williams Lea, E. Sutton
02/20/2025 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding second omnibus alter ego complaint 0.50 1,520.00 760.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/20/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis related to service of process on foreign defendants to
proceeding (.2); correspond with D. Barron and L. Song regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 02/20/2025 LS26 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
02/21/2025 AD20 Conference with L. Song regarding filing motion regarding stipulated judgment (.2);
stipulated judgment for filing (.3) 0.50 530.00 265.00 02/21/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding stipulated judgment 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/21/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis related to service of process on foreign defendants in
02/21/2025 LS26 Correspond with D. Barron regarding filing stipulated judgment (0.2); conference with A. Doherty regarding same (0.2) 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 02/24/2025 DM26 Research regarding alternate addresses for
proceeding (.5); correspond with Williams Lea re re-service (.1) 0.60 600.00 360.00 02/24/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis related to service of process on foreign defendants in
proceeding (1.3); correspond with E. Ring (Ancillary) regarding same (.1); correspond
02/25/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis related to service of process on foreign defendants in
proceeding (.4); correspond with J. Stewart
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/26/2025 DEB4 Call with E. Sutton regarding service of foreign defendants in second omnibus alter
02/26/2025 ECS1 Conduct legal and factual analysis related to service of process on foreign defendants in
regarding same (.3) 1.10 1,350.00 1,485.00 02/27/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of process
alter ego adversary proceeding (.4); correspond with J. Barker (Kroll), M.
(Harneys) regarding same (.3) 0.70 1,350.00 945.00 02/27/2025 ECS1 Analyze authority regarding limited
findings for D. Barron (.4) 1.50 1,350.00 2,025.00 02/27/2025 JPK1 Analyze waiver of personal jurisdiction defenses in motions to dismiss 0.60 1,275.00 765.00 02/28/2025 ECS1 Analyze issues regarding service of process
alter ego adversary proceeding (1.4); correspond with L. Song, D. Mohamed, D.
regarding same (.4) 2.00 1,350.00 2,700.00 02/28/2025 ECS1 Review issues related to defaulting corporate entities and their nominal owners (1.6); correspond with D. Barron regarding
regarding same (.1) 1.80 1,350.00 2,430.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/28/2025 LS26 same (0.2) Analyze issues re service of process (0.9);
(0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding 1.30 1,185.00 1,540.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 43.20 50,530.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 1.40 2,010.00 2,814.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 4.50 1,520.00 6,840.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 17.70 1,350.00 23,895.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 0.60 1,275.00 765.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 9.80 1,185.00 11,613.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 2.20 600.00 1,320.00 AD20 Allison Doherty Paralegal 0.50 530.00 265.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Nick Bassett; 01/28/2025; From/To: Westchester/DCA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client hearing (changed return flight due to meeting
Nick Bassett; 01/27/2025; From/To: DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client
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Nick Bassett; 01/28/2025; Restaurant: Veganish Cafe; City: Bridgeport; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client hearing 26.05
Nick Bassett; 01/28/2025; Restaurant: Airport Restaurant; City: West Harrison; coffee/refreshments; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend
Nick Bassett;
Bridgeport; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client
Nick Bassett; 01/28/2025; From/To: home/airport; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client hearing 32.69
Nick Bassett; 01/28/2025; From/To: airport/home; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client hearing 38.30
Nick Bassett; 01/28/2025; From/To: Bridgeport/HPN; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend client hearing 64.97
Nick Bassett; 02/10/2025; From/To: DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a
Nick Bassett; 02/11/2025; Restaurant: Veganish Cafe; City: Bridgeport; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client hearing 16.70
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Nick Bassett; 02/12/2025; Restaurant: Black Seed Bagels; City: New York; Breakfast; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a
Nick Bassett; 02/11/2025; Restaurant: LGA Brooklyn Dinr; City: New York; Breakfast; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a
Nick Bassett; 02/11/2025; Restaurant: Hyatt; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client hearing 40.00
Nick Bassett; 02/11/2025; Restaurant: Peets Coffee; City: Doral; Coffee; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client hearing 8.05
Nick Bassett; 02/12/2025; Hotel: Hyatt; Check-in date: 02/11/2025; Check-out date: 02/12/2025; City: New York, NY; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a
Nick Bassett; 02/11/2025; From Home/To Airport; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a
Nick Bassett; 02/11/2025; From/To: airport/Bridgeport; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client hearing 204.72
Nick Bassett; 02/11/2025; From/To: home/airport; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client hearing 29.11
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Total Costs incurred and advanced \$2,703.06
Nick Bassett; 02/12/2025; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client hearing; Inflight Wi-Fi 13.00
Nick Bassett;
Type: Uber; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for and attend a client hearing 98.65
Nick Bassett; 02/12/2025; From/To: DCA/Home; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/Bridgeport, CT to prepare for
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 February 28, 2025 \$97,762.50
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
Avoidance Actions PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00029 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$97,762.50
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:
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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 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441421
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount B155 Court Hearings 02/07/2025 NAB Review submissions in prep for hearing on motion to extend statute of limitations for filing avoidance actions 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 02/08/2025 NAB Further analyze submissions in preparation for hearing on extension motion 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 02/09/2025 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: testimony for section 546 extension (.30); review/edit same (.30) 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 02/09/2025 NAB Prepare evidentiary presentation for hearing on supplemental extension motion with L. Despins (.3); further prepare same (.7) 1.00 2,010.00 2,010.00 02/10/2025 LAD4 Review issues, submissions, testimony to prepare for hearing on section 546 deadline extension 2.70 1,975.00 5,332.50 02/10/2025 NAB Analyze issues/documents and continue preparing evidentiary presentation for statute of limitations extension motion hearing (2.4); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.2) 2.60 2,010.00 5,226.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2441421
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/11/2025 LAD4 Continue reviewing issues, submissions, and testimony in prep for section 546 hearing (1.50); conferences with N. Bassett re: hearing prep (.70); testify and attend same
02/11/2025 NAB Analyze case law and prepare testimony and evidence outlines for hearing on motion to extend limitations period (2.7); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3);
regarding same (.7); participate in hearing (2.0); follow-up discussions with L. Despins and P. Linsey regarding same (.5) 6.20 2,010.00 12,462.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 18.80 37,508.00
02/03/2025 ECS1 Conduct factual analysis related to avoidance actions (.1); correspond with P.
02/03/2025 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreements with certain transferor parties (.3); review documents and emails in connection with parties who
summarizing same (.2); call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) 1.40 1,350.00 1,890.00 02/03/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett and
02/03/2025 SM29 Review Court opinion re rule 9019 motion and sealing issues (.4); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, P. Linsey (NPM) re same (.2) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/04/2025 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey regarding avoidance action targets 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 02/04/2025 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreement with (.2); review documents and emails in connection
tracking chart summarizing same (.2); call
agreements with the Trustee (.4) 1.30 1,350.00 1,755.00 02/04/2025 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and A.
(.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
02/04/2025 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreement with (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding
regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 02/04/2025 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims (.1); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/04/2025 FCS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L.
02/05/2025 AB21 Prepare tolling stip for (0.2);
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/05/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding ============================================================================================================================================================== documents related to same (0.3); correspond further with L. Despins and P. 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/05/2025 ECS1 Conduct factual analysis related to avoidance actions 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/05/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/05/2025 ECS1 Review letter rogatory response regarding avoidance action against Scarabaeus Wealth
02/05/2025 LAD4 Review transfer issues and prepare notes for
02/05/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to potential avoidance defendant (0.7); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.2) 0.90 1,185.00 1,066.50 02/05/2025 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
aircraft (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.1) 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 02/06/2025 AB21 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
tolling stipulation 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/06/2025 ECS1 Correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding outstanding service in connection
02/06/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee 0.10 1,350.00 135.00
regarding settlement issues 0.10 2,010.00 201.00 02/06/2025 WCF Analyze avoidance actions against Q. Guo,
procedures order regarding pending claims (.8); draft motion to lift stay to pursue 4.10 1,520.00 6,232.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/07/2025 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) and L.
(0.7); review related transfers (0.3) 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 02/01/2025 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/07/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey
02/07/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.2);
(NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 02/07/2025 LAD4 Review documents/issues re: new avoidance actions (.40); handle call with P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Barron re: same (.70) 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 02/07/2025 LS26 Review tolling motion orders and hearing transcripts (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 02/07/2025 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
against Q. Guo (0.2); review draft of the
02/08/2025 LS26 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding objections to tolling motion (0.3); review objections to tolling motion (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
02/08/2025 NAB Review objections to supplemental extension motion (0.5); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding the same (0.1) 0.60 2,010.00 1,206.00 02/10/2025 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreement with (.2); correspond with 0.30 1,350.00 405.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/10/2025 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims (.1); update tracker summarizing same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/11/2025 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett,
discussions with transferee law firms 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/11/2025 NAB Correspond with E. Sutton regarding service of avoidance complaints 0.10 2,010.00 201.00 02/11/2025 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re extension
02/12/2025 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreements (.1); review
parties who entered into tolling agreements with the Trustee (.2); update tracking chart summarizing same (.1); call and correspond
regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,350.00 675.00
tolling agreement with 0.20 1,350.00 270.00
settlement (1.00);
02/12/2025 LS26 Review documents relating to law firm transfers (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re same (0.1) 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 02/12/2025 NAB Correspond with prospective defendants
02/13/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
02/13/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to new avoidance defendants (0.9); correspond with P. Linsey 1.10 1,185.00 1,303.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/13/2025 LS26 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding new avoidance defendant 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 02/14/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.1);
(.1); call and correspond with D. Skalka and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/14/2025 ECS1 Correspond with law firms that received
regarding Trustee claims (.1); update tracker summarizing same (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,350.00 675.00
02/14/2025 LS26 Review document production by Williams
02/16/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/16/2025 LS26 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
withdraw the reference 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 02/17/2025 ECS1 Review documents in connection with parties who entered into tolling agreements
02/17/2025 LS26 Review and revise reply to FFP motion to
02/17/2025 NAB Review and revise draft response to FFP motion to withdraw the reference (.6); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
02/18/2025 LAD4 Review/edit our opposition to FFP's motion to withdraw reference (.60); review/edit our motion to lift stay re: Mileson avoidance actions (.50) 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/19/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/19/2025 ECS1 Conduct factual analysis related to avoidance actions 0.10 1,350.00 135.00
and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) 0.80 1,350.00 1,080.00 02/20/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.1); call and correspond with D. Skalka and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/21/2025 ECS1 Prepare tolling agreement with
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/21/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/21/2025 ECS1 Update tracker summarizing parties who received transfers from Debtor alter egos (.1); correspond with L. Despins, N.
settlement discussions (.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.1) 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00
(.2); correspond with D. Skalka and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 02/25/2025 DM26 Conference Williams Lea regarding undeliverable packages to certain service 0.20 600.00 120.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2441421
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/25/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails related to parties who entered into tolling agreements
02/26/2025 DM26 Research regarding additional service
avoidance action no. 24-5322 (1.5); correspond with Williams Lea re re-delivery of summons and complaint (.1); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.5) 2.10 600.00 1,260.00 02/26/2025 ECS1 Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
with settling parties (.5); review and prepare documents regarding same (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,350.00 945.00 02/26/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails in
tolling agreements with the Trustee (.1);
(.1); call and correspond with D. Skalka and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/27/2025 DM26 Correspond Williams Lea, E. Sutton
avoidance action no. 24-5322 0.50 600.00 300.00 02/27/2025 ECS1 Conduct factual analysis in connection with avoidance actions 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/27/2025 ECS1 Review issues regarding service of foreign defendants in avoidance actions (.1);
regarding same (.1); correspond with K. Mitchell (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/28/2025 DM26 Correspond Williams Lea, E. Sutton
complaint in avoidance action 24-5322 0.20 600.00 120.00 02/28/2025 ECS1 Review documents and emails with law firms that received transfers from Debtor
discussions regarding Trustee claims 0.10 1,350.00 135.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2441421 Page 10
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/28/2025 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L. Song regarding tolling order appeals 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 37.60 54,626.50
02/11/2025 NAB Non-working travel from D.C. to Connecticut for hearing (bill at 1/2 rate) 2.80 1,005.00 2,814.00
NAB 1/2 rate) Return travel to DC from hearing (bill at 1,005.00 2,814.00 Subtotal:
NAB Timekeeper Name Partner 14.30 2,010.00 28,743.00 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 5.60 1,005.00 5,628.00 LAD4 Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 12.50 1,975.00 24,687.50 AB21 Luc A. Despins Of Counsel 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 SM29 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.80 2,025.00 1,620.00 DEB4 Shlomo Maza Associate 3.00 1,520.00 4,560.00
WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 4.10 1,520.00 6,232.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 12.10 1,350.00 16,335.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 6.20 1,185.00 7,347.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 3.00 600.00 1,800.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2441421 Page 11
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
01/06/2025 Outside Printing & Photocopy -
Invoice# US004-120002985 Dated 01/06/25, Paul
Consolidated Invoice; outside reprographic job and
02/04/2025 Computer Search (Other) 95.94 02/06/2025 Computer Search (Other) 15.48
Douglass Barron; 01/15/2025; Travel to Bridgeport, CT from NY for
Douglass Barron; 01/15/2025; Restaurant: Dunkin; City: Stanford; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to Bridgeport,
in Bridgeport, CT for Kwok hearing 10.00
Douglass Barron; 01/28/2025; Restaurant: Bonchon ; City: Fairfield, CT; Meal: Dinner; Number of people: 1; Meal charge incurred for hearing in Connecticut 30.03 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,069.28
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
Mediation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00030 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$12,088.00
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 # 50687-00030 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$12,088.00
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 May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441422
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/03/2025 ECS1 Prepare email to the mediator in connection with settlement of claims against 0.40 1,350.00 540.00 02/04/2025 ECS1 Prepare correspondence and documents for mediator related to settlement agreements (.2); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 02/05/2025 DEB4 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding mediation updates 0.40 1,520.00 608.00 02/05/2025 ECS1 Prepare documents for mediator related to settlement agreements (.7); correspond with
02/05/2025 LAD4 Prepare for and handle call with Judge Tancredi re: settlement of various avoidance
02/05/2025 LAD4 De-brief call with N. Bassett, P. Linsey
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00030 Invoice No. 2441422
discussed (.1) Telephone conference with L. Despins, D.
mediation developments (.4); review issues Hours
02/21/2025 ECS1 Prepare documents for mediator related to settlement agreements (.1); correspond with
mediation (.90); t/c P. Linsey re: same (.40); handle session with
02/27/2025 LAD4 Call Judge Tancredi re: settlement and 0.30 1,975.00 592.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 6.90 12,088.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 3.80 1,975.00 7,505.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.40 1,520.00 608.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 2.20 1,350.00 2,970.00
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
Forfeiture Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00031 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$113,305.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Forfeiture Issues PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00031 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$113,305.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441423
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/02/2025 JPK1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding omnibus preliminary injunction motion 0.40 1,275.00 510.00 02/03/2025 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding motion for injunctive relief (0.2);
same (2.2); revise same (2.5) 5.10 1,520.00 7,752.00 02/04/2025 AV1 Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, S. Maza regarding forfeiture 0.70 2,175.00 1,522.50 02/04/2025 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 02/04/2025 LAD4 Review issues, documents to prepare for forfeiture call with DOJ (.80); handle same with N. Bassett, S. Maza (.50); post-mortem call N. Bassett, S. Maza (.60); t/c A.
forfeiture (.70) 2.60 1,975.00 5,135.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2441423
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/04/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to forfeiture
with S. Maza re same (0.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.1) 1.00 1,185.00 1,185.00 02/04/2025 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues and resolution of
documents and notes in preparation for call with Government (.1); participate in call
regarding forfeiture (.5); follow-up call with L. Despins and S. Maza regarding same (.6); call with L. Despins, A. Weitzman, and S. Maza regarding same (.7) 2.00 2,010.00 4,020.00 02/04/2025 SM29 Review issues and notes in prep for call with DOJ re settlement presentation (.3); call with L. Despins, N. Bassett and DOJ re same (.5); follow up call with L. Despins and N. Bassett re same and forfeiture issues (.6); call with L. Despins, N. Bassett and A. Weitzman re same (.7) 2.10 2,025.00 4,252.50 02/04/2025 SM29 Conference with L. Song re forfeiture notice questions (.1); correspond with L. Song re same and timing issues (.2); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett
02/06/2025 LT9 Review correspondence from S. Maza on Wang notice of forfeiture 0.10 1,945.00 194.50 02/06/2025 LS26 Review notice of forfeiture (0.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); call with S. Maza re same (0.2) 1.10 1,185.00 1,303.50 02/06/2025 SM29 Review forfeiture notice (.1); call with L. Song re same (.2); review CFR rules (.7);
forfeiture notice (.1) 1.10 2,025.00 2,227.50 02/11/2025 ECS1 Analyze authority re forfeiture and
government (.4); correspond and discussion with S. Maza regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,350.00 675.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2441423
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/11/2025 JPK1 Incorporate edits to omnibus preliminary injunction motion 2.00 1,275.00 2,550.00 02/11/2025 SM29 Email and call with E. Sutton re forfeiture precedent (.1); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett re same (.3); review limited
02/12/2025 JPK1 Further incorporate D. Barron's edits into
(3.1); analyze authority cited in the same (1.1); revise proposed order (.6); revise
preliminary injunction motion (.7); revise Despins affidavit in support of preliminary injunction motion (.3) 5.80 1,275.00 7,395.00 02/12/2025 NAB Analyze authority and precedent regarding forfeiture issues (.4); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.1) 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 02/12/2025 SM29 Reply to email from N. Bassett re CFR and forfeiture provisions (.1); review same (.5) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 02/13/2025 ECS1 Analyze forfeiture and bankruptcy court preliminary injunctions (.1); correspond and discussion with S. Maza regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/13/2025 LAD4 Draft email to DOJ re: Wang forfeiture 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 02/13/2025 LS26 Analyze issues re notice of forfeiture (0.2);
02/13/2025 NAB Conference with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 02/13/2025 SM29 Conference with N. Bassett re forfeiture
precedent and related authority (3.5); call and correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1) 3.80 2,025.00 7,695.00 02/16/2025 ECS1 Analyze forfeiture issues and related
02/17/2025 ECS1 Analyze forfeiture issues (.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/17/2025 JPK1 Review BVI injunction orders and revise
regarding the same 0.40 1,275.00 510.00 02/18/2025 SM29 Prepare forfeiture objection re Y. Wang 2.10 2,025.00 4,252.50 02/19/2025 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding (0.1); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/19/2025 ECS1 Analyze authority and precedent related to forfeiture and third party ancillary petitions
02/19/2025 LS26 Analyze forfeiture issues and related
regarding same (0.2) 1.10 1,185.00 1,303.50 02/19/2025 SM29 Prepare Y. Wang verified ancillary petition (6.0); review precedent re same (.3); call with E. Sutton re same (.1) 6.40 2,025.00 12,960.00 02/20/2025 LT9 Videoconference with DOJ, L. Despins, S. Maza, and N. Bassett re forfeiture issues 0.50 1,945.00 972.50 02/20/2025 LT9 Telephone conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, S. Maza re forfeiture issues 0.20 1,945.00 389.00 02/20/2025 LAD4 Review forfeiture issues (.20); handle call with DOJ and N. Bassett, S. Maza, and L. Tsao re: Wang forfeiture (.50); post-mortem with N. Bassett, S. Maza, and L. Tsao (.20) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 02/20/2025 LS26 Correspond with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues (0.2); review documents relating to same (0.2) 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 02/20/2025 NAB Call with SDNY lawyers, L. Despins, S.
process (.5); follow-up call with L. Despins, S. Maza and L. Tsao regarding same (.2) 0.70 2,010.00 1,407.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2441423
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/20/2025 SM29 Call with DOJ, L. Tsao, L. Despins and N. Bassett re Wang forfeiture order (.5); review issues and prepare notes for same (.2); follow up call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and L. Tsao re same (.2); email L. Despins re same (.1); prepare petition re Wang forfeiture (3.0); correspond with Kroll re same (.1); correspond with L. Song and D. Barron re same (.1); review chart from L. Song re forfeiture property in connection with same (.4) 4.60 2,025.00 9,315.00 02/21/2025 NAB Correspond with S. Maza regarding forfeiture objection (.2); begin reviewing draft of same (.3) 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 02/21/2025 SM29 Prepare ancillary petition re Wang forfeiture (5.1); correspond with N. Bassett re same (.4) 5.50 2,025.00 11,137.50 02/23/2025 ECS1 Review issue regarding forfeiture and bankruptcy court preliminary injunctions (.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,350.00 270.00 02/24/2025 SM29 Review email from Kroll re cash in forfeiture order (.1); reply to same (.1) 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/25/2025 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza regarding criminal court filings regarding forfeiture 0.10 1,350.00 135.00 02/25/2025 LAD4 Review/edit draft letter with DOJ re: Wang forfeiture 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 02/25/2025 LS26 Review new filing in criminal case 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 02/25/2025 SM29 Reply to email from N. Bassett re forfeiture order and deadline for ancillary petition (.2); review Government letter re remission (.1) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/26/2025 LT9 Correspond with N. Bassett on forfeiture issues 0.30 1,945.00 583.50 02/26/2025 LAD4 Call with DOJ team re: Wang forfeiture with S. Maza and N. Bassett 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 02/26/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins, S. Maza, and DOJ 0.40 2,010.00 804.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00031 Invoice No. 2441423
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/26/2025 SM29 Call with L. Despins, N Bassett, DOJ re
with L.
02/27/2025 LS26 Review documents relating
with L. Despins and S.
regarding forfeiture issues 0.20 2,010.00 402.00 02/27/2025 SM29 Revise email to DOJ re ancillary petition (.3); correspond with L. Despins and L. Song re same and forfeiture assets (.3) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 02/28/2025 LS26 Call and correspond with S. Maza regarding forfeiture issues (0.2); review documents relating to same (0.2) 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 02/28/2025 SM29 Call and correspond with L. Song re forfeiture order assets (.2); email L. Despins re same (.1); revise email to DOJ re same
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 63.40 113,305.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
AV1 Avi Weitzman Partner 1.30 2,175.00 2,827.50 NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 4.50 2,010.00 9,045.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 4.80 1,975.00 9,480.00 LT9 Leo Tsao Partner 1.10 1,945.00 2,139.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Of Counsel 30.40 2,025.00 61,560.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 5.60 1,520.00 8,512.00
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50687-00031 Invoice No. 2441423 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 7
ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 2.20 1,350.00 2,970.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 8.60 1,275.00 10,965.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 4.90 1,185.00 5,806.50
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$23.53
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 February 28, 2025 \$54,132.50
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 # 50687-00032 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$54,132.50
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 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441424
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/03/2025 WCF Analyze document searches and results
identifying relevant/not relevant/privileged
regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,520.00 912.00 02/04/2025 DEB4 Analyze issues related to K Legacy defense 1.50 1,520.00 2,280.00 02/05/2025 AB21 Call with W. Farmer regarding update on K
regarding K Legacy disclosures (0.2) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/05/2025 DEB4 Correspond with J. Stewart regarding K
related to same (1.0) 1.10 1,520.00 1,672.00 02/05/2025 WCF Call with A. Bongartz regarding K Legacy discovery and litigation progress 0.10 1,520.00 152.00 02/06/2025 AB21 Conference with D. Barron regarding K
(1.0); review draft letter to Ogier regarding K Legacy disclosure process (0.2) 1.20 2,025.00 2,430.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/06/2025 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding K Legacy proceedings and reply 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 02/10/2025 AB21 Review correspondence from D. Barron regarding additional evidence 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/10/2025 DEB4 Correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding letter to Ogier (0.2); analyze issues related to K Legacy reply points (3.2) 3.40 1,520.00 5,168.00 02/11/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and J. Stewart
regarding disclosures 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/11/2025 DEB4 Correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding reply issues 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 02/17/2025 AB21 Review and revise draft reply to K Legacy defense (0.8); calls with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding same (0.6); correspond with J.
with D. Barron regarding same (0.1); calls with D. Barron regarding same (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding draft
correspond with J. Stewart regarding same (0.5); review case on immovables rule (1.7); call with L. Despins regarding draft reply
02/17/2025 DEB4 Review and respond to K. Legacy reply issues (0.9); calls with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.5); correspond with L. Song and E. Sutton regarding corporate records (0.2);
family chef (0.1); correspond with W.
discovery (0.1); correspond with A.
Commonwealth case law (0.2) 2.00 1,520.00 3,040.00 02/17/2025 LAD4 Review our draft BVI reply (.70); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (.20) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 02/18/2025 AB21 Continue analysis of immovables rule (0.5);
regarding reply to K Legacy defense (0.1) 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 50687-00032 Invoice No. 2441424
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/19/2025 AB21 Conference with L. Despins and D. Barron regarding immovables rule (0.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.2); call
reply to K Legacy defense (0.1) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 02/19/2025 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz and L.
authorities related to same (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding BVI reply brief (0.2); call and correspond with A. Bongartz
chart regarding same (1.2) 2.80 1,520.00 4,256.00 02/19/2025 LAD4 Meeting D. Barron and A. Bongartz re: UK case law (.30); review/edit our draft BVI
02/20/2025 AB21 Conference with L. Despins and D. Barron regarding reply to K Legacy defense (0.3); review revised draft reply (0.4); correspond
02/20/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins and A. Bongartz regarding draft K Legacy reply 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 02/20/2025 LAD4 Meeting D. Barron and A. Bongartz re:
review/edit same (.60) 0.90 1,975.00 1,777.50 02/21/2025 AB21 Review latest draft of K Legacy reply (0.2);
and D. Barron regarding same (0.2);
barrister related to same (0.1) 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 02/21/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins, A. Bongartz,
Legacy reply issues 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 02/23/2025 AB21 Review correspondence from L. Despins
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/23/2025 DEB4 Correspond with J. Stewart (Harneys) regarding evidence for reply 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/23/2025 LAD4 Various emails to J. Morgan (barrister) re: open questions to be resolved 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 02/24/2025 AB21 Review emails from L. Despins and J. Morgan (barrister) regarding K Legacy reply (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
02/24/2025 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz and L. Despins regarding affidavit (0.8); analyze reply brief (0.8); correspond with J. Morgan regarding same (0.4) 2.00 1,520.00 3,040.00 02/24/2025 LAD4 Call J. Morgan (barrister) re: draft reply open issues (.40); emails to J. Morgan re:
02/25/2025 WCF Correspond with N. Bassett regarding privilege and discovery issues in connection with BVI litigation 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/26/2025 WCF Analyze privileged documents, privileges
regarding K Legacy productions (.3) 0.90 1,520.00 1,368.00 02/28/2025 AB21 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding update on K Legacy document review 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/28/2025 WCF Correspond with Harneys BVI regarding
privilege issues (.2); review chapter 11 case
streamlining review (.6) 0.80 1,520.00 1,216.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 31.20 54,132.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00032 Invoice No. 2441424
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 4.20 1,975.00 8,295.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 9.50 2,025.00 19,237.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 14.90 1,520.00 22,648.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 2.60 1,520.00 3,952.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Swiss Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00033 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$27,165.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Swiss Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00033 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$27,165.50
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 May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441425
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/03/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Swiss attachment application (0.2); review
02/03/2025 LS26 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Swiss attachment application 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 02/04/2025 AB21 Review Swiss attachment application (0.3);
(0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding
(Prager) regarding same (0.5); call with O. Jany regarding same (0.3) 1.70 2,025.00 3,442.50 02/04/2025 LAD4 Meeting A. Bongartz re: update on Swiss
translation of attachment pleadings (.70) 1.20 1,975.00 2,370.00 02/04/2025 LS26 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 02/05/2025 AB21 Correspond with O. Jany (Prager) regarding 0.10 2,025.00 202.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00033 Invoice No. 2441425
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/05/2025 LS26 Analyze issues relating to (0.3); correspond with L. Despins, A. Bongartz and D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,185.00 474.00 02/10/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Swiss attachment application (0.2); correspond with O. Jany (Prager) regarding same (0.1); review same (0.3) 0.60 2,025.00 1,215.00 02/11/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Swiss attachment application (0.1); review same (0.2); call with O. Jany (Prager) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 02/12/2025 AB21 Call with O. Jany (Prager) regarding attachment application 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/13/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding (0.1); call with O. Jany (Prager) regarding same (0.5); correspond with O. Jany regarding same (0.1); call with L. Song regarding same (0.1) 0.80 2,025.00 1,620.00 02/13/2025 LS26 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding (0.1); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1); review documents relating to same (0.1) 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 02/16/2025 AB21 Review email from D. Barron regarding 0.10 2,025.00 202.50 02/19/2025 AB21 Call with M. Meili (Prager) regarding update on Swiss attachment 0.20 2,025.00 405.00 02/21/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins regarding update for Prager team on investigation (0.1); correspond with D. Hayek (Prager) regarding same (0.3) 0.40 2,025.00 810.00 02/21/2025 DM26 Prepare translation of Prager's application for arrest of Qiang Guo from Swiss to English 0.20 600.00 120.00 02/21/2025 LAD4 Review draft letter from Swiss counsel to various parties in interest in Switzerland 0.80 1,975.00 1,580.00
> (.70); t/c A. Bongartz re: Prager investigation update (.10)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/23/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins regarding update on
02/23/2025 LAD4 Call D. Hayek re: 0.40 1,975.00 790.00 02/23/2025 LAD4 Call A. Bongartz re: 0.20 1,975.00 395.00 02/25/2025 AB21 Call with N. Bassett, L. Despins, and M.
regarding same (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.80 2,025.00 1,620.00 02/25/2025 LAD4 Call Swiss counsel & N. Bassett and A.
02/25/2025 NAB Call with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, and
02/26/2025 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
02/26/2025 LAD4 Call with Swiss counsel re: 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 02/27/2025 AB21 Call with D. Hayek (Prager) regarding update on attachment (0.5); call with M.
with L. Despins regarding same (0.2) 0.90 2,025.00 1,822.50 02/27/2025 AB21 Review letter from Ogier regarding rectification application (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/27/2025 LAD4 Call with A. Bongartz re: 0.20 1,975.00 395.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00033 Invoice No. 2441425
(0.1) (0.3); correspond with O. Jany (Prager) Meili (Prager) regarding regarding same (0.1); correspond with M. (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same 0.70 2,025.00 1,417.50 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 0.30 2,010.00 603.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 3.80 1,975.00 7,505.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 8.60 2,025.00 17,415.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.30 1,520.00 456.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.90 1,185.00 1,066.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.20 600.00 120.00
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
Cyprus Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00034 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$9,888.00
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Cyprus Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00034 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$9,888.00
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 May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441426
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/03/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L Despins, N. Bassett and
default judgment in Bouillor action (.8);
02/04/2025 DEB4 Conference with G. Middleton and C. Iosif
(0.5); correspond with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM) and N. Bassett regarding same (0.3) 0.80 1,520.00 1,216.00 02/05/2025 AB21 Correspond with G. Middleton (CP Law)
02/05/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Cyprus action (0.1); correspond with G. Middleton regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/21/2025 DEB4 Analyze Mileson witness statement and related documents (1.5); correspond with L.
regarding same (0.5); correspond with G. Middleton (CP Law) regarding same (0.1) 2.10 1,520.00 3,192.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00034 Invoice No. 2441426
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/23/2025 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron
02/23/2025 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins and G.
action (0.5); analyze documents related to
02/23/2025 LAD4 Call with D. Barron and Cyprus counsel re: Mileson affidavit 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 02/23/2025 LS26 Review documents regarding 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 5.30 1,520.00 8,056.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.20 1,185.00 237.00
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
Mauritius Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00035 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$28,658.00
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:
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
Mauritius Proceedings PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00035 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$28,658.00
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 May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441427
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/06/2025 AB21 Review Himalaya Exchange response to intervention application (0.8); correspond
(ENS) regarding same (0.1) 1.00 2,025.00 2,025.00 02/06/2025 LAD4 Review detailed declaration filed in opposition to our intervention motion 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 02/06/2025 LS26 Analyze Mauritius affidavit (0.9);
02/07/2025 AB21 Review additional affidavits from Himalaya
02/10/2025 DEB4 Analyze documents filed in Mauritius (1.2);
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00035 Invoice No. 2441427
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/11/2025 DEB4 Analyze Himalaya Mauritius filing and related documents (6.3); prepare responses
affidavit (2.5); correspond with P. Linsey
Mauritius (0.5) 9.30 1,520.00 14,136.00 02/12/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding Himalaya documents (0.2); call with L. Song regarding same (0.3) 0.50 1,520.00 760.00 02/12/2025 LS26 Review Mauritius affidavits (1.2); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.3) 1.50 1,185.00 1,777.50 02/17/2025 DEB4 Correspond with Mauritius counsel regarding asset investigation 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/18/2025 DEB4 Correspond with Mauritius counsel regarding Himalaya issues 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/19/2025 AB21 Call with L. Despins, D. Barron and Mauritius counsel regarding reply in support of intervention application 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 02/19/2025 DEB4 Correspond with Mauritius counsel regarding bank institution (0.5); call with L.
counsel regarding response to affidavit (0.5) 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 02/19/2025 LAD4 Call with Mauritius counsel and D. Barron and A. Bongartz re: next steps 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 18.40 28,658.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 1.10 1,975.00 2,172.50 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 2.10 2,025.00 4,252.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 12.60 1,520.00 19,152.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 2.60 1,185.00 3,081.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00035 Invoice No. 2441427 Page 3
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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 # 50687-00036 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$16,713.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00036 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$16,713.50
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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PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/04/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
with E. Beirne (Kobre) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,520.00 304.00 02/05/2025 LAD4 Review issues, notes to prepare for UAE call (.20); handle call with UAE counsel and N. Bassett re: open issues and next steps
02/05/2025 NAB Telephone conference with L. Despins,
regarding introduction and next steps 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 02/06/2025 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding UAE
Masud affidavit (2.2) 5.80 1,520.00 8,816.00 02/21/2025 DEB4 Revise UAE witness statement 1.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 02/21/2025 LAD4 Review/edit recognition application 0.50 1,975.00 987.50 02/24/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding witness statement (0.1); correspond with E. Beirne (Kobre) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,520.00 304.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00036 Invoice No. 2441428
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/24/2025 NAB Correspond with N. Oteifi (Kobre) regarding international investigation issues 2,010.00 402.00 02/25/2025 LAD4 T/c P. Hughes (Kobre & Kim) and N. Bassett re: next steps in UAE 0.50 1,975.00 987.50
regarding UAE investigation issues 0.50 2,010.00 1,005.00 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 1.20 2,010.00 2,412.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 1.70 1,975.00 3,357.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 7.20 1,520.00 10,944.00
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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
Hamilton UK Administration PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00037
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$3,920.50
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address: Pay by Tranch:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP You can now pay your invoices online via ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 real-time bank payments, credit cards or SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 in installments:
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Hamilton UK Administration PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00037
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$3,920.50
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:
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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 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441429
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/26/2025 DEB4 Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas)
02/27/2025 AB21 Attend portion of call with L. Despins, D. Barron and A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding udpate on Hamilton administration 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 02/27/2025 DEB4 Conference with A. de Quincy (Pallas), P. Wright (barrister), L. Despins, and A. Bongartz regarding Hamilton Capital issues
regarding same (0.3) 1.30 1,520.00 1,976.00 02/27/2025 LAD4 Call with UK counsel (Pallas and P. Wright)
administration and April hearing 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 2.30 3,920.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00037 Invoice No. 2441429
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.40 1,520.00 2,128.00
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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
Qiang Guo Avoidance Action PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00039 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$15,480.50
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:
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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
Qiang Guo Avoidance Action PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00039 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$15,480.50
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:
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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 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441430
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/10/2025 NAB Review and revise draft motion to lift stay of Q. Guo avoidance action (0.4);
02/13/2025 AB21 Correspond with D. Barron and L. Despins
02/13/2025 LS26 Review documents relating to Mileson's defaults in litigation 0.90 1,185.00 1,066.50 02/13/2025 WCF Revise Qiang Guo lift stay motion (1.9); draft proposed order regarding same (.6); analyze authorities regarding international service of motion (1.4) 3.90 1,520.00 5,928.00 02/14/2025 LAD4 T/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: new Mileson
02/17/2025 NAB Review and revise draft motion to lift stay as to Q. Guo avoidance actions (.6);
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/18/2025 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Mileson transfers (0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding Mileson documents (0.3); analyze same (1.0); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2) 1.60 1,520.00 2,432.00 02/18/2025 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding motion to lift stay (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 2,010.00 603.00 02/19/2025 DM26 Prepare and effectuate service regarding Trustee's motion lifting stay as to remaining
02/19/2025 WCF Revise motion to lift stay regarding Q. Guo claims to incorporate L. Despins' comments 1,520.00 912.00
AB21 service question Correspond with D. Barron regarding 0.30 2,025.00 607.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 9.70 15,480.50
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 1.70 2,010.00 3,417.00 LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 0.30 1,975.00 592.50
AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 1.60 1,520.00 2,432.00 WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 4.50 1,520.00 6,840.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.90 1,185.00 1,066.50 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.20 600.00 120.00
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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 February 28, 2025 \$11,796.00
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 4439 Filed 05/23/25 Entered 05/23/25 15:40:06 Page 169 of 175
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 February 28, 2025 \$11,796.00
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 4439 Filed 05/23/25 Entered 05/23/25 15:40:06 Page 170 of 175
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 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441431
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/07/2025 LAD4 Review revised Cirrus judgment execution
02/20/2025 LAD4 Review/outline Cirrus AP issues (2.20); 3X t/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: same (.50) 2.70 1,975.00 5,332.50 02/21/2025 LAD4 Call N. Povich (Sage Popovich) and P. Linsey (NPM) re: repossession of aircraft (.20); several calls P. Linsey re: same (.40) 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 02/22/2025 LAD4 Review Cirrus AP issues and t/c P. Linsey (NPM) and repo team re: same (.30): review next steps (.40) 0.70 1,975.00 1,382.50 02/24/2025 LAD4 Several calls/emails to repo team and P. Linsey (NPM) re: Cirrus AP and next steps 0.20 1,975.00 395.00 02/24/2025 LS26 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Cirrus avoidance action 0.10 1,185.00 118.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 4439 Filed 05/23/25 Entered 05/23/25 15:40:06 Page 171 of 175
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 2
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
regarding repossession of Cirrus aircraft 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 6.00 11,796.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 5.40 1,975.00 10,665.00 AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.50 2,025.00 1,012.50 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 0.10 1,185.00 118.50
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 February 28, 2025 \$3,765.00
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 # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 28, 2025 \$3,765.00
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 May 19, 2025
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2441754
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 28, 2025
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
02/04/2025 DM26 Email ADP regarding access to employee
02/04/2025 ECS1 Call with A. Bajrami regarding funds in HCHK Technologies 401(k) plan (.2);
regarding same (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with
regarding property of the estate and 401(k)
regarding same (.3) 1.50 1,350.00 2,025.00 02/05/2025 ECS1 Analyze authority regarding property of the
with L. Despins regarding same (.2);
401(k) plan (.2) 0.90 1,350.00 1,215.00
Case 22-50073 Doc 4439 Filed 05/23/25 Entered 05/23/25 15:40:06 Page 175 of 175
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2441754
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
property of the estate and 401(k) funds (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
HCHK Entities 401(k) plan (.1) 0.30 1,350.00 405.00 Subtotal:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 2.70 1,350.00 3,645.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.20 600.00 120.00
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