Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — criminal case · EXHIBIT · ECF #198-10

METADATA

Defendant: Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
Court: SDNY
Case No.: 23-cr-00118
ECF #: 198
Type: EXHIBIT
Filed: 2023-07-07

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# EXHIBIT G1

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT

BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

| In Re | * | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | |-------------------------|---|-------------------------| | HO WAN KWOK and GENEVER | * | Bridgeport, Connecticut | | HOLDINGS CORPORATION, | * | June 29, 2023 | | | * | | | Debtor. | * | | | | * | | | | * | |

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TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS

BEFORE THE HONORABLE JULIE A. MANNING

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE

| #1831 | INTERIM APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION FOR PAUL HASTINGS LLP, TRUSTEE'S ATTORNEY FE>EXPENSES \$348,813.54 | |-------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | #1851 | INTERIM APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION FOR NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C., TRUSTEE'S ATTORNEY FEE: \$561,718.50; EXPENSES \$0 | | #1870 | APPLICATION PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 327(e), 328(a) and 3,(a), BANKRUPTCY RULES 2014 and 2016 and LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES 2014-1 and 2016-1, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING RETENTION AND EMPLOYMENT OF SAXE DOERNBERGER & VITA, P.C. AS SPECIAL INSURANCE COVERAGE COUNSEL |

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APPEARANCES:

Chapter 11 Trustee: LUC A. DESPINS, ESQ.

200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 For the Chapter 11 Trustee: G. ALEXANDER BONGARTZ, ESQ. Paul Hastings LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

PATRICK R. LINSEY, ESQ. Neubert Pepe & Monteith, PC 195 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510

For the U.S. Trustee: HOLLEY L. CLAIBORN, ESQ.

Office of the U.S. Trustee 150 Court Street New Haven, CT 06510

Paul Hastings

For the Creditors Committee: IRVE J. GOLDMAN, ESQ. Pullman & Comley 850 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06601

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 3 1 (Proceedings commenced at 10:05 a.m.) 2 THE COURTROOM DEPUTY: Case No. 22-50073, Ho Wan 3 Kwok and Genever Holdings, LLC. 4 THE COURT: Good morning. If we could have 5 appearance for the record starting with the Chapter 11 6 Trustee please. 7 MR. DESPINS: Good morning, Your Honor. Luc 8 Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee. 9 THE COURT: Good morning. 10 MR. BONGARTZ: Good morning, Your Honor. Alex 11 Bongartz, of Paul Hastings, for the Chapter 11 Trustee. 12 THE COURT: Good morning. 13 MR. LINSEY: Good morning, Your Honor. Patrick 14 Linsey of Neubert Pepe & Monteith, Connecticut counsel for 15 the Trustee. 16 THE COURT: Good morning. 17 MS. CLAIBORN: Good morning. Holley Claiborn for 18 the U.S. Trustee. 19 THE COURT: Good morning. 20 MR. GOLDMAN: Good morning, Your Honor. Irve 21 Goldman, Pullman & Comley, for the Creditors Committee. 22 THE COURT: Good morning. 23 All right. So there are three matters on the 24 calendar this morning, two are fee applications and one is 25 an application to employ counsel.

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 4 1 How would you like to proceed, Trustee Despins? 2 MR. DESPINS: I can start with the application to 3 retain the counsel, if that's okay. 4 THE COURT: Go right ahead. Yes. Thank you. 5 MR. DESPINS: Thank you, Your Honor. And good 6 morning again. Luc Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee. 7 And this is the application to retain the firm of 8 Saxe Doernberger & Vita. They're based in Connecticut. And 9 the fee application is at docket 1870. 10 And they are -- they were retained to handle 11 insurance coverage disputes relating to AIG, as Your Honor 12 is familiar because you've interacted with them already. 13 And we filed the application. And we received no 14 objections. And, therefore, subject to any changes you may 15 have to the order we would ask the Court to enter the order. 16 THE COURT: The only question I have with regard 17 to the engagement of this counsel is, and I apologize, I 18 don't have it in front of me so I don't recall, is are they 19 being paid on an hourly basis? 20 MR. DESPINS: Yes. 21 THE COURT: Okay. 22 MR. DESPINS: Yes, they are, Your Honor. 23 THE COURT: All right. And they're -- and they'll 24 be submitting fee applications? 25 MR. DESPINS: Correct, Your Honor.

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 5 1 THE COURT: Okay. The only reason I asked is 2 sometimes I miss if there's some other form of compensation 3 requested under 328 at the beginning -- 4 MR. DESPINS: Yeah. 5 THE COURT: -- of a -- of a retention of 6 professional, but I didn't think that was true in this case. 7 But I didn't recall. 8 MR. DESPINS: It's hourly rates, Your Honor. 9 THE COURT: Okay. Thank you. 10 I don't -- I do not have any questions. 11 I understand why you would like to retain special 12 counsel and the documents that I've seen certainly support 13 the application. 14 I'm looking at the proposed order. And the only 15 reason I asked the question was because of the reference to 16 328. But it's 328(a) which is the Trustee's ability to 17 retain counsel. So I don't have a problem with it. 18 But does anyone else wish to be heard on the 19 application to employ special insurance counsel? 20 MS. CLAIBORN: Just briefly, Your Honor. 21 The U.S. Trustee filed a statement of no objection 22 to the application. That's at ECF 1941. 23 THE COURT: Okay. Thank you. 24 MS. CLAIBORN: And just to be clear the reference 25 to 328 in the application in no way interferes with the

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 6 1 ability of the Court or the U.S. Trustee or creditors to 2 opine on the reasonableness of the fees when they're sought. 3 THE COURT: Yeah. Often, and I saw that when I 4 looked back at the retention of Paul Hastings and Neubert 5 and Pepe as well, often 328 isn't mentioned. It's just 327. 6 So I just -- I like to make sure when 328 is 7 mentioned that no one is, and no one is in this case, but 8 insisting that there's some kind of compensation that's set 9 from the beginning. 10 Because as you all know there's a lot of case law 11 that says, you know, you can't touch that once that's done 12 or it's very limited ability. So that's fine. 13 The only thing that I don't see, and maybe I 14 missed it, so let's just -- let me -- oh, it is there -- 15 it's there, I just -- effective May 11. That's what I'm 16 asking. What was the date that they retained as of and it's 17 May 11th. I see it now in paragraph 2 of the ordered 18 paragraphs. 19 So does anyone else wish to be heard? 20 MR. GOLDMAN: Just the committee has no objection, 21 Your Honor. 22 THE COURT: Okay. Thank you. 23 As I stated already, I've reviewed the 24 application. I understand why the Trustee is seeking to 25 retain special counsel. Certainly understand under the

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 7 1 specific facts and circumstances of the cases in the 2 adversary proceeding involving the insurance the need for 3 special counsel to deal with or help the Trustee deal with 4 the insurance issues. 5 No one has filed any written objection to the 6 application to employ. There is no one participating in 7 this hearing today that is objecting to the application to 8 employ. The United States Trustee's Office has filed a 9 statement of no objection with regard to the application to 10 employ, which is ECF No. 1941. 11 For all those reasons the application is granted 12 and the proposed that was submitted with the application can 13 enter. 14 MR. DESPINS: Thank you, Your Honor. 15 I would just point out that they are not only 16 insurance coverage counsel, but also local Connecticut 17 counsel -- 18 THE COURT: Sure. 19 MR. DESPINS: -- because Mr. Linsey's firm -- 20 actually, we can say that it's Mr. Linsey's firm because 21 he's now a partner at his firm -- that has a conflict and 22 that was my way of mentioning that he made partner. 23 THE COURT: That he did or did not? 24 MR. DESPINS: He did. He did. Just did. 25 THE COURT: Oh, well, congratulations, Mr. Linsey.

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 8 1 MR. LINSEY: Thank you, Your Honor. 2 MR. DESPINS: So they're also local counsel so 3 that, you know, that covers that. 4 Thank you, Your Honor. 5 THE COURT: Okay. Thank you. 6 MR. DESPINS: So the next matter I would move on 7 to would be the interim application for -- to retain -- to 8 pay Paul Hastings. 9 And, Your Honor, so that I'm not going to take a 10 lot of time on this, but I would -- there are two aspects I 11 want to cover. 12 One is I want to describe and reflect the 13 settlements that were agreed to with the U.S. Trustee and 14 the committee. 15 And then I'll have very short, very short 16 editorially comments about some aspects of the fees here. 17 But first, on the settlements, as you can imagine, 18 in the background there are a lot of discussions that were 19 taking place with both the U.S. Trustee and the committee. 20 One of the issues that was being discussed was the issue of 21 holdbacks. 22 And our initial position was that there should be 23 no holdbacks during the case because there's a contingent 24 fee deal and we haven't gotten paid. And on top of that 25 there was a built-in holdback because this application only

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 9 1 covers through February. So there's March, April, May, 2 June, plenty of money to cover a holdback. 3 But the counter from their point was, which was a 4 good one, which is, well, what stops you from filing an 5 application on Friday that brings all that up and there will 6 be no holdbacks at all? 7 And so we agreed as part of this back and forth 8 that any future application would be subject to a 20 percent 9 holdback provided that we -- that we're getting paid -- and 10 this applies to all professionals in the case -- on a more 11 regular basis which we defined at no more than 60 days. 12 So, for example, we're not going to file an 13 application tomorrow, but if we did, and it is heard and 14 paid, subject to Your Honor's decision to allow or not 15 allow, within 60 days, then there would be 20 percent held 16 back for the rest of the case for that application. 17 And the concept there is if now we're getting -- 18 we have money, we're getting into a more regular mode where 19 -- where fee applications can be heard and can be dealt 20 with. 21 And so that was the agreement that was reached, 22 which is that there will be a 20 percent holdback going 23 forward for all future fee applications provided that we are 24 operating in this normal mode which is defined as, you know, 25 no more than 60 days or so.

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 10 1 So that's -- so that's the first part on 2 holdbacks. I wanted to mention that discussion with the 3 U.S. Trustee and with the committee on that. 4 The second part is the U.S. Trustee raised a 5 number of issues with some of the time entries. And to give 6 you some examples, too many lawyers at a hearing or vague 7 entries. 8 And so to be candid with you counsel for the U.S. 9 Trustee was correct on some of the issues regarding too many 10 lawyers at a hearing, although frankly sometimes I was alone 11 at a hearing, but I guess that doesn't -- that doesn't 12 counter that argument, but she was right on that issue. 13 And on a vague entry we -- it's all subject to 14 disagreement. 15 We didn't agree with the bulk of her comments, but 16 at the end of the day we agreed to a \$550,000 reduction, 17 Your Honor, which we think is substantial to address all 18 these issues. 19 And we've -- I would say we took on some comments 20 that the U.S. Trustee had in terms of making it easier for 21 the U.S. Trustee and for parties in interest and for the 22 Court to ascertain the value provided with respect to 23 adversary proceedings. 24 So from no on the next applications that are filed 25 will have every adversary proceeding billed separately so

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 11 1 that we can look at the adversary proceeding and say, wow, 2 you know, it cost us more than we recovered, which would not 3 be good, or hopefully it will be, no, we recovered more than 4 we spent. But I think that it was a very good suggestion.

5 We're going to implement that going forward so all 6 future fee applications will have separate categories for 7 each adversary proceeding so that the Court can see that.

8 I would say on the reduction I don't think -- I 9 don't want this to be precedent setting in a sense that we 10 now know what issues were raised, we're not going to 11 hopefully repeat these issues, so that -- so that we won't 12 be in the same position, but clearly in order to get this 13 resolved with the U.S. Trustee we agreed to the \$550,000 14 reduction. And as I said we think it's a material 15 reduction.

16 So before I move on to what I call my short 17 editorial comments, maybe the committee or the U.S. Trustee 18 wants to address this aspect of -- or later -- it's up --

19 MR. GOLDMAN: Well, I did want to mention it 20 wasn't my understanding that the future 20 percent holdbacks 21 would be subject to any shortening of the time for filing 22 fee applications under Section 331.

23 We have no objection to the Court doing that 60 24 days or even a shorter period, but it wasn't my 25 understanding that this agreement with the committee was

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 12 1 conditioned on the Court doing that. 2 THE COURT: You can have a conversation. Go 3 ahead. 4 (Pause) 5 MR. DESPINS: We want the Court to reduce the time 6 to hear and decide fee applications to a 30-60 day period. 7 But counsel is right that I'm taking the risk that 8 the Court would refuse to do that and would only hear fee 9 applications on a four-month interval which is in the 10 statute. I'm sorry. He's correct. 11 THE COURT: Okay. 12 MR. DESPINS: And there's no relief pending before 13 the Court on that. 14 THE COURT: Right. 15 MR. DESPINS: We hope that Your Honor will do 16 that, but I'm taking a risk that the Court will refuse to do 17 that. So that covers the committee. 18 MR. GOLDMAN: Yes. 19 MS. CLAIBORN: Your Honor, with respect to the 20 U.S. Trustee's points on the reductions requested, we did 21 reach a consensual number which is memorialized in the 22 statement that I filed on the docket at ECF 1949. 23 If the Court has any questions about that, I'm 24 happy to answer them. 25 THE COURT: I'm not sure I have questions per se.

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 13 1 I think that I can understand the discussions that 2 have -- were had and Trustee Despins said about certain 3 entries being vague or having many -- too many lawyers at a 4 hearing or things like that. 5 I will say that I agree with Trustee Despins that 6 this is not some kind of precedent set in this case if and 7 when further fee applications are filed. I think every fee 8 application has to be reviewed separately from any fee 9 application that's been filed previously. 10 I think that in connection with this case and what 11 I have observed in this case that the -- there has been -- 12 this has been a heavily litigated case to put it mildly. 13 And I think that the Trustee has attempted to keep 14 costs and fees in a range that is reasonable under the very 15 specific and detailed circumstances of this -- these cases 16 and the numerous adversary proceedings. 17 And so I completely understand the discussions. I 18 think the discussions are healthy. I think they should 19 happen. I've no issue with that. But I don't think it 20 should be something that everyone expects on a going-forward 21 basis. 22 The Court, as you know, has an independent 23 obligation to review the fees as well. Otherwise why am I 24 here, right? I mean, there's really no point. 25 So there are -- I mean, I think anyone could go

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 14 1 through any fee application of any magnitude, whether it's a 2 thousand dollars or \$12 million, and make a determination or 3 suggestion that time should be reduced. 4 But I don't -- I want to be clear that I don't -- 5 I will not -- someone will not be successful in arguing 6 before me, well, that was done last time so you should do it 7 again. That will not be a successful argument. 8 This is a very -- I mean, I don't have to tell 9 anybody in this room this is a very unusual case that has 10 been heavily, heavily litigated at every step. I can't 11 think of -- I guess today maybe is the only day we haven't 12 had an objection which is fascinating in and of itself. 13 But, you know, every single time something has 14 been filed there's an objection, there's the discovery 15 disputes, often for whatever reason we all come ready to 16 think that there's going to be a controversy and then 17 there's some resolution, but the Trustee had to prepare for 18 that and be ready for that. 19 And so all I want to say is, again, of course you 20 should have these conversations. They're very -- they can 21 be very productive and they should happen. 22 But I just want to be very clear that that does 23 not mean that I expect that every fee application that's 24 filed should have a voluntary reduction, number one. 25 Number two, even if it doesn't have a voluntary

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 15 1 reduction, the Court may reduce it. The Court may look at 2 something and say, you know, I don't think that is 3 reasonable under the circumstances of the case. 4 I do think the suggestion of billing separately or 5 accounting separately for the time in the adversary 6 proceedings at this point is a good suggestion given where 7 things stand now and how they've developed. But as we all 8 know things change in this case every day. One minute we're 9 going down one road and the next minute we're going down 10 another. 11 And this is not a case that fits in my opinion 12 into the mold of where you could draft a litigation plan of 13 how you're going to handle this case. 14 And so for those reasons I just wanted to be clear 15 that this does not set any precedent in this case with 16 regard to an expectation that any professional must reduce 17 their fees, with the comment that doesn't mean they won't be 18 reduced. Okay? 19 But there's no -- I'm not -- this case is -- you 20 know -- as you know, I've looked by the way at the fee 21 applications and the time entries that are, you know, what, 22 four or five inches thick and the work appears very 23 reasonable to me under the circumstances of this case. 24 Now, someone could say that's a lot of money, and 25 that's true, but the Trustee did -- from my perspective with

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 16 1 regard to this fee application and the time frame that is 2 covered by this fee application, the Trustee and Connecticut 3 counsel for the Trustee have not -- I see no evidence in the 4 fee application entries which I looked at -- 5 Now, did I study every single entry, of course 6 not, I can't. 7 But I looked at the time entries. I looked at 8 them. I looked at the categories. I looked at the 9 breakdown of the amounts by category. 10 But I don't -- I did not see an entry that 11 concerned me, that made me think why did they do that? Or 12 that seems unnecessary. Or I didn't see an entry that, you 13 know, which happens some times, where it was mistakenly put 14 in from another case. I mean, that's happened before. You 15 know, somebody makes a mistake. You know, that happens. 16 It's not a -- nobody did it on purpose. 17 I didn't see anything that raised any concern from 18 the Court's perspective. And I think that this is a case 19 that required the staffing that occurred up to this point. 20 Up to the point, you know. 21 What's going to happen from this point forward, 22 who knows, right? Things we don't know. That's the -- 23 that's what happens in this case. We don't know from day to 24 day how it's going to be. So I just -- I just want to be 25 clear about that. I think I have been. I've probably said

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 17 1 it three times now. 2 But I just think that the dollar amount, while 3 high, appears to me to be reasonable under the very specific 4 circumstances of this case. 5 And the expenses as well. I mean, you know, we 6 all know what it costs to do these things especially if 7 you're met every step of the way with opposition. 8 And I have no idea, but I would -- if the Court -- 9 if it was known what was spent by counsel opposing all these 10 things, I think we'd find that would be a high number as 11 well. 12 So I have no problem with the agreement that 13 you've reached. And I think I need a new order though, 14 don't I? 15 MS. CLAIBORN: You do. 16 MR. DESPINS: Yes. And I believe Mr. Bongartz 17 sent a draft to the courtroom deputy this morning. 18 THE COURT: Okay. I haven't seen it yet. But 19 that's not your -- I mean, you know, we've been working so 20 we probably just didn't know that it was there yet. 21 But I would assume that when I look at the 22 original proposed order the differences would say that 23 you've agreed to a reduction. 24 MR. DESPINS: Yes. 25 THE COURT: That is has the dollar amounts in it.

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 18 1 That you say that there was a hearing held today that -- I 2 don't know if you said it in the -- if you need to have said 3 it, but we can put in today's date. If that's all we need 4 to put in, we can put it in. 5 MR. DESPINS: But there were other changes, Your 6 Honor, I should point out to Your Honor. 7 They're not material but Mr. Kindseth asked that 8 we incorporate by reference the DIP order. Remember about 9 disgorgement and all that? And we've agreed to do that. 10 That's in the revised order that you have. 11 THE COURT: I was going to say not the DIP order. 12 MR. DESPINS: No, the sale. 13 THE COURT: There is no DIP. That was withdrawn. 14 MS. CLAIBORN: The sale. 15 MR. DESPINS: Okay. 16 THE COURT: Yeah. 17 MR. DESPINS: I'm talking about another case now. 18 THE COURT: That's okay. That's okay. 19 MR. DESPINS: Yeah. The sale order. 20 THE COURT: So what's the reference that he wants 21 in there? 22 MR. DESPINS: Remember that there was a -- the 23 provision that you correctly pointed out that Ms. Guo should 24 not be a party to -- it's that provision that says that if 25 they win in the Supreme Court that they own it --

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 19 1 THE COURT: Oh, that the monies, they could get 2 monies back from the estate? 3 MR. DESPINS: From the estate. And if there's no 4 money in the estate, from the professionals that got the 5 money. So that's us. 6 THE COURT: Okay. Okay. I understand. 7 MR. DESPINS: So we've added that. 8 We also added other requests of counsel for the 9 U.S. Trustee, some language that -- because Your Honor 10 ordered a number of parties to pay 78 or \$73,000 in fees. 11 We haven't collected on that yet so there's a provision -- 12 THE COURT: In connection with the sanctions 13 orders? 14 MR. DESPINS: Exactly. 15 THE COURT: Yes. 16 MR. DESPINS: That if we ever collect that we need 17 to give a credit in the next fee app, so we added that 18 language. 19 THE COURT: Okay. 20 MR. DESPINS: And I believe that's all that was 21 added. 22 THE COURT: Okay. That's fine. That's fine. 23 And I'm looking at what was the original proposed 24 order and -- 25 MR. DESPINS: And we had put the local rule --

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 20 1 THE COURT: Right. 2 MR. DESPINS: -- provision -- 3 THE COURT: Right. 4 MR. DESPINS: -- regarding disgorgement. 5 THE COURT: Yeah. And it does say -- and no 6 objection to the application having been filed, and that is 7 accurate. 8 You know what? I might change -- it says and no 9 objection to the application having been filed by the Office 10 of the United States Trustee. And in the absence of any 11 other objection to the application. Well, that's right. So 12 that's fine. 13 I just want to make it clear that no one's filed 14 an objection, which I think it is. Okay. 15 So I -- you know, for the reasons that I've just 16 stated, and for what the Court's obligations are with regard 17 to a fee application, with regard Paul Hastings and the fees 18 and expenses incurred from the period of July 8th, 2022 19 through February 28th, 2023, I find that the fees and 20 expenses sought are reasonable and that they were necessary 21 under the circumstances of the case. 22 Now, we could argue that it's -- they were 23 unfortunately necessary, but they were necessary. And it 24 wasn't through -- there's been no demonstration in the fee 25 application that I've seen that there were any tasks or time

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 21 1 incurred that were inappropriate under the -- under what was 2 the charge given to the Trustee to investigate the affairs 3 of the debtor in connection with the appointment of the 4 Chapter 11 Trustee. 5 And I appreciate the conversations between the 6 U.S. Trustee and the Trustee. 7 And I appreciate the statement filed by the 8 Trustee, United States Trustee, regarding that they had no 9 objection to the fee application in connection with an 10 agreement to reduce the fees and no one else having filed 11 any objection to the fees. 12 Does anybody else wish to be heard before I rule? 13 MR. GOLDMAN: Your Honor, just briefly. 14 I didn't want the Court to think the committee was 15 just rolling over on this. We did scrutinize the 16 application, came to pretty much the same conclusion Your 17 Honor came to after getting over the initial sticker shock 18 of the number. 19 But I think from our perspective on calmer 20 reflection it was more of a function of the hourly rates, 21 which were disclosed at the outset, so we really couldn't 22 take issue with that. 23 And recognizing as Your Honor has said the 24 difficult issues that were confronted in this case, the 25 progress that's been achieved thus far, which the committee

| | Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 23 | |----|--------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | of you, I can look, it won't take me long, but aren't they | | 2 | jointly and severally liable on those? | | 3 | MR. DESPINS: They are. | | 4 | MR. GOLDMAN: Yes. | | 5 | MR. BONGARTZ: They are. | | 6 | THE COURT: Okay. I don't know that it says that. | | 7 | I wouldn't mind if it did. It says -- I think we can just | | 8 | say -- no, we can do it -- I mean, it can say are jointly | | 9 | and severally obligated to pay. | | 10 | MR. DESPINS: Okay. | | 11 | MS. CLAIBORN: That's fine. | | 12 | MR. DESPINS: Your Honor, we'll do that change. | | 13 | THE COURT: Yeah. We'll do that change. | | 14 | I'd like -- you know, who knows if this is going | | 15 | to be appealed, right? | | 16 | So I'd like the district court to understand as | | 17 | clearly as possible what's happened so that they don't have | | 18 | to do the work if there's an appeal. Okay? | | 19 | So I'm looking -- I'm turning to the courtroom | | 20 | deputy, do you see where I am in paragraph 4? | | 21 | THE COURTROOM DEPUTY: Yes. After the parentheses | | 22 | of HK? | | 23 | THE COURT: Right. So it will say are jointly and | | 24 | severally obligated. Okay? You can have me look at it, | | 25 | whatever, you know, after, but I think that's -- I know the | | | | | | | | | Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 24 | | 1 | order says that, but I'd like it to say -- I would like that | | 2 | same language to be in this order. | | 3 | MR. DESPINS: I would just say, Your Honor, you | | 4 | mentioned the district court, there's a lot of activity in | | 5 | the district court at this point, meaning appeals, state -- | | 6 | THE COURT: I've heard. | | 7 | MR. DESPINS: You know, that was part of my | | 8 | speech, so I'm not going to go through that, but over 36-37 | | 9 | years I thought I'd seen it all, but I've never seen a | | 10 | double stay pending appeal. What I mean is that both courts | | 11 | being asked to stay at the same time. Never seen that. | | 12 | Never seen a mandamus which they filed. | | 13 | I mean, I was telling Ms. Claiborn that I've often | | 14 | dreamt about filing a mandamus before a judge that ruled | | 15 | against me, but I've never seen, ever seen that. | | 16 | So there's a lot of activity in the district court | | 17 | at this point. | | 18 | THE COURT: I understand both of those things that | | 19 | you just said and I guess we'll see what happens. | | 20 | I mean, it's in the district court's hands | | 21 | obviously. Whatever the district court's going to do, the | | 22 | district court is going to do. | | 23 | I do know -- I did appreciate knowing that Judge | | 24 | Dooley did deny the motion for stay pending appeal because | | 25 | then I don't have to rule on that. That helps. | | | |

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 25 1 And I know I understand that there's a writ of 2 mandamus out there in which the docket indicates that I'm a 3 defendant. Although I think that's not accurate. I think 4 that's just the way the clerk's office has to -- I don't 5 know that though -- but I think it's the way the clerk's 6 office to note it. 7 And then I think it's completely up to the 8 district court to determine what if anything will happen 9 with that writ of mandamus, including whether or not the 10 district court may ask some party in this case to file 11 pleadings. So I have no idea. 12 No, I hadn't seen one of those either actually. 13 MR. DESPINS: As I said, I've dreamt a lot about 14 that in other cases, but I've never actually seen it. 15 THE COURT: Well, I've seen it in a context of a 16 motion where there was other relief sought before the other 17 court, but not in the commencement of an action. I hadn't 18 seen that. 19 But, you know, we should all go back and read 20 *Marbury vs. Madison* so maybe we'll -- 21 MR. DESPINS: Exactly. 22 THE COURT: -- understand what that -- once we 23 read that again. But that wasn't involving a judge, so 24 we'll see. 25 In any event, I'm looking at the proposed order

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 26 1 that was submitted this morning. And with the changes that 2 I noted on the record and that are agreeable to the parties 3 that are here today, the application for compensation of 4 Paul Hastings, LLP for the period of July 8th, 2022 through 5 February 28th, 2023 is granted and the proposed order with 6 the minor changes noted on the record will enter. 7 MR. DESPINS: Thank you, Your Honor. 8 THE COURT: Thank you. 9 MR. LINSEY: Good morning, Your Honor. 10 THE COURT: Good morning. 11 MR. LINSEY: Patrick Linsey, Connecticut counsel 12 for the Trustee and conflicts counsel here for my firm 13 Neubert, Pepe & Monteith. I won't take up a lot of time. 14 I was involved on behalf of my firm in the 15 conversations that the Trustee discussed with the U.S. 16 Trustee and with the committee regarding holdbacks and fee 17 applications going forward and I understand the parameters 18 that we're operating under. 19 I could -- I could talk about what led to the 20 filing of this fee application, but I feel like everyone on 21 this courtroom has pretty much lived it together at this 22 point. 23 There is one thing that I'll briefly touch on, 24 which is I think not always the shiniest and most exciting 25 part of the case, it's sort of the ducks' feet under the

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 27 1 water if you will, but it's also sort of an apt analogy 2 because it's in some ways what powers the case, which is the 3 investigation that's been going on while we've been doing 4 all this litigation. 5 I think there have been five omnibus 2004 motions 6 that have been granted, that's on top of three initial 2004 7 motions that have been granted, all of which refer -- all of 8 which dealt with numerous examinees, dozens and dozens, into 9 the hundreds I believe at this point, of examinees, 10 something that my office and I have been very much involved 11 in. 12 And that hasn't necessarily been court work, but 13 particularly in this case where the Trustee has not had 14 financial advisors, forensic accountant professionals, where 15 we've really had to have attorneys doing that work to move 16 this investigation forward, it's taken a lot of time. It's 17 taken a lot of resources. 18 But I think that the results are evident when 19 there are adversary proceedings that are filed with initial 20 requests for injunctive relief that are supported by 21 voluminous evidence, discreet facts showing why that relief 22 is appropriate. Those facts weren't handed to us on a 23 platter. Those facts were really from the sweat of many 24 brows in the form of that investigation. 25 So particularly, I suppose for me, in addition to

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 28 1 the work you've seen here in court because of the role as 2 conflicts counsel, obviously with a large firm like Paul 3 Hastings there are a number of examinees where we've had to 4 do, you know, grab the oar with respect to some of the 5 investigating, that's been a large part of the case. 6 And I think -- I think there have been positive 7 developments for the estate and I'm optimistic there will be 8 more positive developments for the estate. 9 So with that having been said my firm did have a 10 conversation with Attorney Claiborn for the United States 11 Trustee. Ms. Claiborn raised certain issues. We didn't 12 agree on all the issues, but we did agree that a \$10,000 13 reduction to the fee application was appropriate. That's 14 been agreed to. Otherwise I'm not aware of any objections 15 to the fee application. 16 So we would ask that the Court enter the order 17 granting the fee application. 18 To the extent the Court would be willing to do 19 that, I would suggest one of two things. 20 One, the only change to our proposed order that 21 I'm aware of is entering the date of the hearing and -- 22 THE COURT: We can take care of that. 23 MR. LINSEY: -- and reducing the number in 24 paragraphs 1 and 2 from 561,718.50 to 551,718.50. So if the 25 Court can --

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 29 1 THE COURT: It's 10,000 even? 2 MR. LINSEY: Correct. Ten thousand even, Your 3 Honor. 4 But beyond that I'm not aware of any other changes 5 that are necessary unless the U.S. Trustee and the committee 6 have any comments with respect to our application. 7 THE COURT: The only thing I am -- 8 I'm sorry. 9 MS. CLAIBORN: Yeah. 10 THE COURT: Why don't I hear from you first, 11 Attorney Claiborn. 12 MS. CLAIBORN: I was just going to state the 13 obvious which is the U.S. Trustee is on board with the 14 \$10,000 reduction as evidenced by the statement that I filed 15 on the docket at ECF 1950. 16 And I concur with Attorney Linsey that there are 17 no other changes that need to be made to the order other 18 than to adjust the math. 19 THE COURT: Okay. Thank you. 20 Just so -- so the record is clear, what I -- what 21 I've commented on the record about the application of Paul 22 Hastings, I agree with the application, those comments are 23 applicable to the application of Neubert, Pepe & Monteith as 24 well. 25 I did review the time entries. As I said did I

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 30 1 review every single time entry? No. But I reviewed a good 2 amount of them. And I reviewed the categories of tasks 3 performed, the amounts, the dollar amounts associated with 4 those categories. 5 It was easy for me in both situations to see where 6 the most fees were incurred, and they were incurred in 7 categories where I would think the most fees should have 8 been incurred. 9 So I, again, think the fees and expenses are 10 reasonable and absolutely necessary under the circumstances 11 of the very specific circumstances of these jointly 12 administered Chapter 11 cases, and the numerous adversary 13 proceedings, and the injunctive relief that's been sought, 14 and the issues with regard to appeals, and all the things 15 we've already talked about. 16 So I have -- again, there was nothing that stood 17 out to me as any area of concern. 18 With regard to the voluntary reduction, again, as 19 I've already said, I think those conversations are very good 20 to have. And I think that, you know, you've come to an 21 agreement. And that's fine. 22 But, again, I don't want there to be a belief that 23 that has to happen every time, with the understanding that I 24 could be the one that decides that there is a need for a 25 reduction. Okay? But I might not. You never know. You

| Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 | 31 | |-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | just don't know. It depends upon the facts and the | | 2 | circumstances of the case. | | 3 | With regard to your proposed order, the only other | | 4 | change I'm going to make, and the courtroom deputy and I can | | 5 | do this, is I just want to cite to the statutes at the | | 6 | beginning of the order, like the Paul Hastings' order does, | | 7 | you know, pursuant to Sections 328, 330 and 331. | | 8 | MR. LINSEY: I'm sorry. | | 9 | THE COURT: That's okay. | | 10 | MR. LINSEY: I wasn't aware that Mr. Kindseth's | | 11 | ask applied to my firm, but I suppose it's fair. We're fine | | 12 | doing that too. | | 13 | THE COURT: You mean the same language that -- | | 14 | MR. LINSEY: The same language. Would you like us | | 15 | to -- | | 16 | THE COURT: That same paragraph 4, essentially? | | 17 | MR. LINSEY: Yeah. Okay. It's fine. | | 18 | Would you like us to submit an order? Your Honor, | | 19 | could -- the Court could copy and paste that language from | | 20 | the -- | | 21 | THE COURT: We can copy and paste it. | | 22 | MR. LINSEY: Okay. | | 23 | THE COURT: We'll keep the fees down for today as | | 24 | much as we can. Okay? | | 25 | MR. LINSEY: Thank you, Your Honor. |

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 32 1 THE COURT: But I -- you know, as I said, nothing 2 stood out or gave me pause in connection with these 3 applications because of the facts and circumstances that 4 we've all encountered in these cases. Okay? 5 So did the committee wish to be heard? 6 MR. GOLDMAN: Your Honor, no objection from the 7 committee for largely the same reasons articulated for Paul 8 Hastings except for the hourly rates. But we have -- we saw 9 it as Your Honor saw it. 10 THE COURT: Well, that's a reality of geography I 11 suppose. Right? As we all know. 12 But in any event we can take care of those 13 changes. 14 The Court finds that, as I said, the fees and 15 expenses are reasonable and necessary. No one has filed any 16 written objection. There's no one participating in this 17 hearing today that's objecting to the fee application. The 18 United States Trustee's Office has filed a statement of no 19 objection in connection with the agreement, further 20 reduction of the fees by \$10,000. 21 For all those reasons the application is granted 22 and the proposed order will enter. 23 MR. LINSEY: Thank you, Your Honor. 24 THE COURT: Okay. Thank you. 25 We'll make those minor changes, Attorney Linsey,

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 33 1 that we talked about. We can do that. 2 MR. LINSEY: Thank you, Your Honor. 3 THE COURT: So, you know, again, I do think that 4 all that has occurred as far as the fees and expenses have 5 -- are reasonable and necessary and have produced results 6 for this estate which is in a very different place than it 7 was a year ago today. And that was -- 8 You know, the appointment of the Trustee was 9 designed to see if that could happen and to see if -- that 10 was the whole point. 11 All the -- the creditors had come in and said 12 there needs, you know, there needs to be an investigation, 13 there's all kinds of things going on. That was why a 14 trustee was appointed. The investigation has yielded 15 results in a -- in a very -- in less than a year, under very 16 difficult circumstances. So I -- that's very much 17 appreciated by the Court. And we'll have to see where 18 things go from here. 19 I think obviously the point of this is for the 20 benefit of creditors. 21 And so there have to be -- attorneys have to be 22 paid in order to try to reach a result that is for the 23 benefit of creditors. 24 And while the amounts may seem high I -- from July 25 8th, 2022 to February 28th, 2023, I think they're

Ho Wan Kwok - June 29, 2023 34 1 reasonable. 2 So I don't know if anyone wishes to discuss any 3 other matters today, otherwise I think -- I think we are -- 4 we do not have any further hearings in these cases until 5 July 11th, is that correct? 6 MR. DESPINS: That's my understanding, Your Honor. 7 THE COURT: Okay. All right. Well, have a nice 8 4th of July. And thank you all very much. 9 MR. DESPINS: You as well. 10 ALL COUNSEL: Thank you, Your Honor. 11 THE COURT: We do not have another matter on the 12 calendar until 12 p.m., so court is in recess until 12 p.m. 13 (Proceedings concluded at 10:51 a.m.) 14 I, CHRISTINE FIORE, court-approved transcriber and 15 certified electronic reporter and transcriber, certify that 16 the foregoing is a correct transcript from the official 17 electronic sound recording of the proceedings in the above-18 entitled matter. 19 20 21 July 7, 2023 22 Christine Fiore, CERT 23 24 25

# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**

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

# **THIRD INTERIM FEE APPLICATION COVER SHEET**

| Interim Application of: | Paul Hastings LLP | | | |------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------| | Time Period: | From: July 1, 2023 To: August 31, 2023 | | | | Bankruptcy Petition Filed: | February 15, 2022 (main chapter 11 case) | | | | Date of Entry of Retention Orders: | August 2, 2022 [Docket No. 668] (effective as of July 8, 2022, as to Individual Debtor) and January 24, 2023 [Docket No. 1376] (effective as of October 11, 2022, as to Genever (BVI) and effective as of November 3, 2022, as to Genever (US)) | | | | Amounts Requested2 | | Reductions | | | Fees: | \$3,725,984.25 | Voluntary Fee Reductions: | \$124,820.25 | | Expenses: | \$146,137.57 | Voluntary Expense Reductions: | \$634.80 | | Total: | \$3,872,121.82 | | | | Fees Previously Requested: | | Retainer Request: | | | Requested Fees: | \$20,447,892.26 | None | | | Awarded Fees: | \$19,842,892.06 | | | | Paid Fees: | \$18,106,880.40 | | |

1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).

2 In accordance with the Interim Compensation Procedures Order (as defined below), Paul Hastings previously received payments in the amount of \$1,389,424.80 and \$116,812.50 in expenses with respect to its monthly fee statement for July 2023. Paul Hastings has not received, and is currently not seeking, payment of its fees and expenses with respect to its monthly fee statement for August 2023 (although 80% of such fees and all such expenses may be paid, at a future date, in accordance with the Interim Compensation Procedures Order). In addition, while this Application seeks allowance of all fees incurred during the Fee Period, Paul Hastings is not seeking, at this time, payment of the 20% holdback with respect to the July 2023 and August 2023 fee statements.

| Expenses Previously Requested: | | Expense Detail: | |---------------------------------------|--------------|-------------------------------------| | Requested Expenses: | \$626,360.12 | Retainer Received: Not applicable | | Awarded Expenses: | \$626,360.12 | Copies per page cost and total: \$0 | | Paid Expenses: | \$626,360.12 | \$0 |

Awarded Expenses: \$626,360.12 Copies per page cost and total: \$0.08 b/w (per page) Paid Expenses: \$626,360.12 \$0.20 color (per page) \$5,735.52 (total)

# **INTERIM FEE REQUESTS TO DATE**

| Date Submitted / Docket No. | Period Covered | Requested Fees | Requested Expenses | Fees Awarded and Paid; Court Order | Expenses Awarded and Paid; Court Order | Amount Owing | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | | | | | Expense Reimbursement Application for the Period from July 8, 2022 through October 31, 20223 | | | | 3/1/23 Docket No. 1495 | 7/8/22 - 10/31/22 | \$0.00 | \$63,631.75 | \$0.00 | Awarded: \$63,631.75 Paid: \$63,631.75 Docket No. 1693, entered on 4/21/2023 | \$0.00 | | | Special Fee Application (Sanctions) for Services Rendered in Securing Compliance with Court-Authorized Subpoenas4 | | | | | | | 4/10/23 Docket No. 1648 | 9/28/22 - 3/10/23 | \$83,370.26 | \$0.00 | Awarded: \$83,370.26 Paid: \$0.00 Docket No. 1693, entered 4/21/2023 | \$0.00 | \$83,370.26 | | | | | | First Interim Fee Application for the Period from July 8, 2022 through February 28, 2023 | | | | 5/30/23 Docket No. 1831 | 7/28/22 - 2/28/23 | \$12,326,802.00 | \$348,813.54 | Awarded: \$11,776,802.00 Paid: \$11,776,802.00 Docket No. 1964, entered on 6/29/23 | Awarded: \$348,813.54 Paid: \$348,813.54 Docket No. 1964, entered on 6/29/23 | \$0.00 | | Second Interim Fee Application for the Period from March 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 | | | | | | | | 8/4/23 Docket No. 2051 | 3/1/23- 6/30/23 | \$8,037,720.00 (net of \$20,096.25 credit)5 | \$213,914.83 | Awarded: \$7,982,720.00 Paid: \$6,330,078.40 Docket No. 2190, entered on 9/12/23 | Awarded: \$213,914.83 Paid: \$213,914.83 Docket No. 2190, entered on 9/12/23 | \$1,652,642.60 | | Total | | | | Awarded: \$19,842,892.26 Paid: \$18,106,880.40 | Awarded: \$626,360.12 Paid: \$626,360.12 | .26 |

3 The First Interim Fee Application excluded the expense reimbursements requested in the Expense Reimbursement Application.

4 The First Interim Fee Application and the Second Interim Fee Application included the amounts sought in the Special Fee Application (for the period through February 28, 2023 and the period from March 1 - 10, 2023, respectively). Paul Hastings included these amounts not to recover twice but to ensure payment in the event the HK Parties (defined below) do not comply with the Sanctions Order (defined below). To be clear, Paul Hastings seeks to recover payment of the requested \$83,370.26 only once.

5 Due to an inadvertent oversight, the monthly fee statements for January and February 2023 (which were covered in the First Interim Fee Application) did not reflect the voluntary reduction in the hourly rate of the Trustee (from \$1,975 to \$1,860 per hour), resulting in an overstatement of Paul Hastings' fees by \$20,096.25 with respect to these two months. This amount was credited in the Second Interim Fee Application against fees requested therein.

| Date Submitted / Docket No. | Period Covered | Requested Fees (80%) | Requested Expenses (100%) | Fees Paid | Expenses Paid | 20% Fee Holdback | |--------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------|------------------|---------------------| | Third Interim Fee Period from July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023 | | | | | | | | 9/7/23 Docket Nos. 2180 and 2228 | 7/1/23 - 7/31/23 | \$1,389,424.80 | \$116,812.50 | \$1,389,424.80 | \$116,812.50 | \$347,356.20 | | 9/20/23 Docket Nos. 2218 and 2228 | 8/1/23- 8/31/23 | \$1,621,148.20 | \$29,325.07 | \$0.00 | \$0.00 | \$405,287.05 | | Total | | \$3,010,573.007 | \$146,137.57 | \$1,389,424.80 | \$116,812.50 | \$752,643.25 |

# **MONTHLY FEE REQUESTS FOR THIRD INTERIM FEE PERIOD6**

6 On August 18, 2023, the Court entered the *Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals* [Docket No. 2094] (the "Interim Compensation Procedures Order"), pursuant to which estate professionals (including Paul Hastings) commenced filing monthly fee statements.

7 As detailed below, as an accommodation to these estates and to minimize the review process by the Court and parties in interest, Paul Hastings is not seeking allowance or payment at this time for the fees of twenty one (21) timekeepers who billed less than five (5) hours during the Fee Period in the aggregate amount of \$37,232.00; however, such fees were included in the July and August fee statements filed and served on September 7, 2023 and September 20, 2023, respectively.

# **HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL DURING FEE PERIOD**

# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**

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

# **THIRD INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023**

Pursuant to sections 105(a), 328, 330, and 331 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the "Bankruptcy Rules"), Rule 2016-1 of the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the "Local Rules"), and the *Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals* [Docket No. 2094] (the "Interim Compensation Procedures Order"), Paul Hastings LLP ("Paul Hastings"), 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"), hereby files this *Third Interim Fee Application of Paul Hastings LLP for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the*

*Period from July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023* (the "Application"). By this Application, Paul Hastings requests allowance and payment2 of the compensation for professional services performed by Paul Hastings attorneys (including the Trustee3) and reimbursement of its actual and necessary expenses incurred during the period from July 1, 2023 through and including August 31, 2023 (the "Fee Period"). In support of this Application, Paul Hastings respectfully states as follows:

# **PRELIMINARY STATEMENT**

1. During the Fee Period, the Trustee and Paul Hastings continued the investigation into the financial affairs of the Individual Debtor and his corporate "shell game" to shield companies and assets under his ownership and/or control from his creditors. Given the vast network of companies affiliated with the Individual Debtor, and the fact that these companies or their assets are located around the world, the Trustee's investigation was, and continues to be, extensive. For example, to date, the Trustee's investigation has included, among other things, (a) seeking discovery under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 from hundreds of individuals and entities connected with the Individual Debtor and his various businesses, (b) analyzing thousands of documents produced in response to the Trustee's Rule 2004 subpoenas, (c) deposing several targets of the Trustee's Rule 2004 discovery, (d) interviewing former employees and business

3 In accordance with the Retention Order (as defined below), the Trustee is authorized to act as one of the attorneys for the Individual Debtor's estate, and, accordingly, this Application also seeks allowance of the Trustee's fees in such capacity. For the avoidance of doubt, in this Application, references to services provided by Paul Hastings attorneys shall include the Trustee. To be clear, time spent by the Trustee in his capacity as chapter 11 trustee, is not part of this Application, and compensation therefor will be sought by separate application.

associates of the Individual Debtor (including several communications with confidential informants), (e) researching property records, and (f) pursuing litigation to recover property of the estate.

2. In addition, during the Fee Period, as part of the Trustee's continuing efforts to recover assets for the benefit of this estate, the Trustee commenced or continued to prosecute, with the assistance of Paul Hastings, several adversary proceedings. As detailed below, in these adversary proceedings, as a result of the Trustee's and Paul Hastings' efforts during the Fee Period, the Trustee has secured numerous valuable injunctions, judgments, and settlements, as well as obtained access to tens of millions of dollars in escrow funds.

- During the Fee Period, the Trustee continued to prosecute the interpleader action commenced by U.S. Bank N.A. ("US Bank") to resolve a dispute regarding the release of \$33 million in funds (the "Escrow Funds") held by U.S. Bank. - o Shortly after the end of the Fee Period, the Court granted the Trustee's summary judgment motion and authorized the Trustee to **remove the \$33 million in Escrow Funds from the segregated account and deposit such funds into the estate's general account(s)**. - During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys handled all matters arising out of the appeal of this Court's rulings that HK USA is an *alter ego* of the Individual Debtor and that the \$33 million held in escrow by U.S. Bank are property of the estate. In that appeal, the appellees, *i.e.*, HK International Funds Investments (USA) Limited, LLC ("HK USA") and Mei Guo (*i.e.*, the Individual Debtor's daughter), **sought a stay pending appeal, which the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (the "District Court") denied**. - During the Fee Period, the Trustee, Genever (BVI), and Genever (US) reached a settlement with Bravo Luck LLC ("Bravo Luck") and the Debtors' son, Mr. Qiang Guo with respect to the adversary proceeding challenging Bravo Luck's asserted beneficial interest in the 18th floor apartment at the Sherry Netherland Hotel (the "Sherry Netherland Apartment"). As a result of the settlement, the Trustee, Genever (US) and Genever (BVI) obtained the primary relief they sought in the Bravo Luck Adversary Proceedings—namely, **undisputed beneficial**

# **ownership and control of the Sherry Netherland Apartment**. **The settlement was approved by this Court on August 30, 2023.**

- During the Fee Period, the Trustee continued to prosecute his adversary proceeding against HCHK Technologies, Inc. ("HCHK Technologies"), HCHK Property Management, Inc. ("HCHK Property"), Lexington Property and Staffing, Inc. ("Lexington Property," and, together with HCHK Technologies and HCHK Property, the "HCHK Entities"), Brian Hofmeister, in his capacity as assignee of the HCHK Entities (the "Assignee"), and certain other parties, seeking determinations that, among other things, (a) the HCHK Entities are *alter egos* of the Individual Debtor and (b) the Individual Debtor is the equitable owner of the HCHK Entities and/or their assets. - o The Trustee obtained Court approval of a settlement agreement (the "Assignee Settlement") between the Trustee and the Assignee pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019. The Assignee Settlement provides for important benefits to the estate, including the **deposit of over \$38 million of the HCHK Entities' funds into accounts controlled by the Trustee and the Assignee's commitment to not oppose the relief sought by the Trustee in the HCHK Litigation**. - o The Trustee also prepared his motion for entry of a **default judgment against certain defendants, which the Court granted on September 29, 2023.** - On July 11, 2023, the Trustee commenced an adversary proceeding against Scott Barnett (the Individual Debtor's driver and/or bodyguard), Taurus Fund, LLC, and Taurus Management LLC, seeking determinations that, among other things, (a) the Individual Debtor is the equitable owner of a 50,000 square foot, castle-styled private residence with 12.5-acre grounds located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 (the "Mahwah Mansion"), (b) the Debtor is the equitable owner of Taurus Fund, LLC (the entity holding title to the Mahwah Mansion), and (c) that Taurus Fund is an *alter ego* of the Individual Debtor. - o Among other things, the Trustee obtained a **preliminary injunction to protect the Mahwah Mansion.** (The mansion was, and to the Trustee's knowledge, remains uninsured.) - o The Trustee reached a **settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice** (the "Government") to resolve certain potentially complex issues raised by the interplay of this adversary proceeding and the Government's ongoing criminal case against the Debtor currently being heard before the United States District Court for the

Southern District of New York [Case No. 23 Cr. 118 (AT)] (the "Criminal Case"). Among other things, the settlement will ensure that any proceeds from an eventual sale of the Mahwah Mansion by the Trustee (if the Trustee prevails in this adversary proceeding) are used first to pay the estate's expenses (including reasonable legal fees related to this adversary proceeding) in connection with taking control of and selling the Mahwah Mansion.

- On July 25, 2023, the Trustee commenced an adversary proceeding against Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. ("Golden Spring") and China Golden Spring Group (Hong Kong) Limited ("China Golden Spring"), seeking determinations that, among other things, (a) Golden Spring is the *alter ego* of the Individual Debtor and (b) the Individual Debtor is the equitable owner of Golden Spring and/or its assets (notwithstanding China Golden Spring's purported ownership interest in Golden Spring). - o Golden Spring failed to respond to the complaint, and, on September 12, 2023, the Trustee requested entry of a default judgment as against Golden Spring. **The Court entered a default judgment against Golden Spring by order dated September 20, 2023**. 4 - During the Fee Period, the Trustee continued to prosecute his adversary proceeding against Greenwich Land LLC ("Greenwich Land") and the Individual Debtor's alleged wife (*i.e.*, Hing Chi Ngok), seeking determinations that, among other things, (a) Greenwich Land (which holds legal title to the Individual Debtor's residence in Greenwich, Connecticut) is an *alter ego* of the Debtor and (b) the Debtor is the equitable owner of Greenwich Land. - o Following discovery in this adversary proceeding (including document discovery and depositions), the Trustee moved, on October 10, 2023, for summary judgment. - During the Fee Period, the Trustee also continued to prosecute his adversary proceeding against Mei Guo, seeking determinations that, among other things, (a) the proceeds, likely in an amount of over \$10 million, from the sale of the Individual Debtor's private Bombardier jet are property of the estate and (b) a series of BVI registered shell companies purportedly held by Mei Guo are property of the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 estate.

4 On October 11, 2023, the Trustee also requested entry of a default judgment against China Golden Spring, which also failed to respond to the complaint. As of the filing of this Application, the Court has not yet ruled on that request.

3. Furthermore, during the Fee Period, the damage caused by the fire that occurred on March 15, 2023 at the Sherry Netherland Apartment continued to require the Trustee's and Paul Hastings' attention. Of particular note, during the Fee Period, Genever (US) filed its motion to (a) retain an architect, (b) authorize Genever (US) to select and hire contractors, engineers, consultants, and other third-party service providers in the ordinary course of the remediation project (including as it relates to the removal of asbestos), and (c) pay such contractors, engineers, consultants, and other third-party service providers in the ordinary course of the remediation project (including as it relates to the removal of asbestos). The Court granted the motion on September 19, 2023.

4. Concurrently with the remediation motion, the Trustee and the Genever Debtors also sought approval of interdebtor DIP financing to be provided by the Individual Debtor's estate to the Genever Debtors. As detailed in the DIP financing motion, the Genever Debtors have no cash and no source of income, and, without access to some source of liquidity, the Genever Debtors would not be able to make essential remediation repairs to the Sherry Netherland Apartment, pay current professional fees—including the costs of pursuing the AIG litigation—or even pay the statutory amounts to the U.S. Trustee, and would be forced to convert to a chapter 7 liquidation. For these reasons, the Trustee determined that the estate of the Individual Debtor would provide up to \$2,000,000 of critically necessary funding to the Genever Debtors so that they can fund their chapter 11 cases, including value-maximizing strategy for the sale of the Sherry Netherland Apartment. On September 12, 2023, the Court granted the motion.

5. All the while, during the Fee Period, the Trustee and Paul Hastings provided a wide range of other chapter 11 related services, including, for example, handling five hearings

and status conferences during the Fee Period, preparing and prosecuting numerous substantive motions and preparing monthly operating reports.

6. While the Trustee has made substantial headway in these chapter 11 cases, progress continues to be slowed by the unprecedented level of obstructionism and interference, both inside and outside the courtroom, from the Individual Debtor and his associates at every turn. This is most obvious in the Trustee's Rule 2004 investigation, where the Individual Debtor and his affiliates have continued their campaign to delay or not comply with discovery requests. And, most recently, on August 30, 2023, the Individual Debtor filed a motion (joined by Yvette Wang) in the Criminal Case seeking to stay these chapter 11 cases, pending resolution of his criminal trial.5 Other discovery targets related to the Individual Debtor also failed to comply with the Trustee's Rule 2004 subpoenas, necessitating substantial motion practice, including with respect to G-Club Operations LLC ("G-Club Operations") and Hudson Diamond NY LLC and Hudson Diamond Holding LLC (together with Hudson Diamond NY LLC, the "Hudson Entities").

7. While the Court granted substantially all of the relief requested by the Trustee (and denied substantially all of the relief requested by the Individual Debtor and his associates), the Trustee necessarily expended substantial time and resources on these matters, including because the Individual Debtor and his associates actively opposed the relief sought by the Trustee. Although it is extremely difficult to determine with precision the cost of the Individual Debtor's tactics, the Trustee continues to believe that a substantial portion of the fees generated during the Fee Period were the result of the Individual Debtor's or his affiliates' continuing non-

5 In response, Paul Hastings prepared the Trustee's emergency motion, filed on September 1, 2023 [Docket No. 2160], seeking to enjoin the Individual Debtor's stay motion on the basis that such motion violated the automatic stay in these chapter 11 cases. The Trustee and the Genever Debtors also filed a response in the Criminal Case, objecting to the imposition of a stay of these chapter 11 cases.

compliance with the Bankruptcy Code and/or active opposition or interference with the Trustee's administration of these chapter 11 cases.

8. As detailed in this Application, Paul Hastings has performed all of its services in an economic, effective, and efficient manner commensurate with the complexity and importance of the issues involved. The work performed by Paul Hastings was carefully assigned to appropriate professionals or paraprofessionals according to the experience and level of expertise required for each particular task. Whenever possible, Paul Hastings sought to minimize the costs of Paul Hastings' services by utilizing talented junior attorneys and paraprofessionals to handle the more routine aspects of the assignments. Moreover, as detailed below, Paul Hastings has delegated numerous work streams to local Connecticut counsel (which has a lower rate structure than Paul Hastings).

9. To further minimize the costs of intra-Paul Hastings communications and education about these chapter 11 cases, the Trustee utilized a small group of Paul Hastings attorneys for the majority of the work in these chapter 11 cases. Also, as a general matter, in addition to the Trustee, no more than two Paul Hastings attorneys attended the various hearings held during the Fee Period (and in some instances, the Trustee handled hearings without attendance of any Paul Hastings attorneys), thereby minimizing not only the time billed on these hearings/sessions but also the cost of travel. Furthermore, to the extent appropriate, the Trustee and Paul Hastings sought to work closely with counsel to Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P. ("PAX"), including to take advantage of the knowledge of the Individual Debtor's assets and financial affairs that PAX acquired during the prepetition litigation against the Individual Debtor in New York state court (the "PAX Litigation"). Moreover, as noted on the record at the August 2, 2022 hearing on Paul Hastings' retention application, the Trustee has

agreed *not* to seek a percentage recovery under section 326 of the Bankruptcy Code, and, instead, agreed that he would only be compensated (at his standard hourly rate) for his time.

10. Finally, as an accommodation to these estates and to minimize the review process by the Court and parties in interest, Paul Hastings is not seeking allowance or payment at this time for the fees of twenty one (21) timekeepers who billed less than five (5) hours during the Fee Period in the aggregate amount of \$37,232.00. The time billed by these timekeepers was reasonable, and Paul Hastings reserves the right to seek allowance of these fees based on the facts and circumstances of these cases, including, without limitation, if objections are interposed to the allowance of Paul Hastings' fees and expenses.

11. In sum, Paul Hastings respectfully submits that the services for which it seeks compensation in this Application were necessary for and beneficial to these chapter 11 estates and their stakeholders. Accordingly, in light of the nature and complexity of these chapter 11 cases, Paul Hastings' charges for professional services performed and expenses incurred are reasonable under applicable standards. For all these reasons, Paul Hastings respectfully requests that the Court grant the Application and allow interim compensation for professional services performed and reimbursement for expenses as requested.

#### **JURISDICTION, VENUE, BASES FOR RELIEF, AND COMPLIANCE**

12. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and the *Standing Order of Reference* from the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (as amended). This matter is a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2). Venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409.

13. The legal predicates for the relief requested herein are sections 328, 330, and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, and Local Rule 2016-1.

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14. Paul Hastings believes that this Application, together with the attachments hereto,

substantially complies with the Bankruptcy Rules, Local Rule 2016-1, the Interim Compensation

Procedures Order, and the *United States Trustee's Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for*

*Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed Under 11 U.S.C. § 330 by Attorneys in*

*Larger Chapter 11 Cases* (the "U.S. Trustee Guidelines").6 Paul Hastings respectfully requests a

waiver of any of the foregoing requirements not met by this Application.

- 15. Attached and incorporated herein by reference are the following Exhibits: - Exhibit A contains disclosures regarding "customary and comparable compensation." - Exhibit B1 contains a summary of Paul Hastings' timekeepers included in this Application. - Exhibit B2 contains a summary of Paul Hastings' timekeepers who billed less than five (5) hours during the Fee Period and for whom Paul Hastings is not seeking allowance or payment at this time. - Exhibit C contains a summary of the compensation requested by project category. - Exhibit D contains a summary of the compensation requested by Matter ID. - Exhibit E contains the expense reimbursements requested by category. - Exhibit F contains the monthly statements of Paul Hastings detailing the services performed and itemizing the expenses incurred during the Fee Period. - Exhibit G contains the Proposed Order.

# **BACKGROUND**

# **I. Individual Debtor's Chapter 11 Case**

16. On February 15, 2022 (the "Petition Date"), the Individual Debtor filed with the

Court a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

6 Paul Hastings reserves all rights as to the relevance and substantive legal effect of the U.S. Trustee Guidelines with respect to any application for compensation in these chapter 11 cases.

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17. On March 21, 2022, the United States Trustee appointed an Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors ("Committee") in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case. No examiner has been appointed in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case.

18. On June 15, 2022, the Court entered a memorandum of decision and order [Docket No. 465] (the "Trustee Order") directing the United States Trustee to appoint a chapter 11 trustee in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok. Pursuant to the Trustee Order, the United States Trustee selected Luc A. Despins as the Trustee. On July 8, 2022, the Court entered an order granting the appointment of Luc A. Despins as the Trustee in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok.

19. The Court authorized Paul Hastings' retention as attorneys for the Trustee pursuant to the *Order Authorizing and Approving the Retention and Employment of Paul Hastings LLP as Counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee, effective as of July 8, 2022* [Docket No. 668] (together with the retention order with respect to the Genever Debtors [Docket No. 1376], the "Retention Order"), entered on August 2, 2022. The Retention Order authorizes Paul Hastings to be compensated on an hourly basis and reimbursed for actual and necessary out-ofpocket expenses pursuant to sections 328 and 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, and such orders as the Court may direct. Moreover, at the August 1, 2022 hearing on the Paul Hastings' retention application, the Court made clear that it approved Paul Hastings' New York rate structure.7 In addition, as noted on the record at that hearing, the Trustee has agreed *not* to seek a percentage recovery under section 326 of the Bankruptcy Code, and, instead, agreed that he would only be compensated (at his standard hourly rate) for his time.

7 *See* Aug. 1, 2022 H'rg Tr. at 113:15-19 ("MR. DESPINS: But I want to be clear is that that's not going to be a back door way to bring local rates, or anything like that -- THE COURT: No, I'm not doing that. I agree with that.")

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20. In light of the Trustee's ongoing investigation into the Individual Debtor's assets and his financial affairs, the Trustee is unable at this time to predict when he will be in a position to file a plan and disclosure statement. All quarterly fees have been paid to the United States Trustee, and all monthly operating reports have been filed through August 2023 (for the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case), July 2023 (for Genver (BVI)'s chapter 11 case), and June 2023 (for Genever (US)'s chapter 11 case).

21. At this time, the amount of cash in the Trustee's account is approximately \$75 million.8 The Trustee is not aware of any material administrative expense claims other than claims for professional fees and expenses.

### **II. Genever (BVI)'s Chapter 11 Case**

22. On October 11, 2022, Genever (BVI)—an entity wholly owned by the Individual Debtor—filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with this Court.

23. No trustee or official committee of unsecured creditors has been appointed in Genever (BVI)'s chapter 11 case.

24. October 14, 2022, the Court entered an order granting joint administration of the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case and Genever (BVI)'s chapter 11 case [Docket No. 970].

25. On January 24, 2023, the Court granted Genever (BVI)'s application to retain Paul Hastings as counsel to Genever (BVI) in its chapter 11 case, effective as of its petition date, *i.e.*, October 11, 2022 [Docket No. 1376].

8 This amount includes approximately \$38.8 million in funds received and held by the Trustee pursuant to the settlement with the Assignee in the HCHK Adversary Proceeding (as defined below).

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### **III. Genever (US)'s Chapter 11 Case**

26. On October 12, 2020, Genever Holdings LLC—an entity wholly owned by Genever (BVI)—filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "SDNY Bankruptcy Court"), thereby commencing case number 20-12411 (JLG) (the "SDNY Bankruptcy Case").

27. On November 3, 2022, the SDNY Bankruptcy Court entered an order [Docket No. 225 in Case No. 22-50592] transferring the venue of the SDNY Bankruptcy Case to this Court, which assigned it Case Number 22-50592.

28. On November 21, 2022, the Court entered an order granting joint administration of the Genever (US) Debtor's chapter 11 case with the jointly administered cases of the Individual Debtor and the Genever (BVI) Debtor's chapter 11 case [Docket No. 1141].

29. On January 24, 2023, the Court granted Genever (US)'s application to retain Paul Hastings as counsel to Genever (US) in its chapter 11 case, effective as of the order transferring venue of the SDNY Bankruptcy Case to this Court, *i.e.*, November 3, 2022 [Docket No. 1376].

# **RELIEF REQUESTED**

30. By this Application, the Trustee and Paul Hastings request allowance of fees (in the amount of \$2,980,787.40) and expenses incurred (in the amount of \$146,137.57) for services rendered by, for, and on behalf of the Trustee during the Fee Period.9 The Trustee has approved the amounts requested by Paul Hastings herein.

9 As an accommodation to these estates and to minimize the review process by the Court and parties in interest, Paul Hastings is not seeking allowance or payment at this time for the fees of twenty one (21) timekeepers who billed less than five (5) hours during the Fee Period in the aggregate amount of \$37,232.00. The time billed by these timekeepers was reasonable, and Paul Hastings reserves the right to seek allowance of these fees based on the facts and circumstances of these cases, including, without limitation, if objections are interposed to the allowance of Paul Hastings' fees and expenses.

31. While this Application seeks allowance of all fees incurred during the Fee Period,

Paul Hastings does **not** seek, at this time, payment of the 20% holdback withheld by the Debtors'

estates with respect to Fee Period. Moreover, as noted, Paul Hastings has not been paid with

respect to its monthly fee statement for the month of August 2023 (and does not seek payment of

such fees at this time). That said, and for the avoidance of doubt, 80% of the fees for the month

of August and all such expenses may be paid, at a future date, in accordance with the Interim

Compensation Procedures Order.

# **COMPENSATION AND VALUE OF SERVICES**

32. To date, the Trustee and Paul Hastings have submitted the following fee/expense-

related applications in these chapter 11 cases:

- (a) On March 1, 2023, Paul Hastings submitted the *First Interim Application of Chapter 11 Trustee and his Counsel, Paul Hastings LLP, for Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from July 8, 2022 through October 31, 2022* [Docket No. 1495] (the "Expense Reimbursement Application"), whereby the Trustee and Paul Hastings requested reimbursement of the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the Trustee and Paul Hastings during the period from July 8, 2022 through October 31, 2022 in the amount of \$63,631.75. On May 3, 2023, the Court entered an order granting the Expense Reimbursement Application [Docket No. 1747] (the "Expense Reimbursement Order"). The Individual Debtor's estate paid the foregoing amount on May 8, 2023. - (b) On April 10, 2023, Paul Hastings submitted the *Special Fee Application of Chapter 11 Trustee and his Counsel, Paul Hastings LLP, for Services Rendered in Securing Compliance with Court-Authorized Subpoenas* [Docket No. 1648] (the "Special Fee Application"). In the Special Fee Application, Paul Hastings requested allowance and payment of fees in the amount of \$83,370.26 in accordance with the HK Parties Contempt Order.10 On April 21, 2023, the Court approved

10 On March 10, 2023, the Court entered the *Order Holding HK Parties in Contempt of Court and Sanctioning HK Parties, Attorney Vartan and Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC* [Docket No. 1537] (the "HK Parties Contempt Order"), pursuant to which the Court ordered Ms. Mei Guo, HK USA, attorney Lee Vartan, and Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (collectively, the "HK Parties"), jointly and severally, to compensate the Trustee and his counsel, Paul Hastings, for reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses associated with the Trustee's efforts to secure compliance with certain Court-authorized subpoenas.

the Special Fee Application and ordered the HK Parties to remit payment of \$83,370.26 to the chapter 11 estate of the Individual Debtor [Docket No. 1693] (the "HK Parties Sanctions Order"). As of the filing of this Application, the HK Parties have not remitted payment.

- (c) On May 30, 2023, Paul Hastings submitted the *Interim Fee Application of Paul Hastings LLP for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from July 8, 2022 through February 28, 2023* [Docket No. 1831] (the "First Interim Fee Application") seeking \$12,326,802.00 in fees and \$348,813.54 for reimbursement of expenses. The First Interim Fee Application excluded the expense reimbursements approved in the Expense Reimbursement Order. The First Interim Fee Application included the amount requested in the Special Fee Application (for the period through February 28, 2023). However, to the extent the Trustee is able to recover the fees under the HK Parties Sanctions Order from the HK Parties, Paul Hastings will not seek payment of such fees from these estates.11 Pursuant to agreement with the U.S. Trustee, Paul Hastings reduced its fee request by \$550,000. On June 29, 2023, the Court approved the First Interim Fee Application [Docket No. 1964] with such reduction. Paul Hastings has received payment of \$11,776,802.00 in fees and \$348,813.54 in expenses in connection with the First Interim Fee Application. - (d) On August 4, 2023, Paul Hastings submitted the *Second Interim Fee Application of Paul Hastings LLP for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from March 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023* [Docket No. 2051] (the "Second Interim Fee Application") seeking \$8,037,720.00 in fees and \$213,914.83 for reimbursement of expenses. The Second Interim Fee Application included the amount requested in the Special Fee Application (for the period from March 1, 2023 through March 10, 2023). However, to the extent the Trustee is able to recover the fees under the HK Parties Sanctions Order from the HK Parties, Paul Hastings will not seek payment of such fees from these estates. Pursuant to agreement with the U.S. Trustee, Paul Hastings reduced its fee request by \$55,000.00. On September 12, 2023, the Court approved the Second Interim Fee Application [Docket No. 2190] with such reduction. Paul Hastings has received payment of \$6,386,176.00 in fees (or 80% of the allowed fees

11 At this time, the HK Parties have not paid the amounts due under the HK Parties Sanctions Order (even though such amounts were due on May 5, 2023). Indeed, the HK Parties have (unsuccessfully) sought reconsideration of the HK Parties Sanctions Order [Docket Nos. 1730 and 1733] and, thereafter, appealed both the HK Parties Sanctions Order and the order denying reconsideration [Docket No. 1750], as well as sought a stay pending appeal [Docket No. 1770]. That request for a stay was denied by order dated May 15, 2023 [Docket No. 1791]. That said, the Trustee agreed not to seek to enforce the Sanctions Order pending the District Court's decision on the appeal.

in the amount of \$7,982,720) and \$213,914.83 in expenses in connection with the Second Interim Fee Application.

(e) In September 2023, pursuant to the Interim Compensation Procedures Order, Paul Hastings submitted monthly fee statements for services rendered during the Fee Period. *See* Docket Nos. 2180 and 2228 for July 2023 services and Docket Nos. 2218 and 2228 for August 2023 services. Paul Hastings requested (i) for July 2023 services, fees in the amount of \$1,389,424.80 (*i.e.*, 80% of \$1,736,781.00 in fees incurred) and \$116,812.50 in expenses and (ii) for August 2023 services, fees in the amount of \$1,621,148.20 (*i.e.*, 80% of \$2,026,435.25 in fees incurred) and \$29,325.07 in expenses. Paul Hastings has received payment in the amount of \$1,389,424.80 with respect to its July 2023 services. As noted, Paul Hastings has not received payment with respect to its August 2023 services.

33. Except as set forth above, neither the Trustee nor Paul Hastings has received any payment or promise of payment from any source for services rendered during the Fee Period. There is no agreement or understanding between the Trustee and/or Paul Hastings and any other person other than the attorneys, employees, and staff of Paul Hastings, for the sharing of compensation to be received for services rendered in these chapter 11 cases.

34. Paul Hastings' professional services during the Fee Period required an aggregate expenditure of 3,031.60 recorded hours by attorneys and paraprofessionals, broken down as follows: partners (499.40 hours), of counsel (584.80 hours), associates (1,670.20 hours), and paraprofessionals (277.20 hours). The timekeepers who rendered such services are identified in the Cover Sheet hereto, along with the number of hours and the total compensation sought for each individual.

35. Paul Hastings maintains computerized records, in the form of monthly statements, of the time spent by all Paul Hastings' attorneys and paraprofessionals in connection with its representation of the Trustee and the Genever Debtors. With the exception of the monthly

statements submitted with the Special Fee Application,12 the monthly statements are in the same form regularly used by Paul Hastings to bill its clients for services rendered and include the date that the services were rendered, a detailed, contemporaneous narrative description of the services provided, the amount of time spent for each service, and the designation of the professional who performed the service. Attached hereto as Exhibit F are true and correct copies of the monthly statements of Paul Hastings related to the fees requested herein.

36. As a courtesy to these estates and based on circumstances unique to these chapter 11 cases, Paul Hastings did not implement the August 1, 2023 firm-wide hourly rate increase in these chapter 11 cases and, instead, maintained the existing rates for the Fee Period. 13 In addition, Paul Hastings agreed on a reduced hourly rate for Luc Despins (from his standard hourly rate of \$1,975 to the reduced hourly rate of \$1,860) for the Fee Period.14 Other than these hourly rate discounts, the rates Paul Hastings charges for the services rendered by its professionals and paraprofessionals in these chapter 11 cases are comparable to the rates Paul Hastings charges for professional and paraprofessional services rendered in comparable nonbankruptcy related matters. In addition, when Paul Hastings' restructuring professionals and paraprofessionals work on non-bankruptcy matters, the firm generally charges their standard rate. Such fees are reasonable based on the customary compensation charged by comparably skilled practitioners in comparable non-bankruptcy cases in a competitive national legal market.

37. Paul Hastings respectfully submits that the reasonable value of the services rendered by Paul Hastings (including the Trustee) during the Fee Period is \$3,725,984.25.

12 As noted in the Special Fee Application, Paul Hastings' monthly statements for fees incurred in securing compliance with the Court-authorized subpoenas are limited to those services and, thus, vary in form from that regularly used by Paul Hastings to bill its clients for services rendered.

13 This translates into a voluntary waiver of \$62,236.50 in fees.

14 This translates into a voluntary waiver of \$25,351.75 in fees.

# **SUMMARY OF SERVICES**

38. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings assisted and advised the Trustee and the Genever Debtors on a regular basis regarding legal matters relating to these chapter 11 cases and the pursuit and recovery of estate assets for the benefit of the chapter 11 estates and their creditors. In addition, Paul Hastings prepared various motions, applications, proposed orders, and other pleadings submitted to the Court for consideration, and performed the necessary professional services that are described below and in the fee statements attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 15

39. For ease of reference and transparency purposes, and at the request of the U.S.

Trustee, Paul Hastings created the following separate Matter IDs for services in these chapter 11 cases, including separate Matter IDs for the major adversary proceedings pending in these chapter 11 cases. 16

| Matter ID | Matter Name | |-----------|---------------------------------------------| | 00001 | General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation | | 00002 | Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation | | 00003 | Other Litigation | | 00004 | Corporate Law Issues | | 00005 | Sale Process | | 00006 | Tax Issues | | 00007 | Foreign Law Issues | | 00008 | Plan Process Issues | | 00009 | Chapter 11 Trustee Tasks17 | | 00010 | Genever US | | 00011 | Genever BVI | | 00012 | Mahwah Adversary | | 00013 | Golden Spring Adversary | | 00014 | HCHK Adversary | | 00015 | Interpleader Adversary |

15 The description of services in this Application is limited to those matters in which Paul Hastings provided five (5) or more hours of service during the Fee Period.

16 These new Matter IDs (*i.e.*, 00012 through 00022) were established effective as of March 1, 2023.

17 Not included as part of this Application.

| Matter ID | Matter Name | |-----------|--------------------------| | 00016 | Mei Guo Adversary | | 00017 | HK USA Adversary | | 00018 | Bravo Luck Adversary | | 00019 | SN Apartment Adversary | | 00020 | Greenwich Land Adversary | | 00021 | AIG Adversary18 | | 00022 | PAX Adversary |

40. Additionally, the Trustee and the Genever Debtors retained Neubert Pepe &

Monteith, P.C. ("NPM") as their local and conflicts counsel in order to provide services to the

Trustee and the Genever Debtor's estates in a cost-effective manner. In particular, as detailed in

the NPM retention application and related declarations, Paul Hastings and NPM have

coordinated, and will continue to coordinate, each firm's respective responsibilities in connection

with the representation of the Trustee and the Genever Debtors. Among other things, during the

Fee Period, the following matters were delegated to NPM:

- Assisting with filings and service of pleadings in the main chapter 11 case and related adversary proceedings; - Preparing supplemental motions for discovery under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 (including for discovery targets for which Paul Hastings is conflicted), conducting meet and confers with discovery targets, and reviewing documents produced in response to Rule 2004 subpoenas; - Assisting the Trustee on matters on which Paul Hastings is conflicted; - Preparing certain procedural motions, including motion to seal, motions to expedite, and motions to adjourn; - Advising the Trustee and the Genever Debtors on matters related to local Connecticut rules; - Preparing monthly operating reports for the Genever Debtors; and - Performing a variety of case administration functions, including interacting with the Court and the clerks' office as needed, preparing

18 Not included as part of this Application.

certificates of service, coordinating logistics for hearings, and handling other case administration functions as they arise from time to time.

41. In addition, Paul Hastings has recently also delegated a number of important

matters (including entire adversary proceedings) related to the Trustee's investigation and efforts to recover assets for the benefit of these estates.

# **I. General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation (Matter ID 00001)**

- A. Case Administration (Task Code B110) Fees: \$73,188.50 Total Hours: 80.80 - 42. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys handled numerous case

administrative matters in connection with these chapter 11 cases, including (a) developing shortterm and long-term strategies for recovering assets for the benefit of these estates, (b) maintaining a case calendar and task lists of open matters and work streams, (c) handling various logistical matters (including as it relates to the Trustee's bank accounts), (d) handling numerous calls and correspondence with the U.S. Trustee and PAX regarding the background to, and the administration of, these chapter 11 cases, and (e) holding internal team meetings and calls to coordinate work streams.

B. Pleadings Review (Task Code B113) Fees: \$47,416.50 Total Hours: 86.00

43. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys reviewed and monitored the docket of these chapter 11 cases, the related adversary proceedings, and pending state court litigation, as well as reviewed pleadings filed therein, as necessary.

C. Court Hearings (Task Code B155) Fees: \$16,528.50 Total Hours: 28.80

44. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared for and attended numerous hearings and status conferences. As detailed below, most of the hearings were recorded under the applicable Matter ID. That said, general hearing preparation (including

agendas) for the hearings scheduled on July 11, 2023, July 18, 2023, August 15, 2023, August 22, 2023, and August 29, 2023 was recorded under Matter ID 00001.

D. Fee / Employment Applications for Paul Hastings (Task Code B160) Fees: \$148,148.50 Total Hours: 103.60

45. During the Fee Period, in connection with Paul Hastings' retention, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared a supplemental declaration with respect to the Trustee's and Paul Hastings' disinterestedness [Docket No. 2204] and conducted related research to identify possible connections between the Trustee and Paul Hastings, on the one hand, and parties in interest in these chapter 11 cases, on the other hand. In addition, Paul Hastings attorneys assisted NPM in preparing (a) the *Motion of Chapter 11 Trustee and Genever Debtors for Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals* [Docket No. 2002] (which the Court granted on August 18, 2023 [Docket No. 2094]), (b) the Second Interim Fee Application [Docket No. 2051] (which the Court granted on September 12, 2023 [Docket No. 2190]), (c) Paul Hastings' monthly fee statements for services rendered in March, April, May, June, and July 2023, and (d) portions of this Application. Paul Hastings also corresponded and engaged in discussions with the U.S. Trustee to address questions regarding the above fee and expense reimbursement requests. Among other things, Paul Hastings consensually resolved the U.S. Trustee's informal comments to the Second Interim Fee Application.

# E. Fee / Employment Applications for Other Professionals (Task Code B165) Fees: \$56,220.00 Total Hours: 36.60

46. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys interviewed potential candidates to serve as forensic accountants and, upon the Trustee's selection of Kroll, LLC ("Kroll") as forensic accountant, assisted Kroll in the preparation of its application to be retained by the

Trustee as forensic accountant [Docket No. 2162] (which application was granted by order, dated September 29, 2023 [Docket No. 2241]). Paul Hastings attorneys also assisted various other estate professionals in connection with their retention applications, including the application to retain Bohonnon Law Firm, LLC, as special maritime counsel in connection with the sale(s) of the Lady May and Lady May II [Docket No. 2025] (which application was granted by order, dated August 18, 2023 [Docket Nos. 2095]).

47. In addition, during the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys handled various other fee-related issues, including (a) assisting Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC ("Epiq") with its interim fee application, (b) assisting Engineering Operations and Certification Services, LLC ("EOCS") with respect to its invoice related to the transition of ownership of the Lady May to the Trustee, and (c) assisting Harney Westwood and Riegels LP ("Harney Legal") and Pallas Partner LLP ("Pallas") with their monthly fee statements.

F. Business Operations (Task Code B210) Fees: \$16,946.00 Total Hours: 12.70

48. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys assisted the Trustee with various matters related to the operation of these chapter 11 estates, including handling wire transfers and obtaining an updated trustee bond.

G. Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) (Task Code B211) Fees: \$9,267.00 Total Hours: 8.00

49. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared the monthly operating reports in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case. In the interest of minimizing costs, the monthly operating reports for the Genever Debtors were prepared by NPM, and any time spent by Paul Hastings attorneys reviewing and commenting such reports was recorded under Matter ID 00010 (for Genever (US)) and 00011 (for Genever (BVI)).

# H. Financing/Cash Collections (Task Code B230) Fees: \$225,833.00 Total Hours: 174.00

50. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared the Trustee and the Genever Debtors' motion seeking approval of interdebtor DIP financing to be provided by the Individual Debtor's estate to the Genever Debtors [Docket No. 2110], including the related DIP financing agreement. As detailed in the DIP financing motion, the Genever Debtors are in a precarious position in their chapter 11 cases. The current condition of the Sherry Netherland Apartment is such that it is uncertain if, and when, Genever (US) will be able to rent or sell the property. And while Genever (US) believes it will prevail in its litigation against AIG regarding the insurance coverage with respect to the Sherry Netherland Apartment, the outcome of that litigation is also uncertain. At the same time, the Genever Debtors have no cash and no source of income. Without access to some source of liquidity, the Genever Debtors would not be able to make essential remediation repairs to the Sherry Netherland Apartment, pay current professional fees—including the costs of pursuing the AIG litigation—or even pay the statutory amounts to the U.S. Trustee, and would be forced to convert to a chapter 7 liquidation. For these reasons, the Trustee determined that the estate of the Individual Debtor would provide up to \$2,000,000 of critically necessary funding to the Genever Debtors so that they can fund their chapter 11 cases while they pursue a chapter 11 process—including pursuing the AIG litigation and a valuemaximizing strategy for the sale of the Sherry Netherland Apartment.

51. Before filing the DIP financing motion, the Trustee and Paul Hastings engaged in discussions with the Sherry Netherland and the U.S. Trustee and resolved their concerns with respect to the DIP financing motion. As a result, no objections were filed to the DIP financing motion, and, on September 12, 2023, the Court entered an order granting the motion [Docket No. 2193].

# **II. Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation (Matter ID 00002)***19*

- I. Court Hearings (Task Code B155) Fees: \$33,105.00 Total Hours: 29.10 - 52. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys attended numerous hearings

related to the Trustee's investigation and related litigation, including:

- the July 11, 2023 hearing on, among other things, (a) the Trustee's motion to compel compliance with Rule 2004 subpoenas as it pertains to certain Hudson Diamond entities, (b) Zeisler & Zeisler's motion to withdraw as counsel to Hudson Diamond NY LLC, and (c) Genever (US)'s application to retain Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. ("AAGL"), as public adjuster. - the July 18, 2023 hearing on, among other things, the Trustee's omnibus motion to compel compliance with Rule 2004 subpoenas as it pertains to GTV Media, Inc., Saraca Media Group, Inc. and attorney Aaron D. Mitchell; and - the August 22, 2023 hearing on the Trustee's omnibus motion to compel compliance with Rule 2004 subpoenas as it pertains to certain Hudson Diamond entities. - 53. In addition, general hearing preparation (including agendas) for the hearings

scheduled on July 11, 2023, July 18, 2023, August 15, 2023, August 22, 2023, and August 29,

2023 was also recorded under Matter ID 00002.

- J. General Litigation (Task Code B191) Fees: \$43,667.50 Total Hours: 36.70 - 54. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys worked on several litigation

matters not related to a specific adversary proceeding,20 including (i) holding several internal

19 As part of the consensual resolution of the U.S. Trustee's informal comments to Paul Hastings' First Interim Fee Application, Paul Hastings agreed that, effective March 1, 2023, time spent on the key adversary proceedings in these chapter 11 cases would be recorded under separate matter numbers, namely Matter IDs 00012 to 00022 (as opposed to Matter ID 00002). Only litigation work not related to specific adversary proceedings continues to be recorded under Matter ID 00002, Task Code B191 (General Litigation). This change does not affect the other work streams recorded under Matter ID 00002.

20 As noted, effective as of March 1, 2023, Paul Hastings has recorded time spent on the key adversary proceedings in these chapter 11 cases under separate matter numbers, as detailed below.

calls to discuss general litigation strategy and next steps, (ii) maintaining a task list with respect to pending adversary proceedings, (iii) maintaining a tracking chart with respect to the pending appeals in these cases, and (iv) generally reviewing and analyzing pleadings filed in adversary proceedings.

# K. Non-Working Travel (Task Code B195) [billed at ½ rate] Fees: \$7,438.75 Total Hours: 10.90

55. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys traveled to (a) the Federal Courthouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for various hearings and (b) Connecticut to conduct depositions in connection with the Trustee's Rule 2004 investigation.

L. Investigations (Task Code B261) Fees: \$542,440.50 Total Hours: 451.00

56. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys continued to handle the Trustee's extensive investigation to identify potential assets of the Individual Debtor's estate. Given the corporate maze of shell companies set up by the Individual Debtor, including hundreds of companies purportedly owned by his close family members, business associates, and employees, this investigation has necessarily been extensive and time intensive.

57. As part of this investigation, Paul Hastings attorneys (a) analyzed documents produced in response to Rule 2004 subpoenas,21 (b) engaged in meet and confer sessions with the targets of the Rule 2004 discovery, (c) identified additional entities for further investigation, (d) interviewed potential forensic accountants, (e) conducted numerous calls and meetings with the forensic accountant (Kroll) to apprise them of the status of the Trustee's investigation, (f) analyzed various issues related to Zeisler & Zeisler's motion to withdraw as counsel to Hudson

21 As further detailed below, in the interest of minimizing costs, Paul Hastings utilized UnitedLex Corporation ("UnitedLex") to conduct, among other things, first-round review of documents produced in the Trustee's investigation. UnitedLex specializes in discovery services, including document processing, storage, review services, and distribution.

Diamond NY LLC, and (g) analyzed potential claims against the Individual Debtor and his affiliated entities (including potential claims under RICO). In addition, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared for and deposed (i) M. Levine of Elliot Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw LLP, which was counsel to Lamp Capital LLC between May 2022 and September 2022, and (ii) J. Siegal of Baker & Hostetler LLP, which was counsel to the Debtor between September 2020 and on or around February 2022.

58. Paul Hastings attorneys also continued to assist NPM in preparing supplemental motions under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 seeking discovery from various individuals and entities associated with the Individual Debtor, including the motion filed on August 11, 2023 [Docket No. 2079] and the related reply brief filed on August 25, 2023 [Docket No. 2145] in response to the objection filed by Greenwich Land, LLC ("Greenwich Land") and Hing Chi Ngok [Docket No. 2098].22 The Court overruled the objection and granted the supplemental Rule 2004 motion by orders dated September 19, 2023 [Docket No. 2210]. In addition, on August 11, 2023, Paul Hastings filed the Trustee's supplemental motion to hold GTV Media Group, Inc. and Saraca Media Group, Inc. in civil contempt for failing to respond to the Trustee's Rule 2004 subpoenas [Docket No. 2080], which motion was granted by order dated August 18, 2023 [Docket No. 2093]. Furthermore, during the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys communicated with confidential informants, who provided valuable insight into the Individual Debtor's business operations.23

22 The supplemental Rule 2004 motion was filed by NPM because Paul Hastings was conflicted as to some of the discovery targets. To the extent Paul Hastings did not have a conflict, it assisted NPM in preparing the supplemental motion.

23 In light of the Individual Debtor's well-documented social media campaign against the Trustee, Paul Hastings attorneys, and creditors in these chapter 11 cases, the time entries attached to this Application have been redacted to remove the names of these "tipsters."

59. As noted in Paul Hastings' prior fee applications, much of the Trustee's investigation also required the expertise of Paul Hastings' Mandarin-speaking attorneys in order to analyze thousands Mandarin-language documents (including WhatsApp, text messages, and videos). This work required not only Mandarin language skills but an understanding of the legal significance of these documents, which an outside translation service would not be able to provide. Paul Hastings' Mandarin-speaking attorneys were also critical for the Trustee to communicate with the numerous Mandarin-speaking "informants" that have reached out to the Trustee during the course of these chapter 11 cases.

60. To date, the Trustee's investigation (including as a result of discovery under Rule 2004, information provided by confidential informants, and corporate documents received from BVI registered agents) uncovered numerous assets that the Trustee believes are property of the Individual Debtor's estate, which the Trustee is seeking to recover for the benefit of the estate. In fact, as detailed further below, during the Fee Period, the Trustee continued to prosecute several adversary proceedings to recover such assets.

61. Unfortunately, as the Court is well aware, the Trustee's investigation continued to face vigorous opposition, at every turn, not only from the Individual Debtor, but also many of the targets of the Trustee's investigation (*i.e.*, the Individual Debtor's close family members, business associates, and employees), necessitating significant motion practice to compel compliance (which compliance, to this day, remains forthcoming in many instances). For example, on July 26, 2023, the Court entered an order [Docket No. 2035] (the "Contempt Order") granting the Trustee's motion to hold the Individual Debtor in contempt for improperly

asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination to refuse to produce documents to the Trustee.24

62. On March 10, 2023, the Court entered the HK Parties Contempt Order [Docket No. 1537] holding the HK Parties (*i.e.*, HK USA, Ms. Guo, and attorney Lee Vartan) in contempt and directing them, jointly and severally, to compensate the Trustee and his counsel, Paul Hastings, for reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses associated with the Trustee's efforts to secure compliance with the subpoenas. On April 10, 2023, the Trustee and Paul Hastings filed their Special Fee Application seeking payment of \$83,370.26 from the HK Parties with respect to fees incurred during the period from September 28, 2023 through March 10, 2023 (*i.e.*, the date the Court entered the HK Parties Contempt Order). The Court granted the Special Fee Application by order dated April 23, 2023 [Docket No. 1693], *i.e.*, the HK Parties Sanctions Order.

63. All of the fees covered by the Special Fee Application were incurred prior to the Fee Period (*i.e.*, prior to July 1, 2023). 25 However, Paul Hastings has continued to track time spent on these matters after March 10, 2023 under Task Code B262, which time principally relates to the HK Parties' appeal of the HK Parties Sanctions Order.26 Among other things,

M. Contempt Proceedings (Task Code B262) Fees: \$7,897.50 Total Hours: 5.10

24 As the Trustee advised the Court at the September 27, 2023 hearing that, at the request of the Government, the Trustee is presently not pursuing the documents at issue in the Contempt Order.

25 As detailed in the Special Fee Application, the time spent on seeking to compel HK USA and Ms. Guo to comply with the Trustee's subpoenas was recorded under Task Code B262 (with a 50% reduction to reflect that some of that time also related to the enforcement of the subpoena issued to the Individual Debtor).

26 Prior to the Fee Period, the HK Parties unsuccessfully sought reconsideration of the HK Parties Sanctions Order [Docket Nos. 1730 and 1733] and, thereafter, appealed both the HK Parties Sanctions Order and the order denying reconsideration [Docket No. 1750], as well as sought a stay pending appeal [Docket No. 1770]. That request for a stay was denied by order dated May 15, 2023 [Docket No. 1791]. That said, the Trustee agreed not to seek to enforce the Sanctions Order pending the District Court's decision on the appeal.

during the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared the Trustee's appellee brief in this appeal.

# **III. Other Litigation (Matter ID 00003)** *27*

# N. General Litigation (Task Code B191) Fees: \$53,166.00 Total Hours: 39.20

64. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys assisted the Trustee on various litigation-related matters (other than the adversary proceedings pending in these chapter 11 cases). First, as the Court is well aware, on March 15, 2023, the Individual Debtor and Yvette Wang were arrested by federal law enforcement authorities. Paul Hastings monitored these criminal proceedings and reviewed pleadings filed in these proceedings.

65. Moreover, on August 30, 2023, the Individual Debtor filed a motion (joined by Yvette Wang) in the Criminal Case seeking to stay these chapter 11 cases, pending outcome of his criminal trial. In response, Paul Hastings prepared the Trustee's emergency motion, filed on September 1, 2023 [Docket No. 2160], seeking to enjoin the Individual Debtor's stay motion on the basis that such motion violated the automatic stay in these chapter 11 cases.28

# **IV. Sale Process (Matter ID 00005)**

A. Asset Disposition (Task Code B130) Fees: \$10,150.50 Total Hours: 7.50

66. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys and the Trustee, in close coordination with Edmiston, handled all aspects of the sale and marketing process for the Lady May II, as well as certain post-closing matters with respect to the sale of the Lady May (the sale

27 As a general matter, time spent on litigation-related tasks other than adversary proceedings in these chapter 11 cases was tracked under Matter ID 00003.

28 By order dated September 12, 2023 [Docket No. 2195], the Court denied the Trustee's related motion to expedite his emergency motion, noting that a hearing, if any, on the emergency motion would be scheduled after the district court presiding over the Criminal Case has acted on the Individual Debtor's stay motion.

of which closed on June 30, 2023, *i.e.*, immediately prior to the Fee Period). In addition, during the Fee Period, Paul Hastings began analyzing various issues related to the potential sale of furniture located at the Sherry Netherland Apartment.

# **V. Genever US (Matter ID 00010)**

A. Sale of Real Estate (Task Code B131) Fees: \$10,621.00 Total Hours: 8.20

67. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys continued to analyze numerous issues related to the sale process for the Sherry Netherland Apartment. While the sale process was necessarily put on hold following the March 15, 2023 fire in order to assess the damage to the Sherry Netherland Apartment and evaluate the sale strategy going forward, Paul Hastings continued to analyze certain legal issues pertaining to an eventual sale of the apartment, including as to the treatment of co-op leases in bankruptcy.

B. Fee / Employment Applications for Other Professionals (Task Code B165) Fees: \$18,250.00 Total Hours: 11.40

68. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys assisted Genever (US)'s public adjuster, *i.e.*, AAGL, in connection with the March 15, 2023 fire at the Sherry Netherland apartment [Docket No. 1749], which application was granted on July 13, 2023 [Docket No. 2000]. Paul Hastings attorneys also prepared and filed the application of O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC ("OMJB"), as special insurance coverage counsel to Genever (US) [Docket No. 2042], which application was granted on August 22, 2023 [Docket No. 2105]. 29 OMJB represents Genever (US) in its adversary proceeding seeking, among other things, an injunction prohibiting AIG from cancelling certain AIG insurance policies sold to Genever (US) with respect to the Sherry Netherland Apartment.

29 OMJB replaced Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. as special insurance coverage counsel.

# C. Other Contested Matters (Task Code B190) Fees: \$69,610.50 Total Hours: 54.80

69. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared Genever (US)'s motion to remediate the area of the Sherry Netherland Apartment affected by the March 15, 2023 fire. As detailed in the remediation motion, the March 15, 2023 fire (including the fire department's efforts to extinguish the fire and law enforcement's investigation into the cause of the fire) has caused significant damage to an area of approximately 2,000 square free of the apartment, leaving the apartment, for all practical purposes, in an unmarketable condition.

70. In the remediation motion, Genever (US) requested entry of an order (a) approving Genever (US)'s entry into, and performance under, into an agreement with Acheson Doyle, as architect, (b) authorizing Genever (US) to select and hire contractors, engineers, consultants, and other third-party service providers in the ordinary course of the remediation project (including as it relates to the removal of asbestos), as may be necessary to remediate the area affected by the fire, subject to certain procedures detailed in the motion, and (c) pay such contractors, engineers, consultants, and other third-party service providers in the ordinary course of the remediation project (including as it relates to the removal of asbestos).

71. In connection with preparing the remediation motion, Genever (US) and Paul Hastings also closely coordinated with, among others, the Sherry Netherland, PAX, and the U.S. Trustee. No objections were filed to the remediation motion, and, by order dated September 19, 2023 [Docket No. 2213], the Court granted the motion.

# D. Business Operations (Task Code B210) Fees: \$32,054.50 Total Hours: 19.60

72. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys analyzed various operational matters with respect to Genever (US), including, most notably, as it relates to the remediation

project for the Sherry Netherland Apartment following the March 15, 2023 fire. In this regard, the Trustee had numerous communications with the architect (Acheson Doyle), counsel to the Sherry Netherland, and counsel to the insurer (AIG).

# **VI. Mahwah Adversary (Matter ID 00012)**

- A. Court Hearings (Task Code B155) Fees: \$47,789.50 Total Hours: 31.10 - 73. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys attended numerous hearings

related to the Mahwah Adversary Proceeding (as defined below), including:

- the August 14, 2023 hearing on the Trustee's motion seeking a preliminary injunction; and - the August 29, 2023 hearing on the Trustee's motion seeking approval of the settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. - B. General Litigation (Task Code B191) Fees: \$353,192.50 Total Hours: 292.10

74. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared and filed the Trustee's complaint against Scott Barnett (the Individual Debtor's driver and/or bodyguard), Taurus Fund, LLC, and Taurus Management LLC [Adv. Proc. No. 23-05017] (the "Mahwah Adversary Proceeding").30 In the Mahwah Adversary Proceeding, the Trustee seeks determinations that, among other things, (a) the Debtor is the equitable owner of the 50,000 square foot Mahwah Mansion, (b) the Debtor is the equitable owner of Taurus Fund, LLC (the entity holding title to Mahwah Mansion), and (c) that Taurus Fund is an *alter ego* of the Individual Debtor.

75. In addition to preparing the complaint, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared, among other things, a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction and related pleadings, as well as a motion to seal the filing of the complaint pending the entry of the

30 The Mahwah Adversary Proceeding was commenced on July 11, 2023.

temporary restraining order. Injunctive relief and keeping the complaint temporarily under seal were necessary in order to protect the Mahwah Mansion and avoid potential damage or other issues that could arise had the complaint been filed publically. On August 1, 2023, the Court granted the motion to seal [Docket No. 16 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05017] and entered a temporary restraining order [Docket No. 17 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05017]. In addition, on August 24, 2023, the Court granted the requested preliminary injunction [Docket No. 47 in Adv. Proc. No. 23- 05017]. After the Trustee learned that the Mahwah Mansion was not insured, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared and filed an emergency motion [Docket No. 57 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05017] seeking to modify the preliminary injunction to further limit access to the property to certain authorized parties. The Court granted the requested modification by order dated August 31, 2023 [Docket No. 58 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05017].

76. Furthermore, during the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared the Trustee's motion seeking approval of a settlement with the Government to resolve certain potentially complex issues raised both the Mahwah Adversary Proceeding and in the Government's ongoing criminal case against the Debtor currently being heard in the Criminal Case, with respect to the Debtor's Mahwah Mansion.

77. As detailed in the settlement motion, the Mahwah Mansion has become a target for the Government in the Criminal Case because the Government alleges that the Mahwah Mansion is subject to forfeiture because it was purchased with the proceeds of the Debtor's alleged criminal schemes, and that its value should be distributed to the victims of such crimes as restitution. The proposed settlement effectuates a preliminary resolution to the issues surrounding the Mahwah Mansion. Under the Settlement Agreement, the Government has agreed not to oppose any of the Trustee's claims or requests for relief in the Mahwah Adversary

Proceeding, or any effort by the Trustee to obtain control of and/or sell the Mahwah Mansion. Critically, the settlement will ensure that any proceeds from an eventual sale of the Mahwah Mansion by the Trustee (if the Trustee prevails in the Mahwah Adversary Proceeding) are used first to pay the estate's expenses (including reasonable legal fees related to the Mahwah Adversary Proceeding) in connection with taking control of and selling the Mahwah Mansion, so that the estate will not be out of pocket even if future discussions between the Trustee and the Government regarding the distribution of sale proceeds of the Mahwah Mansion do not lead to a favorable settlement from the point of view of the estate.

C. Non-Working Travel (Task Code B195) Fees: \$11,852.75 Total Hours: 16.00

78. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys traveled to the Federal Courthouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for August 14, 2023 and August 29, 2023 hearings in the Mahwah Adversary Proceeding.

#### **VII. Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding (Matter ID 00013)**

A. General Litigation (Task Code B191) Fees: \$107,625.50 Total Hours: 95.30

79. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared and filed the Trustee's complaint against Golden Spring and China Golden Spring [Adv. Proc. No. 23-05018] (the "Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding"). In the Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding, the Trustee seeks determinations that, among other things, (a) Golden Spring is the *alter ego* of the Individual Debtor and (b) the Individual Debtor is the equitable owner of Golden Spring and/or its assets (notwithstanding China Golden Spring's purported ownership interest in Golden Spring). During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys assisted the Trustee on all matters related to the Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding, including legal analysis of the claims

asserted against Golden Spring and China Golden Spring, preparing a motion to seal the complaint, and preparing a motion to set an answer deadline.

80. Golden Spring failed to respond to the complaint, and, on September 12, 2023,

the Trustee requested entry of a default judgment as against Golden Spring. The Court entered a

default judgment against Golden Spring by order dated September 20, 2023 [Docket No. 17 in

Adv. Proc. No. 23-05018].31

# **VIII. HCHK Adversary (Matter ID 00014)**

- A. Court Hearings (Task Code B155) Fees: \$43,234.50 Total Hours: 24.60 - 81. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys attended numerous hearings

related to the HCHK Adversary Proceeding (as defined below), including:

- the July 11, 2023 and July 18, 2023 hearings on the Trustee's motion seeking approval of the Assignee Settlement (as defined below); - the August 8, 2023 status conference regarding the motion of the Proposed Intervenors (as defined below) seeking to intervene in the HCHK Adversary Proceeding; and - the August 15, 2023 pre-trial conference. - B. General Litigation (Task Code B191) Fees: \$596,122.00 Total Hours: 478.70 - 82. On June 8, 2023, the Trustee filed his complaint against the HCHK Entities, the

Assignee, Holy City Hong Kong Ventures, Ltd., Yvette Wang, and Anthony DiBattista [Adv.

Proc. No. 23-05013] (the "HCHK Adversary Proceeding"). In the HCHK Adversary

Proceeding, the Trustee seeks determinations that, among other things, (a) the HCHK Entities are

*alter egos* of the Individual Debtor and (b) the Individual Debtor is the equitable owner of the

31 On October 11, 2023, the Trustee also requested entry of a default judgment against China Golden Spring, which also failed to respond to the complaint. As of the filing of this Application, the Court has not yet ruled on that request.

HCHK Entities and/or their assets. In addition, the complaint sought an injunction against the commencement or continuation of the assignment proceedings commenced with respect to the HCHK Entities in New York state court (the "Assignment Proceedings"). In connection with the HCHK Adversary Proceeding, the Trustee also requested and obtained a temporary restraining order (the "HCHK TRO") as it relates to the commencement or continuation of the Assignment Proceeding. *See* Docket No. 18 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05013.

83. Shortly after the entry of the HCHK TRO, the Trustee successfully negotiated a settlement agreement (*i.e.*, the Assignee Settlement) between the Trustee and the Assignee pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019 and present such settlement to this Court. The Assignee Settlement provides for important benefits to the estate, including the deposit of over \$38 million of the HCHK Entities' funds into accounts controlled by the Trustee and the Assignee's commitment to not oppose the relief sought by the Trustee in the HCHK Litigation. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys continued to assist the Trustee in prosecuting the Assignee Settlement, including preparing the Trustee's reply in further support of his motion for approval of the Assignee Settlement [Docket No. 45 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05013]. The Assignee Settlement was approved by order dated July 28, 2023 [Docket No. 70 in Adv. Proc. No. 23- 05013]. In addition, after G-Club sought to prevent the turnover of portions of HCHK Technologies, Inc.'s ("HCHK Technologies") corporate documents under the Assignee Settlement, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared the Trustee's memorandum of law [Docket No. 86 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05013] in support of the Trustee's argument that G-Club should not be permitted to prevent the turnover of such corporate records to the Trustee as part of the Assignee Settlement.

84. Furthermore, during the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys continued to assist the Trustee on all matters related to the HCHK Adversary Proceeding. Most notably, Paul Hastings attorneys handled all matters related to the motion to intervene filed by Shin Hsin Yu, 1332156 B.C. LTD, GWGOPNZ Limited, Japan Himalaya League, Inc. (collectively, the "Proposed Intervenors") and their motion to clarify the HCHK TRO.32 For example, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared, among other things, the Trustee's motion to authorize and compel discovery from the Proposed Intervenors [Docket No. 67 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05013] and the Trustee's objection to certain purported HCHK creditors to expedite the hearing on their motion to "clarify" the HCHK TRO. In addition, Paul Hastings attorneys handled the Trustee's discovery efforts with respect to the Proposed Intervenor's motion to intervene (including deposition preparation).

85. Finally, Paul Hastings attorneys also prepared (a) the Trustee's motion for an order setting a deadline for Holy City Hong Kong Ventures, Ltd. to respond to the Trustee's complaint [Docket No. 56 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05013] and (b) the Trustee's objection to the motion filed by certain defendants seeking to extend the time to plead and the Trustee's related cross-motion to enter a default judgment against the defendants [Docket No. 110 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05013]. On September 29, 2023, the Court entered a default judgment against Defendants HCHK Technologies, Inc., HCHK Property Management, Inc., Lexington Property and Staffing, Inc., and Holy City Hong Kong Ventures, Ltd. [Docket No. 139 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05013].

32 The Trustee's substantive responses to these motions were filed on September 15, 2023 [Docket Nos. 118 and 119 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05013], *i.e.*, after the conclusion of the Fee Period. An evidentiary hearing on these motions has been scheduled for November 29, 2023.

C. Non-Working Travel (Task Code B195) Fees: \$7,953.75 Total Hours: 9.50

86. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys traveled to the Federal Courthouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for July 11, 2023, July 18, 2023, and August 15, 2023 hearings in the HCHK Adversary Proceeding.

# **IX. Interpleader Adversary (Matter ID 00015)**

- A. General Litigation (Task Code B191) Fees: \$18,179.50 Total Hours: 11.30 - 87. On June 6, 2023, U.S. Bank commenced an interpleader action [Adv. Proc. No.

23-05012] (the "Interpleader Adversary Proceeding") to resolve a dispute regarding the release of the \$33 million in Escrow Funds held by U.S. Bank in escrow pursuant to an escrow agreement between HK USA, the Committee, and U.S. Bank (the "Escrow Agreement") entered into in connection with that certain *Stipulated Order Compelling HK International Funds Investments (USA) Limited, LLC to Transport and Deliver that Certain Yacht, The "Lady May"* entered by the Court on April 29, 2022 [Docket No. 299].33

88. While the bulk of the services provided to the Trustee in connection with the Interpleader Adversary Proceeding was undertaken by the Trustee's local counsel, *i.e.*, NPM, Paul Hastings attorneys performed certain discrete tasks related to the Interpleader Adversary Proceeding, including analyzing and commenting on the draft reply in support of the Trustee's motion for summary judgment. Moreover, Paul Hastings attorneys handled the July 11, 2023 hearing on the Trustee's summary judgment motion.

33 U.S. Bank commenced the Interpleader Adversary Proceeding following the Court's ruling [Docket No. 221 in Adv. Proc. No. 22-05003] in the HK USA Adversary Proceeding that (a) among other things, all property of HK USA, including the Escrow Funds, are property of the Individual Debtor's estate, and (b) directing HK USA to deliver all property of HK USA to the Trustee. The Trustee takes the position that this ruling requires the immediate turnover of such funds to the Trustee. However, HK USA has refused to instruct U.S. Bank to release the funds to the Trustee and, instead, taken the position that, under the Escrow Agreement, the funds cannot be turned over to the Trustee, absent a final, non-appealable order to that effect.

89. On September 7, 2023, the Court granted the summary judgment motion [Docket No. 57 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05012], authorizing the Trustee to remove the Escrow Funds from the segregated account and deposit such funds into the estate's general account(s).34

# **X. Mei Guo Adversary (Matter ID 00016)**

A. General Litigation (Task Code B191) Fees: \$96,447.00 Total Hours: 79.00

90. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys continued to prosecute the Trustee's complaint against Mei Guo [Adv. Proc. No. 22-05008] (the "Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding"). In the Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding, the Trustee seeks (a) an order declaring that the proceeds, likely in an amount of over \$10 million, from the sale of the Individual Debtor's private Bombardier jet (the "Bombardier Proceeds") are property of the estate, (b) an order that Mei Guo surrender the Bombardier Proceeds or the value thereof to the Trustee because she received the Bombardier Proceeds as an unauthorized postpetition transfer avoidable under section 549 of the Bankruptcy Code, (c) an order that Mei Guo surrender to the Trustee the value of the Debtor's shell company Anton Development Limited at the time the company was transferred to her on June 27, 2017 (upon which date Anton Development Limited was title holder to the Bombardier jet) pursuant to a transaction avoidable as an actual fraudulent transfer, and (d) an order declaring that a series of BVI registered shell companies purportedly held by Mei Guo are property of the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 estate.

91. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys continued to handle the Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding, including (a) preparing initial disclosures, (b) preparing a joint pre-trial order, and (c) handling all discovery matters, including preparing discovery requests.

34 On September 14, 2023, HK USA appealed the summary judgment order [Docket No. 60 in Adv. Proc. No. 23- 05012].

# **XI. HK USA Adversary (Matter ID 00017)**

A. General Litigation (Task Code B191) Fees: \$166,714.50 Total Hours: 122.60

92. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys handled all matters arising out of HK USA and Mei Guo's appeal of this Court's rulings in connection with the Trustee's counterclaims against HK USA and Mei Guo [Adv. Proc. No. 22-05003] (the "HK USA Adversary Proceeding"). In the HK USA Adversary Proceeding, this Court determined that, among other things, (a) the Lady May and the Lady May II are property of the Individual Debtor's estate, (b) HK USA is an *alter ego* of the Individual Debtor, and (c) the \$33 million held in escrow by U.S. Bank are property of the estate [Docket Nos. 172 and 221 in Adv. Proc. No. 22-05003].

93. HK USA and Mei Guo have appealed these ruling to the District Court as well as sought a stay pending appeal. In connection with this appeal, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared, among other things, (a) the Trustee's response to the appellants' emergency motion for a stay pending appeal (which motion to the District Court denied), and (b) the Trustee's appellee brief (which was filed on September 6, 2023).

# **XII. Bravo Luck Adversary (Matter ID 00018)**

A. General Litigation (Task Code B191) Fees: \$ \$75,247.50 Total Hours: 50.80

94. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys assisted the Trustee, Genever (BVI), and Genever (US) in negotiating a consensual resolution of their claims against Bravo Luck and the Debtors' son, Mr. Qiang Guo [Adv. Proc. No. Adversary Proceeding No. 23- 05027] (the "Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding"). In the Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding, the Trustee, Genever (BVI), and Genever (US) had challenged the validity and enforceability of a

purported trust agreement between the Individual Debtor, Genever (BVI), Genever (US), and Bravo Luck, pursuant to which Bravo Luck was purportedly granted a beneficial ownership of the Sherry Netherland Apartment, as well as asserting fraudulent transfer claims against Bravo Luck and Mr. Qiang Guo.

95. In particular, during the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys negotiated and prepared the settlement agreement with Bravo Luck and Mr. Qiang Guo as well as prepared the related motion to approve such settlement, which motion was filed on August 4, 2023 [Docket No. 111 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05027]. As a result of the settlement, the Trustee, Genever (US) and Genever (BVI) obtained the primary relief they sought in the Bravo Luck Adversary Proceedings—namely, undisputed beneficial ownership and control of the Sherry Netherland Apartment. The settlement was approved by order dated August 30, 2023 [Docket No. 118 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05027]. To the extent not obvious from the settlement documents filed in connection with this motion, the settlement reflects a complete and unconditional vindication of the Trustee's position in this matter.

### **XIII. Greenwich Land Adversary (Matter ID 00020)**

A. General Litigation (Task Code B191) Fees: \$735,135.50 Total Hours: 586.80

96. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys continued to prosecute the Trustee's complaint against Greenwich Land and Hing Chi Ngok [Adv. Proc. No. 23-05005] (the "Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding"). In the Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding, the Trustee seeks determinations that, among other things, (a) Greenwich Land is an *alter ego* of the Individual Debtor and (b) the Individual Debtor is the equitable owner of Greenwich Land. Paul Hastings' efforts thus far have resulted in critical prejudgment remedies and injunctive relief to protect the assets of Greenwich Land, including the Individual Debtor's mansion on Taconic

Road in Greenwich, Connecticut, pending the outcome of the Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding, for the benefit of the estate.

97. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings attorneys prepared several filings in the Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding, including, most notably, the Trustee's objection to defendants' motion to withdraw the reference to the District Court [Docket No. 63 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05005]. All the while, Paul Hastings handled all matters related to the discovery in the Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding, including (a) preparing responses to the defendants' document requests, interrogatories, and requests for admission, (b) preparing subpoenas and deposition notices, (c) reviewing documents produced, (d) participating in meet & confer sessions with the defendants, (e) preparing for depositions, and (f) preparing witness declarations. In addition, Paul Hastings attorneys deposed Ms. Emile DeNeree (the former real estate broker to the Individual Debtor) on August 24, 2023, and defended the deposition of the Trustee on August 23, 2023. All these discovery efforts culminated in the Trustee's motion for summary judgment [Docket No. 77 in Adv. Proc. No. 23-05005], which was filed on October 10, 2023. Among other things, the Trustee submits that summary judgment is appropriate here because the defendants have no knowledge of the management or operations of Greenwich Land, nor do they have any basis to dispute the substantial evidence that the Debtor is, and always has been, the one who truly owns and controls Greenwich Land.

#### **REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION**

98. Section 331 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for interim compensation of professionals and incorporates the substantive standards of section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code to govern the Court's award of such compensation. Section 330(a) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that, after notice and a hearing, the Court may award a professional employed under 11

U.S.C. § 327 "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered" and "reimbursement for actual, necessary expenses." 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(1).35

99. In determining the amount of "reasonable compensation," the Court must consider the nature, extent, and value of the services, taking into account all the relevant factors, including the time spent on such services, the rates charged for such services, whether the services were necessary and beneficial, whether the services were performed in a reasonable amount of time commensurate with the complexity, importance, and nature of the problem, issue, or task addressed, and whether the compensation is reasonable based on the customary compensation charged by comparably skilled practitioners in cases other than cases under the Bankruptcy Code. See 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(3). The Court enjoys "considerable discretion in determining reasonable fee awards." *In re Ahead Communication Systems, Inc.*, 395 B.R. 512 (D. Conn. 2008).

100. In assessing the "reasonableness" of the fees requested, the Second Circuit has stated that courts should consider the factors enumerated in *Johnson v. Ga. Highway Express, Inc.*, 36 while also incorporating the "lodestar method." *See Arbor Hill Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Ass'n v. County of Albany and Albany County Bd. of Elections*, 522 F.3d 182, 190 (2d Cir. 2007) (*citing Johnson v. Ga. Highway Express, Inc.*, 488 F.2d 714 (5th Cir.1974), *abrogated on other grounds* by *Blanchard v. Bergeron*, 489 U.S. 87, 92–93, 96 (1989)). The

35 Under section 328(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, with bankruptcy court approval, a trustee may employ professional persons under section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code "on any reasonable terms and conditions of employment, including on a retainer, on an hourly basis, on a fixed or percentage fee basis, or on a contingent fee basis." 11 U.S.C. § 328(a).

36 The twelve *Johnson* factors are (1) the time and labor required, (2) the novelty and difficulty of the questions, (3) the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly, (4) the preclusion of other employment by the attorney due to acceptance of the case, (5) the customary fee, (6) whether the fee is fixed or contingent, (7) the time limitations imposed by the client or the circumstances, (8) the amount involved and the results obtained, (9) the experience, reputation, and ability of the attorneys, (10) the "undesirability" of the case, (11) the nature and length of the professional relationship with the client, and (12) awards in similar cases. *Johnson*, 488 F.2d at 717-19.

"lodestar method" of calculating the reasonable fee contemplates "the number of hours

reasonably expended . . . multiplied by a reasonable hourly rate." *See Hensley v. Eckerhart*, 461

U.S. 424, 433 (1983); *Gisbrecht v. Barnhart*, 535 U.S. 789, 801 (2002); *Perdue v. Kenny A.*, 130

S.Ct. 1662, 1672 (2010); *In re Drexel Burnham Lambert Grp., Inc.*, 133 B.R. 13 (Bankr.

S.D.N.Y. 1991). The factors set forth in *Johnson* and *In re First Colonial Corp. of Am.*, 544

F.2d 1291, 1298–99 (5th Cir. 1977) have been adopted by most courts.37 *See In re Nine Assocs.,*

*Inc.*, 76 B.R. 943, 945 (S.D.N.Y. 1987) (adopting *First Colonial/Johnson* analysis); *In re Cuisine*

*Magazine, Inc.*, 61 B.R. 210, 212–13 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y 1986) (same); *Green v. City of New York*,

403 F. Appx. 626, 629 (2d Cir. 2010) (summary order); *see generally* 3 COLLIER ON

BANKRUPTCY ¶ 330.03[9] (Lawrence P. King ed., 16th ed. 2016) (describing *First Colonial*

and *Johnson* as the "leading cases with regard to the factors to be considered in determining a

reasonable allowance of compensation").

101. In accordance with the factors enumerated in section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code and applicable case law, the amount requested herein by Paul Hastings is fair and reasonable, as set forth below and otherwise in this Application.

a. **Time and Labor Required**

Paul Hastings billed a total of \$3,725,984.25 and 3031.60 hours, respectively, of professional and paraprofessional services during the Fee Period. As evidenced by this Application, Paul Hastings professionals and paraprofessionals worked diligently and efficiently without unnecessary duplication of efforts throughout the Fee Period. A small group of the same Paul Hastings attorneys was utilized for the vast majority of the work in order to minimize the costs of intra-Paul Hastings communication and education about the Debtors' circumstances. Whenever possible, Paul Hastings sought to minimize the cost of Paul Hastings' services by utilizing talented junior attorneys and paraprofessionals to handle the more routine aspects of the assignments. The services were performed in an effective and efficient manner commensurate with the complexity, exigency, and

37 The factors articulated in *First Colonial* were first articulated by the Fifth Circuit in *Johnson*, with the *First Colonial* court adding the factor of the "spirit of economy," which was later rejected by Congress. *See Stroock & Stroock & Lavan v. Hillsborough Holdings Corp. (In re Hillsborough Holdings Corp.)*, 127 F.3d 1398, 1403 (11th Cir. 1997).

importance of the issues involved. In addition, Paul Hastings' representation has required it to balance the need to provide quality services with the need to act quickly and represent the Trustee and the Genever Debtors in an effective, efficient, and timely manner. Paul Hastings submits that the hours spent were reasonable given the size and complexity of these chapter 11 cases, the significant, and often urgent, legal and business issues raised, and the numerous pleadings filed in the chapter 11 cases. Furthermore, as noted detailed above, the Trustee and the Genever Debtors also retained NPM as local and conflicts counsel in order to provide services to the Trustee and the Genever Debtors in a costeffective manner. Paul Hastings and NPM have coordinated and will continue to coordinate each firm's respective responsibilities in connection with the representation of the Trustee and the Genever Debtors.

# b. **Novelty and Difficulty of the Questions**

Paul Hastings tasked knowledgeable attorneys to research, analyze, and advise the Trustee and the Genever Debtors on difficult and complex issues during the Fee Period, including issues related to bankruptcy and litigation. Most notably, as detailed in this Application, Paul Hastings investigated complex estate claims and causes of action in order to recover assets of these estates.

# c. **Skill Requisite to Perform the Legal Services Properly**

Paul Hastings believes that its recognized expertise in the areas of financial restructuring and corporate reorganization, its ability to draw from highly experienced professionals in other areas of Paul Hastings' practice, and its creative approach to the resolution of issues has contributed to the effective administration of these chapter 11 cases and benefited the Trustee, the Genever Debtors, their estates, and their unsecured creditors. Due to the nature and complexity of the legal issues presented by these chapter 11 cases, Paul Hastings was required to exhibit a high degree of legal skill in areas related to, among others, bankruptcy and litigation.

# d. **Preclusion of Other Employment by Applicant Due to Acceptance of the Case**

Due to the size of Paul Hastings' restructuring and litigation departments, Paul Hastings' representation of the Trustee and the Genever Debtors did not preclude its acceptance of new clients, but the demands for immediate and substantive action in these chapter 11 cases imposed significant burdens on Paul Hastings professionals and paraprofessionals working concurrently on other matters. That said, for the Trustee, his engagement as a chapter 11 trustee has, for all practical purposes precluded other employment given that this matter is taking up most of his time and there frequently are two hearings per week.

# e. **Customary Fee**

The fees charged by Paul Hastings in these chapter 11 cases are billed in accordance with its existing billing rates and procedures in effect during the Fee Period. The rates Paul Hastings charges for the services rendered by its professionals and paraprofessionals in these chapter 11 cases are comparable to

the rates Paul Hastings charges for professional and paraprofessional services rendered in comparable nonbankruptcy related matters. Moreover, when Paul Hastings' restructuring professionals and paraprofessionals work on nonbankruptcy matters, the firm generally charges their standard rate. Such fees are reasonable based on the customary compensation charged by comparably skilled practitioners in comparable nonbankruptcy cases in a competitive national legal market. In addition, the firm's customary hourly rates and rate structure reflect that restructuring and related matters typically involve great complexity, numerous tasks requiring a high level of expertise, and severe time pressures, as is the case here.

# f. **Whether the Fee Is Fixed or Contingent**

Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code sections 330 and 331, all fees sought by professionals employed under Bankruptcy Code section 1103 are subject to final approval by the Court, and are subject to adjustment depending on the services rendered and the results obtained. Of particular note, payment of Paul Hastings' fees here was contingent in two respects: (1) the recovery of assets for the benefit of the estates and (2) monetizing such assets. At the outset of these chapter 11 cases, there was no assurance whatsoever that assets would be recovered and monetized to allow for the payment of estate professionals. Accordingly, Paul Hastings' compensation was, in essence, a contingency fee arrangement. The risk that Paul Hastings assumed by representing the Trustee and the Genever Debtors further supports the reasonableness of Paul Hastings' compensation.

# g. **Time Limitations Imposed by the Client or Other Circumstances**

During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings was required to analyze and address certain issues arising in these chapter 11 cases under compressed timelines. For example, given the Individual Debtor's track record of moving assets to keep them out of reach of creditors, it was critical that Paul Hastings act quickly on information obtained during the Trustee's investigation in order to freeze assets.

# h. **Amount Involved and Results Obtained**

Paul Hastings professionals and paraprofessionals worked diligently to maximize value for these chapter 11 estates. During the Fee Period, and as described in the summary of services herein, Paul Hastings was instrumental in analyzing potential sources of recovery for the benefit of these estates. As a result of Paul Hastings' efforts, the Trustee has been able to recover, among other assets, the Lady May, the Lady May II, and \$33 million in escrow funds. Moreover, on August 1, 2023, the Trustee received approximately \$38.8 million in funds pursuant to the settlement with the Assignee in the HCHK Adversary Proceeding. Furthermore, during the Fee Period, Paul Hastings was able to secure several key rulings from the Court, which rulings will serve as a beachhead for future asset recovery efforts. The reasonableness of Paul Hastings' fees must be evaluated in light of this important strategic factor as well.

# i. **Experience, Reputation, and Ability of Attorneys**

Paul Hastings is consistently recognized as a top tier law firm in the field of business reorganizations and liquidations under chapter 11. During the Application Period, Paul Hastings solicited the skill and expertise of its professionals and paraprofessionals. Paul Hastings professionals have actively represented debtors, creditors, and creditors' committees, as well as other parties in interest, in a number of the nation's largest chapter 11 cases as well as in connection with cross-border restructurings. Paul Hastings' extensive experience enables it to perform the services described herein competently and expeditiously. In addition to its expertise in the area of corporate reorganization, Paul Hastings has called upon the expertise of its attorneys in other practice areas as required during the Fee Period.

# j. **"Undesirability" of the Cases**

As detailed in this Application, the Individual Debtor's in-court and out-of-court tactics illustrate the undesirability of this engagement, which involved harassment of the Trustee and Paul Hastings attorneys (including death threats against the Trustee). As a result, Paul Hastings was forced to incur hundreds of thousands of dollars in cyber security measures (the cost of which are not part of the expenses for which Paul Hastings is seeking reimbursement in this Application). In addition, prior to the Court granting the First Interim Fee Application at the end of June 2023, Paul Hastings was unable to get paid for its fees for almost a year.

# k. **Nature and Length of Professional Relationship**

Paul Hastings has been rendering professional services to (a) the Trustee since its retention as counsel effective as of July 8, 2022, (b) Genever (BVI) since its retention as counsel effective as of October 11, 2022, and (c) Genever (US) since its retention as counsel effective as of November 3, 2022.

102. Paul Hastings respectfully submits that the services for which it seeks

compensation in this Fee Application were, at the time rendered, necessary for and beneficial to the Debtors' estates and their creditors and were rendered to maximize, protect, and preserve value for the Debtors' estates and all parties in interest. Paul Hastings believes that it provided services economically, effectively, and efficiently, and obtained results beneficial to the Debtor's estate and his creditors. Paul Hastings further submit that the compensation requested herein is reasonable in light of the nature, extent, and value of the services rendered during the Fee Period.

103. Paul Hastings also notes that the rates charged during the Fee Period are

reasonable. In fact, this Court recently held that Paul Hastings' New York rates are reasonable

because Paul Hastings was retained at New York rates and these cases are extraordinary within this District. *See Order Denying Motion for Stay Pending Appeal* [Docket No. 1791].

104. All fees incurred by Paul Hastings during the Fee Period were actual, reasonable, and necessary in the performance of services for the Trustee and the Genever Debtors. Paul Hastings respectfully requests approval of the compensation sought herein.

# **ACTUAL AND NECESSARY DISBURSEMENTS**

105. As set forth in Exhibit C hereto, Paul Hastings incurred and disbursed \$146,137.57 as expenses in providing professional services during the Fee Period. These expenses include approximately \$15,562.56 for online legal research (*i.e.*, LEXIS and Westlaw). Because Paul Hastings believes that online legal research (*e.g.*, LEXIS and Westlaw) is far more cost-efficient than manual research using hard-bound volumes, Paul Hastings encourages computerized legal research even though it is not a profit center for Paul Hastings. To be clear, Paul Hastings does not charge a mark-up on the LEXIS and Westlaw charges, but merely passes on the costs of such third-party services. Moreover, as it relates to outside professional services, mailing, and other service-related expenses, the Trustee and Paul Hastings are merely passing on the costs of such third-party services, without any mark-up.38

106. Additional necessary expenses included:

- \$94,724.02 for certain outside professional services, such as document review services by UnitedLex (\$93,448.02) and translation services by Divergent Language Solutions (\$1,276.00); - \$5,735.52 for document reproductions, namely \$5,312.32 for b/w reproductions (at 8 cents per page) and \$423.20 for color reproductions (at 20 cents per page); - \$5,256.99 for UPS/courier service, including service of pleadings required to be served in hard copy format;

38 Documentation of these expenses will be made available to the Court upon request.

- \$3,576.19 for court reporting services; - \$1,725.00 for process servers (*e.g.*, Metro Attorney Service Inc.) to serve, among other things, the subpoenas issued pursuant to the Rule 2004 orders entered by this Court; and - \$321.35 for corporate document retrieval services (including United Corporate Service and Corp2000) with respect to various Kwok-related entities.

107. During the Fee Period, Paul Hastings utilized UnitedLex—a third party vendor that specializes in discovery services including document processing, storage, review services, and distribution—to conduct document review of the documents produced in the chapter 11 cases, including the more than 140,000 discovery documents received by the Trustee to date in connection with his investigation.

108. Using their own contract attorneys and review team managers, UnitedLex provides an efficient and economic means of reviewing large document sets at hourly rates significantly lower than Paul Hastings. UnitedLex's document review team charges hourly rates ranging from \$40 to \$55 (for non-management roles) and \$150 (for management role), which is substantially less than Paul Hastings' hourly rates and, moreover, is even less than the hourly rates of associates of local Connecticut counsel (*i.e.*, NPM), which rates range from \$200 to \$400. For all these reasons, Paul Hastings believes that utilizing the UnitedLex document review team greatly benefits these estates by reducing document review costs. The Trustee also previewed Paul Hastings' use of UnitedLex with the U.S. Trustee, who had no objection thereto (without the Trustee having to file a separate retention application for UnitedLex). The Trustee and Paul Hastings also disclosed in the *Fourth Supplemental Declaration of Disinterestedness of Luc A. Despins* [Docket No. 1435] that Paul Hastings would utilize UnitedLex's contract attorneys services.

109. The time constraints imposed by the circumstances of the matters handled by Paul Hastings during the Fee Period required its attorneys and other employees, at times, to devote substantial time during the evenings and on weekends to perform legal services on behalf of the Trustee. These extraordinary services were essential to meet deadlines, timely respond to inquiries on a daily basis, and satisfy the Trustee's needs and demands. Attorneys and other Paul Hastings employees who worked late in the evenings or on weekends were reimbursed for their reasonable meal and transportation costs in accordance with firm policy. Paul Hastings' regular practice is not to include components for those charges in overhead when establishing billing rates, but rather to charge its clients for these and all other out-of-pocket disbursements incurred during the regular course of the provision of legal services.

110. In accordance with *Appendix D (Guidelines for Compensation and Expense Reimbursement of Professionals)* to the Local Rules, reproduction charges have been capped at 20 cents per page. 39

111. The expenses requested herein are customarily charged to non-bankruptcy clients of Paul Hastings. Additionally, the expenses incurred by Paul Hastings to third parties are limited to the actual amounts billed to, or paid by, Paul Hastings on behalf of the estates.

112. Paul Hastings believes the rates for charges incurred are the market rates that the majority of law firms charge clients for such services. In addition, Paul Hastings believes that such charges are in accordance with the American Bar Association's ("ABA") guidelines, as set forth in the ABA's Statement of Principles, dated January 12, 1995, regarding billing for disbursements and other charges.

39 Generally, Paul Hastings charges 8 cents per page for black-and-white reproductions and 50 cents per page for color reproductions. In accordance with Appendix D to the Local Rules, Paul Hastings has reduced the charge for color reproductions to 20 cents per page.

113. The expenses incurred in providing professional services in the Chapter 11 Case

were necessary, economical, and justified under the circumstances.

# **RESPONSE TO THE U.S. TRUSTEE GUIDELINES**

114. Paul Hastings responds to the questions set forth in Paragraph C.5. of the U.S.

Trustee Guidelines as follows:

| Question: | Did you agree to any variations from, or alternatives to, your standard or customary billing rates, fees, or terms for services pertaining to this engagement that were provided during the Fee Period? | | | | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----|--|--| | Response: | Yes. As a courtesy to these estates and based on circumstances unique to these chapter 11 cases, during the Fee Period, Paul Hastings agreed to voluntary fee reductions aggregating \$124,820.25, including the following: | | | | | | (i) Paul Hastings did not implement the August 1, 2023 firm wide hourly rate increase in these chapter 11 cases and, instead, maintained the existing rates for the Fee Period. This translates into \$62,236.50 in waived fees. | | | | | | (ii) Paul Hastings is not seeking allowance or payment at this time of the fees incurred by twenty one (21) timekeepers who billed less than five (5) hours during the Fee Period. The total amount of such fees is \$37,232.00. The time billed by these timekeepers was reasonable, and Paul Hastings reserves the right to seek allowance of these fees based on the facts and circumstances of these cases, including, without limitation, if objections are interposed to the allowance of Paul Hastings' fees and expenses. | | | | | | (iii) As a result of the agreed-upon reduction in Luc Despins' hourly rate (from his standard hourly rate of \$1,975 to the reduced hourly rate of \$1,860), an additional \$25,351.75 fees have been waived. | in | | | | Question: | If the fees sought in this application as compared to the fees budgeted for the Fee Period are higher by 10% or more, did you discuss the reasons for the variation with the client. | | | | | Response: | Not applicable. | | | |

**Question:** Have any of the professionals included in this application varied their hourly rate based on the geographic location of the bankruptcy case?

**Response:** No.

**Question:** Does the application include time or fees related to reviewing or revising time records or preparing, reviewing, or revising invoices? (This is limited to work involved in preparing and editing billing records that would not be compensable outside of bankruptcy and does not include reasonable fees for preparing a fee application.) If so, please quantify by hours and fees.

**Response:** The Application does not include time for preparing, reviewing, or revising time records. However, the Application does include approximately 36.5 hours and associated fees of approximately \$58,916.00 related to preparing, reviewing, and revising Paul Hastings' fee statements and ensuring time entries are properly categorized by matter number and task code. On average, less than 7.5 hours were spent on each of the five monthly fee statements prepared during the Fee Period.

- **Question:** Does this application include time or fees for reviewing time records to redact any privileged or other confidential information? If so, please quantify by hours and fees. - **Response:** No.

**Question:** If the application includes any rate increases since retention: (i) Did your client review and approve those rate increases in advance? (ii) Did your client agree when retaining the law firm to accept all future rates increases? If not, did you inform your client that they need not agree to modified rates or terms in order to have you continue the representation consistent with ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 11-458?

**Response:** As is customary, Paul Hastings adjusts its hourly rates periodically based upon (i) the advancing seniority of its professionals and paraprofessionals, (ii) the current market for legal services, (iii) the rates charged for comparable non‐bankruptcy services, and (iv) the firm's analysis of the hourly rates being charged by professionals in other law firms. Effective January 1, 2023, Paul Hastings adjusted its hourly rates consistent with the Retention Order [Docket No. 668] and the *Notice of Change in Hourly Rates of Paul Hastings LLP, Counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee* [Docket No. 1251].

# **RESERVATION OF RIGHTS**

115. To the extent that time or disbursement charges for services rendered or expenses incurred during the Fee Period are not included in this Application, or the Trustee and Paul Hastings have for any reason not sought compensation or reimbursement with respect to such services, Paul Hastings reserves the right to request compensation and reimbursement for such services in a supplemental or future application in the Debtors' chapter 11 cases. Also, Paul Hastings does not waive, and expressly reserves, its right to respond to any objections regarding this Application and the amounts sought for services rendered and expenses incurred.

# **NO PRIOR REQUEST**

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

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# Case 22-50073r-Ddd 2256 Filed 10/16/23-1Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 94Page 259 of

WHEREFORE, Paul Hastings respectfully requests entry of an order, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G, (i) allowing interim compensation for professional services rendered during the Fee Period in the amount of \$3,725,984.25 and reimbursement of \$146,137.57 in expenses, (ii) authorizing payment from the Debtors' estates of 80% of such compensation and 100% of such expenses as it relates to the July 2023 and August 2023 services, (iii) allowing such compensation and payment for professional services rendered and reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred without prejudice to the Trustee's and Paul Hastings' right to seek further compensation and/or payment from the Debtors' estates for the full value of services performed and expenses incurred, and (iv) granting the Trustee and Paul Hastings such other and further relief as is just.

Dated: October 16, 2023 New Haven, Connecticut

> By: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey* 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

> > *and*

Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com

*and*

Avram E. Luft (admitted *pro hac vice*) G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@paulhastings.com

*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC*

# **EXHIBIT A**

# **Customary and Comparable Compensation Disclosures**

The blended hourly rate for Paul Hastings' timekeepers in its New York office who billed to non-bankruptcy matters (collectively, the "Non-Bankruptcy Matters")1 during the twelve-month period beginning on September 1, 2022 and ending on August 31, 2023 was, in the aggregate, approximately \$1,150 per hour. The blended hourly rate for Paul Hastings' timekeepers who billed to the Debtor's chapter 11 cases during the Fee Period was approximately \$1,229 per hour. A detailed comparison of these rates follows:

| Category of Timekeeper | Blended Hourly Rate | | |-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------| | | Non-Bankruptcy Matters Blended Hourly Rate | Debtor Blended Hourly Rate2 | | Partner | \$1,540 | \$1,709 | | Counsel | \$1,359 | \$1,589 | | Associate | \$944 | \$1,074 | | Paraprofessionals | \$477 | \$540 | | All Timekeepers Aggregated | \$1,150 | \$1,229 |

1 It is the nature of Paul Hastings' practice that certain non-bankruptcy engagements require the advice and counsel of professionals and paraprofessionals who work primarily within Paul Hastings' restructuring group. Accordingly, Non-Bankruptcy Matters consist of matters for which Paul Hastings' timekeepers represented a client in matters other than court-approved engagements as counsel for the debtor, the chapter 11 trustee, or an official committee under the Bankruptcy Code. As such, the Non-Bankruptcy Matters include, in part, time billed by Paul Hastings' timekeepers who work primarily within Paul Hastings' restructuring group.

2 Luc A. Despins, the lead attorney on this matter and the co-chair of Paul Hastings' Global Restructuring Practice, brings to the Title III Cases over 35 years of experience representing debtors and creditors in high profile and complex restructuring matters. Given the complexity and challenges faced by the Trustee in these cases, a significant amount of time by senior partners, of counsel, and senior associates, including Mr. Despins, Nicholas Bassett, Alexander Bongartz, Avi Luft, Douglass Barron, and Shlomo Maza has been necessary. Because their rates are at the higher end of the range of rates billed by Paul Hastings partners, of counsel, and associates, respectively, and in light of the fact that a significant amount of senior partner, of counsel, and senior associate time has been required for this engagement, the blended rate for this case moved to the higher end of the range of rates billed by Paul Hastings. Finally, the blended attorney hourly rate for the Fee Period is not comparable to the average hourly rate in other matters because it does not reflect numerous cost-saving measures, including the delegation of a variety of matters to NPM, matters for which otherwise more junior Paul Hastings attorneys with lower hourly rates would have been used, thereby reducing Paul Hastings' blended hourly rate.

# **EXHIBIT B1**

# **Summary of Timekeepers Included in this Application**

| Name | Department; Date of First Admission | Hourly Rate Billed | Hours Billed | Total Fees Billed in this Application | Number of Rate Increases Since Case Inception | | |------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|--| | Partners (3) | | | | | | | | Bassett, Nicholas | Corporate, 2007 | \$1,625.00 | 261.10 | \$424,287.50 | 1 | | | Bassett, Nicholas (travel; ½ rate) | Corporate, 2007 | \$812.50 | 8.50 | \$6,906.25 | 1 | | | Cota, Alex | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,725.00 | 7.20 | \$12,420.00 | N/A | | | Despins, Luc | Restructuring, 1986 | \$1,860.00 | 218.30 | \$406,038.00 | N/A | | | Despins, Luc (travel; ½ rate) | Restructuring, 1986 | \$930.00 | 4.30 | \$3,999.00 | N/A | | | | | Partner Total: | 499.40 | \$853,650.75 | | | | Of Counsel (4) | | | | | | | | Bongartz, Alex | Restructuring, 2007 | \$1,625.00 | 172.00 | \$279,500.00 | 1 | | | Bongartz, Alex (travel; ½ rate) | Restructuring, 2007 | \$812.50 | 1.30 | \$1,056.25 | 1 | | | Luft, Avi | Corporate, 2000 | \$1,625.00 | 385.20 | \$625,950.00 | 1 | | | Luft, Avi (travel; ½ rate) | Corporate, 2000 | \$812.50 | 18.90 | \$15,356.25 | 1 | | | Traxler, Katherine | Restructuring, 1990 | \$1,025.00 | 7.40 | \$7,585.00 | 1 | | | | Of Counsel Total: | 584.80 | \$929,447.50 | | | | | Associates (13) | | | | | | | | Barron, Douglass | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,320.00 | 314.50 | \$415,140.00 | 1 | | | Catalano, Kristin | Corporate, 2021 | \$915.00 | 107.50 | \$98,362.50 | 1 | | | Farmer, Will | Corporate, 2018 | \$1,235.00 | 235.20 | \$290,472.00 | 1 | | | Ganapathi, Anuva | Litigation, 2021 | \$915.00 | 11.60 | \$10,614.00 | 1 | | | Grabias, Maria | Corporate, 2016 | \$1,290.00 | 16.30 | \$21,027.00 | N/A | | | Kim, Sarah | Litigation, 2023 | \$855.00 | 9.10 | \$7,780.50 | N/A | | | Koch, Leonie | Corporate, 2023 | \$855.00 | 9.20 | \$7,866.00 | 1 | | | Kosciewicz, Jon | Litigation, 2021 | \$915.00 | 102.10 | \$93,421.50 | 1 | | | Maza, Shlomo | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,320.00 | 152.50 | \$201,300.00 | 1 | | | Sadler, Tess | Corporate, 2019 | \$1,175.00 | 14.40 | \$16,920.00 | 1 | | | [redacted] | Corporate, 2023 | \$815.00 | 353.90 | \$288,428.50 | 1 | | | [redacted](travel ½ rate) | Corporate, 2023 | \$407.50 | 7.00 | \$2,852.50 | 1 | | | Sutton, Ezra | Corporate, 2021 | \$1,015.00 | 307.50 | \$312,112.50 | 1 | | | [redacted] | Corporate, 2022 | \$915.00 | 29.40 | \$26,901.00 | | | | | | Associate Total: | 1,670.20 | \$1,793,198.00 | | | | Paraprofessionals (2) | | | | | | | | Kuo, Jocelyn | Paralegal | \$540.00 | 92.80 | \$50,112.00 | N/A | | | Mohamed, David | Paralegal | \$540.00 | 184.40 | \$99,576.00 | 1 | | | | | Paraprofessional Total: | 277.20 | \$149,688.00 | | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL: | | | 3,031.60 | \$3,725,984.25 | | | | | | | | | | | | BLENDED HOURLY RATE: | | \$1,229 | | | | | | Name | Department; Date of First Admission | Hourly Rate Billed | Hours Billed | Total Fees Billed in this Application | | | | Partners (1) | | | | | | | | Weitzman, Avi | Litigation, 2000 | \$1,700.00 | 2.10 | \$3,570.00 | | | | | Partner Total: | | 2.10 | \$3,570.00 | | | | Of Counsel (3) | | | | | | | | Shelley, Scott | Corporate, 1994 | \$1,525.00 | 4.10 | \$6,252.50 | | | | Strickon, Harvey | Corporate, 1972 | \$1,900.00 | 0.30 | \$570.00 | | | | Zhu, Sarah | Litigation, 2017 | \$1,500.00 | 0.20 | \$300.00 | | | | | Of Counsel Total: | | 4.60 | \$7,122.50 | | | | Associates (5) | | | | | | | | Daly, Crispin | Corporate, 2010 | \$1,320.00 | 1.60 | \$2,112.00 | | | | Hibbard, Jack | Corporate, 2022 | \$855.00 | 4.70 | \$4,018.50 | | | | Miliotes, Lanie | Corporate, 2023 | \$855.00 | 4.30 | \$3,676.50 | | | | Shum, Kevin | Corporate, 2014 | \$1,235.00 | 1.60 | \$1,976.00 | | | | [redacted] | Corporate, 2016 | \$1,125.00 | 2.40 | \$2,700.00 | | | | | Associate Total: | | 14.60 | \$14,483.00 | | | | Other Attorneys (2) | | | | | | | | Langer, Bobbi | Real Estate, 1984 | \$975.00 | 2.40 | \$2,340.00 | | | | Swartz, Robin | Real Estate, 1992 | \$1,255.00 | 1.00 | \$1,255.00 | | | | | Other Attorney Total: | | 3.40 | \$3,595.00 | | | | Paraprofessionals (10) | | | | | | | | Austin, Javii | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 3.80 | \$1,520.00 | | | | Chang, Irene | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 0.60 | \$240.00 | | | | Ecklund, Amy | Technical Operations Senior Analyst | \$420.00 | 2.20 | \$924.00 | | | | Elliott, Elizabeth | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 2.60 | \$1,040.00 | | | | Funao, Miho | Administrative Professional | \$250.00 | 0.30 | \$75.00 | | | | Hopkovitz, Yael | Legal Research Attorney | \$450.00 | 1.60 | \$720.00 | | | | Liu, Kelly | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 3.40 | \$1,360.00 | | | | Lopez, Mayra | Technical Operations Senior Analyst | \$375.00 | 2.30 | \$862.50 | | | | O'Dea, Heather | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 2.50 | \$1,000.00 | | | | Reid, Alex | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 1.80 | \$720.00 | | | | | Paraprofessional Total: | | 21.10 | \$8,461.50 | | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL: | | | 45.80 | \$37,232.00 | | |

# **EXHIBIT B2**

# **Summary of Timekeepers Not Included in this Application1**

1 As noted, as an accommodation to these estates, Paul Hastings is not seeking allowance or payment at this time for the fees of timekeepers who billed less than five (5) hours during the Fee Period in the aggregate amount of \$37,232.00. The time billed by these timekeepers was reasonable, and Paul Hastings reserves the right to seek allowance of these fees based on the facts and circumstances of these cases, including, without limitation, if objections are interposed to the allowance of Paul Hastings' fees and expenses.

# **EXHIBIT C**

# **Summary of Compensation by Project Category**

| U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category | | Hours Billed | Fees Billed | |---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------| | B110 | Case Administration | 82.20 | \$75,463.50 | | B113 | Pleadings Review | 86.50 | \$48,015.50 | | B120 | Asset Analysis and Recovery | 1.10 | \$2,046.00 | | B130 | Asset Disposition | 8.50 | \$11,226.50 | | B131 | Sale of Real Estate | 8.20 | \$10,621.00 | | B155 | Court Hearings | 120.20 | \$151,382.50 | | B160 | Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) | 103.60 | \$148,148.50 | | B165 | Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) | 48.00 | \$74,470.00 | | B190 | Other Contested Matters | 59.60 | \$77,833.50 | | B191 | General Litigation | 1,796.60 | \$2,252,200.00 | | B195 | Non-Working Travel | 40.00 | \$30,170.25 | | B210 | Business Operations | 36.40 | \$55,663.00 | | B211 | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | 9.30 | \$10,983.00 | | B230 | Financing / Cash Collections | 174.00 | \$225,833.00 | | B261 | Investigations | 451.20 | \$542,812.50 | | B262 | Contempt Proceedings | 5.10 | \$7,897.50 | | B310 | Claims Administration and Objections | 1.10 | \$1,218.00 | | TOTAL | | 3,031.60 | \$3,725,984.25 |

# **EXHIBIT D**

# **Summary of Compensation by Matter ID**

| Matter ID | Matter Name |-----------|------------------ | 00001 | General | 00002 | Asset Recovery | 00003 | Other Litigation | 00004 | Corporate Law Issues | 00005 | Sale Process | 00006 | Tax Issues | 00007 | Foreign Law Issues | 00008 | Plan Process Issues | 00010 | Genever US | 00011 | Genever BVI | 00012 | Mahwah Adversary | 00013 | Golden Spring Adversary | 00014 | HCHK Adversary | 00015 | Interpleader Adversary | 00016 | Mei Guo Adversary | 00017 | HK USA Adversary | 00018 | Bravo Luck Adversary | 00019 | SN Apartment Adversary | 00020 | Greenwich Land Adversary | 00022 | PAX Adversary | | TOTAL | July 2023 | August 2023 | Total Fees | ------------------------------|----------------|----------------|----------------| Chapter 11 Trustee Representation | \$362,796.50 | \$232,991.50 | \$595,788.00 | Investigation and Litigation | \$219,121.50 | \$423,272.75 | \$642,394.25 | | \$2,431.00 | \$50,735.00 | \$53,166.00 | | \$12,843.50 | | \$12,843.50 | | \$7,875.50 | \$2,275.00 | \$10,150.50 | | \$0.00 | \$0.00 | \$0.00 | | \$0.00 | \$0.00 | \$0.00 | | \$0.00 | \$0.00 | \$0.00 | | \$33,189.75 | \$102,545.50 | \$135,735.25 | | \$0.00 | \$2,386.50 | \$2,386.50 | | \$98,916.00 | \$313,918.75 | \$412,834.75 | | \$90,231.50 | \$17,394.00 | \$107,625.50 | | \$355,217.75 | \$292,092.50 | \$647,310.25 | | \$24,050.00 | \$792.00 | \$24,842.00 | | \$42,793.50 | \$53,653.50 | \$96,447.00 | | \$76,657.00 | \$95,988.75 | \$172,645.75 | | \$68,595.50 | \$6,652.00 | \$75,247.50 | | \$1,300.00 | \$132.00 | \$1,432.00 | | \$323,941.00 | \$411,194.50 | \$735,135.50 | | \$0.00 | \$0.00 | \$0.00 | | \$1,719,960.00 | \$2,006,024.25 | \$3,725,984.25 |

# **EXHIBIT E**

# **Summary of Actual and Necessary Expenses**

| Expense Category | July 2023 | August 2023 | Total Expenses | |------------------------------------------|---------------------|--------------------|---------------------| | Airfare (Nicholas Bassett) | \$2,192.51 | \$1,127.81 | \$3,320.32 | | Articles and Publications | \$28.35 | \$0.00 | \$28.35 | | Attorney Service (Service of Documents): | | | | | - Metro Attorney Service | \$575.00 | \$1,150.00 | \$1,725.00 | | Computer Search (Other) | \$769.68 | \$944.82 | \$1,714.50 | | Court Reporting Services (Transcripts) | \$0.00 | \$3,576.19 | \$3,576.19 | | Filing Fee | \$350.00 | \$0.00 | \$350.00 | | Lexis/On Line Search | \$2,007.60 | \$3,139.98 | \$5,147.58 | | Local - Meals | \$417.03 | \$63.93 | \$480.96 | | Local - Parking | \$19.00 | \$0.00 | \$19.00 | | Local - Taxi | \$111.87 | \$0.00 | \$111.87 | | Lodging | \$1,750.50 | \$0.00 | \$1,750.50 | | Messenger | \$422.20 | \$0.00 | \$422.20 | | Outside Professional Services: | | | | | - Divergent Language Solutions | \$0.00 | \$1,276.00 | \$1,276.00 | | - Bohonnon Law Firm, LLC | \$3,831.75 | \$0.00 | \$3,831.75 | | - UnitedLex | \$93,448.02 | \$0.00 | \$93,448.02 | | - Other | \$2,704.50 | \$0.00 | \$2,704.50 | | Postage/Express Mail | \$540.22 | \$1,641.91 | \$2,182.13 | | Reproduction Charges | \$2,075.52 | \$3,236.80 | \$5,312.32 | | Reproduction Charges (Color) | \$272.00 | \$151.20 | \$423.20 | | Retrieval of Corporate Documents: | | | | | - TransUnion Risk | \$220.00 | \$11.25 | \$231.25 | | - Other | \$90.10 | \$0.00 | \$90.10 | | Search Fees | \$1,172.84 | \$0.00 | \$1,172.84 | | Taxi/Ground Transportation | \$1,538.02 | \$652.37 | \$2,190.39 | | Travel Expense - Internet | \$30.00 | \$0.00 | \$30.00 | | Travel Expense - Meals | \$119.17 | \$54.10 | \$173.27 | | Travel Expense - Parking | \$172.99 | \$43.00 | \$215.99 | | UPS/Courier Service | \$849.98 | \$4,407.01 | \$5,256.99 | | Vendor Expense | \$93.00 | \$158.87 | \$251.87 | | Westlaw | \$4,799.44 | \$3,896.84 | \$8,696.28 | | Westlaw Business | \$4.20 | \$0.00 | \$4.20 | | TOTAL | \$120,605.49 | \$25,532.08 | \$146,137.57 |

# **EXHIBIT F**

**Monthly Fee Statements**

PAUL HASTINGS

*PAUL HASTINGS LLP 1117 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106 t: +1 650 320 1800 | f: +1 650 320 1900 | www paulhastings com*

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan September 7, 2023 Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369632

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$362,796.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 4,863.56 | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$367,660.06 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$367,660.06 |

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PAUL HASTINGS

*PAUL HASTINGS LLP 1117 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106 t: +1 650 320 1800 | f: +1 650 320 1900 | www paulhastings com*

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan September 7, 2023 Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369632

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$362,796.50

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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*PAUL HASTINGS LLP 1117 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106 t: +1 650 320 1800 | f: +1 650 320 1900 | www paulhastings com*

| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | September 7, 2023 | |--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369632 |

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023

# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$362,796.50**

**\$362,796.50**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |---------------------------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B110 Case Administration | | | | | | | 07/03/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.5); review and update working group regarding upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.5); prepare list of filing deadlines for July 2023 (.4); review and update working group regarding upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Update case issues/task list | 1.40 | 1,015.00 | 1,421.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Update trackers regarding upcoming deadlines and critical dates and share with PH working group | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/05/2023 | JK21 | Prepare statement of withdrawal of counsel for electronic filing (0.3); electronically file with the court statement of withdrawal of counsel (0.3) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/06/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.6); review and update working group regarding upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Update case trackers regarding critical dates and deadlines | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/07/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.9); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 07/11/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on case | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding updates to issues/task list | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/13/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.2); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare issues/task list regarding matters and deadlines in the Kwok case (2.3); correspond with D. Barron about same (.1); call with S. Maza regarding same (.1) | 2.50 | 1,015.00 | 2,537.50 | | 07/13/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with D. Barron re task list and open issues (.1); call with E. Sutton re task list and open issues (.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/14/2023 AB21 Update call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron, S. Maza, W. Farmer, , E. Sutton regarding Kwok case and next steps 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 07/14/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) 0.70 540.00 378.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Prepare agenda for all hands call regarding pending and upcoming litigation 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, S. Maza, W. Farmer, , E. Sutton and A. Bongartz regarding litigation plan and related issues/task list 2.20 1,320.00 2,904.00 07/14/2023 ECS1 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, S. Maza, A. Luft, D. Barron, W. Farmer and regarding upcoming matters in Kwok case, strategy, deadlines 2.20 1,015.00 2,233.00 07/14/2023 ECS1 Continue to prepare issues/task list regarding matters and deadlines in the Kwok case 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 07/14/2023 LAD4 Prepare agenda for team call (.70); handle same with A. Bongartz, N. Bassett, S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, E. Sutton, W. Farmer, re: next steps (2.20) 2.90 1,860.00 5,394.00 07/14/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, , and E. Sutton regarding Kwok case, strategy, deadlines 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 07/14/2023 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, A. Luft, S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding pending and upcoming case matters and plan for same 2.20 815.00 1,793.00 07/14/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, A. Luft, S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, , E. 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00

Sutton regarding litigation tasks and case

issues

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632

| Invoice No. 2369632 | | | | | | |---------------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/14/2023 | SM20 | Constant to and talk with E | 2.30 | 1,320.00 | 3,004.00 | | 07/14/2023 | SM29 | Case strategy and update call with E. Sutton, , L. Despins, D. Barron, A. Bongartz, N. Bassett, A Luft | 2.20 | 1,320.00 | 2,904.00 | | 07/14/2023 | WCF | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, S. Maza, A. Luft, E. Sutton, regarding adversary proceeding litigation plan and upcoming case matters | 2.20 | 1,235.00 | 2,717.00 | | 07/16/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding case updates and litigation issues (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/17/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding open matters and upcoming deadlines | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer, , and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding adversary proceedings, pending appeals, and related issues/tasks | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/17/2023 | | Call with W. Farmer, P. Linsey and E. Sutton on deadlines and plan for pending adversary proceedings and appeals | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/17/2023 | WCF | Correspond with E. Sutton and regarding adversary proceedings, pending appeals and related issues/tasks (.3); call with P. Linsey, , E. Sutton regarding appellate and discovery deadlines (.2) | 0.50 | 1,235.00 | 617.50 | | 07/18/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.9); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | | 07/18/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer and L. Despins regarding upcoming case matters and strategy issues (.2); review update on pending appeals (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/19/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.3); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 | | 07/21/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding certificate of service for template to use with filings | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/24/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/24/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); prepare draft notices of appearance regarding case no. 23cv62 (1.0); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 1.90 | 540.00 | 1,026.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DM26 | Email W. Farmer re: case no. 23cv102 briefing deadlines (.2); file notices of appearance regarding district court case no. 23mc62 (.7); update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.3); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/28/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.5); review upcoming filing deadlines and share with working group (.2) | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 | | 07/30/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DM26 | File via the Court's CM/ECF system certain notices of appearance regarding adversary proceeding case no. 23-5018 | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.8); review and share with working group upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632

### **Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 52.00 52,636.50**

#### **B113 Pleadings Review**

| 07/03/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in Despins v. Mei Guo case and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | |------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|------------| | 07/03/2023 | DM26 | Research certain procedural filings (petitions, joint administration orders, transfer venue order) with regards to Genever Debtors and Ho Wan Kwok chapter 11 cases for | 1.50 | 540.00 | 810.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in Despins v. Bravo Luck case and Despins v. Mei Guo case and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/06/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (1.0); review recent filings in certain District Court cases and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 2.30 | 540.00 | 1,242.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AB21 | Review chapter 11 docket update and recent filings | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in Mei Guo v. Despins Connecticut District Court case and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.4) | 2.30 | 540.00 | 1,242.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in Kwok v. Despins District Court case and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 2.10 | 540.00 | 1,134.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in Greenwich & Ngok v. Despins District Court case and USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review additional case documents and prepare same for working group review (.4); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.4) | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/12/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.20 | 540.00 | 648.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AB21 | Review chapter 11 docket update and recent filings | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok Second Circuit Court of Appeal case and update working group re same (.1); research certain case documents per attorney request (.6); review additional related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) | 2.50 | 540.00 | 1,350.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.7); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 2.20 | 540.00 | 1,188.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/18/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in Despins v. Mei Guo case and update working group re same (.1); research certain requested case documents (.6); review additional related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AB21 | Review chapter 11 docket update and recent filings | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/19/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); review additional case documents and prepare same for working group review (.5) | 2.10 | 540.00 | 1,134.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in Mei Guo v. Despins District Court case and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.4); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.5); research pleadings relating to HK Parties and Vartan on sanctions (.6); correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 2.20 | 540.00 | 1,188.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/25/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.7); 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) | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.7); prepare unredacted exhibits related to case no. 23ap5018 for local counsel (.6); research regarding certain requested case documents (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 2.80 | 540.00 | 1,512.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.2); review main case docket and adversary proceeding dockets regarding certain decisions/opinions entered (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 3.00 | 540.00 | 1,620.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | Subtotal: | B113 Pleadings Review | 40.80 | | 22,574.50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 07/09/2023 | DM26 | Draft agenda of matters set for 7/11/23 hearing (4.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.1) | 4.50 | 540.00 | 2,430.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DM26 | Prepare reference materials for 7/11/23 hearing | 7.30 | 540.00 | 3,942.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DM26 | Prepare draft agenda of matters scheduled for 7/18/23 hearing (4.3); prepare index of reference materials for hearing (.7) | 5.00 | 540.00 | 2,700.00 | | 07/16/2023 | DM26 | Update draft agenda of matters set for 7/18/23 hearing | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Prepare hearing notes for hearing on Epiq fee application (0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); calls with R. Amporfro (Epiq) regarding hearing prep (0.1) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 18.00 | | 10,588.00 | | | | | | | | | B160 | | Fee/Employment Applications | | | | | 07/05/2023 | AB21 | Review PH May fee statement (2.6); calls with D. Barron regarding same (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond with K. Catalano regarding same (0.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.1); correspond with PH Kwok team (L. Despins, S. Maza, D. Barron, N. Bassett, A. Luft, K. Catalano, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, K. Traxler, J. Kuo) regarding new matter numbers (0.1) | 3.20 | 1,625.00 | 5,200.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with A. Bongartz regarding May fee statement | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/06/2023 | AB21 | Review PH March, April, and May fee statements (3.5); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (0.1); call with S. Maza regarding same (0.3) | 3.90 | 1,625.00 | 6,337.50 | | 07/06/2023 | SM29 | Call with A. Bongartz re time entries and new client matter numbers | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH March, April and May fee statements (2.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (0.1); correspond with K. Catalano regarding same (0.2) | 3.40 | 1,625.00 | 5,525.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding PH March and April fee statements (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); revise same (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/11/2023 | AB21 | Review draft motion for approval of interim compensation procedures (0.4); call with D. Barron regarding time entries for PH March and April fee statements (0.3) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding time entries for March and April fee statements | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/11/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of second interim fee application | 1.10 | 1,025.00 | 1,127.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AB21 | Revise interim compensation procedures motion (1.8); calls with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey and L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH March and April time entries (0.4); call with A. Luft regarding same (0.6); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (0.1); correspond with regarding same (0.1) | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/12/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of second interim fee application | 0.20 | 1,025.00 | 205.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with A. Bongartz re: time entries for March and April fee statements | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding PH fee statements (0.1); revise same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AB21 | Analyze interim compensation procedures motion (0.7); correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.6); call with P. Linsey regarding same (0.1); revise same (0.3) | 1.70 | 1,625.00 | 2,762.50 | | 07/13/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of second interim fee application (1.2); prepare response to UST Appendix B questions (.2); correspond with C. Edge regarding information for interim fee application (.1) | 1.50 | 1,025.00 | 1,537.50 | | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit interim comp motion | 0.60 | 1,860.00 | 1,116.00 | | 07/14/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of second interim fee application, exhibits, supporting declaration, and proposed order (1.6); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1); correspond with I. Ahmad regarding UST Appendix B information for fee application (.1) | 1.80 | 1,025.00 | 1,845.00 | | 07/15/2023 | AB21 | Review PH May fee statement | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Review PH May fee statement (0.4); call with A. Luft regarding same (0.2); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.2); correspond with K. Catalano and W. Farmer regarding same (0.1) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding May fee statement | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/17/2023 | KAT2 | Review interim compensation motion | 0.20 | 1,025.00 | 205.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Call with A. Bongartz re: May fee statement | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AB21 | Review PH June fee statement | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH June fee statement | 2.50 | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/20/2023 | KAT2 | Revise PH second interim fee application (.1); correspond with I. Ahmad regarding same (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding June services and related U.S. Trustee request (.1) | 0.30 | 1,025.00 | 307.50 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Review PH June fee statement (1.2); calls with D. Barron regarding same (0.3); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (0.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.1); correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.2) | 2.40 | 1,625.00 | 3,900.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding June fee statement | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re: fee application edits | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Prepare parts of PH second interim fee application (3.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 | | 07/25/2023 | AB21 | Review PH March fee statement (1.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); review PH April fee statement (1.4); correspond with C. Edge regarding fee statements (0.2); call with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); prepare parts of PH second interim fee application (1.8); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.4) | 5.70 | 1,625.00 | 9,262.50 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding depositions in connection with PH interim fee application | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/26/2023 | AB21 | Review PH March, April, and May 2023 fee statements (1.3); correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.2); prepare parts of PH second interim fee application (3.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); call with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding | 5.20 | 1,625.00 | 8,450.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze fee statements and related documents in connection with preparing interim fee application | 4.40 | 1,320.00 | 5,808.00 | | 07/26/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Bongartz regarding interim fee application (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/27/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding PH interim fee application (0.3); prepare parts of same (1.9); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); call and correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); review March, April, and May PH fee statements (1.0); correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.1) | 3.80 | 1,625.00 | 6,175.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare sections of interim fee application | 4.80 | 1,320.00 | 6,336.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding interim fee application | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Jimang Lio lawsuit in connection with fee application | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/28/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH June fee statement (0.8); correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); revise PH interim fee application (0.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare sections of interim fee application | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/30/2023 | AB21 | Prepare parts of PH interim fee application | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/30/2023 | KAT2 | Correspond with D. Gonzalez regarding fee matters | 0.10 | 1,025.00 | 102.50 | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Call with K. Traxler regarding notice of PH rate adjustment (0.1); revise same (0.1); correspond and call with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Review and prepare parts of PH second interim fee application (1.8); calls with C. Edge regarding same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with K. Traxler regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) | 2.40 | 1,625.00 | 3,900.00 | | 07/31/2023 | KAT2 | Correspond with D. Gonzalez regarding fee matters (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same and change in rates (.1); prepare notice of change in rates (.4); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,025.00 | 717.50 | | 07/31/2023 | NAB | Prepare parts of fee application (1.7); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 | | | Subtotal: | B160 Fee/Employment Applications | 73.70 | | 112,703.50 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632

# **B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals**

| 07/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. White (EOCS) regarding EOCS invoice | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/05/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of EOCS invoice (0.1); prepare notice regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/05/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing notice of filing third invoice of engineering operations (0.2); electronically file with the court notice of filing third invoice of engineering operations (0.3) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AB21 | Call with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding Epiq fee application (0.2); correspond with R. Amporfro (Epiq) regarding same (0.2); correspond with H. Claiborn regarding same (0.3) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/07/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Bohonnon invoice (0.1); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (US Trustee) regarding Epiq fee application | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/10/2023 | JK21 | Prepare notice of filing of revised AAGL proposed order (0.4); electronically file with the court notice of filing of revised AAGL proposed order (0.3); prepare additional service of same (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/11/2023 | LAD4 | T/c M. Kennedy (Chilmark) re: forensic accountant role | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 | | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Interview Teneo team as forensic accountant | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 | | 07/14/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding retention of Bohonnon Law Firm (0.1); calls and correspond with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.1); correspond and call with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Bohonnon (Bohonnon Law) regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding investigator retention | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding fee applications and next steps (0.3); call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding Harneys fee application (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Calls with E. Sutton regarding forensic accountant retention matters | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Voss (FRA) regarding forensic accountant retention issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft, N. Bassett and P. Kelker (Risk Advisory) regarding potential retention | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare parties in interest list for forensic accounting firms (.7); call with D. Barron about same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery (.1); correspond with , J. Kuo and D. Barron about same (.1); call with D. Barron about same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Risk Advisory re: potential investigative work | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding hearing on Epiq fee application (0.1); call with R. Amporfro (Epiq) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.6) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with bank account/statement information produced in Kwok discovery (.1); correspond with , J. Kuo and D. Barron about same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with (and summarizing) bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery (.1); correspond with UnitedLex about same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Voss re: retention and interested parties | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Review draft Bohonnon retention application (0.1); call and correspond with D. Skalka (Neubert) regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Revise Bohonnon retention application (0.3); correspond with L. Despins (0.2); correspond with D. Skalka regarding same (0.1); call with D. Bohonnon (Bohonnon Law) regarding supporting declaration (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/21/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding documents for forensic accountant | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Call and correspond with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding service of Bohonnon retention application | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Martinez (Alix) regarding retention of forensic accountant | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft, L. Despins and Kroll regarding potential retention | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Esses (Kroll) regarding list of interested parties | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding parties in interest list for Kroll | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/24/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on retention of forensic accountants (1.30); interview Kroll re: same with D. Barron and A. Luft (.60) | 1.90 | 1,860.00 | 3,534.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with Kroll, D. Barron, L. Despins re: potential forensic accounting analysis | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/31/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit forensic accountant retention terms (1.80); t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: same and update (.40); t/c A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) re: final call (.40) | 2.60 | 1,860.00 | 4,836.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632

**Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for 16.60 24,938.00 Other Professionals**

#### **B191 General Litigation**

| 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Review draft motion to extend removal deadline (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | |------------|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | | | Subtotal: B191 General Litigation | 0.40 | | 650.00 |

# **B210 Business Operations**

| 07/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins and R. Arbuckle (East West Bank) regarding transfer to interest-bearing account | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | |------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| |------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/14/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding bank accounts and surety bond (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.5); correspond with T. Sadler regarding same (0.1); correspond with T. Sadler regarding same (0.1); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding bank accounts and surety bonds | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding trustee bond (0.1); correspond with T. Sadler regarding same (0.2) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding pricing quote for trustee bond (0.2); review related application (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/18/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with Levine Company re surety bond premium quote (.3); call with Levine Company re same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,175.00 | 587.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfer for Epiq fees | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding trustee bond (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire transfers for Pullman fees and EOCS fees | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/20/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re surety bond (.1); correspond with surety provider re same (.5); review and comment on wire transfer payments to Epiq and payment of Dexter White invoices (.6) | 1.20 | 1,175.00 | 1,410.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding update on pricing quote for trustee bond | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/24/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins, A. Bongartz and Levine Corporation regarding surety bond quotes | 0.30 | 1,175.00 | 352.50 | | 07/25/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with Levine Corporation re surety bond | 0.20 | 1,175.00 | 235.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with J. Gervais (U.S. Trustee) regarding question regarding April 2023 monthly operating report | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR (0.2); review same (0.3) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/19/2023 | TS21 | Prepare June monthly operating report (2.1); correspond with D. Barron re same (.3) | 2.40 | 1,175.00 | 2,820.00 | | 07/20/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins and D. Mohamed re monthly operating report | 0.20 | 1,175.00 | 235.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DM26 | File via the Court's CM/ECF system monthly operating report by Trustee (.1); correspond with local counsel re service of same (.2) | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding MOR | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | | Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | 4.10 | | 4,831.50 |

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding trustee bond (0.1); correspond with H. Clayborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/28/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding update on trustee bond 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/28/2023 TS21 Correspond with A. Bongartz and L. Despins re surety bond 0.10 1,175.00 117.50 07/31/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding trustee bond 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 **Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 5.50 7,872.00**

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount **Subtotal: B230 Financing/Cash Collections 99.20 125,576.50 B310 Claims Administration and Objections** 07/10/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding asserted claims 0.30 540.00 162.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Amporfro (Epiq) regarding claims register 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding claims register 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 **Subtotal: B310 Claims Administration and Objections 0.50 426.00 Total 310.80 362,796.50**

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |-----------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------|----------|----------|------------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 16.30 | 1,860.00 | 30,318.00 | | AC43 | Alex Cota | Partner | 7.20 | 1,725.00 | 12,420.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 5.20 | 1,625.00 | 8,450.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 4.80 | 1,625.00 | 7,800.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 70.90 | 1,625.00 | 115,212.50 | | KAT2 | Katherine A. Traxler | Of Counsel | 5.90 | 1,025.00 | 6,047.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 17.10 | 1,320.00 | 22,572.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 37.00 | 1,320.00 | 48,840.00 | | MG21 | Maria Grabis | Associate | 14.40 | 1,290.00 | 18,576.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 2.70 | 1,235.00 | 3,334.50 | | TS21 | Tess Sadler | Associate | 4.90 | 1,175.00 | 5,757.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 9.70 | 1,015.00 | 9,845.50 | | | | Associate | 29.40 | 915.00 | 26,901.00 | | | | Associate | 2.40 | 815.00 | 1,956.00 | | DM26 | David Mohamed | Paralegal | 79.50 | 540.00 | 42,930.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 3.40 | 540.00 | 1,836.00 | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | Date | Description | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | 07/05/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 96.00 | 0.08 | 7.68 | | 07/05/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 120.00 | 0.08 | 9.60 | | 07/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 792.00 | 0.08 | 63.36 | | 07/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 120.00 | 0.08 | 9.60 | | 07/10/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 264.00 | 0.08 | 21.12 | | 07/10/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 429.00 | 0.08 | 34.32 | | 07/10/2023 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | | 1,264.00 | 0.20 | 252.80 | | 07/11/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 3,186.00 | 0.08 | 254.88 | | 07/11/2023 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | | 96.00 | 0.20 | 19.20 | | 07/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 146.00 | 0.08 | 11.68 | | 07/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 171.00 | 0.08 | 13.68 | | 07/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 49.00 | 0.08 | 3.92 | | 07/31/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | 636.00 | 0.08 | 50.88 | | 07/01/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | 3.42 | | 07/03/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | | 28.09 | | 07/03/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | | 80.85 | | 07/03/2023 | Westlaw | | | | 16.96 | | 07/03/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | 19.80 | | 07/04/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | 0.09 | | 07/05/2023 | Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | | 14.40 | | 07/05/2023 | Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | | 30.24 | | 07/05/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | 13.95 | | 07/06/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | 10.08 | | 07/07/2023 | Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | | 30.24 |

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| 07/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 30.24 | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------| | 07/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 28.89 | | 07/09/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 4.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; HCHK Technologies, Inc; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630197266006 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; HCHK Technologies, Inc; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630192119602 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; SARI B PLACONA ESQ; HCHK Technologies, Inc.,; 75 Livingston Avenue, 2nd Floor; ROSELAND, NJ 070683737 ; 1ZA6T1630191440793 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; PRIYA CHAUDHRY; c/o ChaudhryLaw PLLC; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630192403812 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; BRIAN W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 Princeton Pike; LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 086482201 ; 1ZA6T1630192771380 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; Alex Lipman; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o Lipman Law PLLC; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630198975819 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; BRIAN W. HOFMEISTER; Cole SchotzP.C. Attn Ryan Jareck; 1325 Avenue of the Americas; New York, NY 100196026 ; 1ZA6T1630199621789 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; c/o Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason; & Anello PC; NEW YORK, NY 100172413 ; 1ZA6T1630197790832 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; Officer, Managing Ge; HCHK Property Management, Inc.; 1209 Orange Street; Wilmington, DE 198011120 ; 1ZA6T1630195775997 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; Joshua I. Sherman, Esq.; 10 Mohawk Drive; Livingston, NJ 070393112 ; 1ZA6T1630193529426 (MAN) | 30.28 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 PARK HILL DR.; HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ; 1ZA6T1630196109428 (MAN) | 36.62 | | 07/10/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 26.91 | | 07/10/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 38.16 | | 07/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 26.46 | | 07/11/2023 Messenger - Requested by Shlomo Maza; City Expeditor Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 97695 dated 07/16/2023; From: Paul Hastings Llp; To: Connecticut Bankruptcy Court 915 Lafayette Blvd Bridgeport Ct 06604; Order # 1577183 dated 7/11/2023 14:09 | 422.20 | | 07/11/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 32.76 | | 07/12/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 10.71 | | 07/13/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 178.74 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; SARI B PLACONA; HCHK ENTITIES; 75 Livingston Avenue, 2nd Floor; ROSELAND, NJ 070683737 ; 1ZA6T1630194473163 (MAN) | 23.59 | | | | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; OFFICER MANAGING GEN; HCHK Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630193527777 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; JEREMY H TEMKIN; c/o Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason; 565 Fifth Avenue; NEW YORK, NY 100172413 ; 1ZA6T1630190060008 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; OFFICER MANAGING GEN; Corporation Trust Center; 1209 Orange Street; WILMINGTON, DE 198011120 ; 1ZA6T1630198351251 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ; BRIAN W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 PRINCETON PIKE; LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 086482201 ; 1ZA6T1630194719951 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ; RYAN T JARECK ESQ; 1325 Avenue of the Americas; NEW YORK, NY 100196079 ; 1ZA6T1630199166245 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ALEX LIPMAN; c/o Lipman Law PLLC; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630190759782 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; PRIYA CHAUDHRY; c/o ChaudhryLaw; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630198884677 (MAN) | 23.59 | | Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 33 | | Kwok | | | 50687-00001 | | | Invoice No. 2369632 | | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; OFFICER MANAGING GEN; Lexington Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630198856064 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; | 36.62 |

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| 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ; ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 Park Hill Dr.; HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ; 1ZA6T1630193885194 (MAN) | 36.62 | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | 07/14/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 20.67 | | 07/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 25.92 | | 07/15/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 6.84 | | 07/16/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 2.25 | | 07/17/2023 Westlaw | 260.83 | | 07/17/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 9.81 | | 07/18/2023 Search Fee - SPI Corporate Solutions, Inc., Invoice# 104026 Dated 07/18/23, Lien searches regarding Genever Holdings Corporation and Genever Holdings LLC | 1,159.00 | | 07/18/2023 Local - Meals - Shlomo Maza; 07/10/2023; Restaurant: Sandwich Bar; City: Flushing; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Dinner expense working late on case issues | 27.77 | | 07/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 12.60 | | 07/19/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 26.55 | | 07/20/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 56.17 | | 07/20/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Express Mail; | 28.75 | | 07/20/2023 Westlaw | 336.22 | | 07/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 17.01 | | 07/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 11.16 | | 07/23/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 5.94 | | 07/24/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 15.93 |

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| 07/25/2023 Westlaw | 159.63 | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | 07/25/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 16.20 | | 07/26/2023 Westlaw | 23.78 | | 07/26/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 20.88 | | 07/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 51.57 | | 07/28/2023 Local - Taxi - Shlomo Maza; 07/19/2023; From/To: Office/Home ; Service Type: Uber; Time: 20:12; working late on matter | 78.13 | | 07/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 83.52 | | 07/29/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 9.27 | | 07/30/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 8.10 | | 07/31/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 60.42 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$4,863.56 | | Current Fees and Costs | \$367,660.06 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$367,660.06 |

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369633

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

# **Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$219,121.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 101,630.32 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$320,751.82 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$320,751.82 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369633

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

### **Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$219,121.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 101,630.52 | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$320,751.82 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$320,751.82 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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

| Wan Kwok | | Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 7, 2023 | | | | |---------------------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|----------|-----------|--------------| | 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 | | | Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369633 | | | | | Attn: Luc Despins | | | PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 | | | | | | | FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023 | | | | | | | | Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation | | | | \$219,121.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | B120 | | Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Call with UBS team and Herbert Smith, Pallas (Richardson) re: next steps in UK litigation | | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 | | | Subtotal: | B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | 0.50 | | 930.00 | | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | | 07/08/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding agenda for 7/11/23 hearing | | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/08/2023 | NAB | Prepare outline for June 12, 2023 hearing | | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/09/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare agenda for 7/11/23 hearing | | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/10/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare cheat sheet summarizing information regarding Hudson Diamond entities and their connection to Mei Guo for the 7/11/23 hearing (1.4); correspond with D. Barron about same (.1) | | 1.50 | 1,015.00 | 1,522.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | 07/11/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding reference materials for July 12, 2023 hearing (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare hearing notes for July 11, 2023 hearing on Zeisler & Zeisler's motion to withdraw as counsel to Hudson Diamond NY | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Attend Zeisler Hudson Diamond motion to withdraw hearing | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 | | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare agenda for 7/18/23 hearing regarding GTV and Saraca | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Review certain submissions to prepare for 7/18/23 hearings and pretrial conference in Kwok case | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | | 07/14/2023 | DM26 | Update draft 7/18/23 hearing agenda (.2); prepare reference materials for hearing regarding rule 2004 motion to compel as it pertains to GTV, Saraca and attorney Mitchell (.5) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 | | | 07/17/2023 | DM26 | Prepare reference materials for hearing regarding GTV, Saraca and Mitchell (1.5); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.3); prepare supplemental reference materials regarding HCHK for 7/18/23 hearing (.7) | 2.50 | 540.00 | 1,350.00 | | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review documents and evidentiary issues for 7/18/23 hearings and pretrial conference in Kwok case | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding 7/18/23 hearing, pending and upcoming discovery, and forensic accountant care package | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Attend hearing re: GTV and Saraca | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | | | | Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings | 11.80 | | 13,049.50 | | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | | 07/05/2023 | NAB | Assess pending litigation | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | 07/07/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: upcoming arguments in pending adversary proceedings and open litigation matters | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | | 07/07/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding Bravo Luck, Greenwich Land, HCHK, and case issues | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding hearsay rulings in Kwok case | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with N. Bassett re: discovery and litigation plan for upcoming matters | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | | 07/11/2023 | NAB | Conference with A. Luft regarding strategic issues related to pending discovery and adversary proceedings | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding open litigation issues, discovery, and next steps in Greenwich Land and Mei Guo adversary proceedings | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | 07/13/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | | 07/15/2023 | NAB | Review email from W. Farmer regarding appellate briefing and deadlines | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | | 07/15/2023 | WCF | Review appellate dockets regarding July and August briefing deadlines (.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey regarding upcoming appellee briefs (.4) | 0.80 | 1,235.00 | 988.00 | | | 07/15/2023 | WCF | Correspond with E. Sutton and regarding current adversary proceeding deadlines and discovery planning | 0.30 | 1,235.00 | 370.50 | | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding foreign judgment enforcement issue | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | | 07/18/2023 | | Prepare issues/task list regarding pending adversary proceedings | 0.80 | 815.00 | 652.00 | | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding discovery and plan re: outstanding motions | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | | 07/21/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding upcoming adversary proceeding and appellate filing/hearing dates and deadlines | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | | 07/24/2023 | WCF | Call with P. Linsey (NPM), E. Sutton regarding issues/task list for adversary proceedings and appeals (.3); analyze certain issues discussed for next steps (.3) | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 | | | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Call with and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding upcoming adversary proceeding and appeal filing deadlines | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | | 07/31/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: discovery plan | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | | 07/31/2023 | | Prepare litigation issues/task list for pending adversary proceedings (.9); call with E. Sutton and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | | 07/31/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding litigation issues/task list (.4); review updates on appeals and pending litigation matters (.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 10.80 | | 12,876.00 | |

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| 07/11/2023 | NAB | Non-working travel from WDC to Connecticut for M. Levine deposition (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.50 | 812.50 | 1,218.75 | |------------|-----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|--------|----------| | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Non-working travel from New York to WDC after M. Levine deposition (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.40 | 812.50 | 1,137.50 |

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------------------------|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|----------|-----------------| | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Travel back to NY from hearing in CT (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 2.30 | 812.50 | 1,868.75 | | Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel | | | 5.20 | | 4,225.00 | | B210 | Business Operations | | | | | | 07/18/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding update on Lady May II and next steps (0.1); analyze same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding open invoice | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Review application for customs bond for Lady May 2 (0.6); call with D. Bohonnon regarding same (0.2); call with J. Reynolds (Jay Reynolds) and D. Bohonnon regarding same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Reynolds regarding same (0.1) | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Review Newport dockage fee statement | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/28/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding Yachtzoo invoice | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding update on Lady May II (0.1); correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding open invoices (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | Subtotal: B210 Business Operations | | | 2.10 | | 3,412.50 | | B261 | Investigations | | | | | | 07/02/2023 | | Prepare summary of informant's email regarding Kwok's associates and activities | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 07/03/2023 | DM26 | Research regarding certain potential Rule 2004 targets | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 |

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------| | 07/08/2023 | ECS1 | Review and prepare documents for M. Levine Rule 2004 deposition | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/08/2023 | NAB | Review documents related to Hudson Diamond discovery dispute (.2); continue to review key documents for M. Levine rule 2004 deposition (.4) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/09/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze supporting papers and exhibits re: Hudson Diamond motion | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/09/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze proposed RICO claim | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding hearing on Hudson Diamond discovery (.1); review submissions relating to same (.4); prepare parts of outline for M. Levine rule 2004 deposition (1.2); email with E. Sutton and W. Farmer regarding same and topics for same (.6); email with M. Levine regarding same (.2) | 2.50 | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Review and prepare documents for Hudson Diamond hearing | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Hudson Diamond documents and Zeisler motion to withdraw as counsel | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding Hudson Diamond issues and Zeisler motion to withdraw as counsel | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with E. Sutton regarding Hudson Diamond issues and Zeisler | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/10/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare exhibits for M. Levine rule 2004 deposition | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/10/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: arguments related to Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal arguments | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze submissions related to Zeisler Hudson Diamond motion to withdraw | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Review underlying arguments and testimony for Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal hearing | 1.60 | 1,625.00 | 2,600.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Capital One production | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding M. Levine rule 2004 deposition | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Hudson Diamond transfers | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding M. Levine rule 2004 deposition | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze documents and related topics for M. Levine Rule 2004 deposition | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to Rule 2004 requests | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 requests and meet and confers | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Draft talking points re: Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal motion for hearing | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze cases and arguments to prepare for Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal oral argument | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/11/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding preparations for M. Levine Rule 2004 deposition and additional issues (.4); review case law on certain M. Levine deposition topics (.4) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/11/2023 | WCF | Analyze Philips Nizer and Elliot Kwok law firm documents regarding deposition of M. Levine (4.3); draft deposition outline regarding M. Levine and Elliot Kwok Rule 2004 deposition (2.9) | 7.20 | 1,235.00 | 8,892.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Follow up correspondence with J. Voss (FRA) regarding investigation | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Voss (FRA) and A. Luft regarding forensic accounting investigation | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze additional topics and related documents for M. Levine Rule 2004 deposition | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare outline for forensic accountant interview (.3); interview J. Voss with D. Barron re: forensic accounting assignment (.6) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review report from N. Bassett re: Lamp Capital counsel deposition | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/12/2023 | | Review and summarize informant's email on Himalaya and Kwok's associates | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft outline for M. Levine deposition (1.1); conference with W. Farmer regarding same (.2); attend deposition of M. Levine (2.5); follow-up conversation with W. Farmer regarding same (.3) | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/12/2023 | WCF | Supplement outlines for Rule 2004 deposition of M. Levine and Elliot Kwok Levine law firm (1.6); conference with N. Bassett regarding same (.2); take Rule 2004 deposition of M. Levine and Elliot Kwok Levine law firm (2.5); follow up conference with N. Bassett regarding same (.3) | 4.60 | 1,235.00 | 5,681.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze documents related to Kwok investigation | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding informant email | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/13/2023 | | Review informant's email on HCHK and farm loan project | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L Despins regarding Himalaya Farms | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding tipster information | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare outline and cheat sheet in connection with Aaron Mitchell's testimony related to order to show cause why GTV and Saraca should not be held in contempt (2.0); correspond with A. Luft about same (.2) | 2.20 | 1,015.00 | 2,233.00 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare documents and notes for 7/18/23 hearings and pretrial conference in Kwok case | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | 07/14/2023 | | Review documents on Relativity in connection with Aaron Mitchell, GTV and Saraca | 1.10 | 815.00 | 896.50 | | 07/15/2023 | AG30 | Review F. Lawall and A. Mitchell production for documents reflecting significant transfers or specific discussions | 2.80 | 915.00 | 2,562.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/15/2023 | | Review and summarize informant's email on the farms, farm loan project, shell companies and Kwok's associates | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 | | 07/15/2023 | | Review production from Francis Lawall on Relativity regarding Aaron Mitchell's connection with GTV and Saraca | 2.50 | 815.00 | 2,037.50 | | 07/16/2023 | AG30 | Review documents from rule 2004 productions in connection with contempt motion | 2.00 | 915.00 | 1,830.00 | | 07/16/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of outline in connection with Aaron Mitchell's testimony for order to show cause why GTV and Saraca should not be held in contempt | 2.00 | 1,015.00 | 2,030.00 | | 07/16/2023 | | Correspond with L. Despins on informant's email about Himalaya Farms | 0.10 | 815.00 | 81.50 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Hudson Diamond contempt order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding A. Mitchell cross examination (2.1); prepare parts of outline for same (2.4) | 4.50 | 1,320.00 | 5,940.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Himalaya Farms | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding ROLF | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Continue to prepare outline in connection with Aaron Mitchell's testimony related to order to show cause why GTV and Saraca should not be held in contempt (2.4); correspond with D. Barron about same (.5) | 2.90 | 1,015.00 | 2,943.50 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review Rule of Law entities production of bank account information (.7); prepare summary of same for D. Barron (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 motions | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron re: questioning of Aaron Mitchell re: GTV and Saraca (2.1); prepare part of cross examination for same (.3); review legal arguments in briefs regarding same (.5) | 2.90 | 1,625.00 | 4,712.50 | | 07/17/2023 | | Review and summarize informant's email on farm activities and key Kwok associates | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 07/17/2023 | | Correspond with E. Sutton on exhibit list for the GTV, Saraca and Aaron Mitchell contempt hearing | 0.10 | 815.00 | 81.50 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding preparations for 7/18/23 hearing and A. Mitchell examination | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding A. Mitchell documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare exhibits for hearing on order to show cause why GTV and Saraca should not be held in contempt in connection with the motion to compel | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Discussions with UnitedLex about Kwok discovery database | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Call with D. Barron regarding 7/18/23 hearing, discovery in adversary proceedings, and forensic accountant retention | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Review and supplement cross examination outline for A. Mitchell | 3.80 | 1,625.00 | 6,175.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: A. Mitchell cross examination | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK and A. Mitchell hearing | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/18/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding prep for hearing and cross examination of Aaron Mitchell in connection with discovery dispute (.4); call with A. Luft regarding HCHK and A. Mitchell hearing (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding UAE issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding EY discovery | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Kwok fee disclosure | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok fee disclosures | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and related corporate information | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare document review protocol in connection with G Club document production (2.5); correspond with W. Farmer and about same (.3) | 2.80 | 1,015.00 | 2,842.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets in connection with outstanding rule 2004 requests and subpoenas (.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information (.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Call with Ross Fingold (counsel to Nodal Partners) regarding service of rule 2004 subpoena (.1); email Ross Fingold regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 motion (.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) about same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with and summarizing bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery (.3); correspond with A. Ganapathi and J. Kuo about same (.3) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 request | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets in connection with outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with and summarizing bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery (.1); correspond with UnitedLex regarding same (.3) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/21/2023 | WCF | Revise G-Club rule 2004 document review protocol | 0.80 | 1,235.00 | 988.00 | | 07/22/2023 | AEL2 | Edit sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 07/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/24/2023 | DM26 | Prepare parts of bank statements spreadsheet for forensic accountant | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with and summarizing bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery (.2); correspond with A. Ganapathi and D. Mohamed about same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/24/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton re: sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion edits | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/24/2023 | | Review information regarding certain informants | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/24/2023 | | Review informant's emails on Kwok related entities and persons | 1.50 | 815.00 | 1,222.50 | | 07/25/2023 | DM26 | Prepare parts of bank statements spreadsheet for forensic accountant | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding witness email | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Ganapathi, , D. Mohamed and UnitedLex regarding bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 motion | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/25/2023 | | Prepare spreadsheet summary of bank statements on Relativity for forensic accounting analysis | 4.00 | 815.00 | 3,260.00 | | 07/26/2023 | AG30 | Prepare summary of bank account information for forensic analyst | 3.50 | 915.00 | 3,202.50 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding next rule 2004 motion | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding update email to L. Despins on informant intelligence | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze contempt decision | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza turnover issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Ganapathi, , D. Mohamed and UnitedLex regarding bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion (1.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 1.40 | 1,015.00 | 1,421.00 | | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/26/2023 | JK21 | Prepare parts of forensic accountant bank spreadsheet | 3.10 | 540.00 | 1,674.00 | | 07/26/2023 | LAD4 | Read contempt ruling (.50); analyze/comment on RICO issues (2.90) | 3.40 | 1,860.00 | 6,324.00 | | 07/26/2023 | | Prepare parts of spreadsheet regarding bank statements for forensic analysis | 3.00 | 815.00 | 2,445.00 | | 07/26/2023 | NAB | Review debtor discovery contempt decision (.4); call with L. Despins regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding informant email | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/27/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion (1.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 | | 07/27/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/27/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Ganapathi, , D. Mohamed and UnitedLex regarding bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/27/2023 | JK21 | Prepare parts of forensic accountant bank | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/27/2023 | | Review information on Yaqin Li, witness who testified for Kwok at preliminary injunction hearing | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/27/2023 | | Review G Club production for information about Yumei Hao for the sixth supplemental Rule 2004 motion | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 07/27/2023 | NAB | Review information related to witness who testified at protests preliminary injunction hearing and potential relevant case developments related to same (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Kwok follower witness | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review document production and summarize bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery for forensic accountant (3.4); correspond with D. Mohamed about same (.1) | 3.50 | 1,015.00 | 3,552.50 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to Rule 2004 requests | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare summary of certain financial transactions of the Debtor and his affiliates in connection with meet and confers with rule 2004 discovery targets (.8); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 07/28/2023 | | Prepare summary of informant email on GTV, HCHK | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 | | 07/28/2023 | | Review information on Yaqin Li, witness who testified in preliminary injunction hearing | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/28/2023 | NAB | Review order to show cause regarding Hudson Diamond discovery (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/30/2023 | DM26 | Prepare parts of bank statements spreadsheet for forensic accountant | 2.50 | 540.00 | 1,350.00 | | 07/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding informant emails (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding potential disqualification of Yvette Wang's criminal counsel (0.1); review L. Despins emails regarding informant information (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding informant emails (1.0); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding formerfedsgroup.com (0.1) | 1.10 | 1,320.00 | 1,452.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Review email from regarding witness in UK | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kroll care package | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding documents and spreadsheet for forensic accountant | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding additional rule 2004 targets | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare response to Rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare chart and summary of bank accounts and statements produced in Kwok discovery for forensic accountant (3.3); call with D. Barron regarding same (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 3.70 | 1,015.00 | 3,755.50 | | 07/31/2023 | JK21 | Prepare parts of bank statements spreadsheet for forensic accountant | 4.40 | 540.00 | 2,376.00 | | 07/31/2023 | | Review Nicole Tsai's July 29 livestream on Kwok and Yvette Wang and their new legal team | 1.40 | 815.00 | 1,141.00 | | | Subtotal: | B261 Investigations | 162.20 | | 182,711.00 |

- 07/10/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding Hudson 07/10/2023 DEB4 Conferences with E. Sutton regarding motion to withdraw as counsel 07/10/2023 DEB4 Analyze Hudson Diamond/Zeisler withdrawal documents 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/10/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize transcripts in connection with Zeisler & Zeisler's motion to withdraw as counsel to Hudson Diamond NY (.9); prepare documents and hearing notes for 7/11/23 hearing 3.50 1,015.00 3,552.50 - regarding same (2.0); calls with D. Barron - about same (.4); correspond with D. Mohamed about same (.2)

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| Date | | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|----------------------|-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|------------|----------|-----------| | B262 | | Contempt Proceedings | | | | | | | | 07/24/2023 | | NAB | | Analyze arguments for Mei Guo discovery sanctions appeal (.4); call with P. Linsey (NPM), W. Farmer regarding same (.4) | | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | | 07/24/2023 WCF | | | Call with P. Linsey (NPM), D. Carnelli and N. Bassett regarding sanctions and contempt order appeal (.4); prepare notes regarding next steps (.1) | | 0.50 | 1,235.00 | 617.50 | | | | Subtotal: | | B262 Contempt Proceedings | | 1.30 | | 1,917.50 | | Total | | | 193.90 | | | 219,121.50 | | | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | ID | | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 3.90 | | 1,860.00 | 7,254.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | | Partner | 15.20 | | 1,625.00 | 24,700.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 2.90 | | 812.50 | 2,356.25 | | | AEL2 | | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 27.10 | | 1,625.00 | 44,037.50 | | AEL2 | | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 2.30 | | 812.50 | 1,868.75 | | AB21 | | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 2.50 | | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 | | DEB4 | | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 16.80 | | 1,320.00 | 22,176.00 |

WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 15.80 1,235.00 19,513.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 53.80 1,015.00 54,607.00 AG30 Anuva V. Ganapathi Associate 8.30 915.00 7,594.50

JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 11.60 540.00 6,264.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 10.10 540.00 5,454.00

Associate 23.60 815.00 19,234.00

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#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------| | 07/12/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 552.00 | 0.08 | 44.16 | | 07/18/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 714.00 | 0.08 | 57.12 | | 07/01/2023 | Electronic Document Retrieval - TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc., Invoice# 1047352-202306-1 Dated 07/01/23, TLO Charges for June 01, 2023 - June 30, 2023 - TruLookup US Business Search Advanced/Person Search/Comprehensive Report/. | | | 220.00 | | 07/01/2023 | Westlaw | | | 47.56 | | 07/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 53.90 | | 07/02/2023 | Westlaw | | | 190.23 | | 07/03/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 15.04 | | 07/03/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 468.65 | | 07/03/2023 | Westlaw | | | 71.34 | | 07/03/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 1.08 | | 07/04/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 1.08 | | 07/05/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163273; 07/05/2023; ; NA; 1 WORLD TRADE CTR; NEW YORK, NY 10007 ; 1ZA6T1631299407428 (MAN) | | | 16.67 | | 07/05/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 56.16 | | 07/05/2023 | Westlaw | | | 47.56 | | 07/05/2023 | Westlaw | | | 71.34 | | 07/05/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 1.08 | | 07/06/2023 | Airfare - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; From/To: DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | | | 213.90 | | 07/06/2023 | Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; Restaurant: Big Bowl; City: Arlington, VA; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | | | 23.38 |

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| 07/06/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023; Restaurant: Spotted Horse Tavern; City: Shelton, CT; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 40.00 | | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 07/06/2023 Lodging - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Hotel: Marriott; City: Shelton, CT; Check-in date: 06/26/2023; Check-out date: 06/28/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 469.72 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023; From/To: meeting/hotel; Service Type: Uber; Time: 17:12; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 12.91 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023; From/To: hotel/dinner; Service Type: Uber; Time: 18:26; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 13.91 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023; From/To: hotel/meeting; Service Type: Uber; Time: 09:38; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 14.92 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023; From/To: dinner/hotel; Service Type: Uber; Time: 21:03; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 14.97 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; From/To: hotel/meeting; Service Type: Uber; Time: 08:11; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 15.93 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; From/To: home/airport; Service Type: Uber; Time: 18:41; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 16.93 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; From/To: airport/hotel; Service Type: Uber; Time: 21:15; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 201.15 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; From/To: office/meeting; Service Type: Uber; Time: 12:47; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 21.92 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client- MTA ticket; Service Charge | 25.00 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client- MTA ticket | 26.00 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Rail: Amtrak; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client-NYP to WAS | 337.00 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; From/To: train station/home; Service Type: Uber; Time: 16:03; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 48.95 | | | 07/06/2023 Local - Meals - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Restaurant: Birch Coffee; City: New York; Coffee; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 4.81 | | | 07/06/2023 Vendor Expense - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Baggage Fee | 35.00 | | | 07/06/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 421.28 | | | 07/06/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 56.17 | | | 07/06/2023 Westlaw | 102.30 | | | 07/06/2023 Westlaw | 118.89 | | | 07/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.08 | | | 07/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 7.02 | | | 07/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.08 | | | 07/09/2023 Westlaw | 71.34 | | | 07/10/2023 Westlaw | 118.89 | | | 07/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.08 | | | 07/11/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 84.26 | | | 07/11/2023 Westlaw | 23.78 | | | 07/11/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.18 | | 07/11/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.61 | | 07/12/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.70 | | 07/13/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.61 | | 07/14/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.90 | | 07/17/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.72 | | 07/18/2023 | Westlaw | 23.78 | | 07/18/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.90 | | 07/19/2023 | Airfare - Nick Bassett; 07/10/2023; From/To: DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 601.41 | | 07/19/2023 | Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Restaurant: Mystik Masala; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 12.37 | | 07/19/2023 | Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Restaurant: Lebanese Taverna Express; City: New York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 6.57 | | 07/19/2023 | Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; Restaurant: LGA Hunt and Fish Club; City: New York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 8.95 | | 07/19/2023 | Lodging - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; Hotel: Hyatt; City: New York; Check-in date: 07/11/2023; Check out date: 07/12/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 230.67 | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; From/To: home/DCA; Service Type: Uber; Time: 06:45; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 10.00 | | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; From/To: DCA/Home; Service Type: Uber; Time: 19:24; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 10.45 | | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; From/To: LGA/Meeting in CT; Service Type: Uber; Time: 09:25; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 108.33 | | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; From/To: PH/LGA; Service Type: Uber; Time: 14:15; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 38.49 | | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 7.50 | | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 7.50 | | | 07/19/2023 Westlaw | 269.31 | | | 07/19/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.90 | | | 07/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.81 | | | 07/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.99 | | | 07/25/2023 Westlaw | 95.12 | |

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| 07/26/2023 Local - Taxi - Douglass Barron; 07/18/2023; From/To: Office/Home ; Service Type: Lyft; Time: 02:37; working late on Kwok matter | 33.74 | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 07/26/2023 Attorney Service - Serving By Irving Inc., Invoice# YL-4015A Dated 07/26/23, two services of First Set of Requests on Anthony DiBattista and Brian Hofmeister and the attempted service and service of a subpoena on Linwan "Irene" Feng | 575.00 | | 07/26/2023 Westlaw | 142.66 | | 07/28/2023 Local - Meals - Douglass Barron; 07/18/2023; Restaurant: Han Dynasty; City: New York ; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working late on Kwok matter | 34.29 | | 07/28/2023 Local - Parking - Luc Despins; 06/27/2023; Parking at courthouse for KWOK hearing | 13.00 | | 07/28/2023 Local - Parking - Luc Despins; 05/30/2023; Parking at courthouse for KWOK hearing | 6.00 | | 07/31/2023 Airfare - Will Farmer; 07/10/2023; From/To: LAX/JFK/JFK/LAX; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; Delta Airlines | 775.80 | | 07/31/2023 Lodging - Will Farmer; 07/13/2023; Hotel: Hampton Inn; City: New York; Check-in date: 07/11/2023; Check-out date: 07/13/2023; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition | 819.44 | | 07/31/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Will Farmer; 07/14/2023; From/To: hotel/airport; Service Type: Taxi; Time: 14:00; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; First City Cab Corp | 102.66 | | 07/31/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Will Farmer; 07/11/2023; From/To: airport/hotel; Service Type: Taxi; Time: 14:00; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; NYC Taxi | 98.41 | | 07/31/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Will Farmer; 07/15/2023; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; LAX Smartparking - Parking at LAX for Tuesday - Thursday 7/11/23 – 7/13/23 | 104.99 |

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| 07/31/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Will Farmer; 07/15/2023; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; Economy LAX Smart Parking - extension parking fee at LAX | 68.00 | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | 07/31/2023 UnitedLex Invoices - Unitedlex Corp, Invoice# 088560 Dated 07/31/23, UnitedLex – DSAI July 2023 Charges – Outside Professional Services | 93,448.02 | | 07/31/2023 Vendor Expense - Will Farmer; 07/14/2023; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; Delta Airlines - Additional Delta flight change fee; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 07/31/2023 Vendor Expense - Will Farmer; 07/13/2023; Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; Delta Airlines – Flight change Fee; Service Charge | 48.00 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$101,630.32 | | Current Fees and Costs | \$320,751.82 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$320,751.82 |

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PAUL HASTINGS

**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369634

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Other Litigation** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$2,431.00

| Costs incurred and advanced | 955.62 | |---------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$3,386.62 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$3,386.62 |

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## PAUL

HASTINGS

**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369634

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Other Litigation** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$2,431.00

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com

| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369634 |

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023

# **Other Litigation \$2,431.00**

**\$2,431.00**

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2369634

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------| | 07/17/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal case (0.2) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 07/18/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/19/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/20/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/21/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/24/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/25/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/26/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/28/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/31/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | 4.10 | | 2,431.00 | | Total | | | 4.10 | | 2,431.00 | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | |

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|-----------|-------|----------|----------| | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 3.90 | 540.00 | 2,106.00 |

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2369634 Page 3

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------|-------------------------|----------|------|------------| | 07/03/2023 | Westlaw | | | 25.17 | | 07/05/2023 | Westlaw | | | 25.16 | | 07/06/2023 | Westlaw | | | 615.61 | | 07/06/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 7.20 | | 07/07/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 26.95 | | 07/07/2023 | Westlaw | | | 136.93 | | 07/13/2023 | Westlaw | | | 118.60 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$955.62 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$3,386.62 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$3,386.62 |

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PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369635

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Corporate Law Issues** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00004 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$12,843.50

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$12,843.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$12,843.50 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369635

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Corporate Law Issues** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00004 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$12,843.50

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$12,843.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$12,843.50 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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PAUL HASTINGS

**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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023

### **Corporate Law Issues \$12,843.50**

\$12,843.50

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00004 Invoice No. 2369635

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|----------|-----------------| | 07/26/2023 | LAD4 | Mark-up final draft appeal report | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 | | 07/26/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and A. Bongartz regarding Ace Decade appeal issues and strategy (.1); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/27/2023 | AB21 | Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding status report for appeal of corporate governance order (0.3); correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/27/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. Bongartz & N. Bassett re: delay in Ace Decade contempt appeal | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 | | 07/27/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins and A. Bongartz regarding Ace Decade appeal update and strategy (.3); analyze issues related to same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/28/2023 | AB21 | Finalize joint status report for appeal of corporate governance order (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | | Subtotal: | B190 Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions) | 4.80 | | 8,223.00 |

# **B191 General Litigation**

| 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding Ace Decade strategy | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | |------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 07/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI strategy related to Ace Decade | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00004 Invoice No. 2369635

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|----------|-----------------| | 07/19/2023 | AB21 | Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI strategy with respect to Ace Decade (0.4); analyze same (0.3); correspond with A. Thorp regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft and L. Despins regarding same (0.2); call with A. Luft and L. Despins regarding same (0.2); further call with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3) | 1.60 | 1,625.00 | 2,600.00 | | 07/19/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. Bongartz, A. Luft re: Ace Decade next steps (.20); t/c A. Bongartz re: BVI proceeding (.10) | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with A. Bongartz and L. Despins re: BVI legal question re: Ace Decade | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | Subtotal: B191 General Litigation | | 2.80 | | 4,620.50 |

**Total 7.60 12,843.50**

**Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|--------------------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$12,843.50 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$12,843.50 |

PAUL HASTINGS

**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369636

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Sales Process** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$7,875.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 3,831.75 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$11,707.25 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$11,707.25 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

PAUL

---

HASTINGS

**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369636

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Sales Process** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$7,875.50

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023

### **Sales Process \$7,875.50**

\$7,875.50

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | B130 | Asset Disposition | | | | | | 07/05/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding update on Lady May 2 | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding objections to Lady May sale | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare closing statement and notice thereof in connection with sale of the Lady May | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/06/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding post-closing administrative matters regarding Lady May (0.1); revise notice of closing statement (0.2); call and correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare closing statement and notice thereof in connection with sale of the Lady May (.5); call and correspond with A. Bongartz about same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 |

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|----------|-----------------| | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding motion to authorize auctioning of Sherry Netherland furniture | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Call with A. Bongartz regarding motion to auction estate assets (.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Review correspondence from P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to auction estate assets | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review correspondence from P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to auction estate assets | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding update on contents of storage pod | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Bongartz and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to auction estate assets | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | | Subtotal: | B130 Asset Disposition | 6.10 | | 7,875.50 |

**Total 6.10 7,875.50**

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|--------------------|------------|-------|----------|----------| | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 2.40 | 1,015.00 | 2,436.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2369636 Page 4

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------------------| | 07/03/2023 | Outside Professional Services - Bohonnon Law Firm, LLC, Invoice# 1 Dated 07/03/23, Professional services rendered - June 2023 | | | 3,831.75 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$3,831.75 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$11,707.25 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$11,707.25 |

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## PAUL

HASTINGS

**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369637

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Genever US** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$33,189.75

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$33,189.75 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$33,189.75 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

#### Case 22-50073r-00d2256 Filed 10/16/23-1Entered 10/2/6/23 22:05:06 18Page 5251 of 486

PAUL HASTINGS

**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369637

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Genever US** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Nicholas A. Bassett

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$33,189.75

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$33,189.75 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$33,189.75 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

![](_page_186_Picture_2.jpeg)

**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023

# **Genever US \$33,189.75**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|----------|-----------------| | B110 | Case Administration | | | | | | 07/05/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding proxy from C. Abrehart (Harneys Corporate) with respect to Genever US | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) and L. Despins regarding update call | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Call with G. Weston (Harneys Legal) regarding power of attorney with respect to Genever | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) regarding case update call | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/23/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding update call with C. Abrehart (director) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Call with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) regarding Genever case update and DIP financing | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/26/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) regarding POA for DIP financing | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | | | Subtotal: B110 Case Administration | 1.40 | | 2,275.00 | | B131 | | Sale of Real Estate | | | | | 07/19/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on sale process Sherry Netherland | 3.10 | 1,860.00 | 5,766.00 | | | | Subtotal: B131 Sale of Real Estate | 3.10 | | 5,766.00 | | B165 | | Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | | | 07/07/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding questions from U.S. Trustee regarding AAGL retention application (0.2); correspond with J. Panico (AAGL) regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/08/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding AAGL retention application (0.2); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Revise proposed order for AAGL retention (0.3); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding notice of filing of same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Research regarding potential insurance counsel (1.8); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 1.90 | 1,625.00 | 3,087.50 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Research regarding potential insurance counsel (1.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (1.1) | 2.30 | 1,625.00 | 3,737.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Call with P. Linsey regarding retention of architect (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/25/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding retention of architect | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/27/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding retention application (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding McCormick retention application (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond L. Despins regarding OMJB retention application (0.2); revise same (0.2); correspond with M. McCormack (OMJB) regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding retention application (0.1); call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.2) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | 7.10 | | 11,537.50 | | B195 Non-Working Travel | | | | | | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Non-working travel to/from NY office to Sherry Netherland apartment (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 0.70 | 812.50 | 568.75 | | 07/27/2023 | AB21 | Travel from PH office to SN apartment for site visit with architect (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 0.60 | 812.50 | 487.50 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding discussion with Wolfson agency | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with T. Sadler regarding Genever insurance | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2369637 Page 2

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2369637

07/27/2023 AB21 Site visit of SN apartment with D. Acheson

regarding same (0.3)

(architect) (0.8); correspond with L. Despins

**Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 7.40 12,423.00**

1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2369637

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| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-------------|-------------| | B211 | | | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | | | | | 07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) and J. Gervais (UST) regarding MOR | | | | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | | | Subtotal: | | B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | 0.10 | | 132.00 | | | Total | | | | 20.40 | | 33,189.75 | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 6.40 | | 1,860.00 | 11,904.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 11.60 | | 1,625.00 | 18,850.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 1.30 | | 812.50 | 1,056.25 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 0.60 | | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | TS21 | Tess Sadler | | Associate | 0.50 | | 1,175.00 | 587.50 | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$33,189.75 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | | | \$33,189.75 | |

PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369638

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Mahwah Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012

Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$98,916.00

| Costs incurred and advanced | 350.90 | |---------------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$99,266.90 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$99,266.90 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369638

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

# **Mahwah Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$98,916.00

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**\nPaul Hastings LLP\nLockbox 4803\nPO Box 894803\nLos Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 July 31, 2023

# **Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$98,916.00**

\$98,916.00

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 General Litigation | | | | | | | 07/02/2023 | | Analyze Bankruptcy Code section 542 on turning over real estate to the trustee | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 07/02/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and S. Maza regarding Mahwah complaint, proposed order, and DOJ stipulation issues (.2); analyze same (.4) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/02/2023 | SM29 | Revise TRO motion and order to incorporate L. Despins comments (.4); correspond with N. Bassett re same (.2); analyze authority re same (.4) | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding DOJ stipulation | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding Taurus P.200 | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding Mahwah issues | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Sarnoff regarding DOJ stipulation | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ stipulation 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/03/2023 DEB4 Conference with regarding Bankruptcy Rule 7070 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding DOJ stipulation 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/03/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins and J. Murray (DOJ) regarding DOJ stipulation 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/03/2023 DEB4 Revise DOJ stipulation 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding Bankruptcy Rule 7070 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/03/2023 JK21 Research regarding Bankruptcy Code section 542 and Rule 7070 orders 0.80 540.00 432.00 07/03/2023 JK21 Review and revise Mahwah complaint 2.30 540.00 1,242.00 07/03/2023 JK21 Research regarding turnover orders for S. Maza 1.80 540.00 972.00 07/03/2023 LAD4 Review/edit DOJ stip (1.10); t/c J. Murray (DOJ) & D. Barron re: same (.20) 1.30 1,860.00 2,418.00 07/03/2023 Correspond with J. Kuo on filing preparation 0.10 815.00 81.50 07/03/2023 Conference with D. Barron regarding Bankruptcy Rule 7070 (.1); prepare memorandum on the scope and application of Bankruptcy Rule 7070 in relation to the 1.90 815.00 1,548.50

| | | of Bankruptcy Rule 7070 in relation to the Mahwah pleadings (1.8) | | | | |------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 07/03/2023 | | Correspond with D. Barron on Bankruptcy Rule 7070 in relation with the Mahwah complaint | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/03/2023 | SM29 | Analyze case law and precedent re TROs (1.6); correspond with L. Despins re same (.4); revise same (.3) | 2.30 | 1,320.00 | 3,036.00 | | 07/05/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit revised docs (1.70); t/c S. Maza re: same (.40) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare comments on draft Mahwah complaint | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |

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(.2)

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connection with Mahwah complaint (.2); call with D. Barron re same (.1); call with J.

Kuo and D. Barron re same (.3); correspond with L. Despins re filing

Mahwah complaint (.1)

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638

Court re same (.1); email O'Melveny re

Mahwah pleadings (.1)

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638

Total

**Total 86.90 98,916.00**

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fees | |------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 9.50 | 1,860.00 | 17,670.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 4.00 | 1,625.00 | 6,500.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 26.00 | 1,320.00 | 34,320.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 5.80 | 1,320.00 | 7,656.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 3.30 | 1,235.00 | 4,075.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 2.70 | 1,015.00 | 2,740.50 | | | | Associate | 22.50 | 815.00 | 18,337.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 12.60 | 540.00 | 6,804.00 |

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#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|-------------| | 07/18/2023 | Filing Fee - Ezra Sutton; 07/11/2023; Filing fees in connection with an adversary proceeding filed in the In re Kwok case | | | 350.00 | | 07/23/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 0.90 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$350.90 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$99,266.90 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | \$99,266.90 |

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369639

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

#### **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$90,231.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,194.85 | |---------------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$91,426.35 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$91,426.35 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369639

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

#### **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$90,231.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,194.85 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$91,426.35 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$91,426.35 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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PAUL HASTINGS

**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 July 31, 2023

# **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding \$90,231.50**

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount **B191 General Litigation** 07/05/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint 3.40 1,320.00 4,488.00 07/18/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint 7.80 1,320.00 10,296.00 07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding complaint introduction 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding changes to Golden Spring complaint 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/19/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00 07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding Golden Spring complaint 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/19/2023 DEB4 Analyze documents related to Golden Spring complaint 2.10 1,320.00 2,772.00 07/19/2023 LAD4 Review/edit complaint alter ego 1.70 1,860.00 3,162.00 07/19/2023 Review and prepare part of draft complaint against Golden Spring 2.50 815.00 2,037.50 07/20/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding complaint (0.4); revise same (0.8); correspond with regarding same (0.2) 1.40 1,320.00 1,848.00

\$90,231.50

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit re-draft of complaint | 1.10 | 1,860.00 | 2,046.00 | | 07/20/2023 | | Correspond with D. Barron regarding comments on the Golden Spring complaint | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding complaint | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding Golden Spring complaint | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Golden Spring complaint | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/21/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. entity status with the state of New York | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents to be used as exhibits | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/21/2023 | | Revise Golden Spring adversary complaint | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | 07/22/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare parts of draft complaint against Golden Spring | 4.90 | 1,625.00 | 7,962.50 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding complaint | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with regarding complaint and exhibits | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Chon and S. Zhu regarding Hong Kong service | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding China Golden Spring | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza on turnover issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/23/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett re: potential claims for complaint | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/23/2023 | | Prepare exhibits and revise citations for Golden Spring complaint | 6.30 | 815.00 | 5,134.50 |

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complaint

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/23/2023 Conference with D. Barron regarding comments on Golden Spring complaint and exhibits (.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/23/2023 NAB Review and revise draft complaint (1.3); correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding same (.3) 1.60 1,625.00 2,600.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding sealing motion 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding complaint exhibits 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Revise sealing motion 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Zhu regarding Hong Kong service 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Conferences with regarding Golden Spring complaint and motion to seal 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding sealing motion 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding exhibits to Golden Spring complaint 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding complaint 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Conferences with N. Bassett regarding complaint 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Revise Golden Spring complaint 2.70 1,320.00 3,564.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins regarding complaint 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/24/2023 ECS1 Prepare motion to seal complaint against Golden Spring (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/24/2023 ECS1 Analyze authority regarding service of summons and complaint on foreign corporation in Hong Kong (1.3); prepare summary of findings regarding same (.9) 2.20 1,015.00 2,233.00 07/24/2023 JK21 Prepare redacted exhibits for Golden Spring 2.30 540.00 1,242.00

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complaint against Golden Spring

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |---------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------|------------------| | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of Golden Spring adversary proceeding (.8); call with D. Barron about the same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | | | Subtotal: B191 General Litigation | 77.90 | | 90,231.50 | | Total | | | 77.90 | | 90,231.50 | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 3.70 | 1,860.00 | 6,882.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 6.60 | 1,625.00 | 10,725.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 30.10 | 1,320.00 | 39,732.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 6.00 | 1,015.00 | 6,090.00 | | | | Associate | 21.80 | 815.00 | 17,767.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 6.20 | 540.00 | 3,348.00 |

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|-------------------------|-----------|------|--------| | 07/12/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 101.00 | 0.08 | 8.08 | | 07/12/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 101.00 | 0.08 | 8.08 | | 07/31/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 11,408.00 | 0.08 | 912.64 | | 07/24/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 26.95 | | 07/24/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 56.17 | | 07/24/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 56.17 | | 07/24/2023 | Westlaw | | | 71.33 | | 07/25/2023 | Westlaw | | | 47.56 | | 07/28/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 0.36 |

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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 7 | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-------------| | Kwok | | | | 50687-00013 | | | | Invoice No. 2369639 | | | | 07/31/2023 Search Fee - Companies Registry, Invoice# | 6.79 | | | 20230731PT Dated 07/31/23, company search fee on 28 July 2023 for 1 company; requested by Ezra Sutton | | | | | 07/31/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.72 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | \$1,194.85 | | | Current Fees and Costs | \$91,426.35 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$91,426.35 |

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PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369640

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**HCHK Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014

Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$355,217.75

| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,333.94 | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$356,551.69 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$356,551.69 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369640

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**HCHK Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$355,217.75

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**\nPaul Hastings LLP\nLockbox 4803\nPO Box 894803\nLos Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | Please Refer to | | 200 Park Avenue | Invoice Number: 2369640 | | New York, NY 10166 | |

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023

# **HCHK Adversary Proceeding \$355,217.75**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------|------------------| | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 07/11/2023 | LAD4 | Continue to review issues and prepare hearing outline (1.50); handle hearing on settlement and related discussions (4.10) | 5.60 | 1,860.00 | 10,416.00 | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Attend part of rule 9019 hearing for HCHK | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 | | 07/18/2023 | LAD4 | Continue to review issues and prepare hearing outline (1.20); handle hearing (3.10); t/c D. Barron re: same (.20) | 4.50 | 1,860.00 | 8,370.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Attend hearing re: HCHK settlement motion | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | | Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings | | 14.30 | | 25,611.00 |

# **B191 General Litigation**

| 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding informant email on HCHK issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/03/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, M. Pena (Norris McLaughlin) and B. Wisotsky (Norris McLaughlin) regarding G News and the HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/03/2023 | ECS1 | Review invoices of expenses in connection with HCHK adversary settlement agreement (1.2); prepare summary of same (.5) | 1.70 | 1,015.00 | 1,725.50 | | 07/03/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding court's discretion in setting terms of injunction (.9); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.2) | 1.10 | 915.00 | 1,006.50 | | 07/03/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding HCHK litigation and G News | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding assignee counsel fees | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding assignee counsel fees | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Call with A. Luft, M. Pena (Norris McLaughlin) and B. Wisotsky (Norris McLaughlin) regarding G News and the HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Continue to review invoices of expenses in connection with HCHK adversary settlement agreement (1.6); prepare summary of same (.6) | 2.20 | 1,015.00 | 2,233.00 | | 07/05/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding co-defendant standing post default judgment against defaulter | 0.40 | 915.00 | 366.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and comment on response to G Club objection to settlement motion | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with counsel for G News and E. Sutton re: potential sale of assets | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/05/2023 | NAB | Review draft motion to set answer deadline in HCHK litigation (.4); correspond with L. | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK reply in support of rule 9019 settlement motion | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding assignee expenses | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with K. Catalano regarding alter ego questions | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding assignee expenses | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding HCHK issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding Himalaya activities | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK reply in support of rule 9019 motion | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare reply in support of HCHK rule 9019 motion | 8.30 | 1,320.00 | 10,956.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Austin regarding research on entity documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron, P. Linsey (NPM), and A. Smith (Robinson Cole) regarding transcript of June 27, 2023 status conference in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze case law and statutory authority regarding non-party's standing to object to rule 9019 settlement agreement and application of rule 9019 factors to non party (2.8); correspond with D. Barron about same (.4) | 3.20 | 1,015.00 | 3,248.00 | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Review discovery documents in connection with Trustee's reply in support of rule 9019 motion in HCHK adversary proceeding (2.0); prepare summary of same for D. Barron and (1.2) | 3.20 | 1,015.00 | 3,248.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/06/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding standing of creditors of alter ego entity in adversary proceeding (5.1); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.2); analyze case law regarding non-party motion to intervene (1.7); analyze case law regarding standing pursuant to section 1109 of the Bankruptcy Code (2.4) | 9.40 | 915.00 | 8,601.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze objections to the HCHK settlement motion | 2.10 | 1,625.00 | 3,412.50 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: arguments for rule 9019 reply | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Review information on 133256 B.C. Ltd., GWGOPNZ Limited, Japan Himalaya League, Inc., Kalixun Trading Limited, and Shih Hsin Yu | 1.60 | 815.00 | 1,304.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze case law on identifying proper defendants for alter ego claims | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with K. Catalano regarding alter ego findings | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Call with A. Luft regarding HCHK reply in support of rule 9019 motion | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding U.S. Trustee proposal in connection with rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (US Trustee) regarding rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding deed of assignments | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) and R. Jareck (CS) regarding reply in support of rule 9019 motion | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman regarding assignee expenses | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding assignee expenses | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare HCHK reply in support of rule 9019 motion | 5.20 | 1,320.00 | 6,864.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding case law on rule 9019 standing | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding Yanchun Liu | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Revise assignee filing re: rule 9019 motion | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman regarding exculpation issue | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare reply in support of rule 9019 motion in HCHK adversary proceeding (3.3); analyze case law in connection with same (.6); prepare certificate of service regarding same (.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding rule 9019 reply brief, supporting case law, and service (.7) | 4.90 | 1,015.00 | 4,973.50 | | 07/07/2023 | JK21 | Review and comment on service of reply in support of rule 9019 motion | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/07/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding standing of alter ego entities' creditors and equity holders (4.8); correspond with D. Barron on same (.2) | 5.00 | 915.00 | 4,575.00 | | 07/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review HCHK response | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: arguments and comments for rule 9019 reply brief | 1.90 | 1,625.00 | 3,087.50 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: arguments for rule 9019 reply brief | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Draft parts of reply brief to objections to settlement motion | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on draft reply to objection to settlement motion | 1.90 | 1,625.00 | 3,087.50 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Himalaya objection to settlement motion | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Cole Schotz re: its rule 9019 reply brief, authority, and argument | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |

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Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.3)

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/07/2023 Analyze information related to 133256 B.C. Ltd. and its signatory Yanchun Liu 1.00 815.00 815.00 07/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding HCHK issues 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/09/2023 ECS1 Analyze case law on impact of rule 9019 settlement agreement on third parties 0.60 1,015.00 609.00 07/09/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding HCHK litigation issues and strategy (.2); analyze same (.3) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/10/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft, R. Jareck (CS), M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding rule 9019 hearing and plan for same 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Shelley regarding assignment issues 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 hearing 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Prepare documents for HCHK hearing on settlement agreement 2.40 1,320.00 3,168.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Analyze HCHK documents in connection with rule 9019 motion and settlement 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding assignee expenses 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Follow up conference with A. Luft regarding rule 9019 hearing prep 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Cole Schotz fees in connection with settlement 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Cole Schotz fees in connection with settlement 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare documents and case annotations for 7/11/23 hearing in HCHK adversary proceeding (3.2); correspond with D. Barron about same (.3) 3.50 1,015.00 3,552.50 07/10/2023 JK21 Serve, electronically and by hard copy, rule 9019 reply brief 0.60 540.00 324.00

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding motion for answer deadline 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 ECS1 Revise proposed rule 9019 order in connection with HCHK settlement agreement 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare Rule 7012 motion in HCHK adversary proceeding 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/11/2023 ECS1 Outline argument for 7/11/23 hearing in HCHK adversary proceeding (.7); correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft about same (.1); call with D. Barron regarding assignee counsel fees (.1) 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 07/11/2023 AEL2 Review submissions and case law in preparation for settlement hearing oral argument 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 07/11/2023 AEL2 Review and supplement outline for rule 9019 settlement hearing 2.70 1,625.00 4,387.50 07/11/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett re: HCHK rule 9019 settlement hearing (.1); revise rule 9019 order (.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Conferences with E. Sutton regarding service issues 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK hearing on settlement motion and changes to proposed rule 9019 order 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Revise rule 9019 order 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding revised rule 9019 order 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 revised rule 9019 order

07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/12/2023 ECS1 Analyze service issues in HCHK adversary proceeding (.9); call with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.10 1,015.00 1,116.50 07/12/2023 ECS1 Prepare revised proposed order on rule 9019 motion (.6); call with D. Barron about same (.1) 0.70 1,015.00 710.50

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Rule 7012 motion in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/12/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding impact of equitable ownership finding | 1.00 | 915.00 | 915.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: revised terms of proposed HCHK rule 9019 order | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron re: hearing and changes to proposed rule 9019 order in light of hearing | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: edits to proposed rule 9019 order to address U.S. Trustee concern | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Call with E. Sutton regarding revised proposed rule 9019 order (0.1); prepare same (0.5); correspond with H. Claiborn (UST) and I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding same (.1); correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding same (0.1) | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding revised proposed rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Revise DOJ stipulation (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding revised proposed Rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare revised proposed order on rule 9019 motion (.7); call with D. Barron about same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Rule 7012 motion in HCHK adversary proceeding (.6); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) about same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kuo and D. Barron regarding service in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/13/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for filing proposed order regarding settlement agreement with assignee (0.3); electronically file with the court proposed order regarding settlement agreement with assignee (0.4); electronically serve proposed order regarding settlement agreement with assignee (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/13/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding standing for substantive consolidation (1.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 2.10 | 915.00 | 1,921.50 | | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit revised order | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey and D. Barron re: process for service of revised rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/13/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding adversary proceeding service issues | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding assignee documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with K. Catalano regarding alter ego issues | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding U.S. Trustee rule 9019 order objections | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding assignee documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with R. Jareck (CS) regarding rule 9019 order | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review service issues in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of Rule 7012 motion in HCHK adversary proceeding (.1); prepare certificate of | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/14/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding pretrial scheduling order (0.6); electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding pretrial scheduling order (0.3) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/14/2023 | JK21 | Review and comment on hard copy and electronic service of Rule 7012 motion | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 07/14/2023 | LAD4 | Conduct due diligence re: releases to assignee, et al (3.20); t/c and emails R. Jareck (CS) re: same (.50) | 3.70 | 1,860.00 | 6,882.00 | | 07/14/2023 | | Phone call with informant on the operation of farms, farm loan project, and companies associated with the farm | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 07/14/2023 | | Prepare memo on the operation and structure of farms, farm loan project, and HCHK's involvement in the loan project | 2.00 | 815.00 | 1,630.00 | | 07/14/2023 | | Review and summarize informant's email on HCHK and Yanchun Liu | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/16/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK rule 9019 issues (1.7); analyze submissions and cases for hearing related to same (2.3) | 4.00 | 1,320.00 | 5,280.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding G- Club MSA | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding reference materials for continued settlement hearing | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding intervention motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding service issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding continued rule 9019 hearing | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with regarding Himalaya Farm witness | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review submissions and related HCHK documents in preparation for hearing on revised proposed rule 9019 order in connection with HCHK settlement agreement (.3); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.4) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review service issues in HCHK adversary proceeding (.1); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/17/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding rule 9019 order | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 07/17/2023 | LAD4 | Review submissions, issues and prepare outline for hearing (3.10); t/c R. Jareck (CS) re: same (.30) | 3.40 | 1,860.00 | 6,324.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK sur- objection | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and comment on arguments in response to HCHK objections to rule 9019 settlement motion and order | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron re: objection response and prep for continued rule 9019 hearing | 1.70 | 1,625.00 | 2,762.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze objections to rule 9019 motion and proposed order | 3.40 | 1,625.00 | 5,525.00 | | 07/17/2023 | | Review loan agreements between HCHK and the intervenor entities | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 07/17/2023 | | Review corporate documents of 133256 B.C. Ltd. | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/17/2023 | | Phone call with D. Barron regarding the farm loan project and terms of the loan agreement | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/17/2023 | | Review documents on Relativity for information on Jing Wei Fang, former director of 133256 B.C. Ltd. | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding continued HCHK settlement hearing and related objection and discovery issues (.3); review documents related to same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins regarding hearing on HCHK settlement motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding rule 9019 hearing arguments | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze corporate documents from purported HCHK creditors | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding purported HCHK creditors | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze authority regarding service via mail under Rule 7004(b) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: HCHK objection responses | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Draft talking points for HCHK hearing on settlement motion (1.9); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 2.10 | 1,625.00 | 3,412.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron, E. Sutton re: action items arising from rule 9019 hearing | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/18/2023 | | Review documents on Relativity for information on Chuxiong Sun and Kalixun Trading Limited | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with K. Catalano regarding alter ego issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A Luft and E. Sutton regarding HCHK discovery | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Review findings from K. Catalano regarding alter ego issues | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK issues and post-hearing items | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding Japan Himalaya | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding service issues | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, admissions and interrogatories for proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding (3.8); calls with about same (.4) | 4.20 | 1,015.00 | 4,263.00 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft and D. Barron regarding discovery in connection with HCHK adversary proposed intervenors | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding meeting and conferring with proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/19/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding standing for creditor of creditor (1.9); summarize same (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 2.20 | 915.00 | 2,013.00 | | 07/19/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on discovery issues re: intervenors (1.90); t/c D. Barron, N. Bassett, E. Sutton, A. Luft re: same (.50) | 2.40 | 1,860.00 | 4,464.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Draft parts of intervenor discovery | 5.50 | 1,625.00 | 8,937.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: action items from the hearing | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron and E. Sutton re: HCHK intervention discovery | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) re: intervention evidence | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Sherman re: claim in HCHK | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with Pastore firm re: intervention motion | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze intervention motion | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/19/2023 | | Prepare request for production, interrogatories, and request for admissions to the proposed intervenors (1.7); calls with E. Sutton regarding same (.4) | 2.10 | 815.00 | 1,711.50 | | 07/19/2023 | | Review corporate documents for Japanese Himalaya League, Inc. | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/19/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, A. Luft, D. Barron, and E. Sutton regarding HCHK discovery (.5); begin reviewing draft discovery requests (.4) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding CHOCK documents | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with and E. Sutton regarding Xvebing Wang | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding CHOCK service list | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft related to standing and interrogatories | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze HCHK loan documents (1.2); conferences with regarding same (0.3); prepare summary analysis regarding same (0.8) | 2.30 | 1,320.00 | 3,036.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding intervention discovery | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft, W. Farmer, N. Bassett, R. Pastore (Pastore) regarding intervention discovery | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Call with E. Sutton regarding requests for admission | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze authorities regarding intervention discovery issues | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze authority on standards in connection with intervention in adversary proceeding (.5); draft summary of findings regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, admissions, interrogatories, deposition notices and subpoenas for proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding (5.0); correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, A. Luft and regarding same (.4); call with D. Barron regarding same (.2); further correspond with regarding same (.2) 5.80 1,015.00 5,887.00 07/20/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with R. Pastore, N. Bassett, D. Barron, W. Farmer re: intervention discovery 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/20/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: underlying HCHK loan documents 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/20/2023 AEL2 Review issues and notes to prepare for meet and confer with R. Pastore 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/20/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK meet and confer follow up analysis 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/20/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: Rule 26 and HCHK intervention 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/20/2023 AEL2 Prepare parts of discovery requests and subpoenas 3.70 1,625.00 6,012.50 07/20/2023 AEL2 Correspond with E. Sutton re: edits to requests for admission 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/20/2023 Review and prepare memo on the HCHK loan agreements with the proposed intervenors (1.6); calls with D. Barron regarding same (.3) 1.90 815.00 1,548.50 07/20/2023 Prepare request for production, interrogatories, and request for admissions to the proposed intervenors 1.00 815.00 815.00 07/20/2023 Prepare notices of deposition and subpoenas to the proposed intervenors, each signatory, and Xuebing Wang 3.10 815.00 2,526.50

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| 07/20/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft discovery requests on proposed intervenors (.9); correspond with E. Sutton, , A. Luft regarding same (.2); call with A. Luft regarding same (.3); call with D. Barron, A. Luft, W. Farmer, and opposing counsel regarding same (.3); correspond with A. Luft, W. Farmer regarding authority and analysis related to discovery requests (.2); further review draft discovery requests (.4) | 2.30 | 1,625.00 | 3,737.50 | |------------|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | WCF | Meet and confer with Pastore LLP, A. Luft, N. Bassett, D. Barron regarding HCHK discovery and motion to intervene (.3); review, revise HCHK adversary proceeding discovery (.4) | 0.70 | 1,235.00 | 864.50 | | 07/20/2023 | WCF | Review motion to intervene arguments | 0.30 | 1,235.00 | 370.50 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck regarding HCHK documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding Xvebing Wang | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft and L. Despins regarding HCHK witnesses | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with R. Jareck regarding Sherman claim | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, admissions, interrogatories, deposition notices and subpoenas for proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding (2.8); correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, A. Luft and regarding same (.2) | 3.00 | 1,015.00 | 3,045.00 | | 07/21/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit proposed discovery | 0.90 | 1,860.00 | 1,674.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Draft intervention discovery | 2.80 | 1,625.00 | 4,550.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: intervenors | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with E. Sutton re: service issues | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/21/2023 Review HCHK loan agreement and Xuebing Wang's power of attorney agreement 1.20 815.00 978.00 07/21/2023 Prepare rule 30(b)(6) deposition notices to each intervenor party and notice to Xuebing Wang 2.30 815.00 1,874.50 07/21/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding draft discovery requests (.4); review same (.1) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/21/2023 WCF Correspond with N. Bassett and criminal counsel to Debtor and Y. Wang regarding discovery for motion to intervene 0.40 1,235.00 494.00 07/23/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery issues and related case law 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/23/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding Xuebing Wang 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/23/2023 Correspond with informant on farm loan program and form loan agreement 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/23/2023 Review form loan agreement, addendum, and farm qualification document from informant 0.60 815.00 489.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding Holy City answer deadline 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/24/2023 ECS1 Analyze case law regarding application of standards in connection with intervention in adversary proceeding 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/24/2023 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding order setting answer deadline for Holy City and certificate of service regarding same (.2); review certificate of service regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 07/24/2023 ECS1 Review correspondence with defense counsel regarding requests for production, admissions, interrogatories, deposition notices and subpoenas for proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding (.1); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett about same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00

regarding HCHK documents

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intervenors

Barron regarding same (.1)

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#### **B195 Non-Working Travel**

| 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Travel to hearing on HCHK settlement motion in Bridgeport, CT from NY (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.40 | 812.50 | 1,137.50 | |------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|--------|----------| | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Travel back from hearing on HCHK settlement motion in Bridgeport, CT to NY (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.90 | 812.50 | 1,543.75 | | 07/18/2023 | LAD4 | Travel to/from courthouse for hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.10 | 930.00 | 1,023.00 |

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| Date 07/18/2023 | Initials AEL2 Subtotal: | Description | Travel to HCHK settlement hearing in Bridgeport, CT from NY (Bill at 1/2 rate) B195 Non-Working Travel | | Hours 2.00 6.40 | Rate 812.50 | Amount 1,625.00 5,329.25 | |------------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|-----------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Total | | | | | 276.60 | | 355,217.75 | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 29.40 | 1,860.00 | | 54,684.00 | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 1.10 | 930.00 | | 1,023.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 16.80 | 1,625.00 | | 27,300.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | | 812.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 55.10 | 1,625.00 | | 89,537.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 5.30 | 812.50 | | 4,306.25 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 52.40 | 1,320.00 | | 69,168.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 6.70 | 1,235.00 | | 8,274.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 49.00 | 1,015.00 | | 49,735.00 | | KC27 | Kristin Catalano | | Associate | 21.40 | 915.00 | | 19,581.00 | | | | | Associate | 35.60 | 815.00 | | 29,014.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 3.30 | 540.00 | | 1,782.00 | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | | | Date | Description | | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | 07/12/2023 Photocopy Charges | | | | 202.00 | 0.08 | 16.16 | | | 07/23/2023 Photocopy Charges | | | | | 6,816.00 | 0.08 | 545.28 | | 07/06/2023 Westlaw | | | | | 47.56 | | | | 07/09/2023 Westlaw | | | | | | | 23.78 | | 07/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | | | | 3.60 | | | 07/12/2023 Westlaw | | | | | | | 54.75 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640

| 07/13/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 19.60 | | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | 07/13/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 4.14 | | | 07/18/2023 Westlaw | 23.78 | | | 07/19/2023 Westlaw | 23.78 | | | 07/20/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 53.90 | | | 07/20/2023 Westlaw | 50.87 | | | 07/24/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 168.51 | | | 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 50.25 | | | 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 58.80 | | | 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 58.80 | | | 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; | 58.80 | | | 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 9.80 | | | 07/24/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.63 | | | 07/25/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.90 | | | 07/26/2023 Westlaw | 23.77 | | | 07/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.08 | | | 07/31/2023 Search Fee - Companies Registry, Invoice# 20230731PT Dated 07/31/23, company search fee on 7 July 2023 for 1 company; requested by Ezra Sutton | 7.05 | | | 07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin; 07/17/2023; International Transaction Fee - Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.; Merchant: International transaction | 0.07 | | | 07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin; 07/17/2023; International Transaction Fee - Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.; Merchant: International transaction | 0.35 | | | 07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin; 07/17/2023; Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.; Merchant: Small business bc; Orig Curr: CAD, Rate: 0.76, Orig Amt: 30.45 | 23.14 | | | Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640 | | Page 26 | | | 07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin; 07/17/2023; Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.; Merchant: Small business bc; Orig Curr: CAD, Rate: 0.76, Orig Amt: 6.30 | 4.79 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$1,333.94 | | | Current Fees and Costs | \$356,551.69 |

**Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$356,551.69**

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369641

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

#### **Interpleader Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$24,050.00

| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,042.24 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$25,092.24 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$25,092.24 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369641

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

#### **Interpleader Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$24,050.00

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 | September 7, 2023 | | | | | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------|----------|-------------|--|--| | Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 Attn: Luc Despins | | | | Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369641 | | | | | | | | | | PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 | | | | | | | | FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | Interpleader Adversary Proceeding | | | | \$24,050.00 | | | | Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | | | | 07/11/2023 | NAB | Participate in hearing on HK USA interpleader action and related matters | | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 | | | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | | 4.10 | | 6,662.50 | | | | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | | | | 07/06/2023 | NAB | Review response brief and outline for reply brief in support of HK USA interpleader summary judgment (.4); email with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | | | 07/07/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft reply in support of 1.00 1,625.00 HK USA interpleader summary judgment (.7); correspond and call with P. Linsey regarding same (.3) | | | | 1,625.00 | | | | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Review submissions to prepare for hearing on HK USA interpleader and additional matters | | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | |

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Review submissions and prepare notes for hearing on HK USA interpleader and related issues | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/10/2023 | NAB | Review submissions and prepare hearing notes for HK USA interpleader action hearing (2.2); analyze issues and case law relating to same (1.8); analyze HCHK hearing issues (.4) | 4.40 | 1,625.00 | 7,150.00 | | 07/11/2023 | NAB | Continue reviewing submissions and preparing hearing notes for hearing on HK USA interpleader action motion for summary judgment (2.8); analyze additional cases in connection with same (.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.3); correspond with A. Luft regarding same and related hearing issues (.2) | 4.00 | 1,625.00 | 6,500.00 | | | Subtotal: B191 General Litigation | | 10.70 | | 17,387.50 | | Total | | | 14.80 | | 24,050.00 |

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |-----|---------------------|---------|-------|----------|-----------| | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 14.80 | 1,625.00 | 24,050.00 |

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

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| 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Restaurant: Mystik Masala; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 12.38 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Restaurant: Lebanese Taverna Express; City: New York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 6.57 | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; Restaurant: LGA Hunt and Fish Club; City: New York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 8.95 | | 07/19/2023 Lodging - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; Hotel: Hyatt; City: New York; Check-in date: 07/11/2023; Check-out date: 07/12/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 230.67 | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; From/To: DCA/Home; Service Type: Uber; Time: 19:24; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 10.45 | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; From/To: LGA/Meeting in CT; Service Type: Uber; Time: 09:25; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 108.34 | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; From/To: PH/LGA; Service Type: Uber; Time: 14:15; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 38.49 |

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Kwok 50687-00015 Invoice No. 2369641

| 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; From/To: home/DCA; Service Type: Uber; Time: 06:45; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 9.99 | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 7.50 | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 7.50 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$1,042.24 | | Current Fees and Costs | \$25,092.24 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$25,092.24 |

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369642

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$42,793.50

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$42,793.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$42,793.50 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**

Paul Hastings LLP

Lockbox 4803

PO Box 894803

Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369642

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$42,793.50

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$42,793.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$42,793.50 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023

# **Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding \$42,793.50**

\$42,793.50

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding complaint and proposed preliminary injunction order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding Mei Guo answer | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare initial disclosures in Mei Guo adversary proceeding (.3); correspond with D. Barron and W. Farmer about same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/07/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding sealed complaint and exhibits and proposed preliminary injunction order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding (.2); review submissions in connection with same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: next steps in adversary proceeding and summary judgment | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding preliminary injunction issues in _______ adversary proceeding | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/11/2023 | JK21 | Prepare reference materials for preliminary injunction hearing for L. Despins | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding preliminary injunction | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare proposed pretrial schedule for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare joint pretrial order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding (.7); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1); correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) about same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze pre-trial plan and schedule | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Revise pre-trial order | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: draft pre-trial plan and schedule | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/13/2023 | NAB | Review and provide comments on draft pretrial order | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare joint pretrial order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding (.2); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey of NPM regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/16/2023 | NAB | Email with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding discovery schedule (.1); review and consider proposed schedule (.3) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Review scheduling issues and notes to prepare for meet & confer (.2); meet and confer with N. Bassett, counsel for M. Guo re: hearing schedule and PI (.6) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Romney (Zeisler), A. Luft regarding schedule for adversary proceeding and preliminary injunction issue (.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/18/2023 | DM26 | File via the Court's CM/ECF system proposed pretrial order in Despins v. Mei Guo case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding scheduling order | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding scheduling order (0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (0.3); revise same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on proposed pretrial order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding and filing of same | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Analysis re: proposed litigation schedule | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/18/2023 | NAB | Review proposed scheduling order (.4); correspond with A. Luft and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); revise proposed schedule (.2); email with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service issues on schedules | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton on initial disclosures | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding initial disclosures (0.2); call with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare initial disclosure for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial (.6); correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett about same (.2); call with D. Barron about same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 07/24/2023 | WCF | Correspond with W. Farmer, P. Linsey (NPM) and E. Sutton on Mei Guo scheduling order and deadlines | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/24/2023 | WCF | Review pre-trial order on deadlines and schedules | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/24/2023 | NAB | Review Defendants' initial disclosures (.2); review and revise Plaintiff's initial disclosures (.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/24/2023 | WCF | Review and revise initial disclosures | 0.20 | 1,235.00 | 247.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare discovery requests for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/27/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare RFPs, RFAs, and interrogatories for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial (3.1); correspond with W. Farmer about same (.1) | 3.20 | 1,015.00 | 3,248.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding order to show cause for Mei Guo | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Mohamed and J. Kuo regarding order to show cause for Mei Guo | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/29/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery requests | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/29/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding draft discovery requests | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery requests | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding requests for production | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze requests for production to Mei Guo (1.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (1.0) | 2.20 | 1,320.00 | 2,904.00 | | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, requests for admission, and interrogatories for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial (2.0); correspond with W. Farmer about same (.2) | 2.20 | 1,015.00 | 2,233.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Edit RFP's to M. Guo | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Edit RFA's to M. Guo | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: M. Guo discovery requests | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Draft interrogatories to M. Guo | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2369642

| 07/31/2023 WCF (.2) | | | Review and revise requests for production regarding Mei Guo adversary complaint and Bombardier jet (1.8); correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding same (.3); revise interrogatories and requests for admission regarding same (3.4); further revise RFPs, interrogatories, and RFAs for service on Greenwich Land defendants (.6); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same | | 6.30 | 1,235.00 | 7,780.50 | |--------------------------------------|---------------------|--|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|----------|-----------| | Subtotal: B191 General Litigation | | | | | 33.70 | | 42,793.50 | | | Total | | | | 33.70 | | 42,793.50 | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 3.20 | | 1,625.00 | 5,200.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 7.80 | | 1,625.00 | 12,675.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 4.60 | | 1,320.00 | 6,072.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 6.50 | | 1,235.00 | 8,027.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 9.30 | | 1,015.00 | 9,439.50 | | | | | Associate | 0.50 | | 815.00 | 407.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 1.60 | | 540.00 | 864.00 | | DM26 | David Mohamed | | Paralegal | 0.20 | | 540.00 | 108.00 | | | | | | | | | |

| Current Fees and Costs | \$42,793.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$42,793.50 |

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HASTINGS

**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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369643

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**HK USA Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017

Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$76,657.00

| Costs incurred and advanced | 398.88 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$77,055.88 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$77,055.88 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369643

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

# **HK USA Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$76,657.00

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023

# **HK USA Adversary Proceeding \$76,657.00**

**\$76,657.00**

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/06/2023 NAB Analyze case law relating to opposition to HK USA alter ego motion for stay pending appeal (1.5); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.7); calls with W. Farmer regarding same (.4); review and revise draft opposition to HK USA alter ego motion for stay pending appeal (2.6); review merits briefing, summary judgment decision, and additional documents related to same (.8); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); draft parts of opposition brief (2.7); email with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding Mei Guo preliminary injunction issues (.2) 9.30 1,625.00 15,112.50 07/06/2023 SK35 Continue analyzing caselaw regarding the standard of review applied to a district court reviewing a bankruptcy court order denying a stay pending appeal 5.30 855.00 4,531.50 07/06/2023 WCF Analyze case law and statutory authority regarding harm pending appeal (3.8); draft opposition to motion for stay pending appeal (6.1); calls with N. Bassett regarding same (.4); further analyze authorities regarding irreparable harm and standard of review regarding stay pending appeal (1.5); continue to draft response to motion for stay pending appeal (1.9) 13.70 1,235.00 16,919.50 07/07/2023 LAD4 Review/edit stay pending appeal claim 2 (1.40); various emails to N. Bassett, A. Luft re: same (.50) 1.90 1,860.00 3,534.00 07/07/2023 NAB Revise and draft parts of opposition to motion to stay HK USA alter ego decision pending appeal (2.2); analyze case law relating to same (.9); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.4); calls with W. Farmer regarding same (.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.8); further 6.00 1,625.00 9,750.00

> supplement opposition to motion to stay HK USA alter ego decision pending appeal

(1.3)

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------------------------------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/07/2023 | WCF | Further draft response to motion for stay pending appeal (3.6); calls with N. Bassett, P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (.4); revise response to motion for stay pending appeal (1.4) | 5.40 | 1,235.00 | 6,669.00 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding writ of mandamus action in the Connecticut district court | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/16/2023 | NAB | Review reply in support of stay pending appeal (.3); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/16/2023 | SM29 | Review defendants motion for stay pending appeal (.3); review email from W. Farmer and N. Bassett re same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Romney (Zeisler) regarding adjournment of pretrial conference (.1); review draft motion to adjourn (.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding HK USA pleading | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/18/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding pretrial conference and related issues and strategy | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/23/2023 | NAB | Review appellate brief in discovery sanctions appeal | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/24/2023 | NAB | Correspond and call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding summary judgment appeal extension request and related issues (.2); email with L. Despins regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/25/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey regarding HK USA appellate issues and requested briefing extension (.2); review draft response to requested briefing extension (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/26/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze rule 54b issue raised by Judge Manning (.70); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.20) | 0.90 | 1,860.00 | 1,674.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/26/2023 | NAB | Analyze issues related to appellate status and preliminary injunction (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); analyze authority on Rule 54 final judgment issue (.6); draft proposed Rule 54(b) response brief (1.4); correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) | 2.80 | 1,625.00 | 4,550.00 | | 07/28/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft response to rule 54(b) final judgment issue (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | Subtotal: B191 General Litigation | | | 56.90 | | 76,657.00 | | Total | | | 56.90 | | 76,657.00 |

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|-----------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 2.80 | 1,860.00 | 5,208.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 20.70 | 1,625.00 | 33,637.50 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 23.70 | 1,235.00 | 29,269.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | SK35 | Sarah Kim | Associate | 9.10 | 855.00 | 7,780.50 |

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------------------------------------|-------------------------|----------|------|----------| | 07/07/2023 | Westlaw | | | 397.80 | | 07/07/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 1.08 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$398.88 |

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| Current Fees and Costs | \$77,055.88 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$77,055.88 |

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369644

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018

Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$68,595.50

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$68,595.50 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$68,595.50 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369644

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$68,595.50

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$68,595.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$68,595.50 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023

# **Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding \$68,595.50**

\$68,595.50

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/03/2023 | NAB | Review revised Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.3); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding settlement agreement with Bravo Luck and the Debtor's son regarding the Sherry Netherlands apartment | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/05/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett re: scope of releases (.20); t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM), I. Goldman (Pullman) and N. Bassett re: scope of releases (.50); review same (1.10) | 1.80 | 1,860.00 | 3,348.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins re: Bravo Luck agreement proposal and strategy | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze revised settlement agreement with Bravo Luck | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/05/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins regarding Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.2); call with L. Despins, I. Goldman (Committee), S. Sarnoff (OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM) regarding same (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); call with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.1); further correspond with L. Despins, I. Goldman, and S. Sarnoff regarding same (.2); further call with S. Sarnoff regarding same and additional issues (.1) | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/06/2023 | KC27 | Call with A. Luft and S. Maza regarding RICO claims and settlement of the adversary proceeding | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in strategy calls with N. Bassett re: Bravo Luck release | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze provisions re: Bravo Luck settlement proposal | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in settlement call with F. Lawall (Troutman) and N. Bassett | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Bravo Luck documents and claims (1.7); analyze case law and statutory authority regarding RICO claims (6.1) | 7.80 | 1,625.00 | 12,675.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Call with S. Maza and K. Catalano re: civil RICO analysis of potential claims being investigated | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/06/2023 | NAB | Analyze Bravo Luck settlement issues (.5); call with A. Luft and F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.4); follow-up calls with A. Luft regarding same and related issues (.6); review authority regarding settlement issue (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 | | 07/06/2023 | SM29 | Call with A. Luft and K. Catalano re RICO claims and Bravo Luck settlement proposal (.8); analyze authority re same (.7); email A. Luft re same (.2) | 1.70 | 1,320.00 | 2,244.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with A. Weitzman re: RICO claim analysis | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: potential RICO claim and impact on settlement | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/07/2023 | NAB | Additional analysis of Bravo Luck litigation and settlement issues (.5); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.3); correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding discovery and upcoming deadlines (.1); review draft extension motions (.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/08/2023 | NAB | Analyze potential Bravo Luck settlement (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding potential Bravo Luck settlement (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/09/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett re: releases (.20); t/c I. Goldman (Pullman), S. Sarnoff (OMM) and N. Bassett re: same (.80) | 1.00 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 | | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins regarding Bravo Luck settlement analysis (.2); prepare notes for call with I. Goldman (Committee counsel), S. Sarnoff (OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM) regarding same (.1); call with L. Despins, I. Goldman (Committee counsel), S. Sarnoff (OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM) regarding same (.8); follow-up correspondence with L. Despins, I. Goldman (Pullman), S. Sarnoff (OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM) regarding same (.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/10/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare chronology of Genever entities and Debtor's bankruptcy filings, consolidations, and adversary complaints against Bravo Luck (.3); prepare summary of related claim amounts (.1); correspond with S. Maza about same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/10/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.5); revise draft of same (.4); correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/10/2023 | WCF | Review and comment on responses and objections regarding Bravo Luck interrogatories | 0.30 | 1,235.00 | 370.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding Debtor/Bravo Luck org charts | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | WCF | Review and comment on responses and objections regarding Bravo Luck interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions | 1.30 | 1,235.00 | 1,605.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: release language in potential settlement agreement | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Discussion with N. Bassett and F. Lawall (Troutman) re: latest draft settlement proposal | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Follow up correspondence with N. Bassett re: call with F. Lawall and mutuality of release | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review correspondence with F. Lawall (Troutman) re: potential agreement to resolve issues | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze revised draft of proposed settlement agreement | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review edits to settlement proposal | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Review revised draft of Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.2); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft and F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding Bravo Luck settlement discussions (.3); follow-up email with L. Despins regarding same (.3) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit Bravo Luck settlement (1.20); emails to/from N. Bassett & A. Luft re: same (.40) | 1.60 | 1,860.00 | 2,976.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: clause in draft settlement agreement | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins re: edits to draft agreement with Bravo Luck | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Revise Bravo Luck draft settlement | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/13/2023 | NAB | Correspond with J. Cline (Troutman) regarding Bravo Luck settlement (.1); review current draft settlement agreement (.3); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with F. Lawall (Troutman) and N. Bassett re: potential settlement agreement terms | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Bravo Luck litigation and settlement issues (.2); call with F. Lawall (Troutman) and A. Luft regarding settlement discussions (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); review complaint and supporting documents in connection with same (.2); analyze issues related to potential future claims (.2) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/18/2023 | NAB | Revise Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.3); correspond with L. Despins and F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Review correspondence with F. Lawall re: settlement proposal | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/19/2023 | NAB | Correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman) and negotiate settlement agreement (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding rule 9019 settlement motion (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise in connection with Sherry Netherland apartment and Bravo Luck adversary proceeding (2.0); call with A. Bongartz about same (.1) | 2.10 | 1,015.00 | 2,131.50 | | 07/20/2023 | NAB | Correspond with opposing counsel regarding settlement issues (.2); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding settlement motion (.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Revise rule 9019 settlement motion (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to limit service of rule 9019 motion to compromise in connection with Sherry Netherland apartment and Bravo Luck adversary proceeding | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 07/23/2023 | AB21 | Review draft motion to limit service of rule 9019 motion (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |

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agreement

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2369644

| | | 9019 motion (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | | | | |------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 07/23/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise and connected motion to limit service in connection with Sherry Netherland apartment and Bravo Luck adversary proceeding | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/23/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft settlement motion and proposed order (.6); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.2) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding Bravo Luck rule 9019 settlement motion (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); review motion to limit service of rule 9019 motion (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise and connected motion to limit service in connection with Sherry Netherland apartment and Bravo Luck adversary proceeding (.5); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett and A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/25/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise and connected motion to limit service in connection with Sherry Netherland apartment and Bravo Luck adversary proceeding (.9); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, and L. Despins regarding same (.2) | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 |

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Total

**Total 44.90 68,595.50**

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 4.40 | 1,860.00 | 8,184.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 14.50 | 1,625.00 | 23,562.50 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 14.40 | 1,625.00 | 23,400.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 1.70 | 1,320.00 | 2,244.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 1.60 | 1,235.00 | 1,976.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 6.00 | 1,015.00 | 6,090.00 | | KC27 | Kristin Catalano | Associate | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 |

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| Current Fees and Costs | \$68,595.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$68,595.50 |

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369645

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **SUMMARY SHEET**

# **SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$1,300.00

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,300.00 | |--------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$1,300.00 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

| Remittance Address: | |----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 |

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369645

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

# **SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$1,300.00

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,300.00 | |---------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$1,300.00 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

| Remittance Address: | |----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 |

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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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023

# **SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding \$1,300.00**

**\$1,300.00**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|----------|-----------------| | B191 General Litigation | | | | | | | 07/08/2023 | NAB | Email with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Sherry Netherland adversary proceeding pretrial conference | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/09/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding arguments raised in SN apartment adversary proceedings and timeline of same | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/14/2023 | NAB | Emails with J. Cline (Troutman) regarding settlement discussions (.2); review draft agreement (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | Subtotal: B191 General Litigation | | | 0.80 | | 1,300.00 | | Total | | | 0.80 | | 1,300.00 | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |

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| Current Fees and Costs | \$1,300.00 | |--------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$1,300.00 |

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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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369646

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

### **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$323,941.00

| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,210.44 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$325,151.44 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$325,151.44 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

![](_page_274_Picture_2.jpeg)

**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 September 7, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 7, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369646

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

#### **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$323,941.00

| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,210.44 | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$325,151.44 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$325,151.44 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

PAUL HASTINGS

**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 July 31, 2023

# **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$323,941.00**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 General Litigation | | | | | | | 07/05/2023 | | Revise witness declaration to incorporate comments from D. Barron | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer re: discovery response and review of documents | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/07/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare summary of Greenwich Land's motion for withdrawal of reference in the Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.9); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, S. Maza regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 07/08/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with S. Maza and N. Bassett regarding deadline to respond to motion to withdraw reference | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/08/2023 | NAB | Review Greenwich Land motion for withdrawal of reference (.3); analyze issues related to same (.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Correspond with S. Maza regarding Greenwich Land motion to withdraw the reference | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |

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Greenwich Land expert disclosure

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/19/2023 ECS1 Prepare subpoenas and deposition notices in connection with Greenwich Land adversary proceeding fact discovery (2.1); correspond with W. Farmer and about same (.4) 2.50 1,015.00 2,537.50 07/19/2023 JK21 Research regarding withdrawal of reference and related precedent 1.10 540.00 594.00 07/19/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding Stern claims (2.8); prepare objection to withdrawal of reference (2.2) 5.00 915.00 4,575.00 07/19/2023 Prepare notices of depositions and subpoenas on potential deponents 2.90 815.00 2,363.50 07/19/2023 Prepare document review protocol for the Greenwich Land documents 3.50 815.00 2,852.50 07/19/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land discovery issues 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/19/2023 WCF Correspond with A. Luft, E. Sutton, , N. Bassett regarding revised discovery to be propounded on Greenwich Land defendants and third parties (1.1); review, revise deposition notices regarding same (.4); review revise rule 30(b)(6) topics lists regarding same (.6); correspond with N. Bassett regarding Greenwich Land document review (.2) 2.30 1,235.00 2,840.50 07/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare subpoenas and deposition notices in connection with Greenwich Land adversary proceeding fact discovery 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/20/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of objection to withdrawal of reference 4.30 915.00 3,934.50 07/20/2023 LAD4 Review discovery certification 0.70 1,860.00 1,302.00 07/20/2023 AEL2 Draft objection to motion for extension of expert identification 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 07/20/2023 Revise rule 30(b)(6) deposition notice to 0.90 815.00 733.50

Greenwich Land and potential deponents

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/21/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding depositions 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/21/2023 WCF Draft document review protocol for Greenwich Land documents (1.3); prepare presentation regarding same (.7); present training to UnitedLex with E. Sutton and regarding Greenwich Land document review (.7) 2.70 1,235.00 3,334.50 07/22/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of response to motion to withdraw the reference 6.00 915.00 5,490.00 07/23/2023 ECS1 Review Kathy Sloane and Martha Jeffrey's production in connection with potential deposition in Greenwich Land adversary (.9); correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.10 1,015.00 1,116.50 07/23/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of objection to withdrawal of reference 5.00 915.00 4,575.00 07/23/2023 NAB Review updates on discovery requests and deposition notices 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Analyze documents in connection with Greenwich Land evidentiary issues (1.2); correspond with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding same (0.2) 1.40 1,320.00 1,848.00 07/24/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of response to motion to withdraw reference 4.90 915.00 4,483.50 07/24/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: potential deposition and declaration targets 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/24/2023 WCF Correspond with UnitedLex regarding document review parameters and protocol 0.80 1,235.00 988.00 07/25/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and S. Maza regarding response to motion to withdraw reference 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/25/2023 SM29 Analyze case law re objection to withdrawal 7.40 1,320.00 9,768.00

of the reference (4.5); prepare parts of objection to motion to withdraw the

reference (2.8); email L. Despins and N.

Bassett re same (.1)

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/28/2023 Review main case docket sheet regarding evidentiary hearings 0.20 815.00 163.00 07/28/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery issues 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/28/2023 NAB Review and revise draft response to motion to withdraw reference (2.6); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.3); calls with S. Maza regarding same (.3); analyze case law relating to same (1.1); further correspond with L. Despins, S. Maza regarding same (.2) 4.50 1,625.00 7,312.50 07/28/2023 SM29 Analyze objection to motion to withdraw the reference (1.6); calls with D. Barron regarding same (.4); analyze response to same (2.7); calls with N. Bassett regarding same (.3) 5.00 1,320.00 6,600.00 07/28/2023 WCF Correspond with UnitedLex regarding second level review parameters, privilege log, and targeted searches (.8); analyze responsive non-privileged documents regarding production to Greenwich Land defendants (2.6) 3.40 1,235.00 4,199.00 07/29/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding document production issues 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/29/2023 WCF Review initial production to Greenwich Land defendants 0.90 1,235.00 1,111.50 07/30/2023 NAB Analyze Greenwich Land discovery issues 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/31/2023 ECS1 Prepare topics for Ngok deposition in connection with Greenwich Land adversary proceeding 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/31/2023 ECS1 Perform quality control review of documents subject to potential production to Greenwich Land (2.0); call with W. Farmer and about same (.3) 2.30 1,015.00 2,334.50 07/31/2023 Review documents on Relativity to prepare for Greenwich Land's initial production 4.40 815.00 3,586.00

07/31/2023 Conference with W. Farmer and E. Sutton on Greenwich Land document production 0.30 815.00 244.50

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/31/2023 NAB Review and revise requests for production (.7); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.3); review and revise draft 2.40 1,625.00 3,900.00

| | | same (.3); review and revise draft interrogatories and requests for admissions (.6); review complaint and case documents in connection with same (.5); further correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.3) | | | | |------------|-----|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|----------|-------------------| | 07/31/2023 | WCF | Call with E. Sutton and regarding second level document review for production to Greenwich Land defendants (.3); correspond with producing party custodians regarding consent for production of documents under protective order (.6); correspond with UnitedLex regarding production revisions and planning (.3) | 1.20 | 1,235.00 | 1,482.00 | | | | Subtotal: B191 General Litigation | 270.20 | | 323,941.00 |

**Total 270.20 323,941.00**

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 7.80 | 1,860.00 | 14,508.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 22.40 | 1,625.00 | 36,400.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 33.70 | 1,625.00 | 54,762.50 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 33.40 | 1,320.00 | 44,088.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 15.70 | 1,320.00 | 20,724.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 42.40 | 1,235.00 | 52,364.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 20.00 | 1,015.00 | 20,300.00 | | AG30 | Anuva V. Ganapathi | Associate | 3.30 | 915.00 | 3,019.50 | | KC27 | Kristin Catalano | Associate | 52.10 | 915.00 | 47,671.50 | | | | Associate | 32.10 | 815.00 | 26,161.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 7.30 | 540.00 | 3,942.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------|----------|------|--------------| | 07/13/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 41.00 | 0.08 | 3.28 | | 07/11/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 224.68 | | 07/18/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 26.95 | | 07/18/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 26.95 | | 07/18/2023 | Westlaw | | | 16.96 | | 07/18/2023 | Westlaw | | | 212.90 | | 07/18/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 4.14 | | 07/19/2023 | Westlaw | | | 195.76 | | 07/20/2023 | Westlaw | | | 30.97 | | 07/21/2023 | Westlaw | | | 123.87 | | 07/21/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 0.27 | | 07/22/2023 | Westlaw | | | 166.45 | | 07/24/2023 | Westlaw | | | 31.52 | | 07/27/2023 | Westlaw | | | 23.78 | | 07/27/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 2.70 | | 07/28/2023 | Westlaw | | | 119.26 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$1,210.44 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$325,151.44 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | \$325,151.44 |

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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 thecase of Ho Wan September 18, 2023 Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371608

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

### **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$232,991.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 5,583.36 | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$238,574.86 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$238,574.86 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 thecase of Ho Wan September 18, 2023 Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371608

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$232,991.50

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 thecase of Ho Wan September 18, 2023 | | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371608 |

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023

# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$232,991.50**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B110 | Case Administration | | | | | | 08/01/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.8); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (UST) regarding quarterly fees | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/01/2023 | NAB | Review issues/task list, general case strategy and next steps | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/02/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 08/02/2023 | LAD4 | T/c H. Claiborn (UST) re: update on case (.40); t/c S. Sarnoff, P. Friedman (OMM), N. Bassett re: update on case (.40) | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 | | 08/02/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, I. Goldman (Committee counsel), P. Friedman (OMM), and S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding TRO ruling and case update | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/03/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.5); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 | | 08/03/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding July 18, 2023 hearing transcript | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/04/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.5); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 | | 08/04/2023 | NAB | Call with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding chapter 11 case developments | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/07/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.5); review and share with working group upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 | | 08/08/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.8); review and share with working group upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 08/09/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.9); review and share with working group upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | | 08/10/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); review and share with working group upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 08/11/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.5); review and share with working group upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.6); review and share with working group upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 1.80 | 540.00 | 972.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/15/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.8); review and share with working group upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 08/16/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/16/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.6); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 | | 08/17/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.4); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 08/18/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.7); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 1.90 | 540.00 | 1,026.00 | | 08/20/2023 | AB21 | Calls with S. Maza regarding open issues and workstreams in Kwok case (0.2); update summary regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/20/2023 | SM29 | Calls with A. Bongartz re open issues for upcoming week (.2); prepare summary regarding same (.5) | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 | | 08/21/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.6); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 | | 08/22/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.2); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------------------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 08/24/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.8); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 | | 08/25/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.3); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2); research certain deposition transcripts from main Kwok case and related adversary proceedings for P. Linsey (.8) | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 | | 08/25/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Millman (Stroock) re: common interest agreement | 0.20 | 1,860.00 | 372.00 | | 08/28/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.3); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 | | 08/29/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 08/29/2023 | LAD4 | T/c I. Goldman re: update on case (.50); post-mortem after hearing with I. Goldman (.50) | 1.00 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 | | 08/30/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.3); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines (.3) | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 | | Subtotal: B110 Case Administration | | | 28.80 | | 20,552.00 |

#### **B113 Pleadings Review**

| 08/01/2023 | AB21 | Review docket update and recent filings | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | |------------|------|-----------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| |------------|------|-----------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|

same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5)

attorney request (.3)

| | | (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); review certain case documents per attorney request (.4) | | | | |------------|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 08/17/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in AIG v. Genever District Court case no. 23cv1003 and update working group re same (.1); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case no. 23cr118 and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/18/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (1.1); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); review certain client files and case documents per attorney request (.4) | 2.30 | 540.00 | 1,242.00 | | 08/21/2023 | AB21 | Review chapter 11 docket update and recent filings | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/21/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case no. 23cr118 and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets re recent filings (.5); review certain case documents per attorney request (.4) | 1.90 | 540.00 | 1,026.00 | | 08/22/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in certain district court cases and update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); review certain case documents (.5) | 2.40 | 540.00 | 1,296.00 | | 08/23/2023 | AB21 | Review chapter 11 docket update and filings | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/23/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (1.0); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in Kwok v. Despins District Court case no. 23cv153 and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 2.40 | 540.00 | 1,296.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/24/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (1.2); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in Greenwich & Ngok v. Despins District Court case no. 23mc62 and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 2.30 | 540.00 | 1,242.00 | | 08/25/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (1.7); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court case and update working group re same (1.2); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.5) | 3.40 | 540.00 | 1,836.00 | | 08/28/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.4); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 | | 08/29/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.5) | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 | | 08/30/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case no. 23cr118 and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 2.10 | 540.00 | 1,134.00 | | | Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review | | 45.20 | | 24,842.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 08/11/2023 | DM26 | Prepare draft agenda for 8/15/23 hearing (1.9); prepare internal agenda for 8/14/23 hearing (.8) | 2.70 | 540.00 | 1,458.00 | | 08/13/2023 | DM26 | Review and revise agenda for 8/15/23 hearing | 1.50 | 540.00 | 810.00 | | 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding August 15 hearing prep | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/17/2023 | DM26 | Prepare agenda for 8/22/23 hearing | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 | | 08/18/2023 | DM26 | Update agenda for 8/22/23 hearing | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 08/21/2023 | DM26 | Prepare parts of 8/22/23 hearing agenda | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/24/2023 | DM26 | Prepare draft internal agenda for 8/29/23 hearing | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 | | 08/25/2023 | DM26 | Update internal draft agenda for 8/29/23 hearing (.3); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1); research matters set for hearing and related pleadings (.5) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 08/27/2023 | DM26 | Revise 8/29/23 agenda (.3); review filings | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 |

23cv375 and update working group re same

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# **Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 10.80 5,940.50**

**B160 Fee/Employment Applications**

08/01/2023 AB21 Revise PH interim fee application (0.2); call with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); correspond with K. Traxler regarding same (0.2) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/02/2023 AB21 Revise PH fee application (0.6); call and correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) comments to interim compensation procedures order (0.2) 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50

and related documents set for hearing (1.7)

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 08/31/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on Kroll retention application | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | | Subtotal: | B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | 20.00 | | 31,282.00 | | B210 | Business Operations | | | | | | 08/02/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding trustee bond | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding trustee bond (0.2); correspond with T. Sadler regarding same (0.2); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/03/2023 | TS21 | Correspond re surety bond with International Securities (.5); correspond with A. Bongartz re bank balances (.2). | 0.70 | 1,175.00 | 822.50 | | 08/08/2023 | TS21 | Review and handle payment re surety bond premium invoice | 0.40 | 1,175.00 | 470.00 | | 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding Trustee accounts | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/10/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer form for HCHK (.3); correspond with D. Barron, L. Despins and East West bank re same (.3). | 0.60 | 1,175.00 | 705.00 |

| | | (.9); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.3) | | | | |------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 08/16/2023 | AB21 | Call with T. Sadler regarding trustee account balances | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/16/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins re bank statements (.2); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,175.00 | 352.50 | | 08/24/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer form (.2); correspond | 0.60 | 1,175.00 | 705.00 |

with L. Despins and E. Sutton re same (.4)

08/15/2023 TS21 Review bank account balances and transfers 1.20 1,175.00 1,410.00

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#### **B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)**

| 08/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|----------|-----------------| | 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/18/2023 | TS21 | Prepare July monthly operating report (2.3); correspond with D. Barron and L. Despins regarding same (.4) | 2.70 | 1,175.00 | 3,172.50 | | 08/21/2023 | DM26 | File via the Court's CM/ECF system the monthly operating report for period ended 7/31/23 | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 08/21/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding July monthly operating report (.3); revise monthly operating report (.2); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding filing monthly operating report (.1) | 0.60 | 1,175.00 | 705.00 | | Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | | 3.90 | | 4,435.50 |

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L. Despins (.5)

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08/22/2023 LK19 Correspond with J. Kuo and S. Maza regarding DIP motion 0.20 855.00 171.00

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------|-------------------| | 08/22/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with J. Kuo re DIP documents (.1); review DIP order (.5); calls with S. Millman (SN) re same (.3); correspond with S. Millman (SN) re same (.2); correspond with L. Despins re same (.2); correspond with J. Kuo and P. Linsey re same (.3) | 1.60 | 1,320.00 | 2,112.00 | | 08/23/2023 | AB21 | Calls with S. Maza regarding filing of interdebtor DIP motion | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court DIP motion (0.3); electronically file with the court motion to limit notice of same (0.3); electronically serve DIP motion and motion to limit notice (0.1); review and comment on additional service of DIP motion and motion to limit notice (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 08/23/2023 | LK19 | Review and comment on revised DIP motion, DIP order, and DIP credit agreement (0.3); review and comment on DIP motion checklist (0.3); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.1) | 0.70 | 855.00 | 598.50 | | 08/23/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit final DIP motion | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 | | 08/23/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re DIP motion and DIP order (.1); revise DIP motion and DIP order to incorporate L. Despins' comments (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (CT counsel) and J. Kuo re DIP motion and local rules (.3); prepare checklist re same (.3); correspond with L. Koch re same (.2); calls with A. Bongartz re DIP filing (.2); review filing version of DIP motion and related DIP documents (.3); email L. Despins re same (.1) | 1.80 | 1,320.00 | 2,376.00 | | 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding DIP motion and motion to limit service (1.2); electronically file certificate of service regarding DIP motion and motion to limit service (0.2) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/29/2023 | JK21 | Review and handle service of order limiting notice of DIP motion (0.4); prepare certificate of service regarding order limiting notice of DIP motion (0.2); electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding order limiting notice of DIP motion (0.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 | | 08/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding U.S. Trustee comments to DIP motion | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | Subtotal: B230 Financing/Cash Collections | | | 74.80 | | 100,256.50 | | B261 | | Investigations | | | | | 08/22/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett re: contempt appeal | 0.20 | 1,860.00 | 372.00 | | Subtotal: B261 Investigations | | | 0.20 | | 372.00 | | B310 | | Claims Administration and Objections | | | | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding creditor inquiry related to proof of claim filing process | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with creditor regarding claims | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |

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process 08/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with creditor regarding claims process 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 **Subtotal: B310 Claims Administration and Objections 0.60 792.00**

**Total 221.40 232,991.50**

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#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fees | |------|----------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 12.30 | 1,860.00 | 22,878.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 39.80 | 1,625.00 | 64,675.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 9.30 | 1,625.00 | 15,112.50 | | KAT2 | Katherine A. Traxler | Of Counsel | 1.50 | 1,025.00 | 1,537.50 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 33.70 | 1,320.00 | 44,484.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 3.10 | 1,320.00 | 4,092.00 | | MG21 | Maria Grabis | Associate | 1.90 | 1,290.00 | 2,451.00 | | TS21 | Tess Sadler | Associate | 9.00 | 1,175.00 | 10,575.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 6.30 | 1,015.00 | 6,394.50 | | KC27 | Kristin Catalano | Associate | 1.30 | 915.00 | 1,189.50 | | LK19 | Leonie Koch | Associate | 9.20 | 855.00 | 7,866.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 13.10 | 540.00 | 7,074.00 | | DM26 | David Mohamed | Paralegal | 80.00 | 540.00 | 43,200.00 |

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|----------|-------|--------| | 08/03/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,040.00 | 0.08 | 83.20 | | 08/04/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 475.00 | 0.08 | 38.00 | | 08/06/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,176.00 | 0.08 | 94.08 | | 08/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,812.00 | 0.08 | 144.96 | | 08/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 425.00 | 0.08 | 34.00 | | 08/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 437.00 | 0.08 | 34.96 | | 08/10/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 104.00 | 0.08 | 8.32 | | 08/11/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 2,743.00 | 0.08 | 219.44 | | 08/11/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 4,400.00 | 0.08 | 352.00 | | 08/14/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,875.00 | 0.08 | 150.00 | | 08/14/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 750.00 | 0.08 | 60.00 | | 08/15/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 70.00 | 0.08 | 5.60 | | | | | | | | 08/24/2023 Photocopy Charges | 264.00 | 0.08 | 21.12 | | | 05/17/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Skyline Credit Ride, Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6056396 dated 05/31/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To: Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed; Ticket # 192651 dated 05/17/2023 23:17 | | | 57.80 | | | 06/23/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Skyline Credit Ride, Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6063695 dated 06/30/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To: Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed; Ticket # 192719 dated 06/23/2023 23:50 | | | 57.80 | | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; ; BRIAN W. HOFMEISTER; 1325 Avenue of the Americas 19th Fl; New York, NY 100196079 ; 1ZA6T1630198890624 (MAN) | | | 23.79 | | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; Officer, Managing Ge; HCHK Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive; Wilmington, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630196477245 (MAN) | | | 23.79 | | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; OFFICER MANAGING GEN; HCHK Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630197348034 (MAN) | | | 23.79 | | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; Alex Lipman; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; New York, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630197127068 (MAN) | | | 23.79 | | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; Priya Chaudhry; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; New York, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630198735677 (MAN) | | | 23.79 | |

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| Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608 | Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 30 | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------| | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; c/o Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason; & Anello PC; NEW YORK, NY 100172413 ; 1ZA6T1630195392089 (MAN) | 23.79 | | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; ; BRIAN W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 PRINCETON PIKE; LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 086482201 ; 1ZA6T1630192170958 (MAN) | 23.79 | | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; Officer, Managing Ge; HCHK Property Management, Inc.; 1209 Orange Street; Wilmington, DE 198011120 ; 1ZA6T1630190258779 (MAN) | 23.79 | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; Sari B. Placona, Esq; HCHK Entities; 75 Livingston Avenue, 2nd Floor; Roseland, NJ 070683737 ; 1ZA6T1630191264162 (MAN) | 23.79 | | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; ; Joshua I. Sherman, Esq.; 10 Mohawk Drive; Livingston, NJ 070393112 ; 1ZA6T1630193296197 (MAN) | 30.53 | | | 07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; ; | 36.93 | |

| HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ; 1ZA6T1630192030788 (MAN) | | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 07/31/2023 Lexis/On Line Search - Courtlink Use - Charges for July 2023 | 16.75 | | 07/31/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 66.24 | | 08/01/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000930543313; 08/01/2023; K. Traxler; 1Z9305430197166476 (MAN) | 34.66 | | 08/01/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 13.41 | | 08/02/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 34.02 | | 08/03/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 14.67 | | 08/04/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 31.98 | | 08/04/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 38.16 | | 08/04/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 4.23 | | 08/04/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 51.75 | | 08/04/2023 Westlaw | 25.31 | | 08/04/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 33.57 | | 08/05/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 3.15 | | 08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; Judge Julie A. Manni; United States Bankruptcy Court; 915 Lafayette Boulevard; Bridgeport, CT 066044727 ; 1ZA6T1632491817370 (MAN) | 35.54 | | 08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; Holley L. Claiborn; Office of The United States Trustee; 150 Court Street; New Haven, CT 065102022 ; 1ZA6T1632496882746 (MAN) | 35.54 | | 08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; BERKELEY ROWE; BERKELEY ROWE; 5 MERCHANT SQUARE; LONDON, W 021 ; 1ZA6T1636694466719 (MAN) | 55.24 | | 08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; QIANG GUO; QIANG GUO; 5 PRINCESS GATE, G3; LONDON, SW071 ; 1ZA6T1636697064693 (MAN) | 62.20 | | 08/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; | 11.61 | | 08/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 13.42 | | 08/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 51.75 | | 08/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 72.72 | | 08/07/2023 Westlaw | 50.62 | | 08/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 30.33 |

ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 Park Hill Dr.;

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| | 08/08/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/08/2023; Beth Schott; International Sureties, LTD.; Hancock Whitney Center; New Orleans, LA 701396001 ; 1ZA6T1630192113386 (MAN) | 23.99 | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 08/08/2023 Westlaw | | 25.31 | | | 08/08/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 39.06 | | 08/09/2023 Westlaw | | 101.24 | | | 08/09/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 19.80 | | | 08/10/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 33.75 | | | 08/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 65.34 | | | 08/11/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 50.25 | | | 08/11/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; | 58.80 | | | 08/11/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 68.60 | | | 08/11/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 62.28 | | 08/12/2023 Westlaw | | 177.18 | | | 08/12/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 9.36 | | | 08/13/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 3.96 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; OFFICER MANAGING GEN; HCHK Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630193237054 (MAN) | 24.19 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Sari B. Placona, Esq; HCHK Entities; 75 Livingston Avenue, 2nd Floor; Roseland, NJ 070683737 ; 1ZA6T1630196497107 (MAN) | 24.19 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Priya Chaudhry; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; New York, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630199275930 (MAN) | 24.19 | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Officer, Managing o; HCHK Property Management, Inc.; 1209 Orange Street; Wilmington, DE 198011120 ; 1ZA6T1630190595244 (MAN) | 24.19 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Alex Lipman; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; New York, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630199936529 (MAN) | 24.19 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Brian W. Hofmeister; Assignee for the Benefit Creditors; 3131 Princeton Pike; Lawrenceville, NJ 086482201 ; 1ZA6T1630197216882 (MAN) | 24.19 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Jeremy H. Temkin; c/o Morvillo Abramowitz; 565 Fifth Avenue; New York, NY 100172413 ; 1ZA6T1630190698884 (MAN) | 24.19 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Ryan T. Jareck. Esq.; Assignee for the Benefit CreditoRS; 1325 Avenue of the Americas; New York, NY | 24.19 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; OFFICER MANAGING GEN; Lexington Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630190904267 (MAN) | 24.19 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Taurus Management LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630198129984 (MAN) | 25.08 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Taurus Fund LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630195791577 (MAN) | 25.08 | | | | | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630195520190 (MAN) | 25.08 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Taurus Management LLC; 110 E. Broadway St.; Hobbs, NM 882408424 ; 1ZA6T1630191856924 (MAN) | 28.53 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ; 1ZA6T1630190149931 (MAN) | 31.05 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Joshua I. Sherman, Esq.; 10 Mohawk Drive; Livingston, NJ 070393112 ; 1ZA6T1630192218291 (MAN) | 31.05 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Anthony DiBattista; Lexington Property and Staffing, In; 45 Park Hill Dr.; Hopewell Junction, NY 125335607 ; 1ZA6T1630192632879 (MAN) | 37.56 | | | 08/14/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 10.39 | | | 08/14/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 16.54 | | | 08/14/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 224.40 | | | 08/14/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 66.96 | | | 08/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 28.44 | | | 08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; OFFICER MANAGING GEN; Lexington Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630194610022 (MAN) | 24.19 | |

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| 08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; OFFICER MANAGING GEN; HCHK Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630198223087 (MAN) | 24.19 | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; Jeremy H. Temkin; Anthony DiBattista; c/o Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason; New York, NY 10017 ; 1ZA6T1630193497443 (MAN) | 24.19 | | 08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; ; HCHK Property Management, Inc.; 1209 Orange Street; WILMINGTON, DE 198011120 ; 1ZA6T1630196586672 (MAN) | 24.19 | | 08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; ; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o ChaudhryLaw PLLC; New York, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630192057036 (MAN) | 24.19 | | 08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; Sari B. Placona, Esq; HCHK Entities; 75 Livingston Avenue, 2nd Floor; Roseland, NJ 070683737 ; 1ZA6T1630194440411 (MAN) | 24.19 | | 08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; Alex Lipman; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o Lipman Law PLLC; New York, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630199951299 (MAN) | 24.19 | | 08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; Emil Bove; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o Chiesa Shinian & Giantomasi P.C; New York, NY 100366600 ; 1ZA6T1630198535302 (MAN) | 24.19 | | 08/15/2023 Local - Meals - Ezra Sutton; 08/02/2023; Restaurant: Eden Work; City: Midtown East ; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working late on Kwok matter | 33.74 | | 08/15/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 12.15 | | 08/15/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; | 3.00 | | 08/15/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 47.43 | | 08/16/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 9.54 | | 08/17/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 18.63 | | 08/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 19.53 | | 08/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 11.70 | | 08/22/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 21.24 | | 08/23/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/23/2023; John Frederick O'Con; Steptoe & Johnson LLP; 1330 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.; Washington, DC 200361704 ; 1ZA6T1632495561684 (MAN) | 31.76 | | 08/23/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/23/2023; Michael P. Thompson; Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP; 95 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 206; Glastonbury, CT 060334412 ; 1ZA6T163A292115997 (MAN) | 33.29 | | 08/23/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 10.20 | | 08/23/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 10.65 | | 08/23/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 149.60 | | 08/23/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; | 16.54 | | 08/23/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 20.90 | | 08/23/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 37.65 | | 08/23/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 6.06 | | 08/23/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 9.55 | | 08/23/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 26.82 |

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| 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; OFFICER MANAGING GEN; Lexington Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ; 1ZA6T1630190601727 (MAN) | 24.29 | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; Michael P. Thompson; Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP; 95 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 206; Glastonbury, CT 060334412 ; 1ZA6T1630199397764 (MAN) | 24.29 | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; John Frederick O'Con; Steptoe & Johnson LLP; 1330 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.; Washington, DC 200361704 ; 1ZA6T1630193597853 (MAN) | 24.29 | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; Priya Chaudhry; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; 147 W. 25th St. 12th Fl; New York, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1632494072955 (MAN) | 31.76 | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; Officer, Managing or; HCHK Property Management, Inc.; 1209 Orange Street; Wilmington, DE 198011120 ; 1ZA6T1632493274113 (MAN) | 31.76 | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; Sari B. Placona, Esq; HCHK Entities; 75 Livingston Avenue, 2nd Floor; Roseland, NJ 070683737 ; 1ZA6T1632494267905 (MAN) | 31.76 | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; Jeremy H. Temkin; Anthony DiBattista; 565 Fifth Ave; New York, NY 100172413 ; 1ZA6T1632491846160 (MAN) | 31.76 |

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| 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier service - UPS (USD)(JPMCARD); | 31.76 | | |------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-------| | Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; Emil | | | | Bove; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o Chiesa Shinian | | | | & Giantomasi P.C; New York, NY 100366600 ; | | | | 1ZA6T1632493765146 (MAN) | | | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMCARD); | 45.19 | | | | | | | | Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; ; | | | | ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 Park Hill Dr.; | | | | HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ; | | | | 1ZA6T1632496162425 (MAN) | | | 08/24/2023 | Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 19.08 | | 08/24/2023 | Postage/Express Mail - International; | 4.17 | | 08/24/2023 | Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 6.06 | | 08/24/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 88.29 | | 08/25/2023 | Postage/Express Mail - Express Mail; | 28.75 | | 08/25/2023 | Postage/Express Mail - International; | 4.17 |

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| 08/25/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 120.42 | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | 08/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 16.29 | | 08/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 10.89 | | 08/29/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/29/2023; Michael P. Thompson; Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP; 95 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 206; Glastonbury, CT 060334412 ; 1ZA6T1630196305153 (MAN) | 24.29 | | 08/29/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/29/2023; John Frederick O'Co; Steptoe & Johnson LLP; 1330 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.; Washington, DC 200361704 ; 1ZA6T1630195531964 (MAN) | 24.29 | | 08/29/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 2.70 | | 08/29/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 33.75 | | 08/29/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 18.27 | | 08/30/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 62.82 | | 08/31/2023 Lexis/On Line Search - Courtlink Use - Charges for August 2023 | 13.25 | | 08/31/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 16.65 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$5,583.36 | | Current Fees and Costs | \$238,574.86 |

## PAUL

HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371609

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

# **Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$423,272.75

| Costs incurred and advanced | 17,235.06 | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$440,507.81 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$440,507.81 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371609

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

# **Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$423,272.75

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

**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 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount **B155 Court Hearings** 08/11/2023 ECS1 Review submissions set for hearing on August 14-15 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 08/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare documents and caselaw for August 14-15 hearings in the case 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 08/14/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding next day's hearing, agenda for same, and hearing documents (0.2); follow up correspondence with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/14/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding agenda and talking points for 8/15/23 hearing (.4); call with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,015.00 609.00 08/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare agenda for August 15 hearings in the case 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/15/2023 ECS1 Review submissions and prepare hearing notes for 8/15/23 Kwok case hearing 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/17/2023 ECS1 Review matters set for 8/22/23 hearing in the case 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/18/2023 ECS1 Review submissions and prepare caselaw for 8/22/23 hearing 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 08/20/2023 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins regarding 8/22/23 hearing 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/20/2023 ECS1 Continue to review submissions and prepare caselaw for 8/22/23 hearing 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/21/2023 ECS1 Continue to review submissions and prepare caselaw for 8/22/23 hearing 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/22/2023 ECS1 Review submissions and prepare documents for 8/22/23 Kwok case hearing 1.50 1,015.00 1,522.50 08/22/2023 LAD4 Review submissions and prepare outline for Hudson Diamond hearing (.30); handle Hudson Diamond hearing (4.10); post-4.70 1,860.00 8,742.00

mortem call N. Bassett re: same (.30)

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------|------------------| | 08/22/2023 | | Attend hearing on Trustee's second omnibus motion to compel compliance with Rule 2004 subpoenas (4.1); prepare summary notes regarding same (.2) | 4.30 | 815.00 | 3,504.50 | | 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding agenda for 8/26/23 hearing in the Kwok case | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 08/27/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding agenda for 8/29/23 hearing in the Kwok case (.2); review draft agenda for 8/29/23 hearing (.2) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/28/2023 | DM26 | Prepare reference materials for 8/29/23 hearing | 2.20 | 540.00 | 1,188.00 | | 08/28/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding reference materials for 8/29/23 hearing (.6); review same (.2) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | 08/28/2023 | LAD4 | T/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: prepare for 8/29 hearing | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 | | Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings | | | 17.30 | | 20,055.50 |

# **B191 General Litigation**

| 08/01/2023 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer, , and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding adversary proceeding and appeal filing dates and deadlines | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | |------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------|------------------| | 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: open litigation and investigation items and plan for same (.3); prepare outline regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/01/2023 | | Conference with W. Farmer, E. Sutton and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding pending and upcoming matters and related dates and deadlines (.4); update issues/task list following same (.1) | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 08/01/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding litigation issues and workstreams | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/01/2023 | WCF | Call with P. Linsey (NPM), , E. Sutton regarding appeals and adversary proceeding filing dates and deadlines | 0.40 | 1,235.00 | 494.00 | | 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Rule 8004 | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 08/04/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding open case issues | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Update appeal tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 08/04/2023 | AEL2 | Discuss and update issues/task list for pending investigations and adversary proceedings with W. Farmer and N. Bassett (1.1); prepare follow up notes regarding same (.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 08/04/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: issues/task list and case strategy | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 08/04/2023 | NAB | Call with W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding pending and upcoming litigation and strategy for same (1.1); review issues/task list in connection with same (.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 08/04/2023 | WCF | Call with A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding open issues/tasks in pending adversary proceedings and appeal | 1.10 | 1,235.00 | 1,358.50 | | 08/07/2023 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with W. Farmer, , and P. Linsey regarding adversary proceeding and discovery deadlines | 0.50 | 915.00 | 457.50 | | 08/07/2023 | | Prepare updated litigation issues/task list | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 08/07/2023 | | Conference with P. Linsey, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz on litigation issues/task list | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 08/07/2023 | WCF | Call with , P. Linsey (NPM), J. Kosciewicz regarding adversary proceeding and appeal work streams | 0.50 | 1,235.00 | 617.50 | | 08/09/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding preliminary injunction hearing (.2); prepare hearing notes for same (.4) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/10/2023 | JK21 | Update appeal tracking chart | 1.80 | 540.00 | 972.00 | | 08/15/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/16/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding general case strategy and developments (.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/17/2023 | | Update litigation issues/task list | 0.80 | 815.00 | 652.00 | | 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Call with W. Farmer, E. Sutton, A. Luft, S. Maza, and J. Kosciewicz regarding litigation issues/tasks | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 | | 08/18/2023 | JPK1 | Attend meeting with A. Luft, W. Farmer, S. Maza, D. Barron, , and E. Sutton regarding issues/task list for upcoming litigation matters | 1.20 | 915.00 | 1,098.00 | | 08/18/2023 | | Call with A. Luft, S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, E. Sutton and J. Kosciewicz regarding pending and upcoming litigation matters and related issues/task list (1.2); prepare follow up notes regarding same (.1) | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 08/18/2023 | SM29 | Call with A. Luft, W. Farmer, D. Barron, E. Sutton, , J. Kosciewicz re upcoming matters and related issues/task list | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 | | 08/18/2023 | WCF | Call with A. Luft, S. Maza, D. Barron, , E. Sutton, and J. Kosciewicz regarding pending and upcoming litigation matters and plan for same (1.2); review appendix and designation of record regarding Rule 2004 sanctions appellate brief (.2) | 1.40 | 1,235.00 | 1,729.00 | | 08/20/2023 | NAB | Review litigation issues/task list and upcoming deadlines (.4); review documents and supplement outline for Greenwich Land depositions (.8); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding appellate deadlines (.2) | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 | | 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding adversary proceeding and appeal issues/tasks/deadlines | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/21/2023 | JPK1 | Attend meeting with E. Sutton, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey regarding issues/task list in adversary proceedings | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 | | 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: strategy and plan for ongoing work across pending investigations and adversary proceedings (.8); update issues/task list regarding same (.3) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 08/21/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding litigation and appellate scheduling issues and strategy (.3); review dates, deadlines, and scheduling orders in connection with same (.3); call with A. Luft regarding litigation issues/tasks, deadlines, and upcoming depositions (.8) | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 | | 08/21/2023 | WCF | Call with E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz, and P. Linsey regarding issues/tasks in pending adversary proceedings (.1) | 0.10 | 1,235.00 | 123.50 | | 08/22/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding upcoming deadlines in the Kwok case (.1); review pleadings in connection with same (.1); review transcripts from hearings in the HCHK adversary proceeding (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 08/26/2023 | NAB | Review litigation deadlines and next steps | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/29/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 08/31/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 25.90 | | 30,791.50 |

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# **B195 Non-Working Travel**

| 08/22/2023 | AEL2 | Travel back to NY from Court in CT after hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 2.20 | 812.50 | 1,787.50 | |------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|--------|----------| |------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|--------|----------|

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/01/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests (.2); review Sherry Netherland closing documents (.2); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/01/2023 ECS1 Review and supplement topics for BakerHostetler depositions (.2); correspond with W. Farmer, N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 08/01/2023 AEL2 Revise sixth motion for rule 2004 discovery 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 08/01/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins re: Baker Hostetler deposition topics 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/01/2023 NAB Review emails from tipsters regarding investigation items (.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding Rule 2004 deposition of BakerHostetler (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/01/2023 WCF Correspond with E. Sutton and N. Bassett regarding Rule 2004 deposition of BakerHostetler 0.20 1,235.00 247.00 08/02/2023 DM26 Research information regarding individual targets included in supplemental rule 2004 motion (1.7); prepare forensic accountant documents for Kroll (.8) 2.50 540.00 1,350.00 08/02/2023 DEB4 Prepare presentation for Kroll regarding forensic investigation (6.7); conference with A. Luft regarding same (0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding meeting with Kroll (0.1); correspond with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding findings in FARA decision (0.2) 7.70 1,320.00 10,164.00 08/02/2023 ECS1 Prepare parts of presentation for Kroll as forensic accountants (.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.10 1,015.00 1,116.50 08/02/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 motions 0.60 1,015.00 609.00

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/07/2023 Correspond with TSG regarding deposition with BakerHostetler 0.60 815.00 489.00 08/07/2023 Review docket sheets in cases where Kwok is represented by BakerHostetler 0.60 815.00 489.00 08/07/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding rule 2004 deposition issues (.2); review documents for BakerHostetler deposition (1.1); analyze topics and related case law in preparation for deposition (.6) 1.90 1,625.00 3,087.50 08/07/2023 WCF Draft outline of BakerHostetler Rule 2004 deposition (4.2); call with D. Barron regarding forensic accountant and next steps in analysis (.1) 4.30 1,235.00 5,310.50 08/07/2023 WCF Review libel and non-bankruptcy litigation filings involving the Debtor for use in BakerHostetler deposition 2.40 1,235.00 2,964.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding Relativity data and documents for forensic analysis 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding key documents for forensic review 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Aaron Mitchell documents 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Shukla (UnitedLex) regarding Relativity data and documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Parizek (Kroll), L. Despins and A. Luft regarding forensic investigation (.5); prepare follow up notes regarding next steps (.2) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Esses (Kroll) and W. Farmer regarding Relativity issues and document search 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/08/2023 JPK1 Draft preliminary statement for supplemental motion to hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil contempt for 2.20 915.00 2,013.00

> failing to respond to Rule 2004 subpoenas (1.2); review and revise related brief (1.0)

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/08/2023 LAD4 T/c with Kroll (A. Pfeiffer), D. Barron, A. Luft re: next steps in Kroll analysis 0.50 1,860.00 930.00 08/08/2023 AEL2 Meeting with Kroll, D. Barron, L. Despins re: scope of work 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/08/2023 AEL2 Call with G. Leibowitz re: Casper retainer discussion 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/08/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding BakerHostetler deposition (.5); review discovery documents and prepare parts of outline re same (1.9) 2.40 1,625.00 3,900.00 08/08/2023 WCF Call with D. Barron and Kroll (forensic accountants) regarding financial document analysis (.5); analyze targeted searches regarding BakerHostetler deposition issues (3.3); draft parts of BakerHostetler rule 2004 deposition outline (1.2) 5.00 1,235.00 6,175.00 08/09/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding bank discovery 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding supplemental rule 2004 motion 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding glossary and certain data/documents for review 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding certain documents from production 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 documents for Kroll's analysis 0.30 1,320.00 396.00

08/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding 08/09/2023 DEB4 Conference with J. Lazarus regarding bank statements 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/09/2023 LAD4 Analyze/comment on civil RICO issues 2.90 1,860.00 5,394.00 08/09/2023 AEL2 Revise draft supplemental contempt motion 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 08/09/2023 AEL2 Revise BakerHostetler deposition outline 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 08/09/2023 AEL2 Draft settlement proposal to the Casper 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50

firm counsel

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion (4.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2); correspond with D. Mohamed about same (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) 4.90 1,015.00 4,973.50 08/10/2023 JPK1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding authority supporting supplemental motion to hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil contempt 0.20 915.00 183.00 08/10/2023 JPK1 Draft parts of supplemental motion to hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil contempt 1.00 915.00 915.00 08/10/2023 LAD4 Weekly call with Kroll and D. Barron, A. Luft (.70); continue to review/edit Kroll task list (1.80) 2.50 1,860.00 4,650.00 08/10/2023 AEL2 Revise GTV/Saraca Media sanctions brief 1.40 1,625.00 2,275.00 08/10/2023 AEL2 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re: comments on supplemental motion to hold GTV/Saraca in contempt 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/10/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett re: BakerHostetler deposition 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/10/2023 AEL2 Update call with L. Despins, D. Barron, A. Pfeiffer and P. Parizek at Kroll regarding forensic analysis 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 08/10/2023 NAB Review documents and prepare parts of outline for BakerHostetler Rule 2004 deposition (1.9); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.2); take BakerHostetler deposition (3.5); follow-up correspondence with L. Despins regarding same (.1); call with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (.1) 5.80 1,625.00 9,425.00 08/10/2023 WCF Review, revise BakerHostetler deposition documents (.8); supplement outline for BakerHostetler deposition (1.0); attend 5.30 1,235.00 6,545.50

BakerHostetler Rule 2004 deposition (3.5)

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/11/2023 DM26 Research SDNY District Court case no. 18cv2185 and related cases and pleadings for E. Sutton (.9); review authority cited in contempt motion regarding GTV Media and Saraca Media (1.3); prepare comments on same (.2) 2.40 540.00 1,296.00 08/11/2023 DM26 Research regarding registered agents and additional information for targets in supplemental rule 2004 motion 0.80 540.00 432.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) on forensic research 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding interview outlines 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) regarding Kroll plan for forensic analysis 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare outline of questions for interview of Yossi Almani (1.3); correspond with A. Luft and P. Pillegi (counsel to Y. Almani) regarding same (.2) 1.50 1,015.00 1,522.50 08/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare annotated outline of data/document productions for Kroll (1.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 1.50 1,015.00 1,522.50 08/11/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to Rule 2004 requests 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); review and comment on service of same (.3) 0.80 1,015.00 812.00 08/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare email to Kroll regarding updates to document/data production database and 0.30 1,015.00 304.50

additional financial documents

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| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding public data research | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with W. Farmer draft motions to compel | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare outline of questions for interview of Yossi Almani | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft, P. Linsey (NPM), and former HCHK attorney Joshua Sherman regarding the sixth omnibus rule 2004 motion | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and related corporate information | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding case documents for forensic investigation | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding forensic investigation | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Esses (Kroll) regarding discovery database | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) regarding forensic analysis work plan | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing outline of questions for interview of Yossi Almani | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare settlement agreement between the Trustee and the Casper firm | 1.20 | 1,015.00 | 1,218.00 | | 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests in the case | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and related corporate information | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Sherman re: our rule 2004 request of him | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: J. Sherman request for extension of time to respond to rule 2004 request | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Negotiate settlement with G. Leibowitz re: Casper Firm | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 08/15/2023 | | Review email from informant | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 08/16/2023 | DEB4 | Attend interview with Yossi Almani | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Review certificate of service for sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare list of potential targets (and descriptions) for the next Rule 2004 discovery motion | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Review transcripts in connection with Zeisler and Zeisler and CSG's attempt to withdraw as counsel to Hudson Diamond | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to case discovery | 2.00 | 1,015.00 | 2,030.00 | | 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare notes regarding Linwan Feng in advance of meet and confer with her counsel, Bruce Wisotsky (Norris McLaughlin) (.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare settlement agreement between the Trustee and the Casper firm (1.2); discussion with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 | | 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing questions for interview of Yossi Almani (1.5); review documents in connection with same (.2); correspond with D. Barron re same (.2); conduct Zoom interview of Yossi Almani together with A. Luft and D. Barron (1.0); prepare summary notes regarding same (.1) | 3.00 | 1,015.00 | 3,045.00 | | 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Interview Y. Almani (1.0); analyze interview findings (.7) | 1.70 | 1,625.00 | 2,762.50 | | 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Review J. Sherman objections re: rule 2004 investigation | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on draft settlement agreement with the Casper firm (.7); call with E. Sutton regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents and prepare questions for interview of Y. Almani | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 | | 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re: his meet and confer with J. Sherman | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/16/2023 | WCF | Review latest Rule 2004 motion in advance of meet and confer calls (.3); call with counsel to G News and Irene Feng, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Rule 2004 discovery (.5); prepare notes for Ross Heinemeyer call (.2); attend rule 2004 call with Ross Heinemeyer regarding rule 2004 discovery and motion (.6) | 1.60 | 1,235.00 | 1,976.00 | | 08/17/2023 | DEB4 | Participate in Kroll call with L. Despins, A. Luft regarding forensic review update (1.5); conference with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding financial documents (0.1); conference with P. Linsey regarding bank discovery (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding document searches on bank accounts (0.2); correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding assets subject to forfeiture (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding additional rule 2004 target (0.1) | 2.20 | 1,320.00 | 2,904.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Brown Rudnick production (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding Crane arbitration (0.1); correspond with P. Green (Divergent) regarding translator (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land transfers (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding deposition prep (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding privilege issues | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 08/17/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion in connection with settlement agreement with the Casper firm | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 | | 08/17/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze documents for Mei Guo's upcoming testimony in connection with Hudson Diamond's failure to produce documents and Zeisler's withdrawal as counsel to Hudson Diamond (1.8); incorporate documents into Mei Guo testimony outline (.6); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2); further correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding same (.3) | 2.90 | 1,015.00 | 2,943.50 | | 08/17/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review Brown Rudnick production for information relating to its representation of the Debtor in connection with criminal matters (.9); prepare summary of same for D. Barron (.3) | 1.20 | 1,015.00 | 1,218.00 | | 08/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests (1.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); further correspond with D. Barron and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) | 2.30 | 1,015.00 | 2,334.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/17/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 08/17/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding forfeiture bill of particulars in criminal case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/17/2023 | LAD4 | Weekly call with Kroll, D. Barron, A. Luft re: forensic investigation | 1.50 | 1,860.00 | 2,790.00 | | 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron re: privilege issues | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Stein re: foreign asset recovery | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare plan for M. Guo cross examination re: Hudson Diamond | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with Kroll, L. Despins, and D. Barron regarding forensic investigation and analysis of intervenors' claims re: standing | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 | | 08/17/2023 | WCF | Review and revise appellate brief regarding contempt and discovery sanctions in main bankruptcy case against Mei Guo, HK USA, and counsel | 1.10 | 1,235.00 | 1,358.50 | | 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding Mei Guo cross examination | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/18/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 08/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of cross examination outline for Mei Guo in connection with 8/22/23 hearing (3.9); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 4.10 | 1,015.00 | 4,161.50 | | 08/18/2023 | ECS1 | Call with A. Luft, W. Farmer, S. Maza, D. Barron, , and J. Kosciewicz regarding upcoming hearings and discovery- related deadlines in the case (1.2); prepare notes regarding same (.4) | 1.60 | 1,015.00 | 1,624.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/18/2023 | JPK1 | Review court order on Trustee's supplemental motion to hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in contempt (.1); review registered agents for GTV Media and Saraca Media (.3); correspond with A. Mitchell regarding the same (.1); correspond with E. Cohan regarding the same (.2) | 0.70 | 915.00 | 640.50 | | 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with S. Maza, D. Barron, E. Sutton, , W. Farmer and J. Kosciewicz re: outstanding discovery requests across adversary proceedings and rule 2004 motions | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 08/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding bank discovery (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/21/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft and regarding Mei Guo cross examination (2.9); analyze documents related to same (2.3); prepare exhibits and parts of outline in connection with same (6.3) | 11.50 | 1,320.00 | 15,180.00 | | 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze case law regarding a parent company's discovery obligations with respect to its subsidiaries (1.3); correspond with D. Barron re same (.1) | 1.40 | 1,015.00 | 1,421.00 | | 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion and accompanying motion to limit service in connection with settlement agreement with the Casper firm | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of Mei Guo cross examination outline for 8/22/23 hearing (3.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.4) | 4.30 | 1,015.00 | 4,364.50 | | 08/21/2023 | JPK1 | Draft certificates of service for order granting motion to hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil contempt (.4); correspond with E. Cohan regarding the same (.1) | 0.50 | 915.00 | 457.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron and re: M. Guo cross examination re: Hudson Diamond | 2.90 | 1,625.00 | 4,712.50 | | 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents and legal issues to prepare M. Guo cross examination (3.4); prepare parts of M. Guo cross examination (1.9) | 5.30 | 1,625.00 | 8,612.50 | | 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: questions for the Department of Justice | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/21/2023 | | Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron in preparation for Mei Guo cross examination in relation to Hudson Diamond Holding LLC | 2.90 | 815.00 | 2,363.50 | | 08/21/2023 | | Prepare parts of Mei Guo cross examination outline in connection with Hudson Diamond Holding LLC | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | 08/21/2023 | NAB | Review motion for leave to appeal Debtor's discovery sanctions order (.4); analyze authority relating to same (.8); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 | | 08/21/2023 | WCF | Review and revise appellate brief regarding Rule 2004 contempt and sanctions against Mei Guo, HK USA, and L. Vartan (2.9); analyze appendix and evidence regarding same (2.2); draft appendix documents in support of appellate brief (2.7); correspond with P. Linsey regarding filing of appellate brief in district court (.2) | 8.00 | 1,235.00 | 9,880.00 | | 08/22/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding Hudson Diamond hearing takeaways | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 08/22/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare documents for Mei Guo cross examination | 2.50 | 1,320.00 | 3,300.00 | | 08/22/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding bank discovery | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets in connection with outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Review authority regarding a parent company's discovery obligations with respect to its subsidiaries (.1); prepare cases and documents regarding same for A. Luft (.3) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/22/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents and submissions to prepare M. Guo Hudson Diamond cross examination (1.5); prepare parts of M. Guo cross examination (2.6) | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 | | 08/22/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: takeaways from Hudson Diamond hearing | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/22/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare parts of M. Guo cross examination outline (4.3); revise same (2.1) | 6.40 | 1,625.00 | 10,400.00 | | 08/22/2023 | | Review documents and supplement Mei Guo cross examination outline for Hudson Diamond Holding contempt hearing | 6.80 | 815.00 | 5,542.00 | | 08/22/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins regarding Mei Guo testimony on Hudson Diamond motion to compel and additional issues (.3); call with L. Despins regarding Debtor's motion for leave to appeal discovery sanctions order (.2); analyze additional authority regarding same (.3); prepare draft response for same (2.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); correspond with state court litigation counsel regarding update on bankruptcy (.1) | 3.20 | 1,625.00 | 5,200.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding bank discovery | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare list of signatories to the protective order in the Kwok case (.4); review correspondence from P. Linsey in connection with same (.5); call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 | | 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review protective order in connection with Kroll's review of confidential documents (.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review Greenwich Land's objection to sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion (.2); prepare response same (.5); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding cited cases in sixth omnibus rule 2004 examination motion | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 08/23/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with E. Cohan regarding certificates of service for order holding GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil contempt | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 | | 08/23/2023 | | Review exhibits for Mei Guo cross examination in connection with Hudson Diamond Holding contempt hearing | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 08/23/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding response to motion for leave to appeal (.2); final review of same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Attend weekly call with Kroll and L. Despins regarding forensic investigation (1.5); conference with P. Linsey regarding Bento documents (0.3); correspond with N. Goradia (Kroll) and A. Luft regarding asset tracing (0.1); correspond with A. Luft and L. Despins regarding Bento documents (0.2); review same (0.3); conference with E. Sutton regarding same (0.3); conference with P. Linsey regarding bank discovery (0.2) | 2.90 | 1,320.00 | 3,828.00 | | 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding deposition transcripts from the Kwok case | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding settlement agreement between the Trustee and the Casper firm | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests in the case | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Call with D. Barron regarding review of Bento production documents with Kroll | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Prepare exhibits for electronic filing in connection with Hudson Diamond Holding LLC civil contempt (0.6); electronically file with the court notice of filing exhibits in connection with Hudson Diamond Holding LLC civil contempt (0.3) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding certificate of service of GTV Media and Saraca Media contempt order (0.2); electronically file with the court certificate of service of GTV Media and Saraca Media contempt order (0.2) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 08/24/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare certificate of service for GTV Media and Saraca Media contempt order (.7); correspond with E. Sutton regarding the same (.1); correspond with E. Cohan | 1.00 | 915.00 | 915.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/24/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of certificate of service for GTV Media and Saraca Media contempt order | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 | | 08/24/2023 | LAD4 | Handle portion of weekly Kroll call with D. Barron and Kroll (A. Pfeiffer, P. Parizek) | 1.00 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 | | 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey re: proposed arguments in response to Greenwich Land's objection to rule 2004 discovery | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Review weekly report from Kroll re: forensic investigation | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Revise response to Greenwich Land's objection to rule 2004 discovery | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Bento documents for follow up issues and requests | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/24/2023 | | Prepare exhibits to be filed in connection with the Hudson Diamond Holding contempt hearing | 1.80 | 815.00 | 1,467.00 | | 08/25/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft and N. Goradia (Kroll) regarding transfer investigation (0.7); conference with E. Sutton regarding Bento analysis (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding bank discovery (0.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz and W. Farmer regarding Fifth Amendment issues (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding KYC documents (0.1); correspond with regarding Hudson Diamond accounts (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding rule 2004 targets (0.1) | 1.50 | 1,320.00 | 1,980.00 | | 08/25/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests in the case | 1.20 | 1,015.00 | 1,218.00 | | 08/25/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |

Kwok, and related corporate information

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609

protective order

regarding the same (.2)

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/25/2023 ECS1 Review Bento production documents for financial information and additional matters (2.9); call with Jordan (Kroll) regarding same (.1); call with D. Barron about same (.1); correspond with D. Barron about same (.1); correspond with Kroll regarding same (.2) 3.40 1,015.00 3,451.00 08/25/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Goradia (Kroll) and D. Barron re: fraudulent transfer investigation (.7); prepare summary notes regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding informant information 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding informant documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/28/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/28/2023 ECS1 Prepare list of potential targets and descriptions of same for the next Rule 2004 motion 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/28/2023 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 08/28/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding Rule 2004 motion argument and related discovery issues (.1); analyze same (.3) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/29/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding informant documents (0.3); correspond with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/29/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery in the case 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/29/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 requests and subpoenas 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 08/29/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to 0.20 1,015.00 203.00

Kwok, and their corporate information

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------| | 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Review docket entries regarding service attempts to Saraca Media Incorporated | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 | | 08/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding potential assets | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Review submissions and prepare notes for meet and confer with counsel to Yongbing Zhang regarding rule 2004 discovery | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 08/30/2023 | | Analyze ownership issues regarding apartment at 211 W 14th Street, New York | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 08/31/2023 | DEB4 | Call with Kroll, N. Bassett, A. Luft regarding investigation update and priority action items (1.1); correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding bank documents (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and regarding informant information (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey regarding bank discovery (0.1) | 1.40 | 1,320.00 | 1,848.00 | | 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare settlement agreement between the Trustee and the Casper firm (.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Review issues and notes to prepare for meet and confer with J. Nealon, counsel to Yongbing Zhang, regarding rule 2004 discovery (.3); call with J. Nealon and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.8); follow up correspondence with J. Nealon, A. Luft, and P. Linsey regarding same (.2) | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 | | 08/31/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Department of Justice subpoena | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/31/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in weekly update call with Kroll, N. Bassett, D. Barron regarding forensic investigation | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 08/31/2023 | | Review information sent by tipster on Kwok-related organizations and persons | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 | | 08/31/2023 | NAB | Participate in update call with Kroll, A. Luft, and D. Barron regarding investigative findings and next steps | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | Subtotal: B261 Investigations | | | 288.80 | | 359,729.50 | | B262 | Contempt Proceedings | | | | |

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# 08/16/2023 WCF Call with D. Carnelli regarding sanctions appeal (NPM) (.2); correspond with D. Carnelli and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding appeal briefs (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding appeal deadlines (.1) 0.50 1,235.00 617.50 08/17/2023 NAB Review and revise draft appellee brief in HK discovery sanctions appeal (1.8); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same and additional litigation strategy issues (.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding related issues (.2) 2.50 1,625.00 4,062.50 08/21/2023 NAB Review revised draft appellate brief in Mei Guo discovery sanctions appeal (.7); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 **Subtotal: B262 Contempt Proceedings 3.80 5,980.00**

**Total 343.70 423,272.75**

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#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |-----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 23.60 | 1,860.00 | 43,896.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 27.20 | 1,625.00 | 44,200.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 52.10 | 1,625.00 | 84,662.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 2.20 | 812.50 | 1,787.50 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 50.70 | 1,320.00 | 66,924.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 40.90 | 1,235.00 | 50,511.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 75.50 | 1,015.00 | 76,632.50 | | JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 18.20 | 915.00 | 16,653.00 | | | | Associate | 26.30 | 815.00 | 21,434.50 | | | | Associate | 3.50 | 407.50 | 1,426.25 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 6.90 | 540.00 | 3,726.00 | | DM26 | David Mohamed | Paralegal | 14.00 | 540.00 | 7,560.00 |

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------------|----------|------|--------| | 08/11/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 5,083.00 | 0.08 | 406.64 | | 08/16/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 168.00 | 0.08 | 13.44 | | 08/16/2023 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 10.00 | 0.20 | 2.00 | | 08/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 475.00 | 0.08 | 38.00 | | 08/22/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 3,674.00 | 0.08 | 293.92 | | 08/22/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 727.00 | 0.08 | 58.16 | | 08/22/2023 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 99.00 | 0.20 | 19.80 | | 08/28/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 518.00 | 0.08 | 41.44 | | 08/28/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 670.00 | 0.08 | 53.60 | | 08/28/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,022.00 | 0.08 | 81.76 |

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(USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6060308 dated 06/16/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To: Office/Home, BK; Passenger AVI, LuFT; Ticket # 3725772 dated 06/05/2023 16:42 | 68.05 | | 06/26/2023 | Outside Professional Services - Reversed on 7/26/2023. Serving By Irving Inc., Invoice# YL- 4015 Dated 06/26/23, two services of First Set of Requests on Anthony DiBattista and Brian Hofmeister and the attempted service and service of a subpoena on Linwan "Irene" Feng | 575.00 | | 06/26/2023 | Outside Professional Services - Serving By Irving | 575.00 | | Inc., Invoice# YL-4014 Dated 06/26/23, two services of First Set of Requests on Anthony DiBattista and Brian Hofmeister and the attempted service and service of a subpoena on Linwan "Irene" Feng | | | | 06/27/2023 Outside Professional Services - Serving By Irving Inc., Invoice# YL-4016 Dated 06/27/23, two services of First Set of Requests on Anthony DiBattista and Brian Hofmeister and the attempted service and service of a subpoena on Linwan "Irene" Feng | 1,429.50 | | | 06/30/2023 Electronic Document Retrieval - David Mohamed; 06/21/2023; Status reports from DE-SOS on three entities relating to the Kwok matter; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web | 20.00 | | | Invoice No. 2371609 | | | | | 07/11/2023 Local - Meals - Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 72 dated 07/16/2023; NY Reception; Location: New York; Ordered by C. Pickens on behalf of D. Mohammed. NY 10 person lunch (Fresh Kitchen) for Deposition of Elliot Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in 26-150 Verrazano. C/M: 50687-00002 . Meeting Date 7/12/23; Order # 910523094578098 dated 07/11/2023 | 314.83 | | | 07/11/2023 Local - Meals - Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190- 72 dated 07/16/2023; NY Reception; Location: New York; Ordered by C. Pickens on behalf of D. Mohammed. NY 1 person Kosher lunch (Kosher Deluxe) for Deposition of Elliot Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in 26-150 Verrazano. C/M: 50687-00002 . Meeting Date 7/12/23; Order # 593223098586129 dated 07/11/2023 | 35.33 | | | 07/31/2023 Outside Professional Services - Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2543942 Dated 07/31/23, Equipment Rental - Laptop/iPad for Deponent Matthew Levine | 125.00 | | | 07/31/2023 Lexis/On Line Search - Courtlink Use - Charges for July 2023 | 3.05 | | | 07/31/2023 Westlaw Business - Intelligize (07/01/23 - 07/31/23) | 4.20 | | | 08/02/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc., Invoice# 39338 Dated 08/02/23, service of TRO, for Kwok proceeding | 300.00 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 1.01 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 1.01 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 1.01 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 17.82 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 238.03 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 33.28 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 66.57 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 66.57 | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 66.57 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 798.48 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 99.85 | | | 08/03/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 576.58 | | | 08/04/2023 Westlaw | 42.44 | | | 08/07/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 31.94 | | | 08/07/2023 Westlaw | 217.37 | | | 08/07/2023 Westlaw | 7.49 | | | 08/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 27.90 | | | 08/08/2023 Westlaw | 1,913.09 | | | 08/08/2023 Westlaw | 271.90 | | | 08/08/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 12.51 | | | 08/09/2023 Westlaw | 24.77 | | | 08/10/2023 Westlaw | 205.08 | | | 08/10/2023 Westlaw | 91.98 | | | 08/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.27 | | | 08/11/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2554738 Dated 08/11/23, Preparation of transcripts and video for deposition, for Kwok proceeding. | 2,713.69 | | | 08/11/2023 Court Reporting Services - Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2554762 Dated 08/11/23, Preparation of remote video for deposition, for Kwok proceeding. | 862.50 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd.; 3000 Marcus Avenue, Suite 3W3; New Hyde Park, NY 110421009 ; 1ZA6T1632490086671 (MAN) | 35.53 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC; 777 Third Avenue; New York, NY 100171302 ; 1ZA6T1632497448008 | 35.53 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Dundon Advisers LLC; 10 Bank Street, Suite 1100; White Plains, NY 106061948 ; 1ZA6T1632491244686 (MAN) | 35.53 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Edmiston and Company Limited; 2 Marina Plaza; Newport, RI 028408534 ; 1ZA6T1632491516909 (MAN) | 35.53 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Ross Heinemeyer; 345 E 94th Street; New York, NY 101285694 ; 1ZA6T1632499541377 (MAN) | 35.53 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; Limarie Reyes; Limarie Reyes; 125 Harbour Dr.; Humacao, PR 00791 ; 1ZA6T1630198475056 (MAN) | 41.12 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Victor Cerda; 17 Jcan St; Rye, NY 105803225 ; 1ZA6T1632496526765 (MAN) | 42.34 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Nicholas F. Savio; 3 Dale Court; Hazlet, NJ 077302112 ; 1ZA6T1632493037629 (MAN) | 42.34 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Nicholas F. Savio; 63 New Jersey Ave; Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 ; 1ZA6T1632497915959 (MAN) | 42.34 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; Savio Law LLC; Savio Law LLC; 3 Dale Court; Hazlet, NJ 077302112 ; 1ZA6T1632496483785 (MAN) | 42.34 | | | | | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Yongbing Zhang; 223 West Jackson Blvd. #1012; Chicago, IL 606066916 ; 1ZA6T1632494355739 (MAN) | 47.49 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; Ana C. Izquiedo-Henn; Ana C. Izquiedo-Henn; Calle 9; Guaynabo, PR 009661609 ; 1ZA6T1630198086048 (MAN) | 47.92 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A.; 601 Brickell Key Drive; Miami, FL 331312649 ; 1ZA6T1632493546856 (MAN) | 50.44 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; Christopher A. Lilly; c/o TroyGould PC; 1801 Century Park East; Los Angeles, CA 900672302 ; 1ZA6T1632491054140 (MAN) | 56.20 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Stretto Stretto; 410 Exchange; Irvine, CA 926021331 ; 1ZA6T1632492055165 (MAN) | 56.20 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Ning Zhao; 3611 Summer Ranch Dr.; Katy, TX 774941573 ; 1ZA6T1632494183111 (MAN) | 57.24 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Yuanlin Liu; 192 Pendleton Dr.; Amherst, VA 245213980 ; 1ZA6T1632491707195 (MAN) | 58.34 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Xiaoxiao Lin; 24 Sonrisa; Irvine, CA 926201956 ; 1ZA6T1632499517813 (MAN) | 63.00 | | | 08/11/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 123.37 | | | 08/11/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 9.80 | |

06/30/2023 Electronic Document Retrieval - David Mohamed; 06/13/2023; Status reports from DE-SOS on three entities relating to the Kwok matter; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web 20.00 06/30/2023 Electronic Document Retrieval - David Mohamed; 06/12/2023; Status reports from DE-SOS on three entities relating to the Kwok matter; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web 20.00 06/30/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 06/13/2023; Corporate documents purchased for G 30.10

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| 08/11/2023 Westlaw | 99.08 | | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Ana C. Izquiedo-Henn; IZQUIEDO,ANA; CALLE 9 E3 TINTILLO GARDENS; GUAYNABO, PR 00966 ; 1ZA6T1630198086048 (MAN) | 19.50 | | | 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; XIAOMING LIU; XIAOMING LIU; 5-16-50 NEMOTOMACHI; GIFU-KEN, 5070065 ; 1ZA6T1636796452835 (MAN) | 78.61 | | | 08/14/2023 Westlaw | 49.52 | | | 08/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 2.34 | | | 08/15/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc., Invoice# 39443 Dated 08/15/23, Expedited services of a Temporary Restraining Order and Extension of Order on Scott Barnett | 425.00 | | | 08/15/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.35 | | | 08/17/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/17/2023; Luc Despins; 1ZA6T1630198582387 (MAN) | 1.02 | | | 08/17/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/17/2023; Luc Despins; 1ZA6T1630198582387 (MAN) | 35.25 | | | 08/17/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Luc Despins; 07/12/2023; Parking at Connecticut courthouse for Kwok hearing | 13.00 | | | 08/17/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Luc Despins; 06/29/2023; Parking at Connecticut courthouse for Kwok hearing | 6.00 | | | 08/17/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.98 | | | 08/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 6.84 | | | 08/21/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; Limarie Reyes; Limarie Reyes; 125 Harbour Dr.; Humacao, PR 00791 ; 1ZA6T1630313566327 (MAN) | 25.34 | | | 08/21/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 133.14 | | | 08/21/2023 Westlaw | 247.71 | | | 08/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 6.39 | | | 08/22/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/22/2023; Hon. Kari A. Dooley; Brien McMahon Federal Building; 915 Lafayette Boulevard - Suite 266; Bridgeport, CT 066044706 ; 1ZA6T1630193024891 (MAN) | 28.50 | | | 08/23/2023 Local - Meals - Avram Luft; 08/10/2023; Restaurant: White Restaurant; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; dinner receipt for late work on Kwok brief | 30.19 | | | 08/23/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.36 | | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; Michael McCormack; O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss; 180 Glastonbury Blvd.; Glastonbury, CT 060334439 ; 1ZA6T1630196015949 (MAN) | 28.50 | | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; Michael McCormack; O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss; 180 Glastonbury Blvd.; Glastonbury, CT 060334439 ; 1ZA6T1630192417674 (MAN) | 28.50 | | | 08/24/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc., Invoice# 39526 Dated 08/24/23, Service of a Memorandum Decision and Order Granting in Part Motion for Preliminary Injunction on Scott Barnett. | 425.00 | | | 08/24/2023 Outside Professional Services - Divergent Language Solutions, LLC, Invoice# 2023-487 Dated 08/24/23, Chinese Interpretation – Consecutive and Overtime, Expense and Travel | 1,276.00 | | | 08/25/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - 08/22/2023; From/To: from Bridgeport Station to court house; Service Type: Lyft; Time: 13:40; taxi ride from Bridgeport Station to court house for hearing in connection with holding Hudson Diamond Holding in contempt | 10.75 | | | 08/25/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - ; 08/22/2023; Train ticket from Bridgeport Station to Grand Central after hearing in connection with holding Hudson Diamond Holding in contempt | 29.50 | | | 08/25/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - ; 08/22/2023; Train ticket from Grand Central to Bridgeport Station for hearing in connection with holding Hudson Diamond Holding in contempt | 39.50 | | | 08/25/2023 Westlaw | 49.54 | | | 08/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 4.59 | | | 08/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.71 | | | 08/30/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/30/2023; Michael McCormack; O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss; 180 Glastonbury Blvd.; Glastonbury, CT 060334439 ; 1ZA6T1630192731413 (MAN) | 28.51 | | | 08/30/2023 Westlaw | 42.44 | | | 08/30/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.45 | | | 08/31/2023 Copies of Documents - Jennifer Ash; 08/02/2023; Document retrieval for E. Sutton - Business status report: Savio Law LLC.; Merchant: Nj busines services | 6.25 | | | 08/31/2023 Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/03/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date: 08/04/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 | | | 08/31/2023 Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/02/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date: 08/03/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 | | | 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/03/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date: 08/04/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 | | 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/03/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date: 08/04/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 | | 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/03/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date: 08/04/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 | | 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/03/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date: 08/04/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 | | 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/11/2023; regarding purchase of corporate documents for GS SECURITY SOLUTIONS INC. from NJ Dept. of Revenue in the amount of \$36.55; Merchant: Nj Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608- 0000 , Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date: 08/14/2023; Other; regarding purchase of corporate documents | 36.55 | | 08/31/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search - Courtlink Use - Charges for August 2023 | 16.97 | | 08/31/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.52 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | \$17,235.06 | | Current Fees and Costs | \$440,507.81 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$440,507.81 | |

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PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371610

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Other Litigation** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$50,735.00

| Costs incurred and advanced | 49.54 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$50,784.54 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$50,784.54 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371610

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Other Litigation** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$50,735.00

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 | September 18, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371610 |

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023

# **Other Litigation \$50,735.00**

**\$50,735.00**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 08/01/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/02/2023 | AB21 | Review SDNY decision dismissing claims against PH and trustee | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding comparison of Debtor's superseding and original indictment | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 08/02/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding statement regarding SDNY decision dismissing claims against PH and trustee (0.1); revise same (0.2) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/03/2023 | JK21 | Prepare notice of filing of SDNY Opinion and Order in An v. Despins, 22-cv-10062 | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 | | 08/03/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Revise statement regarding SDNY decision dismissing lawsuit against PH and trustee (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court statement regarding SDNY Opinion and Order in An v. Despins, 22-cv-10062 | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/05/2023 | LAD4 | Review Bove DQ motion etc. in criminal case | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | 08/07/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/08/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/09/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/10/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/11/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding calendar deadlines for status letters in Case 1:20-cv-05678-KPF, Cheng v. Guo case (.3); update issues/task list regarding same (.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 08/14/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/15/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/16/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/17/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/18/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/21/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/22/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins update | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding statement filed in bankruptcy court related to FARA action | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins update | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/25/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case and appeals for L. Despins update | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/28/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/29/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/30/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/30/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case in connection with motion to stay bankruptcy cases (0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding motion to stay bankruptcy cases (0.3) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 08/30/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on criminal stay papers (2.90); multiple emails to A. Luft, N. Bassett, P. Linsey re: same (2.20) | 5.10 | 1,860.00 | 9,486.00 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze motion to stay bankruptcy case | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze brief seeking stay of bankruptcy | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise proposed filing re: criminal attempt to stay | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/30/2023 | NAB | Review Debtor's motion in criminal case to stay bankruptcy case (.5); begin analyzing response to same (.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); analyze authority regarding same (.5); correspond | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 | | | | debtor's motion to stay bankruptcy case | | | | | | | (1.9); correspond with N. Bassett and P Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.4) | | | | | 08/31/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case (.2); correspond | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | | | L. Despins regarding newly filed documents (.1) | | | | | 08/31/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze/outline criminal stay matter all day (5.40); t/c S. Sarnoff/P. Friedman (OMM) | 6.00 | 1,860.00 | 11,160.00 | | | | and N. Bassett re: same (.60) | | | | | 08/31/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins re: issues with attempt to stay bankruptcy | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 08/31/2023 | NAB | Analyze issues related to motion to stay criminal case (.7); call with L. Despins, P. Friedman (OMM), and S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (.6); begin preparing draft motion to file in bankruptcy court to enjoin stay motion (1.3); analyze authority related to same (.6); call with L. Despins, D. Barron and DOJ regarding motion to stay bankruptcy case (.3) | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 35.10 | | 50,735.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2371610

with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2)

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2371610

Total

**Total 35.10 50,735.00**

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2371610

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 13.20 | 1,860.00 | 24,552.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 5.50 | 1,625.00 | 8,937.50 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 1.60 | 1,625.00 | 2,600.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 4.40 | 1,625.00 | 7,150.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 3.30 | 1,015.00 | 3,349.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 6.70 | 540.00 | 3,618.00 |

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------|------------------------|----------|------|-------------| | 08/31/2023 | Westlaw | | | 49.54 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$49.54 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$50,784.54 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$50,784.54 |

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371612

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Sales Process** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$2,275.00

| Costs incurred and advanced | 23.60 | |---------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$2,298.60 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$2,298.60 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371612

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Sales Process** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$2,275.00

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023

### **Sales Process \$2,275.00**

\$2,275.00

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | B130 | Asset Disposition | | | | | | 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding Lady May II sale process (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/08/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Perry (Alley Maass) regarding bill of sale of tender (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); review same (0.1); correspond with S. Perry regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding sale process with respect to Lady May II | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/22/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding Lady May II sale process (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Johnson regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/23/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding Lady May II update | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |

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| Date | Initials | | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|--|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|------------|----------|----------|--| | 08/29/2023 | AB21 | | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding Lady May II sale process | | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | | | Subtotal: | | B130 Asset Disposition | | 1.40 | | 2,275.00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total | | | | | 1.40 | | 2,275.00 | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name Title | | | Hours | Rate | | Fee | | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | | 2,275.00 | | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | | | | Date | Description | | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | | 06/30/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); | | | | | | 23.60 | | | | Invoice # 00000A6T163273; 06/30/2023; LINDA M. DUNN; MARINE DOCUMENTATION, INC; | | | | | | | | | | 40 MARY ST; NEWPORT, RI 028403041 ; | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1ZA6T1630194134252 (MAN) | | | | | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | \$23.60 | | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$2,298.60 | | | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$2,298.60 | | | |

## PAUL

HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371614

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Genever US** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$102,545.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 69.17 | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$102,614.67 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$102,614.67 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

![](_page_388_Picture_2.jpeg)

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371614

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Genever US** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$102,545.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 69.17 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$102,614.67 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$102,614.67 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**

Paul Hastings LLP

Lockbox 4803

PO Box 894803

Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023

# **Genever US \$102,545.50**

(0.2)

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2371614

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|----------|-----------------| | 08/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding true lease issue (0.1); correspond with regarding same (0.1); further correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding proprietary lease | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/18/2023 | | Review authority on bankruptcy court treatment of proprietary leases | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 08/19/2023 | | Analyze case law on bankruptcy court treatment of proprietary leases | 2.70 | 815.00 | 2,200.50 | | 08/20/2023 | AB21 | Review email from regarding coop leases | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/21/2023 | | Analyze curing defaults in sale of proprietary lease | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | | Subtotal: | B131 Sale of Real Estate | 5.10 | | 4,855.00 |

| B165 | Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | |------|-----------------------------------------------------| |------|-----------------------------------------------------|

| 08/02/2023 | AB21 | Revise McCormack retention application (0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); correspond with M. McCormack (McCormack) regarding same (0.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | |------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 08/02/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit O'Sullivan retention app | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 | | 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Revise McCormack retention application (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); correspond with M. McCormack (McCormack) regarding same (0.2) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Finalize McCormack retention application (0.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court application to retain O'Sullivan as special insurance coverage counsel (0.4); review and comment on service of application to retain O'Sullivan as special insurance coverage counsel (0.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2371614

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------------------|-------------|----------|-----------------| | 08/17/2023 | LAD4 | Review Saxe fee app | 1.10 | 1,860.00 | 2,046.00 | | Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | 4.30 | | 6,712.50 |

#### **B190 Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions)**

| 08/09/2023 | KC27 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding motion to remediate Sherry Netherland apartment (.6); calls with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 08/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding architect motion (0.1); call with K. Catalano regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/10/2023 | KC27 | Prepare Genever US motion to enter into architect agreement (2.9); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 3.00 | 915.00 | 2,745.00 | | 08/11/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding architect agreement (0.3); call with K. Catalano regarding related motion (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/11/2023 | KC27 | Prepare motion to enter into architectural contract for remediation of Sherry Netherland apartment (7.0); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) | 7.20 | 915.00 | 6,588.00 | | 08/12/2023 | KC27 | Prepare motion to enter into architectural agreement for Sherry Netherland apartment | 4.30 | 915.00 | 3,934.50 | | 08/13/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding architect motion for SN apartment | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/14/2023 | AB21 | Call with K. Catalano regarding motion approving entry into architect agreement for SN apartment | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/14/2023 | KC27 | Prepare Sherry Netherland remediation motion (3.4); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) | 3.60 | 915.00 | 3,294.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Revise architect motion for SN apartment remediation (3.7); calls with K. Catalano regarding same (0.3); call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding remediation project (0.7); call with L. Despins regarding same (0.2) | 4.90 | 1,625.00 | 7,962.50 | | 08/15/2023 | KC27 | Revise Sherry Netherland remediation motion (3.5); calls with A. Bongartz regarding same (.3) | 3.80 | 915.00 | 3,477.00 | | 08/16/2023 | AB21 | Revise remediation motion for Sherry Netherland apartment (1.6); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.2); call and correspond with K. Catalano regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 | | 08/16/2023 | KC27 | Prepare parts of Sherry Netherland remediation motion (1.8); call and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 1.90 | 915.00 | 1,738.50 | | 08/17/2023 | AB21 | Prepare parts of remediation motion (2.0); correspond with K. Catalano regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.2); conference with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with S. Millman (Stroock) regarding same (0.1); correspond with P. Friedman (OMM) and I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding same (0.1); correspond with M. Cyganowski (Sales Officer) regarding same (0.1); review proposal from asbestos surveyor (0.2); correspond with G. Chomenko (Galagher Bassett) regarding same (0.1); call with G. Chomenko regarding same (0.1); conference with L. Despins regarding update on remediation process (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 3.40 | 1,625.00 | 5,525.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2371614

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/18/2023 AB21 Revise remediation motion (1.8); analyze related issues (1.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.6); correspond with S. Millman (Stroock) regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding work plan (0.1); correspond with G. Chomenko (GBTS) regarding asbestos survey (0.1); revise motion to limit service of remediation motion (0.2) 4.10 1,625.00 6,662.50 08/18/2023 KC27 Prepare motion to limit service for Sherry Netherland remediation motion 0.80 915.00 732.00 08/20/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding update on remediation motion 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/21/2023 AB21 Correspond with P. Friedman (O'Melveny) and I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding draft remediation motion (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); revise same (0.3); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding architect agreement (0.1); correspond with G. Chomenko (GBTS) regarding asbestos survey (0.1) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 08/21/2023 LAD4 Review/edit remediation motion 1.40 1,860.00 2,604.00 08/22/2023 AB21 Revise remediation motion (1.6); correspond with P. Friedman (O'Melveny) and I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding same (0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); call with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); calls with S. Maza regarding same (0.1); correspond with S. Millman (Stroock) regarding same (0.4); calls with D. Acheson (architect) regarding architect agreement (0.5); revise same (1.0); calls with S. Maza regarding same (0.2); correspond with D. Acheson regarding same (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 5.20 1,625.00 8,450.00 08/22/2023 KC27 Call with S. Maza regarding filing of Sherry Netherland remediation motion 0.40 915.00 366.00

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2371614

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 08/22/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit revised renovation motion (1.40); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (0.1); various emails to A. Bongartz re: same (0.6) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | 08/23/2023 | AB21 | Finalize remediation motion and related motion to limit notice (0.9); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.1); call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (0.2); review final version of architect agreement (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.1) | 1.60 | 1,625.00 | 2,600.00 | | 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing remediation motion (0.2); prepare for electronic filing motion to limit service of same (0.2); electronically file with the court remediation motion (0.3); electronically file with the court motion to limit service (0.3) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 08/23/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit final renovation motion | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 | | 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Review and comment on service of remediation pleadings (0.3); prepare certificate of service regarding remediation pleadings (0.3) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 08/25/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding remediation pleadings | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | | Subtotal: B190 Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions) | | 54.80 | | 69,610.50 |

#### **B210 Business Operations**

| 08/02/2023 | LAD4 | T/c M. Ullman (SN) re: alarm replacement | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 | |------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding architect proposal for apartment remediation | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/08/2023 AB21 Analyze architect proposal, next steps, timeline, and sequencing for remediation process for SN apartment (1.5); conference with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); call with L. Despins and J. Panico (AAGL) regarding same (0.2); correspond with J. Panico regarding same (0.1); correspond with M. Ullman (Sherry Netherland) regarding same (0.1); call with L. Despins and D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.7); call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding update on same (0.1) 3.20 1,625.00 5,200.00 08/08/2023 LAD4 Meeting A. Bongartz re: architect (.30); t/c J. Panico (adjuster) and A. Bongartz re: same and timeline (.20); t/c A. Bongartz and D. Acheson (architect) (.70) 1.20 1,860.00 2,232.00 08/09/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding architect agreement with respect to SN apartment remediation (1.0); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); analyze issues regarding related motion (0.3); call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.1); calls with K. Catalano regarding same (0.2) 1.70 1,625.00 2,762.50 08/15/2023 LAD4 T/c A. Bongartz re: renovation project timeline 0.20 1,860.00 372.00 08/16/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding apartment sale contract (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding insurance documents (0.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.4) 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 08/16/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza and C. Skibitcky 0.40 1,320.00 528.00

and A. Wolfson (Wolfson) regarding Genever insurance 08/16/2023 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re insurance policy and broker (.1); call with broker and D. Barron re same (.4); email L. Despins re same (.1) 0.60 1,320.00 792.00

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2371614

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------------------------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 08/17/2023 | LAD4 | Meetings A. Bongartz re: status of remediation project (.30); review timeline re: same (.90) | 1.20 | 1,860.00 | 2,232.00 | | 08/22/2023 | SM29 | Review remediation motion and UCC comments thereto (.4); calls with A. Bongartz re same and architect agreement (.3); call with K. Catalano re remediation motion (.2); review related contractor agreements (.5) | 1.40 | 1,320.00 | 1,848.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with C. Skibitcky regarding insurance policy | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/24/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding alteration agreement with Sherry Netherland | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/28/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding remediation game plan (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); review ABF asbestos removal proposal (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/28/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Millman (Stroock) re: update on renovation | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 | | 08/29/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding GBTS invoice | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/30/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) and M. Ullman (Sherry Netherland) regarding ABF proposal on asbestos removal | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding update on asbestos removal at SN apartment | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | Subtotal: B210 Business Operations | | | 12.20 | | 19,631.50 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2371614

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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------|-------------------| | B211 | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | | | | | 08/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding draft MORs (0.1); review same (0.1); prepare global notes in connection with same (0.3) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | | | Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | 0.50 | | 660.00 | | Total | | | 77.90 | | 102,545.50 | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fees | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 8.80 | 1,860.00 | 16,368.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 32.00 | 1,625.00 | 52,000.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 2.00 | 1,320.00 | 2,640.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 1.70 | 1,320.00 | 2,244.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | KC27 | Kristin Catalano | Associate | 25.80 | 915.00 | 23,607.00 | | | | Associate | 4.20 | 815.00 | 3,423.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 2.50 | 540.00 | 1,350.00 | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | Date | Description | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | 06/06/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation - Skyline Credit Ride, Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6063695 dated 06/30/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To: Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohammed; Ticket # 278880 dated 06/06/2023 23:46 | | | | 69.17 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | \$69.17 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2371614 Page 10

| Current Fees and Costs | \$102,614.67 | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$102,614.67 |

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371615

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Genever BVI** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00011 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$2,386.50

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$2,386.50 | |---------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$2,386.50 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

| Remittance Address: | |----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 |

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371615

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Genever BVI** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00011 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$2,386.50

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$2,386.50 | |---------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$2,386.50 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023

# **Genever BVI \$2,386.50**

\$2,386.50

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B210 | Business Operations | | | | | | 08/01/2023 | AB21 | Revise draft repayment agreement (0.7); call with A. Thorp regarding Harneys fees (0.1); correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) regarding same (0.1) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | | | Subtotal: B210 Business Operations | 0.90 | | 1,462.50 | | B211 | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | | | | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding MORs | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 08/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding MORs (0.1); conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding MORs | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |

| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 2 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00011 | | | Invoice No. 2371615 | |

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------|-------------|----------|-------------------| | 08/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Skalka regarding MOR | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | | 0.70 | | 924.00 | | Total | | | 1.60 | | 2,386.50 | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$2,386.50 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$2,386.50 |

PAUL\nHASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371616

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Mahwah Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$313,918.75

| Costs incurred and advanced | 3,859.98 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$317,778.73 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$317,778.73 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

PAUL\nHASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371616

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

#### **Mahwah Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$313,918.75

| Costs incurred and advanced | 3,859.98 | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$317,778.73 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$317,778.73 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 August 31, 2023

# **Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$313,918.75**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | B155 Court Hearings | | | | | | | 08/14/2023 | LAD4 | Prepare for hearing by reviewing all exhibits (videos etc.) (2.80); handle hearing including testimony (5.90); post-mortem N. Bassett, A. Luft re: same and next steps (.40) | 9.10 | 1,860.00 | 16,926.00 | | 08/14/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing (5.9); conference with L. Despins and N. Bassett following same (.4); analyze open issues and next steps (.4) | 6.70 | 1,625.00 | 10,887.50 | | 08/14/2023 | | Attend Mahwah PI hearing in Bridgeport, Connecticut (5.9); prepare notes regarding follow up issues and next steps (.8) | 6.70 | 815.00 | 5,460.50 | | 08/14/2023 | NAB | Participate in hearing on motion for preliminary injunction (5.9); conference with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding next steps following hearing (.4) | 6.30 | 1,625.00 | 10,237.50 | | 08/29/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett re: hearing prep (.20); review submissions, notes to prepare for hearing and handle hearing on DOJ settlement etc. (1.80); t/c N. Bassett re: report on hearing (.30) | 2.30 | 1,860.00 | 4,278.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 31.10 | | 47,789.50 | | | | | | | | | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ stipulation | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding TRO ruling | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza and regarding TRO | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze TRO ruling | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding TRO | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding TRO service (0.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/01/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with about service of TRO in Mahwah AP (.2); review issues regarding service of TRO (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 08/01/2023 | LAD4 | T/c W. Farmer, N. Bassett, D. Barron re: next steps (.50); analyze/comment on same (2.40) | 2.90 | 1,860.00 | 5,394.00 | | 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Review TRO order | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/01/2023 | | Prepare service of the TRO on defendants | 1.10 | 815.00 | 896.50 | | 08/01/2023 | | Prepare draft certificate of service of the TRO | 1.10 | 815.00 | 896.50 | | 08/01/2023 | NAB | Review TRO decision and related papers (.3); call with L. Despins, D. Barron, and W. Farmer regarding same and next steps (.5) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 08/01/2023 | WCF | Analyze TRO issued by Bankruptcy Court regarding Mahwah mansion and assets (.1); call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron regarding response to TRO decision (.5) | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/02/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Mahwah pleadings (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1); correspond with I Goldman (Pullman) regarding same (0.1); correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 | | 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Review pleadings in connection with Mahwah adversary proceeding (.1); prepare certificate of service regarding Mahwah TRO (.1); correspond with about same (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/02/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare revised draft certificate of service | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 08/03/2023 | DEB4 | Revise certificate of service (0.3); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); prepare email to Court regarding same (0.2); analyze sealing and TRO orders (0.1) | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 08/03/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare certificate of service for TRO in Mahwah adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 08/03/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare emails to certain parties in interest regarding Mahwah filings (1.0); prepare sealed and unsealed documents in connection with same (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 | | 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding unsealed Mahwah documents (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); follow up correspondence with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 08/04/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare emails to certain Mahwah parties regarding Mahwah filings (.3); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 motion (0.1); correspond with and S. Maza regarding service issues (0.1); correspond with S. Sarnoff (0MM) regarding complaint (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/05/2023 | | Review live broadcast with Qidong Xia held in the Mahwah mansion | 0.80 | 815.00 | 652.00 | | 08/06/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of rule 9019 motion for DOJ stipulation | 5.40 | 1,320.00 | 7,128.00 | | 08/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and regarding Mahwah complaint (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 motion (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/06/2023 | NAB | Correspond with D. Barron regarding information for preliminary injunction hearing (.1); outline plan for preliminary injunction hearing (.4) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with regarding motion to limit notice | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with S. Maza regarding rule 9019 motion and related case matters | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of rule 9019 motion for DOJ stipulation | 2.90 | 1,320.00 | 3,828.00 | | 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding service issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding issuance of summons (0.2); correspond with and S. Maza regarding same (0.1); further correspond with regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit (2X) motion to approve DOJ settlement (1.9); t/c D. Barron re: same (.20) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents related to complaint for preliminary injunction hearing | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 08/07/2023 | | Prepare service of summons and complaint on defendants | 2.00 | 815.00 | 1,630.00 | | 08/07/2023 | | Prepare exhibit list for Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 08/07/2023 | | Prepare motion to limit service regarding the rule 9019 motion (1.9); call with D. Barron regarding same (.10) | 2.00 | 815.00 | 1,630.00 | | 08/07/2023 | NAB | Review submissions and prepare parts of presentation for preliminary injunction hearing (.7); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 08/07/2023 | SM29 | Call with D. Barron re rule 9019 motion (.2); further call with D. Barron re same and related case matters (.2); review rule 9019 motion (.4) | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 08/08/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare insert to rule 9019 motion | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 08/08/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with and S. Maza regarding issued summons and service of same | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/08/2023 | LAD4 | Final review/edit of rule 9019 motion | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 | | 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Mahwah evidence in preparation for hearing | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 | | 08/08/2023 | | Conference with UnitedLex regarding digital evidence for preliminary injunction hearing | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 08/08/2023 | | Prepare exhibit and witness lists for preliminary injunction hearing | 1.50 | 815.00 | 1,222.50 | | 08/08/2023 | NAB | Call with W. Farmer regarding preliminary injunction hearing (.2); review authority and prepare related presentation for same (.4) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/08/2023 | WCF | Call with N. Bassett regarding TRO/PI hearing and authentication declaration (.2); review November/December 2022 TRO/PI hearing transcript regarding admissibility of digital evidence (.8); draft UnitedLex digital evidence authentication declaration (.3) | 1.30 | 1,235.00 | 1,605.50 | | 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of rule 9019 motion | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding Scott Barnett | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Calls with Promemoria re: information on Mahwah renovation | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett re: Mahwah township | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with S. Maza, , N. Bassett, and W. Farmer re: Mahwah evidence for preliminary injunction hearing | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/09/2023 | | Review production on Relativity for HCHK's involvement with the renovations to Mahwah mansion | 1.60 | 815.00 | 1,304.00 | | 08/09/2023 | | Prepare certificate of service of summons and complaint | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | 08/09/2023 | | Prepare motion for alternative service on Taurus Fund | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 08/09/2023 | | Conference with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer, S. Maza on evidentiary issues for Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 08/09/2023 | | Review deed of Mahwah mansion and construction liens | 0.80 | 815.00 | 652.00 | | 08/09/2023 | | Supplement exhibit list for the Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 08/09/2023 | NAB | Review evidentiary issues and supplement presentation for PI hearing (.4); call with A. Luft, W. Farmer, , and S. Maza regarding same (.6) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/09/2023 | SM29 | Call with , W. Farmer, N. Bassett, A. Luft re hearing prep (.6); correspond with D. Barron re same (.3); correspond with re evidentiary issues (.4) | 1.30 | 1,320.00 | 1,716.00 | | 08/09/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, , and D. Barron re evidence and trial prep (.3); further correspond with D. Barron re same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/09/2023 | WCF | Call with , S. Maza, A. Luft, and N. Bassett regarding preliminary injunction hearing preparations (.6); review draft exhibit list regarding admissibility issues (.2) | 0.80 | 1,235.00 | 988.00 | | 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Revise rule 9019 motion | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Revise draft motion for clarification re: preliminary injunction hearing | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and W. Farmer re: objections | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey, N. Bassett and S. Maza re: clarification motion for Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/10/2023 | | Review government briefs in Kwok's criminal case for information on Mahwah home | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 08/10/2023 | | Analyze Nevada law on service of process on Taurus Fund | 4.10 | 815.00 | 3,341.50 | | 08/10/2023 | | Prepare service of complaint, TRO motion, related filings, and TRO order to occupant at Mahwah | 1.60 | 815.00 | 1,304.00 |

\$313,918

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/12/2023 WCF Review and revise list of exhibits for Mahwah preliminary injunction trial (.4); correspond with regarding same (.8); call with M. Luther (UnitedLex) regarding forensic data declaration (.4); continue to draft UnitedLex authentication declaration regarding revised video and internet content exhibits and evidence (4.5) 6.10 1,235.00 7,533.50 08/13/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, , A. Luft, and N. Bassett regarding Mahwah hearing prep 1.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 08/13/2023 DEB4 Conferences with regarding hearing prep 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/13/2023 LAD4 Call with N. Bassett, , A. Luft, D. Barron re: prep for Mahwah hearing (1.00); review/comment all day on exhibits issues (4.30) 5.30 1,860.00 9,858.00 08/13/2023 AEL2 Draft Mahwah hearing closing argument (3.7); conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, and regarding evidentiary issues and hearing prep (1.0); call with W. Farmer and regarding direct examination of J. Monzon (.4) 5.10 1,625.00 8,287.50 08/13/2023 Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron on the Mahwah preliminary 1.00 815.00 815.00

injunction hearing prep

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 08/13/2023 | | Call with S. Maza regarding certificate of service and Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing prep (.2); calls with D. Barron regarding preliminary injunction hearing prep (.3); call with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding direct examination of J. Monzon (.4); calls and correspond with N. Bassett regarding exhibits and exhibit list for Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing (.3); review PI/TRO documents for Mahwah hearing (1.6); prepare exhibits and exhibit list for Mahwah hearing (6.2); further correspond with N. Bassett regarding same and evidentiary issues (.1); analyze exhibits in connection with evidentiary issues (.4) | 9.50 | 815.00 | 7,742.50 | | 08/13/2023 | | Conference with UnitedLex on declaration about preserving media posts | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | 08/13/2023 | NAB | Email L. Despins, A. Luft, W. Farmer, and regarding preparations for preliminary injunction hearing (.4); call with L. Despins, D. Barron, A. Luft, and regarding same (1.0); call with W. Farmer and potential UnitedLex witness regarding testimony preparations (.7); prepare hearing outlines for direct examination, introduction of exhibits, and argument (2.2); review exhibits and draft exhibit list (1.5); correspond and calls with regarding same (.3) | 6.10 | 1,625.00 | 9,912.50 | | 08/13/2023 | SM29 | Call with re certificate of service and PI trial prep (.2); review same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett, , A. Luft, and W. Farmer re preliminary injunction hearing prep and exhibits list (.6) | 0.90 | 1,320.00 | 1,188.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/13/2023 | WCF | Call with N. Bassett, UnitedLex regarding J. Monzon expert authentication declaration (.7); follow up call with A. Luft and regarding direct examination of J. Monzon (.4); revise J. Monzon declaration regarding same (1.0); review and revise exhibit list for preliminary injunction hearing (.8); correspond with regarding same (.2) | 3.10 | 1,235.00 | 3,828.50 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Elliot regarding Taurus entities | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Revise rule 9019 motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Revise motion to limit notice regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding motion to limit notice regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to limit notice regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding Taurus S.A. | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding David Fallon | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding motion to limit service regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with S. Maza regarding motion to limit notice regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with research services regarding Taurus S.A. | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding PI hearing | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding Mahwah TRO | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of rule 9019 motion and motion to limit notice in Mahwah AP (.3); correspond with J. Kuo and D. Barron regarding same (.2); review rule 9019 motion and motion to limit notice (.1) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare supplemental affidavit of service and certificates of service re summons, complaint, and TRO in Mahwah adversary proceeding | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | 08/14/2023 | JK21 | Prepare rule 9019 motion for electronic filing (0.3); electronically file with the court rule 9019 motion (0.4); electronically file with the court certificates of service regarding complaint, summons, and temporary restraining order (0.3); review and arrange for service of rule 9019 motion (0.2) | 1.20 | 540.00 | 648.00 | | 08/14/2023 | JK21 | Prepare motion to limit notice of rule 9019 motion for electronic filing (0.3); electronically file with the court motion to limit notice of rule 9019 motion (0.4); review and arrange for service of motion to limit notice (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 08/14/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron regarding Mahwah TRO (.4); review submissions and exhibits in preparation for Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing (2.3); prepare hearing notes regarding same (.4) | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/14/2023 | NAB | Prepare outline for direct testimony for preliminary injunction hearing (1.9); review documents and prepare outline for witness prep (1.4); review and prepare notes regarding exhibits and evidentiary matters for PI hearing (1.7) | 5.00 | 1,625.00 | 8,125.00 | | 08/14/2023 | SM29 | Finalize certificates of service (.2); review and revise motion to limit service re rule 9019 motion (.5); calls with D. Barron re same (.3) | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with regarding Mahwah order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding service of rule 9019 motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with and S. Maza regarding order extending TRO | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare certificate of service regarding consensual motion to extend date to respond to motion to clarify TRO (.7); review consensual motion to clarify TRO (.1) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare certificate of service in connection with Mahwah rule 9019 motion and motion to limit service | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | 08/15/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding rule 9019 motion for electronic filing (0.2); electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding rule 9019 motion (0.2) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 08/15/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing certificate of service regarding order extending temporary restraining order (0.2); electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding order extending temporary restraining order (0.2) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 08/15/2023 | | Analyze application of Nevada LLC statute on reinstatement of LLC | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/15/2023 | | Call with D. Barron regarding order extending TRO (.1); review and comment on service of order extending TRO on Scott Barnett and prepare certificate of service regarding same (1.8) | 1.90 | 815.00 | 1,548.50 | | 08/15/2023 | NAB | Correspond with regarding letter from opposing counsel | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/15/2023 | WCF | Analyze court order regarding preliminary injunction | 0.10 | 1,235.00 | 123.50 | | 08/16/2023 | | Prepare notice of filing of affidavit of service | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 08/16/2023 | SM29 | Review and revise certificate of service from in connection with extended TRO order | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Further conference with E. Sutton regarding sealing motion (0.1); revise same (0.2); correspond with E. Henzy (Zeisler) regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding sealing motion (0.1); conference with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare joint motion with Debtor to seal certain exhibits in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (1.8); calls with D. Barron regarding same (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 2.10 | 1,015.00 | 2,131.50 | | 08/18/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding joint motion with Debtors for sealing | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 08/20/2023 | | Review NFSC live streaming in Mahwah | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 08/20/2023 | NAB | Review statement of defendant in Mahwah litigation regarding ownership of assets | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/20/2023 | SM29 | Review list of assets from Taurus fund | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of order limiting service of rule 9019 motion in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.2); prepare | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/21/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding order to limit notice of rule 9019 motion with the United States | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare outline of Mahwah discovery plan (1.6); discussion with S. Maza regarding same (.5); correspond with regarding same (.3) | 2.40 | 1,015.00 | 2,436.00 | | 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare certificate of service of order limiting service of rule 9019 motion in Mahwah adversary proceeding | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 08/22/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding order to limit notice of rule 9019 motion with the United States | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 08/22/2023 | SM29 | Conference with E. Sutton re Mahwah discovery items and strategy | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing outline of Mahwah discovery plan (.9); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.1); call with K. Liu (Research Services) regarding same (.2) | 1.20 | 1,015.00 | 1,218.00 | | 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze preliminary injunction decision (0.3); conference with S. Maza regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Continue outlining Mahwah discovery plan (.3); correspond with S. Maza and A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/24/2023 | LAD4 | Review court's opinion on preliminary injunction (.70); t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) (2X) re: same (.50); review/comment on implementation of PI order (.80) | 2.00 | 1,860.00 | 3,720.00 | | 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Review preliminary injunction decision | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/24/2023 | | Review Mahwah preliminary injunction decision | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 08/24/2023 | | Comment on and arrange for service of preliminary injunction decision on Scott Barnett | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/24/2023 | NAB | Review decision granting preliminary injunction (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.3); consider issues related to implementation of order (.2) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 08/24/2023 | SM29 | Review preliminary injunction opinion (.4); conference with D. Barron re same and next steps (.1); correspond with D. Barron re same and next steps (.1); review discovery plan from E. Sutton (.2); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,320.00 | 1,188.00 | | 08/24/2023 | WCF | Analyze Defendants' inventory report and USMS vendor list regarding enforcement of preliminary injunction order (.4); draft action items regarding enforcement of preliminary injunction order (.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) | 1.10 | 1,235.00 | 1,358.50 | | 08/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding objection to rule 9019 motion (0.1); correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/25/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding decision and order on preliminary injunction on S. Barnett (0.7); electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding decision and order on preliminary injunction on S. Barnett (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 08/25/2023 | LAD4 | Review to do list from PI order (1.10); t/c W. Farmer and M. Conway (counsel to Taurus Fund) re: Mahwah preliminary injunction order (.30); review Taurus objection to DOJ settlement & prepare response (1.70) | 3.10 | 1,860.00 | 5,766.00 | | 08/25/2023 | | Prepare certificate of service of preliminary injunction decision on S. Barnett | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 08/25/2023 | WCF | Call with L. Despins and counsel to Taurus Fund (S. Barnett) regarding Mahwah preliminary injunction order implementation | 0.30 | 1,235.00 | 370.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/25/2023 | WCF | Further draft Mahwah preliminary injunction action items regarding vendors, task list, and enforcement issues | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 | | 08/26/2023 | | Review the weekly NFSC live streaming in the Mahwah mansion | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 08/26/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding enforcement of preliminary injunction | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with O'Melveny and I. Goldman regarding objection to rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Murray (DOJ), L. Despins, and N. Bassett regarding rule 9019 hearing | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Mahwah insurance | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/28/2023 | LAD4 | T/c J. Murray & J. Feinstein (DOJ), N. Bassett and D. Barron re: Taurus objection to settlement agreement | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 | | 08/28/2023 | NAB | Call with Department of Justice, L. Despins and D. Barron regarding litigation issues | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/28/2023 | SM29 | Review objection to rule 9019 motion re U.S. Government settlement (.3); correspond with D. Barron re same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/29/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with and S. Maza regarding Taurus org chart | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/29/2023 | | Prepare organization chart for Taurus entities | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 08/29/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins regarding preparation for hearing on, among other things, DOJ settlement and most recent Rule 2004 motion (.2); call with L. Despins regarding results of same (.3); correspond with P. Linsey and A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/29/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re Taurus entities and affiliates (.1); correspond with and D. Barron re same (.1); review related chart from (.1) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 08/14/2023 | LAD4 | Travel to/from Bridgeport for hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.10 | 930.00 | 1,023.00 | | 08/14/2023 | AEL2 | Travel back to NY from Court (Bridgeport, CT) (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 2.30 | 812.50 | 1,868.75 |

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08/14/2023 Prepare exhibits and video exhibits for Mahwah PI hearing

4.10 815.00 3,341.50

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certificate of service regarding same (.4)

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/30/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 order (0.4); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding discovery (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey regarding rule 9019 order (0.3); correspond with M. Conway regarding rule 9019 order (0.3); analyze same (0.4) 1.70 1,320.00 2,244.00 08/30/2023 ECS1 Prepare notice of revised order in Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/30/2023 JPK1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding timing of Rule 45 subpoena 0.30 915.00 274.50 08/30/2023 LAD4 Review Kwok Mahwah docs (1.20); review/edit competing orders for DOJ settlement (1.20) 2.40 1,860.00 4,464.00 08/30/2023 Review Mahwah memo and voice recording provided by informant 0.60 815.00 489.00 08/31/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding security services contract (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding modification to preliminary injunction order (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/31/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on security services agreement (2.00); negotiations with Hawk Eye re: same (0.5); interview head of security (0.7) 3.20 1,860.00 5,952.00 08/31/2023 Review documents and information about Qi Yong at Taurus Management LLC 1.10 815.00 896.50 08/31/2023 Prepare glossary of Mahwah fixtures and personalty 1.90 815.00 1,548.50 **Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 205.20 254,276.50**

#### **B195 Non-Working Travel**

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**Total**

**Total 252.30 313,918.75**

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fees | |------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 33.40 | 1,860.00 | 62,124.00 | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 2.30 | 930.00 | 2,139.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 32.50 | 1,625.00 | 52,812.50 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 5.60 | 812.50 | 4,550.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 22.80 | 1,625.00 | 37,050.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 4.60 | 812.50 | 3,737.50 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 13.80 | 1,320.00 | 18,216.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 25.50 | 1,320.00 | 33,660.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 20.70 | 1,235.00 | 25,564.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 13.50 | 1,015.00 | 13,702.50 | | JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 | | | | Associate | 68.40 | 815.00 | 55,746.00 | | | | Associate | 3.50 | 407.50 | 1,426.25 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 5.40 | 540.00 | 2,916.00 |

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#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------| | 08/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 4,380.00 | 0.08 | 350.40 | | 08/08/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 32.00 | 0.08 | 2.56 | | 08/08/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 32.00 | 0.08 | 2.56 | | 08/10/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 495.00 | 0.08 | 39.60 | | 08/11/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 36.00 | 0.08 | 2.88 | | 08/12/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 488.00 | 0.08 | 39.04 | | 08/12/2023 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 287.00 | 0.20 | 57.40 | | 08/15/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 16.00 | 0.08 | 1.28 | | 08/21/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 15.00 | 0.08 | 1.20 | | 08/24/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 100.00 | 0.08 | 8.00 | | 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr Ste 129-1071; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630194778932 (MAN) | | | 24.67 | | 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Taurus Management LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr Ste 129- 1071; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630190025921 (MAN) | | | 24.67 | | 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Taurus Fund LLC c/o GG Internationa; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129,; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630198440824 (MAN) | | | 24.67 | | 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Taurus MGNT.ON LLC c/o Corporation; 110 E. Broadway St.; Hobbs, NM 882408424 ; 1ZA6T1630198899447 (MAN) | | | 28.06 |

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| 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ; 1ZA6T1630193565342 (MAN) | 30.53 | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 08/01/2023 | Electronic Document Retrieval - TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc., Invoice# 1047352-202307-1 Dated 08/01/23, TLO Charges for July 01, 2023 - July 31, 2023 - TruLookup Property Deed Search - Advanced | 5.00 | | 08/01/2023 | Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 6.75 | | 08/02/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.18 | | 08/03/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.63 | | 08/04/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.17 | | 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; ; Taurus Management LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr.; Las Vegas, NV 89131 ; 1ZA6T1632490561559 (MAN) | 4.08 | | 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; Taurus Fund LLC; c/o GG International; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr.; Las Vegas, NV 89131 ; 1ZA6T1632492289743 (MAN) | 4.08 | | 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ; 1ZA6T1632493058768 (MAN) | 42.34 | | 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; ; Taurus Management LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr.; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1632490561559 (MAN) | 52.12 | | 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; Taurus Fund LLC; c/o GG International; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr.; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1632492289743 (MAN) | 52.12 | | | | | | 08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr Ste 129-1071; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1632496063532 (MAN) | 56.20 | | | 08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; Taurus Management LL; c/o Corporation Service Company; 110 E. Broadway St.; Hobbs, NM 882408424 ; 1ZA6T1632496116127 (MAN) | 58.85 | | | 08/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Priority Mail; | 10.45 | | | 08/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Priority Mail; | 18.95 | | | 08/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Priority Mail; | 67.35 | | | 08/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.80 | | | 08/09/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/09/2023; ; NA; 6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ; 1ZA6T1631290561554 (MAN) | 2.82 | | | 08/09/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/09/2023; ; NA; 6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ; 1ZA6T1631290561554 (MAN) | 20.14 | | | 08/09/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/09/2023; ; NA; 6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ; 1ZA6T1631296063537 (MAN) | 22.96 | | | 08/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/10/2023; TAURUS FUND LLC; NA; 6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ; 1ZA6T1631292289748 (MAN) | 2.82 | | | 08/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/10/2023; TAURUS FUND LLC; NA; 6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ; 1ZA6T1631292289748 (MAN) | 20.14 | | | 08/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/10/2023; ; Any Occupant; 675 Ramapo Valley Road; Mahwah, NJ 074302403 ; 1ZA6T1632493244520 (MAN) | 42.34 | | | 08/10/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 33.33 | | | 08/10/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Priority Mail; | 10.45 | | | 08/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.54 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Linwan "Irene" Feng; One Gateway Center; Newark, NJ 071025323 ; 1ZA6T1630192301780 (MAN) | 28.15 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Taurus Management LLC; 110 E. Broadway St.; Hobbs, NM 882408424 ; 1ZA6T1630193504998 (MAN) | 28.29 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; GS Security Solutions Inc.; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ; 1ZA6T1630194136090 (MAN) | 34.95 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Linwan "Irene" Feng; 1100 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S; Harrison, NJ 070292429 ; 1ZA6T1632490989777 (MAN) | 42.34 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Joshua I. Sherman; 10 Mohawk Drive; Livingston, NJ 070393112 ; 1ZA6T1632494570729 (MAN) | 42.34 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/11/2023; ; Taurus Fund LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1634492776965 (MAN) | 43.47 | | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/11/2023; ; Taurus Management LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129- 1071; LAS VEGAS, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1634499630715 (MAN) | 43.47 | |

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| 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; 17 Miles, LLC; 2510 East Sunset Road; Las Vegas, NV 891203500 ; 1ZA6T1630191453047 (MAN) | 44.74 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/11/2023; ; SCOTT BARNETT; 218 ELSIE AVE.; MERRICK, NY 115663022 ; 1ZA6T1634498466324 (MAN) | 49.39 | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; Lura Barua; 17 Miles, LLC; 6628 Skye Pointe Drive, Suite 129; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1632499397999 (MAN) | 52.12 | | 08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Zhuoer "Joe" Wang; 8340 Bryn Glen Way; San Diego, CA 921294467 ; 1ZA6T1632493468637 (MAN) | 58.92 | | 08/13/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 3.60 | | 08/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 3.42 | | 08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630198459118 (MAN) | 25.08 | | 08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ; 1ZA6T1630192022466 (MAN) | 31.05 | | 08/15/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 2.70 | | 08/16/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - ; 08/14/2023; From/To: from PH office to Bridgeport, Connecticut; Service Type: Lyft; Travel from PH office to Bridgeport, Connecticut for Mahwah PI hearing | 187.89 | | 08/16/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - ; 08/14/2023; From/To: from PH office to my residence; Service Type: Lyft; Travel from PH office back home at 1AM on Monday | 22.99 | | | | | 08/16/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - ; 08/14/2023; From/To: from Brooklyn to my residence; Service Type: Lyft; Travel from Brooklyn to my residence after Mahwah PI hearing ended | 36.77 | | 08/21/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; c/o The Corporation; Golden Spring (New York) Ltd.; 1209 Orange St.; Wilmington, DE 198011120 ; 1ZA6T1630192581844 (MAN) | 24.29 | | 08/21/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; c/o CT Corporation S; Golden Spring (New York) Ltd.; 28 Liberty St.; New York, NY 100051400 ; 1ZA6T1630193085432 (MAN) | 24.29 | | 08/21/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; c/o GG International; Taurus Fund LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630190076813 (MAN) | 25.18 | | 08/21/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; Taurus Management LL; Taurus Management LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129-1071; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630195395488 (MAN) | 25.18 | | 08/21/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; Scott Barnett; Scott Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129- 1071; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630198475690 (MAN) | 25.18 | | 08/21/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; c/o Corporation Serv; Taurus Management LLC; 110 E. Broadway St.; Hobbs, NM 882408424 ; 1ZA6T1630197567075 (MAN) | 28.64 | | 08/21/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; Scott Barnett; Scott Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ; 1ZA6T1630193022428 (MAN) | 31.17 | | | | | 08/21/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 14.85 | | 08/21/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; | 3.00 | | 08/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 2.34 | | 08/22/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/22/2023; CHINA GOLDEN SPRING; EASYCORP NOMINEE LIMITED; 18 LUARD ROAD; WAN CHAI, 49000 ; 1ZA6T1636696367519 (MAN) | 54.08 | | 08/22/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/22/2023; MAJESTIC VIEW MANOR; CHINA GOLDEN SPRING GROUP HK LTD; 20-22 SOUTH BAY ROAD; REPULSE BAY, 54000 ; 1ZA6T1636695371702 (MAN) | 54.08 | | 08/23/2023 Airfare - Nick Bassett; 08/11/2023; Roundtrip; From/To: Norfolk/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 1,127.81 | | 08/23/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 08/14/2023; Restaurant: Kavaldi; City: New York; Breakfast_; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 13.91 | | 08/23/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 08/14/2023; Restaurant: LGA Micasa; City: New York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 40.19 | | 08/23/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 08/14/2023; From/To: CT/LGA; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 114.95 | | 08/23/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 08/14/2023; From/To: LGA/CT; Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 210.02 | | 08/23/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Nick Bassett; 08/14/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 24.00 | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630194737066 (MAN) | 25.18 |

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| 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ; 1ZA6T1630196992376 (MAN) | 31.17 | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------| | 08/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 3.66 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$3,859.98 | | Current Fees and Costs | \$317,778.73 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$317,778.73 |

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371617

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

#### **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$17,394.00

| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,071.20 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$18,465.20 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$18,465.20 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371617

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

#### **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$17,394.00

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023

# **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding \$17,394.00**

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount **B191 General Litigation** 08/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding analysis of service issues 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Hong Kong service issues 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/01/2023 DEB4 Conferences with E. Sutton regarding service of summons 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding service of summons 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/01/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of summons and complaint on Golden Spring and China Golden Spring (.4); calls with D. Barron about same (.3) 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 08/02/2023 JPK1 Draft subpoenas to Nicholas Savio (.5); draft requests for production of documents to Nicholas Savio (1.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 2.30 915.00 2,104.50 08/02/2023 JPK1 Correspond with A. Luft regarding complaint and summons (.5); correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (.3) 0.80 915.00 732.00

\$17,394.00

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2371617

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/28/2023 ECS1 Review certificate of service regarding service of court order regarding answer deadline in Golden Spring adversary proceeding (.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/28/2023 JK21 Prepare certificate of service regarding order clarifying deadline (0.3); electronically file with the court certificate of service regarding order clarifying deadline (0.2) 0.50 540.00 270.00 **Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 17.40 17,394.00 Total 17.40 17,394.00**

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|--------------------|------------|-------|----------|----------| | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 2.30 | 1,320.00 | 3,036.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 9.70 | 1,015.00 | 9,845.50 | | JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 3.10 | 915.00 | 2,836.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 1.90 | 540.00 | 1,026.00 |

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

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| 08/01/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Golden Spring (New York) Ltd.; 1209 Orange St.; WILMINGTON, DE 198011120 ; 1ZA6T1630197544303 (MAN) | 27.92 | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 08/01/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Priority Mail; | 13.15 | | 08/01/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Priority Mail; | 13.35 | | 08/01/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Registered Mail; | 267.00 | | 08/02/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/02/2023; CHINA GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED; NO. 22 SOUTH BAY ROAD; HONG KONG, 33900 ; 1ZA6T1636695775722 (MAN) | 69.42 | | 08/02/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/02/2023; CHINA GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED; 1 GARDEN ROAD; CENTRAL, 35000 ; 1ZA6T1635491386057 (MAN) | 69.42 | | 08/02/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/02/2023; CHINA GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED; NO. 28 QUEENS ROAD; CENTRAL, 35000 ; 1ZA6T1635496731138 (MAN) | 69.42 | | 08/02/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/02/2023; CHINA GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED; 18 LUARD ROAD; WAN CHAI, 49000 ; 1ZA6T1635492484243 (MAN) | 69.42 | | 08/05/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/05/2023; CHINA GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED; NO. 28 QUEENS ROAD; CENTRAL, 35000 ; 1ZA6T1635496731138 (MAN) | 47.00 | | 08/05/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/05/2023; CHINA GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED; 18 LUARD ROAD; WAN CHAI, 49000 ; 1ZA6T1635492484243 (MAN) | 47.00 |

| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 6 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00013 | | | Invoice No. 2371617 | |

| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$18,465.20 | |-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | | Current Fees and Costs | \$18,465.20 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | \$1,071.20 | | | 08/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; | 48.96 | | | 08/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 3.18 | | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; ; Golden Spring (New York) Ltd.; 1209 Orange St.; WILMINGTON, DE 198011120 ; 1ZA6T1630195601718 (MAN) | 24.29 | | | 08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; c/o CT Corporation S; Golden Spring (New York) Ltd.; 28 Liberty St.; New York, NY 100051400 ; 1ZA6T1630199169902 (MAN) | 24.29 | | | 08/22/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.72 | | | 08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; FLOOR 7/FSUITE- RM#B; EASYCORP NOMINEE LIMITED; 18 LUARD ROAD,ONE CAPITAL PLAC; WAN CHAI, HK 49000 ; 1ZA6T1635492484243 (MAN) | 19.50 | | | 08/05/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/05/2023; CHINA GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED; 1 GARDEN ROAD; CENTRAL, 35000 ; 1ZA6T1635491386057 (MAN) | 47.00 | | | | |

PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371618

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**HCHK Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$292,092.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 470.28 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$292,562.78 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$292,562.78 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**\nPaul Hastings LLP\nLockbox 4803\nPO Box 894803\nLos Angeles, CA 90189-4803

![](_page_442_Picture_2.jpeg)

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371618

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

### **HCHK Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$292,092.50

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

![](_page_443_Picture_2.jpeg)

**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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023

# **HCHK Adversary Proceeding \$292,092.50**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 08/08/2023 | LAD4 | T/c R. Jareck (Cole Schotz), D. Barron, N. Bassett re: status conference today (.40); review submissions and prepare outline for same (.40); handle same (.50); post-mortem N. Bassett re: same (.10) | 1.40 | 1,860.00 | 2,604.00 | | 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Attend status conference regarding intervention (.5); call with D. Barron regarding same (.5) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 08/08/2023 | NAB | Participate in status conference regarding intervention (.5); follow-up call with L. Despins regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/14/2023 | WCF | Draft talking points for status conferences in HCHK adversary proceeding (.3); review case docket and pleadings regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,235.00 | 617.50 | | 08/15/2023 | LAD4 | Review submissions and prepare outline for hearing (.70); handle hearing re intervention discovery (2.50) | 3.20 | 1,860.00 | 5,952.00 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Review submissions and authority for hearing on intervention discovery | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in hearing re: intervention discovery | 2.50 | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 | | | Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings | | 10.30 | | 17,623.50 |

#### **B191 General Litigation**

| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding motion to modify TRO | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | |------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK documents from assignee (0.1); correspond with B. Goeller (DLA) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding J. Wang (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding HCHK discovery issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett, P. Linsey (NPM) and W. Farmer regarding HCHK discovery | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins and N Bassett re: litigation hold notice re: HCHK assignee claims | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Review Kwok testimony regarding HCHK for use in claims | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and draft proposed discovery order for intervention | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/01/2023 | | Prepare draft proposed discovery scheduling order | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | 08/01/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding litigation hold letter and review same (.3); analyze HCHK discovery issues (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |

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08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK documents

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding pretrial conference 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK payroll 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/10/2023 JPK1 Draft argument section of G Club response brief 2.40 915.00 2,196.00 08/10/2023 JPK1 Call with A. Luft regarding G Club response brief 0.80 915.00 732.00 08/10/2023 JPK1 Incorporate comments from A. Luft to G Club response brief (2.7); analyze Second Circuit case law regarding objecting to Rule 45 subpoenas (.4); analyze Second Circuit case law regarding the Kovel Doctrine (.8) 3.90 915.00 3,568.50 08/10/2023 JPK1 Revise preliminary statement in G Club response brief 0.50 915.00 457.50 08/10/2023 JPK1 Draft parts of motion to seal G Club brief 0.70 915.00 640.50 08/10/2023 AEL2 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) re: facts related to HCHK documents in G Club dispute 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/10/2023 AEL2 Analyze and comment on arguments in draft G Club response brief 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/10/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron re: motion to clarify TRO response 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/10/2023 AEL2 Call with J. Kosciewicz re: G Club response brief 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/10/2023 AEL2 Call with J. Temkin re: discovery from A. DiBattista 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/10/2023 AEL2 Review and revise G Club objection brief 4.10 1,625.00 6,662.50 08/10/2023 AEL2 Review revised clarification motion regarding TRO 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding HCHK open issues/tasks 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding HCHK intervenor documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00

0.10 1,320.00 132.00

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618

| 08/14/2023 | WCF | Draft motion to compel productions and depositions regarding motion to intervene and HCHK intervenor parties (3.4); analyze authorities regarding Rule 26 and Rule 45 motions to compel (1.7); further draft motion to compel and proposed order regarding intervenors' objections to discovery (1.1) | 6.20 | 1,235.00 | 7,657.00 | |------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------| | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding consent motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding consent motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to clarify TRO | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Paritek (Kroll) regarding HCHK issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding HCHK discovery | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Rutherford (Pastore) regarding consent motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Revise consent motion | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding status conference | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/15/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing consent motion to extend time to respond to motion to clarify TRO (0.2); electronically file with the court consent motion to extend time to respond to motion to clarify TRO (0.3); prepare for filing certificate of service regarding motion to extend time (0.2); electronically file with the court motion to extend time (0.3) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 08/15/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on partial default concept | 1.40 | 1,860.00 | 2,604.00 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Edit draft motion to compel discovery | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call with W. Farmer re: HCHK discovery | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on intervenor claims for D. Barron | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call to J. Temkin re: DiBattista testimony | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Draft argument re: intervention discovery for hearing | 1.90 | 1,625.00 | 3,087.50 | | 08/15/2023 | NAB | Review outline for status conference (.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding draft motion to compel (.2); correspond | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/15/2023 | WCF | Call with A. Luft regarding HCHK motion to compel productions (.4); review and revise motion to compel HCHK discovery productions (.9) | 1.30 | 1,235.00 | 1,605.50 | | 08/16/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding HCHK intervenors (0.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding motion for stay pending appeal (0.1); correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 order issues (0.5); correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding case issues/tasks (0.1) | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 08/16/2023 | LAD4 | T/c R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) re: partial settlement (.30); review/comment on same (1.80) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Kroll findings re: intervenors | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze data on proposed intervenors' contributions | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Skalka and D. Barron re: HCHK leave to appeal motion | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) re: investigation findings | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: A. DiBattista counsel call | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding alter ego issues | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: HCHK discovery plan | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with counsel for proposed HCHK intervenors and W. Farmer re: scope of discovery request | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare outline for meet and confer with counsel for proposed HCHK intervenors on document request scope and depositions | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Call with W. Farmer re: meet and confer follow up | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/18/2023 | WCF | Attend call with counsel to HCHK intervenors and A. Luft regarding outstanding discovery (.7); follow-up call with A. Luft regarding same (.3) | 1.00 | 1,235.00 | 1,235.00 | | 08/21/2023 | JPK1 | Draft responses and objections to first set of requests for production of documents from HCHK intervenors | 1.50 | 915.00 | 1,372.50 | | 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: call with A. DiBattista counsel | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Tempkin re: A. DiBattista | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/21/2023 | NAB | Call with R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) regarding stipulation on motion to stay and state court litigation (.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/22/2023 | JPK1 | Continue drafting responses and objections to proposed intervenors' discovery (3.5); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.3) | 3.80 | 915.00 | 3,477.00 | | 08/22/2023 | NAB | Review and revise discovery responses (.7); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2); correspond with opposing counsel regarding stipulation as to motion to stay (.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding HCHK discovery | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and regarding Japan Himalaya appeal withdrawal | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCKH premises follow up | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Friedman (OMM) regarding Holy City Hong Kong | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with Cole Schotz re HCHK moving/liquidation of HCHK property at 3 Columbus Circle | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/23/2023 | JPK1 | Incorporate N. Bassett's comments on responses and objections to proposed intervenors' discovery to the Trustee (.6); further review and revise the same (.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.2) | 1.20 | 915.00 | 1,098.00 | | 08/23/2023 | AEL2 | Review information regarding potential intervenors' transfers | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 08/23/2023 | NAB | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding discovery issues (.2); review update on same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding HCHK bank accounts (0.1); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK office move (0.1); conference with N. Bassett, J. Kosciewicz, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, and regarding pending and upcoming discovery and plan for same (1.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding standing issues (0.3); conference with regarding HCHK depositions (0.1); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding Xuebing Wang (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK documents (0.1) | 2.10 | 1,320.00 | 2,772.00 | | 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with Cole Schotz regarding HCHK matters, HCHK moving/liquidation of HCHK property at 3 Columbus Circle, and payment of HCHK payroll | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Document review of proposed intervenors' production (1.2); prepare summary re same (.5) | 1.70 | 1,015.00 | 1,725.50 | | 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare outlines for deposition of proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding (3.0); correspond with J. Kosciewicz re same (.1); call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and regarding HCHK discovery, depositions, and trial preparations (1.2) | 4.30 | 1,015.00 | 4,364.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare and serve subpoena on proposed intervenor in HCHK adversary proceeding (.4); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Review and handle service of subpoena and notice of deposition to Shin Hsin Yu | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 08/24/2023 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with N. Bassett, D. Barron, E. Sutton, W. Farmer, and regarding HCHK litigation and discovery issues/task list | 1.20 | 915.00 | 1,098.00 | | 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Consider plan/strategy for HCHK depositions (.4); prepare questions for same (1.7) | 2.10 | 1,625.00 | 3,412.50 | | 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare for team meeting by reviewing issues and tasks related to upcoming HCHK depositions | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with T. Rutherford re: intervenor depositions | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/24/2023 | | Conference with N. Bassett, D. Barron, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, and E. Sutton on HCHK discovery, depositions, and trial preparations (1.2); prepare follow up notes regarding same (.1) | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 08/24/2023 | | Correspond with D. Barron on HCHK depositions (.1); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 08/24/2023 | NAB | Review documents produced in discovery and related items in connection with intervention motion (.5); call with W. Farmer, D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton, and regarding same (1.2) | 1.70 | 1,625.00 | 2,762.50 | | 08/24/2023 | WCF | Call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton, regarding HCHK pending and upcoming discovery and depositions | 1.20 | 1,235.00 | 1,482.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/25/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with R. Jareck (CS) regarding HCHK accounts (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding default motion (0.1); correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding same (0.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding litigation issues (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding Taurus/HCHK connection (0.1); correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding email from Holy City counsel (0.1) | 1.30 | 1,320.00 | 1,716.00 | | 08/25/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron about appeal of rule 9019 order in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 08/25/2023 | JPK1 | Review HCHK proposed intervenor fact sheets provided by | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 | | 08/25/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding HCHK adversary proceeding issues | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/26/2023 | | Review certificate of service of the summons and complaint and answer deadline for the defendants | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 08/26/2023 | NAB | Draft email with opposing counsel regarding default for failure to answer (.2); review authority related to same (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1); review Kroll emails regarding HCHK fund tracing issues (.4) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 08/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins and regarding informant information (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding premises issues (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/27/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron regarding HCHK entities and moving property from their leased space | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 08/27/2023 | NAB | Correspond with opposing counsel regarding answer deadline | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton, , N. Bassett, and A. Luft regarding intervenor document production (0.9); conference with regarding issues/task list related to HCHK depositions and documents (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding Japan Himalaya appeal withdrawal (0.2) | 1.60 | 1,320.00 | 2,112.00 | | 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck regarding bank documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK loan documents | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft and L. Despins regarding motion to extend answer deadline | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review proposed intervenors production documents (2.7); prepare summary regarding same (.5); call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron, , and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.9); further analyze proposed intervenors document production (1.3); prepare chart analyzing proposed intervenors production (1.5); correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding same (.3) | 7.20 | 1,015.00 | 7,308.00 | | 08/28/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding HCHK discovery responses and objections | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 | | 08/28/2023 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, A. Luft, , and E. Sutton regarding HCHK proposed intervenors and their document production | 0.90 | 915.00 | 823.50 | | 08/28/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on HCHK (.40); t/c A. Luft re: same (.20); t/c A. Luft, E. Sutton, , D. Barron, N. Bassett, J. Kosciewicz re: HCHK documents and strategy (.90); review documents (.70); analyze/comment on strategy re: default (1.50) | 3.70 | 1,860.00 | 6,882.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/28/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents re: HCHK intervenors' transfers (2.3); analyze issues from same (.4) | 2.70 | 1,625.00 | 4,387.50 | | 08/28/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins regarding HCHK update (.2); meeting with D. Barron, L. Despins, N. Bassett, E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz, re: HCHK documents (.90) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 08/28/2023 | | Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron, E. Sutton and J. Kosciewicz on HCHK intervenors production | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 08/28/2023 | | Review HCHK intervenors production on Relativity | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 08/28/2023 | | Phone call with on her role at Kwok's organization and HCHK | 1.60 | 815.00 | 1,304.00 | | 08/28/2023 | | Conference with D. Barron on HCHK depositions and documents | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 08/28/2023 | | Review documents shared by informant | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 | | 08/28/2023 | | Prepare memo on phone call with regarding her role at HCHK | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 08/28/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, A. Luft, D. Barron, E. Sutton, , and J. Kosciewicz regarding HCHK document analysis, litigation strategy, and deposition preparations (.9); analyze documents produced in discovery (1.7); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.3); review draft responses and objections to document requests (.5); review discovery documents and certain submissions in preparation for depositions (1.4) | 4.80 | 1,625.00 | 7,800.00 | | 08/29/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding HCHK documents from Cole Schotz (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to extend time (0.10); correspond with regarding Holy City documents (0.1); conferences with A. Luft regarding discovery issues (0.3) | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/29/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare outlines for depositions of proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding (1.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with regarding same (.1); correspond with D. Barron and regarding same (.1) | 2.20 | 1,015.00 | 2,233.00 | | 08/29/2023 | ECS1 | Review correspondence with counsel to proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding regarding their discovery obligations (.1); correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 08/29/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare documents and exhibits for depositions of proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 08/29/2023 | ECS1 | Review proposed Intervenors' production (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Review and revise Trustee's responses and objections to proposed intervenors' discovery (.4); review and comment on service of same on opposing counsel (.2) | 0.60 | 915.00 | 549.00 | | 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex) regarding HCHK document production | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 | | 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Review Pastore LLC letter to Trustee dated August 29, 2023 | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 | | 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Calls with D. Barron re: upcoming discovery (.3); review intervenor issues related to same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: HCHK intervenor evidence | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/29/2023 | | Correspond with D. Barron regarding HCHK intervenors document production | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 08/29/2023 | | Review documents produced by HCHK intervenors | 1.40 | 815.00 | 1,141.00 | | 08/29/2023 | | Correspond with E. Sutton on HCHK | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/29/2023 | NAB | Further review HCHK discovery documents and summary of same from E. Sutton (.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.1); call with A. Luft regarding HCHK discovery issues and deposition preparations (.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding intervenor document productions (.2); review correspondence from intervenor counsel regarding same (.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 08/29/2023 | WCF | Call with T. Rutherford regarding responses and objections to discovery | 0.20 | 1,235.00 | 247.00 | | 08/30/2023 | DM26 | Prepare documents for HCHK depositions (.4); email E. Sutton regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 08/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding depositions (0.1); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding alleged HCHK creditor representatives (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare documents and exhibits for depositions of proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare deposition outlines for depositions of proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding (4.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with regarding same (.1); correspond with D. Barron and regarding same (.3) | 4.60 | 1,015.00 | 4,669.00 | | 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze case law regarding standard for recharacterization of loans in Second Circuit | 1.20 | 1,015.00 | 1,218.00 | | 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Review proposed intervenors' production in HCHK adversary proceeding (.5); call with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 08/30/2023 | JK21 | Research recharacterization of loan | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/30/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK document production (.1); call with E. Sutton regarding same (.2) | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 | | 08/30/2023 | JPK1 | Review HCHK documents received from assignee for responsiveness to proposed intervenors' requests for production (1.5); correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex) regarding document production (.3) | 1.80 | 915.00 | 1,647.00 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze discovery time frame cut off for requests | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/30/2023 | | Review documents provided by informant | 4.80 | 815.00 | 3,912.00 | | 08/30/2023 | | Correspond with informant on HCHK related documents | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 08/30/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding HCHK intervenor discovery issues (.2); prepare strategy and topics for depositions (.7); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding HCHK document production (.2) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 08/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding G Club issues (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding assignment documents (0.2) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 08/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to extend time to file answer | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Continue to prepare deposition outlines for depositions of proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding (3.7); correspond with regarding same (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 3.90 | 1,015.00 | 3,958.50 | | 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Review discovery documents and certain submissions in preparing for depositions of proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/31/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Luft about G Club (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (.1) | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 | | 08/31/2023 | JPK1 | Review motion for intervention (.7); review proposed intervenors' documents (1.2); draft parts of deposition outline for 1332156 B.C. (1.8) | 3.70 | 915.00 | 3,385.50 | | 08/31/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: deposition strategy | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/31/2023 | | Review GWGOPNZ production on Relativity | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 08/31/2023 | | Review Kwok livestream on farm loan program and HCHK loan agreements | 1.80 | 815.00 | 1,467.00 | | 08/31/2023 | | Review documents provided by informant on HCHK entities | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 08/31/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding response to motion to extend time to answer (.2); analyze legal issues and topics for upcoming depositions and related discovery (.5) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 222.80 | | 271,844.50 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618

with A. Luft regarding outcome of hearing

(.2)

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618

deposition preparation

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618

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| B195 Non-Working Travel | | | | | | |-----------------------------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|--------|----------| | 08/15/2023 | LAD4 | Travel to/from Bridgeport for hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 0.90 | 930.00 | 837.00 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Travel to NY from Court in Bridgeport after hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 2.20 | 812.50 | 1,787.50 | | Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel | | | 3.10 | | 2,624.50 |

**Total 236.20 292,092.50**

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#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |-----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 14.30 | 1,860.00 | 26,598.00 | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 0.90 | 930.00 | 837.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 21.90 | 1,625.00 | 35,587.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 42.60 | 1,625.00 | 69,225.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 2.20 | 812.50 | 1,787.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 34.20 | 1,320.00 | 45,144.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 13.10 | 1,235.00 | 16,178.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 31.20 | 1,015.00 | 31,668.00 | | JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 45.00 | 915.00 | 41,175.00 | | | | Associate | 26.40 | 815.00 | 21,516.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 3.80 | 540.00 | 2,052.00 | | DM26 | David Mohamed | Paralegal | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |

#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

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| Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$470.28 | |--------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs | \$292,562.78 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$292,562.78 |

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371619

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

### **Interpleader Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$792.00

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$792.00 | |--------------------------------------|----------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$792.00 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371619

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

### **Interpleader Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$792.00

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$792.00 | |--------------------------------------|----------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$792.00 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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PAUL HASTINGS

**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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023

# **Interpleader Adversary Proceeding \$792.00**

**\$792.00**

| Date | | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|----------|--------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | | | 08/01/2023 | | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding pretrial conference (.1); review proposed filing regarding same (.1); further correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (.3) | | | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/10/2023 | | ECS1 | Prepare email to A. Luft regarding HK USA's interpleader and summary judgment briefs | | | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | | 0.60 | | 792.00 | | | Total | | | | 0.60 | | 792.00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | ID | | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | NAB | | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 0.30 | | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 0.30 | | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |

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| Current Fees and Costs | \$792.00 | |--------------------------------------|----------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$792.00 |

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371620

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

**Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$53,653.50

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$53,653.50 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$53,653.50 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371620

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

**Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016

Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$53,653.50

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$53,653.50 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$53,653.50 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023

# **Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding \$53,653.50**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------|------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------|------------------| | B191 General Litigation | | | | | | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Mei Guo discovery issues | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 08/03/2023 | AEL2 | Review subpoenas sent by defendants | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/04/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with K. Kearny re: subpoena they received from defendants | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with M. Keeley re: subpoena Williams & Connolly received | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: privilege issues and testimony | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze defendant subpoena privilege and responsiveness issues | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze impact of Y. Wang representation on M. Guo representation | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze issues and prepare notes for meet and confer with Mei Guo counsel (.2); meet and confer with Mei Guo counsel and N. Bassett, P. Linsey re: remaining claims and preliminary injunction (.8) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: preliminary injunction and mandamus issues | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/09/2023 | NAB | Call with J. Moriarty (Zeisler), L. Vartan (CSG), A. Romney (Zeisler), A. Luft, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding injunction issues, mandamus issues, and pretrial conference (.8); follow-up call with A. Luft regarding same (.4); follow-up call with P. Linsey regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 | | 08/14/2023 | AEL2 | Draft argument for hearing re: interpleader and summary judgment claims | 3.40 | 1,625.00 | 5,525.00 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call to K. Kearney re: subpoena they received | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/18/2023 | | Review Mei Guo production on tax returns | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 08/22/2023 | JK21 | Review and manage service to Judge Dooley regarding appellee's memorandum of law and appendix | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding summary judgment motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Williams and Connolly document review | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding review of Williams and Connolly documents (0.1); conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding interrogatory responses (0.8) | 0.90 | 1,320.00 | 1,188.00 | | 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding Mei Guo sealed complaint | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 08/24/2023 | JPK1 | Draft responses to M. Guo's interrogatories | 1.70 | 915.00 | 1,555.50 | | 08/24/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding responses to Mei Guo's discovery to the Trustee (.5); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.8) | 1.30 | 915.00 | 1,189.50 | | 08/25/2023 | JPK1 | Continue drafting responses and objections to Mei Guo's first set of interrogatories to | 2.20 | 915.00 | 2,013.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/27/2023 | JPK1 | Further draft responses to Mei Guo's first set of interrogatories to the Trustee | 2.90 | 915.00 | 2,653.50 | | 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Mei Guo's interrogatories to the Trustee | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/28/2023 | JPK1 | Review and revise responses and objections to Mei Guo's first set of interrogatories to the Trustee (.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.1) | 0.90 | 915.00 | 823.50 | | 08/28/2023 | JPK1 | Draft responses and objections to Mei Guo's first set of requests for production to the Trustee | 5.80 | 915.00 | 5,307.00 | | 08/28/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft interrogatory responses (.6); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 08/29/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze draft interrogatories (0.8); conference with N. Bassett regarding complaint (0.2) | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Draft responses and objections to Mei Guo's requests for production of documents to the Trustee (1.3); review and revise the same (1.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.1) | 2.80 | 915.00 | 2,562.00 | | 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding Mei Guo discovery | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 | | 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare responses and objections to Mei Guo's interrogatories | 2.50 | 915.00 | 2,287.50 | | 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze discovery issues to prepare for meet and confer with A. Romney (.4); meet and confer with A. Romney and N. Bassett re: discovery objections and third party subpoenas (.6) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 08/29/2023 | NAB | Further review draft interrogatory responses (.4); call with D. Barron regarding complaint issues (.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1); call with A. Luft, A. Romney (Zeisler) regarding discovery | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/30/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding responses and objections to Mei Guo's interrogatories | 1.10 | 1,320.00 | 1,452.00 | | 08/30/2023 | JPK1 | Incorporate A. Luft's comments into responses and objections to Mei Guo's requests for production (1.8); incorporate A. Luft's comments into responses and objections to Mei Guo's interrogatories (1.6); correspond with opposing counsel regarding the same (.2) | 3.60 | 915.00 | 3,294.00 | | 08/30/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone conference with D. Barron regarding responses and objections to Mei Guo discovery | 1.10 | 915.00 | 1,006.50 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise RFP responses | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise interrogatory responses | 2.10 | 1,625.00 | 3,412.50 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 45.30 | | 53,653.50 | | Total | | | 45.30 | | 53,653.50 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2371620

the Trustee

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2371620

issues (.6)

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#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------|-------|----------|-------------| | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 12.10 | 1,625.00 | 19,662.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 3.60 | 1,320.00 | 4,752.00 | | JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 25.00 | 915.00 | 22,875.00 | | | | Associate | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$53,653.50 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$53,653.50 |

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371621

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

#### **SUMMARY SHEET**

# **HK USA Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$95,988.75

| Costs incurred and advanced | 488.48 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$96,477.23 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$96,477.23 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371621

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

### **HK USA Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$95,988.75

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 | | | September 18, 2023 | | | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|----------|--------------------| | 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 | | | Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371621 | | | | Attn: Luc Despins | | | PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 | | | | FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023 | | | | | | | HK USA Adversary Proceeding | | | | | \$95,988.75 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in hearing re: HK USA and summary judgment claims | 2.50 | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 2.50 | | 4,062.50 | | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze response to claims re HK USA summary judgment (.2); conference with A. Luft regarding HK USA summary judgment (.3) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron re: response on claims 3-5 in complaint | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/01/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding appellate issues (.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding preliminary injunction filing (.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/04/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding preliminary injunction issues (.1); correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/06/2023 | NAB | Review appellate brief (1.0); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1); analyze authority for response brief (.4) | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 | | 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding appellate brief | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 08/07/2023 | KC27 | Call with W. Farmer regarding argument appeal chart (.2); review appellant's appeal brief (.8) | 1.00 | 915.00 | 915.00 | | 08/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review appellant's brief (1.10); outline responsive points (.80) | 1.90 | 1,860.00 | 3,534.00 | | 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Review evidence regarding Guo's use of yacht for appeal | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 08/07/2023 | NAB | Analyze appellate issues (1.1); further review opening appellate brief (.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) and E. Grossman (OMM) regarding same (.2) | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 | | 08/07/2023 | WCF | Call with K. Catalano regarding HK USA appeal (.2); analyze appellants' summary judgment appeal brief in connection with preparing Trustee's response brief (1.9) | 2.10 | 1,235.00 | 2,593.50 | | 08/08/2023 | KC27 | Prepare argument appeal chart | 1.80 | 915.00 | 1,647.00 | | 08/08/2023 | NAB | Analyze summary judgment order appeal strategy (.4); call with S. Sarnoff (OMM), E. Grossman (OMM), and W. Farmer regarding same (.6) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 08/08/2023 | WCF | Call with S. Sarnoff and E. Grossman (OMM) and N. Bassett regarding summary judgment order appeal strategy | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 | | 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding HK USA hearing | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/14/2023 | WCF | Draft talking points regarding HK USA status conference (.2); review case docket, correspondence, and pleadings regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,235.00 | 494.00 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Review submissions and prepare notes for hearing on interpleader and summary judgment claims (1.0); call with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: summary of hearing | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/15/2023 | NAB | Review outline for status conference (.1); call with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/17/2023 | KC27 | Prepare argument chart for appellate brief (2.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) | 2.30 | 915.00 | 2,104.50 | | 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of appeal brief and appendix on district court | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 08/22/2023 | NAB | Call with W. Farmer regarding appellate brief in HK USA summary judgment orders appeals (.3); prepare outline for same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/22/2023 | WCF | Analyze authorities regarding appellee brief for HK USA summary judgment appeals (2.4); call with N. Bassett regarding same (.3); draft consolidated appellee brief regarding collateral estoppel summary judgment order (3.6); draft consolidated appellee brief regarding alter ego summary judgment order (2.6) | 8.90 | 1,235.00 | 10,991.50 | | 08/23/2023 | NAB | Review and revise HK USA appellate brief (.9); draft parts of same (1.3); analyze case law relating to same (.9) | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 | | 08/23/2023 | WCF | Analyze pleadings and docket items regarding appellee brief for HK USA summary judgment appeals | 1.10 | 1,235.00 | 1,358.50 | | 08/24/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft appellate brief (.9); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/25/2023 WCF Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding drafting HK USA summary judgment appeal brief 0.40 1,235.00 494.00 08/27/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding alter ego and Delaware law (1.3); continue drafting appellee brief regarding first and second orders granting partial summary judgment (1.6) 2.90 1,235.00 3,581.50 08/28/2023 NAB Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding HK USA appellate brief (.3); prepare parts of same (.5) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/28/2023 WCF Draft consolidated appellate brief regarding statement of case and partial summary judgment order on alter ego claim (4.2); analyze authorities regarding fraud analysis in alter ego context (1.2); draft appellate brief regarding summary of argument, introduction and collateral estoppel (3.3) 8.70 1,235.00 10,744.50 08/29/2023 NAB Review and revise draft HK USA appellate brief (2.5); analyze caselaw relating to same (1.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.7); further revise draft appellate brief (1.2) 5.50 1,625.00 8,937.50 08/29/2023 WCF Draft parts of HK USA summary judgment appellate brief (2.1); analyze authorities regarding same (.6) 2.70 1,235.00 3,334.50 08/30/2023 NAB Review and revise draft appellate brief (1.8); analyze authority regarding same (.9); review record evidence and pleadings regarding same (.7); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same and appellate issues (.6); call with W. Farmer regarding same (.3) 4.30 1,625.00 6,987.50 08/30/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding right to appeal and collateral estoppel (1.1); call with N. Bassett regarding same (.3); draft parts of 3.90 1,235.00 4,816.50

HK USA appellate brief (2.5)

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| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|---------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------|-----------| | 08/31/2023 | KC27 | (.1) | Review draft appellee brief (.8); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same | 1.00 | 915.00 | 915.00 | | 08/31/2023 | NAB | same (.2) | Prepare parts of appellate brief (1.8); correspond with K. Catalano regarding | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | | 65.70 | | 90,057.50 | | B195 | Non-Working Travel | | | | | | | 08/15/2023 AEL2 | | CT (Bill at 1/2 rate) | Travel from NY to hearing in Bridgeport, | 2.30 | 812.50 | 1,868.75 | | | Subtotal: | B195 Non-Working Travel | | 2.30 | | 1,868.75 | | Total | | | 70.50 | | 95,988.75 | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | | Hours | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 1.90 | 1,860.00 | 3,534.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 22.20 | 1,625.00 | 36,075.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 5.00 | 1,625.00 | 8,125.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 2.30 | 812.50 | 1,868.75 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 1.10 | 1,320.00 | 1,452.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 31.70 | 1,235.00 | 39,149.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |

KC27 Kristin Catalano Associate 6.10 915.00 5,581.50

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#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|----------|------|------------------------------------------------------------| | 08/22/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 33.33 | | 08/22/2023 | Westlaw | | | 155.15 | | 08/28/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 300.00 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | \$488.48 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$96,477.23 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$96,477.23 |

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371622

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

# **Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$6,652.00

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$6,652.00 | |--------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$6,652.00 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371622

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

# **Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$6,652.00

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$6,652.00 | |--------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$6,652.00 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:** Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

## PAUL

HASTINGS

**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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023

# **Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding \$6,652.00**

**\$6,652.00**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | B191 | | General Litigation | | | | | 08/01/2023 | NAB | Correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding settlement negotiations | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/03/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding rule 9019 motion and related settlement agreement with Bravo Luck and Qiang Guo (.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 08/03/2023 | NAB | Correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding Bravo Luck settlement | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with N. Bassett and E. Sutton regarding update on rule 9019 motion (0.1); correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) regarding Bravo Luck settlement (0.2); call and correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2371622

#### **Timekeeper Summary**

| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|----------| | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 2.50 | 1,015.00 | 2,537.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2371622 Page 3

| Current Fees and Costs | \$6,652.00 | |----------------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$6,652.00 |

PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371623

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

#### **SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$132.00

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$132.00 | |---------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$132.00 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

## Remittance Address:

Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371623

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

# **SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$132.00

| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$132.00 | |---------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$132.00 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

PAUL HASTINGS

**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 | | | September 18, 2023 | | | | | | |-----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------|----------|----------|--| | | 200 Park Avenue | | | Please Refer to | | | | | | | New York, NY 10166 | | | Invoice Number: 2371623 | | | | | | | Attn: Luc Despins | | | | PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 | | | | | | for the period ending August 31, 2023 | | FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED | | | | | | | | SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding | | | | | | \$132.00 | | | Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | | | | 08/08/2023 DEB4 | | | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding notice of hearing | | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | | | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 0.10 | | 132.00 | | | Total | | | 0.10 | | | | | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 0.10 | | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$132.00 | | | | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$132.00 | |

PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371624

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

### **SUMMARY SHEET**

### **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 30, 2023 \$411,194.50

| Costs incurred and advanced | 474.40 | |---------------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$411,668.90 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$411,668.90 |

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

PAUL HASTINGS

**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 September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

September 18, 2023

Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371624

Attn: Luc Despins

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

# **REMITTANCE COPY**

#### **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding**

PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins

Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 30, 2023 \$411,194.50

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:

#### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**

**Remittance Address:**Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803

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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

Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 30, 2023

# **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$411,194.50**

| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 General Litigation | | | | | | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with , A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding witness declaration (0.6); review and comment on issues regarding same (0.2) | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Bank of Princeton documents | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding witness | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/01/2023 | ECS1 | Review documents potentially being produced to Greenwich Land in connection with its adversary proceeding (3.1); correspond with about same (.1) | 3.20 | 1,015.00 | 3,248.00 | | 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron, and N. Bassett re: informant's potential testimony | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Greenwich Land correspondence with Krasner for use in discovery | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/01/2023 | | Prepare draft of witness declaration | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 08/01/2023 | | Review production on Relativity for Greenwich Land initial production | 3.40 | 815.00 | 2,771.00 |

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624

Barron regarding same (.1)

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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/07/2023 JPK1 Correspond with A. Luft regarding subpoena service on N. Savio (.1); correspond with E. Cohan regarding the same (.1) 0.20 915.00 183.00 08/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with re: questions about potential witness 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/07/2023 AEL2 Strategic planning re: discovery disputes with defendants 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer and D. Barron re: follow up information for C. Major 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/07/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett and W. Farmer re: prep for meet & confer call with Greenwich Land counsel 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/07/2023 AEL2 Analyze informant's testimony 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 08/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins re: potential witness testimony 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/07/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: Greenwich Land deposition outlines (.4); review issues regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with E. DeNeere re: witness deposition 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: deposition plan and follow up discovery 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/07/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with C. Major and A. Kim (Greenwich Land counsel), N. Bassett, and W. Farmer re: discovery 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 08/07/2023 Phone call with D. Barron on upcoming depositions 0.30 815.00 244.50 08/07/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land discovery (.2); meet & confer call with A. Luft, W. Farmer, and C. Major (Greenwich Land counsel) regarding same (1.3) 1.50 1,625.00 2,437.50 08/07/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft and regarding discovery issues 0.10 1,625.00 162.50

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08/10/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: follow up subpoenas re: bank records 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/10/2023 AEL2 Correspond with E. DeNeere re: upcoming deposition 0.10 1,625.00 162.50

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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/11/2023 WCF Call with J. Moriarty, N. Bassett, A. Luft regarding privilege waiver and discovery in Greenwich Land matter (.5); correspond with J. Moriarty and S. Phan (ULX) regarding document overlay and privilege withholding (.2); review production from Greenwich Land in adversary proceeding (.3) 1.00 1,235.00 1,235.00 08/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding witness 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with regarding witness issues 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/12/2023 Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer, and D. Barron about witness (1.3); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.3) 1.60 815.00 1,304.00 08/13/2023 SM29 Review reply in support of motion to withdraw reference (1.4); email L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, K. Catalano re same (.4) 1.80 1,320.00 2,376.00 08/14/2023 WCF Correspond with S. Phan (ULX) regarding volume 2 production of documents in Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.2); analyze privilege documents and comments from counsel to the Debtor (.4) 0.60 1,235.00 741.00 08/15/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding deposition prep (0.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (0.3) 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/15/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding Bank of Princeton 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/15/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding deposition prep 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/15/2023 ECS1 Review key documents in connection with the deposition of Hing Chi Ngok in the Greenwich Land adversary proceeding 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/15/2023 JPK1 Correspond with P. Linsey regarding additional Rule 2004 requests to Capital 0.30 915.00 274.50

One and Bank of Princeton

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624

Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/15/2023 AEL2 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re: bank document discovery 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/15/2023 Prepare deposition preparation outline for L. Despins' deposition 0.90 815.00 733.50 08/15/2023 Prepare exhibits and exhibit list for Greenwich Land's complaint 1.50 815.00 1,222.50 08/15/2023 WCF Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding discovery dispute with HCHK intervenors (.2); correspond with S. Phan (ULX) regarding remaining document productions (.2) 0.40 1,235.00 494.00 08/16/2023 DEB4 Conference with regarding L. Despins deposition prep (2.5); further conference with A. Luft and regarding same (3.8); analyze documents related to deposition prep (2.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding witness (0.1) 8.70 1,320.00 11,484.00 08/16/2023 LAD4 Meeting with A. Luft re: privilege issues 0.20 1,860.00 372.00 08/16/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer re: privilege waiver 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/16/2023 AEL2 Meeting with L. Despins re: privilege waiver and deposition topics 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/16/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett and re: witness discovery 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/16/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer and D. Barron re: discovery needed from defendants 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/16/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron and re: L. Despins deposition outline 3.80 1,625.00 6,175.00 08/16/2023 AEL2 Review pleadings and discovery responses for L. Despins deposition prep 3.20 1,625.00 5,200.00 08/16/2023 AEL2 Correspond with Whitman Breed re: 0.20 1,625.00 325.00

defendants' letter re: discovery

Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624

| | | with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to withdraw the reference (.1) | | | | |------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 08/22/2023 | WCF | Call with J. Moriarty regarding limited privilege waiver and production of Greenwich Land debtor documents (.2); second level review of volume 5 production documents in Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.6); correspond with S. Phan (ULX) regarding production of same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,235.00 | 1,111.50 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding Jeffrey documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Leading Shine NY Limited | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding DeNeree deposition | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare Conboy declaration | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Trustee deposition | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare Valerie Stevens declaration | 1.80 | 1,320.00 | 2,376.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land discovery | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Dinzzang Wong (0.1); correspond with C. Major (MSF) regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding PJR order | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with regarding DeNeree documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding initial disclosures | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review and prepare documents for Greenwich Land deposition | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |

| 08/23/2023 | AEL2 | Defend L. Despins deposition | 6.40 | 1,625.00 | 10,400.00 | |--------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------| | 08/23/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: Greenwich Land depositions of L. Despins and E. DeNeere | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/23/2023 | AEL2 | Plan for and outline additional witness statements | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 08/23/2023 | | Review L. Despins' deposition testimony regarding his conversation with E. deNeree | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 08/23/2023 | | Attend deposition of L. Despins at Meister Seelig & Fein law firm | 6.40 | 815.00 | 5,216.00 | | 08/23/2023 | | Review deposition outline and exhibits for E. de Neree deposition | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 | | 08/23/2023 | NAB | Review legal issues and supplement outline for N. DeNeere deposition (2.1); review documents produced in discovery related to same (.8); review updates on additional discovery items (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding Trustee deposition (.2); conference with A. Luft regarding same and related issues (.6) | 4.00 | 1,625.00 | 6,500.00 | | 08/23/2023 | WCF | Second level review of M. Jeffrey (Sothebys) documents regarding Greenwich Land complaint (.6); correspond with UnitedLex regarding volume six document production, parameters, and submission (.2) | 0.80 | 1,235.00 | 988.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding Greenwich Land account investigation (0.1); correspond with M. Thomason (WBAM) regarding discovery issues (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 08/24/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare subpoena for deposition to Mei Guo (.3); correspond with opposing counsel regarding the same (.1) | 0.40 | 915.00 | 366.00 | | 08/24/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett (3) re: depo of broker (.40); listen to portion of same (1.30); t/c N. Bassett and A. Luft re: need for additional discovery (.40) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding case plan and additional discovery (.4); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey re: disclosures re: banks (.8) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Draft Conboy proposed evidence | 3.80 | 1,625.00 | 6,175.00 | | 08/24/2023 | | Attend deposition of Emile de Neree | 3.60 | 815.00 | 2,934.00 | | 08/24/2023 | NAB | Review documents and supplement outline for N. DeNeere deposition (1.7); correspond with regarding same (.2); calls with L. Despins regarding same (.2); participate in N. DeNeere deposition (3.6); follow-up call with L. Despins regarding same (.2); call with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same and litigation strategy (.4) | 6.30 | 1,625.00 | 10,237.50 | | 08/25/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft and J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding Greenwich Land bank statements (1.5); conferences with regarding deposition prep related to Ngok and Mei Guo (3.1) | 4.60 | 1,320.00 | 6,072.00 | | 08/25/2023 | JPK1 | Analyze Second Circuit case law regarding inability of limited liability company to plead the Fifth Amendment (.2); analyze Second Circuit case law regarding inability of corporate representative to plead the Fifth Amendment as to records held in corporate capacity (.2) | 0.40 | 915.00 | 366.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/25/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding authentication declarations | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 | | 08/25/2023 | AEL2 | Draft proposed witness declaration | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 | | 08/25/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Jordan (Kroll) and D. Barron to go over flow of Greenwich Land funds | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 | | 08/25/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents and prepare questions for call with Kroll re: Greenwich Land transfer of funds | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | | | Conferences with D. Barron on Ngok and Mei Guo depositions | 3.10 | 815.00 | 2,526.50 | | | | Review production of bank statements on Relativity in connection with Greenwich Land and Ngok | 5.30 | 815.00 | 4,319.50 | | 08/26/2023 | | Prepare parts of Ngok deposition outline | 2.20 | 815.00 | 1,793.00 | | 08/27/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze documents in connection with Ngok deposition (3.3); correspond with regarding same (0.2); correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding bank accounts (0.1); correspond with M. Thomason (WBAM) regarding WBAM discovery issues | 3.70 | 1,320.00 | 4,884.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/28/2023 | AEL2 | Email defendants re: Ngok and M. Guo depositions | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 08/28/2023 | | Prepare parts of Ngok deposition outline | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 08/28/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding litigation strategy (.4); call with C. Major (opposing counsel) regarding same (.1); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 08/29/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with M. Thomason (WBAM), A. Luft, J. Kosciewicz, and N. Bassett regarding evidentiary issues (0.5); prepare documents for M. Thomason regarding same (2.2) | 2.70 | 1,320.00 | 3,564.00 | | 08/29/2023 | ECS1 | Call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, A. Romney (Zeisler and Zeisler) and counsel for Mei Guo regarding potential deposition in Greenwich Land adversary proceeding and discovery in Mei Guo adversary proceeding | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Review issues and notes regarding Greenwich Land's responses and objections to interrogatories (.3); attend meet and confer with Greenwich Land's counsel, N. Bassett, A. Luft, E. Sutton regarding same (1.0) | 1.30 | 915.00 | 1,189.50 | | 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Review issues and prepare notes for meet and confer with C. Major re: interrogatory responses | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Review family testimony re: ownership of Greenwich Land and homes | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: upcoming discovery plan | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with defendants (C. Major), N. Bassett, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton re: inadequate interrogatory responses | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Email C. Major re: production of disputed discovery | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: deposition plan | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Call with counsel for Whitman Breed, N. Bassett, D. Barron re: Conboy testimony | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/29/2023 | | Prepare parts of Ngok deposition outline | 1.90 | 815.00 | 1,548.50 | | 08/29/2023 | NAB | Correspond with regarding interrogatory issues (.1); review defendants' interrogatory responses and correspondence related to same (.3); conference with A. Luft regarding same and litigation strategy (.2); participate in meet and confer with A. Luft, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton, C. Major (defense counsel) regarding interrogatory responses, document productions, and depositions (1.0); call with A. Luft, D. Barron and counsel to M. Conboy regarding document production issues and proposed declaration (.5); call with A. Romney (Zeisler) regarding Mei Guo subpoena for deposition (.2) | 2.30 | 1,625.00 | 3,737.50 | | 08/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Thomason (WBAM) regarding subpoena (0.1); correspond with regarding depositions (0.2); conference with A. Luft regarding same (0.3) | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 08/30/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare deposition subpoena for M. Conboy (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (.1); correspond with A. Luft regarding the same (.1) | 0.40 | 915.00 | 366.00 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with Kroll re: witness service attempt | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with M. Thompson re: Conboy testimony | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: bank discovery re: Greenwich Land accounts | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: Greenwich Land discovery questions and witness strategy | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze potential authentication arguments for agreements | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with re: outreach to | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 08/30/2023 | | Prepare subpoena to witness (0.3); prepare Mei Guo deposition outline (0.5); review Capital One production and Bank of Princeton production (0.4) | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 | | 08/30/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding witness strategy and discovery issues | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | | Subtotal: B191 General Litigation | | 316.60 | | 411,194.50 | | Total | | | 316.60 | | 411,194.50 | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Amount | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 24.50 | 1,860.00 | 45,570.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 23.40 | 1,625.00 | 38,025.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 86.20 | 1,625.00 | 140,075.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 3.30 | 1,320.00 | 4,356.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 47.70 | 1,320.00 | 62,964.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 26.10 | 1,235.00 | 32,233.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 5.10 | 1,015.00 | 5,176.50 | | JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 10.50 | 915.00 | 9,607.50 | | | | Associate | 89.80 | 815.00 | 73,187.00 |

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(0.1) 08/27/2023 Review Defendant's responses to interrogatories, RFAs and RFPs 0.40 815.00 326.00 08/27/2023 Review Capital One production on Relativity for Greenwich Land related transfers 3.60 815.00 2,934.00 08/27/2023 Prepare parts of Ngok deposition outline 7.50 815.00 6,112.50 08/27/2023 WCF Review additional document production to counsel for Greenwich Land and Ms. Ngok 0.20 1,235.00 247.00 08/28/2023 DEB4 Review outline for Ngok deposition 0.40 1,320.00 528.00

08/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Thomason (WBAM) regarding case matters and coordination 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding Conboy declaration 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding Ngok deposition outline 0.10 1,320.00 132.00

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#### **Costs incurred and advanced**

| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|-------------------|----------|------|--------| | 08/01/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 41.00 | 0.08 | 3.28 | | 08/15/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 2,650.00 | 0.08 | 212.00 | | 08/16/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 354.00 | 0.08 | 28.32 | | 08/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 177.00 | 0.08 | 14.16 | | 08/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 177.00 | 0.08 | 14.16 | | 08/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 410.00 | 0.08 | 32.80 |

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| | 08/17/2023 Photocopy Charges | 476.00 | 0.08 | 38.08 | |--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|--------|------|--------------| | | 08/21/2023 Photocopy Charges | 395.00 | 0.08 | 31.60 | | | 08/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | 100.00 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | \$474.40 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$411,668.90 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$411,668.90 |

# **EXHIBIT G**

**Proposed Order**

# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**

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

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**ORDER APPROVING THIRD INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP, FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023**

Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 328, 330 and 331, Paul Hastings LLP (the "Applicant") filed the

*Third Interim Fee Application of Paul Hastings LLP for Compensation and Reimbursement of*

*Expenses for the Period from July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023* on October \_\_\_, 2023 (the

"Application"). After notice and a hearing, and no objection to the Application having been filed

by the Office of the United States Trustee, and in the absence of any other objection to the

Application; it is hereby

1. ORDERED that the Application is granted and compensation in the amount of

\$3,725,984.25, and reimbursement of expenses in the amount of \$146,137.57, are awarded to

Paul Hastings, subject to final adjustment and disgorgement in the event all administrative

expenses are not paid in full or as provided in the order approving the sale of the Lady May

[ECF No. 1953]; it is further

2. ORDERED that nothing herein modifies the Retention Order; it is further

3. ORDERED that the Debtors' estates are authorized to pay the Trustee and Paul Hastings (a) 80% of the fees (*i.e.*, \$2,980,787.40) and (b) 100% of the expense reimbursements (*i.e.*, \$146,137.57) allowed in paragraph 1 above in the aggregate amount of \$3,126,924.97, and the remaining 20% of the fees allowed in paragraph 1 above in the amount of \$745,196.85 shall be held back by the Debtors' estates pending further order of this Court; it is further

4. ORDERED that this Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from the implementation of this Order; it is further

5. ORDERED that the Trustee and Paul Hastings are authorized and empowered to take all necessary actions to implement the relief granted in this Order; it is further

6. ORDERED that notwithstanding the possible applicability of Bankruptcy Rules 6006(d), 7062, 9014, or otherwise, the terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry; and it is further

7. ORDERED that all time periods set forth in this Order shall be calculated in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a).