Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — criminal case · EXHIBIT · ECF #198-6
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- SDNY
- Case No.
- 23-cr-00118
- ECF #
- 198
- Type
- EXHIBIT
- Filed
- 2023-10-16
Exhibit (bankruptcy fee application cover sheet + fee-award order) — United States v. Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), SDNY 1:23-cr-00118, ECF #198, Exhibit E (filed 2023-10-16). The exhibit reproduces the cover sheet for Paul Hastings LLP's (counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee Luc Despins) third interim fee application in the related Connecticut bankruptcy case, along with the bankruptcy court's order approving compensation and expense reimbursement for the stated period and holding back a portion of the fees pending further order.
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
HO WAN KWOK, et al. , : Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
THIRD INTERIM FEE APPLICATION COVER SHEET
Bankruptcy Petition Filed: February 15, 2022
Date of Entry of Retention Orders: August 2, 2022 [Docket
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
Fees: \$3,725,984.25 Voluntary Fee Reductions: \$124,820.25 Expenses: \$146,137.57 Voluntary Expense Reductions:
Fees Previously Requested: Retainer Request:
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
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)
Expenses Fees Awarded and Paid;
Expense Reimbursement Application for the Period from July 8, 2022 through October 31, 20223
No.
10/31/22 \$0.00 \$63,631.75 \$0.00 Awarded:
Paid:
Special Fee Application (Sanctions) for Services Rendered in Securing Compliance with Court-Authorized Subpoenas4
No.
3/10/23 \$83,370.26 \$0.00 Awarded:
Paid:
First Interim Fee Application for the Period from July 8, 2022 through
Docket No.
2/28/23 \$12,326,802.00 \$348,813.54 Awarded:
Paid:
6/29/23 Awarded:
Paid:
Docket No.
credit)5 \$213,914.83 Awarded:
Paid:
Paid:
Paid:
Paid:
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.
Third Interim Fee Period from July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023
Docket Nos.
7/31/23 \$1,389,424.80 \$116,812.50 \$1,389,424.80 \$116,812.50 \$347,356.20
Docket Nos.
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
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
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
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
(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
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
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
HO WAN KWOK, et al. , : Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
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
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).
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:
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.")
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.
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).
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].
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.
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.
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
00001 General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation 00002 Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
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. Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 24 of
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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 26 of
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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 27 of
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
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.
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).
- 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
- 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
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].
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.
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 Case 22-50073 Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 48 of
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. Case 22-50073 Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 49 of
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Case 22-50073 Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 53 of
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.
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.
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 in fees have been waived. 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].
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.
116. No previous request for the relief sought herein has been made to this Court or any other court.
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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
Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com
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
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
Blended Hourly Rate Debtor Blended Hourly
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.
Summary of Timekeepers Included in this Application
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
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
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
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:
Summary of Timekeepers Not Included in this Application1
Partner Total:
Of Counsel Total:
Associate Total:
Other Attorney Total:
Paraprofessional Total:
TOTAL:
\$37,232.00 Name Department; Date of First
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.
Summary of Compensation by Project Category
U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category Hours
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
Matter ID Matter Name July 2023 August 2023 Total Fees
Representation \$362,796.50 \$232,991.50 \$595,788.00
and Litigation \$219,121.50 \$423,272.75 \$642,394.25 00003 Other Litigation \$2,431.00 \$50,735.00 \$53,166.00 00004 Corporate Law Issues \$12,843.50 \$12,843.50 00005 Sale Process \$7,875.50 \$2,275.00 \$10,150.50 00006 Tax Issues \$0.00 \$0.00 \$0.00 00007 Foreign Law Issues \$0.00 \$0.00 \$0.00 00008 Plan Process Issues \$0.00 \$0.00 \$0.00 00010 Genever US \$33,189.75 \$102,545.50 \$135,735.25 00011 Genever BVI \$0.00 \$2,386.50 \$2,386.50 00012 Mahwah Adversary \$98,916.00 \$313,918.75 \$412,834.75 00013 Golden Spring Adversary \$90,231.50 \$17,394.00 \$107,625.50 00014 HCHK Adversary \$355,217.75 \$292,092.50 \$647,310.25 00015 Interpleader Adversary \$24,050.00 \$792.00 \$24,842.00 00016 Mei Guo Adversary \$42,793.50 \$53,653.50 \$96,447.00 00017 HK USA Adversary \$76,657.00 \$95,988.75 \$172,645.75 00018 Bravo Luck Adversary \$68,595.50 \$6,652.00 \$75,247.50 00019 SN Apartment Adversary \$1,300.00 \$132.00 \$1,432.00 00020 Greenwich Land Adversary \$323,941.00 \$411,194.50 \$735,135.50 00022 PAX Adversary \$0.00 \$0.00 \$0.00 TOTAL \$1,719,960.00 \$2,006,024.25 \$3,725,984.25
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
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
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
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
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
TOTAL \$120,605.49 \$25,532.08 \$146,137.57
*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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$367,660.06
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
*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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$367,660.06
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:\Paul Hastings LLP\Lockbox 4803\PO Box 894803\Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369632
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/03/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.5); review and update
07/05/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.5); prepare list of filing
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
07/05/2023 JK21 Prepare statement of withdrawal of counsel for electronic filing (0.3); electronically file with the court statement of withdrawal of
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
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. Sutton regarding litigation tasks and case 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 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 0.40 1,625.00 650.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/19/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
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
07/21/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
07/21/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding certificate of service for template to use
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
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
(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
appearance regarding district court case no. 23mc62 (.7); update critical dates calendar
07/27/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/28/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
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
Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 52.00 52,636.50
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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
07/03/2023 DM26 Research certain procedural filings
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
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
same (1.0); review recent filings in certain
dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.30 540.00 1,242.00 07/07/2023 AB21 Review chapter 11 docket update and recent
07/07/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.8); review
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
07/10/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review
same (.8); review recent filings in Kwok v.
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
update working group re same (.4); review
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
update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings
07/13/2023 AB21 Review chapter 11 docket update and recent
07/13/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.9); review
same (.3); review recent filings in USA v.
and update working group re same (.1);
related case dockets regarding recent filings
07/14/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.7); review
same (.9); review recent filings in USA v.
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
update working group re same (.5); review related case dockets regarding recent filings
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
07/19/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.8); review
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
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
same (.4); review related case dockets re: recent filings (.5); research pleadings relating to HK Parties and Vartan on sanctions (.6);
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
update working group re same (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/25/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.7); review
update working group re same (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings
07/26/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review
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
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
update working group re same (.9); review
update working group re same (.2); review main case docket and adversary proceeding
related case dockets regarding recent filings
07/31/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.5); review
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
07/09/2023 DM26 Draft agenda of matters set for 7/11/23 4.50 540.00 2,430.00
07/10/2023 DM26 Prepare reference materials for 7/11/23
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
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.
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 18.00 10,588.00
07/05/2023 AB21 Review PH May fee statement (2.6); calls with D. Barron regarding same (0.2);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with W.
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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 80 of
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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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 82 of
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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
(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);
Appendix B information for fee application
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
07/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding May
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
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);
(0.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
regarding same (0.1); correspond with W.
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);
statements (0.2); call with C. Edge regarding
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
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);
(0.1); call with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/26/2023 DEB4 Analyze fee statements and related
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
regarding same (0.1); correspond with N.
(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
07/28/2023 AB21 Revise PH June fee statement (0.8);
(0.1); revise PH interim fee application (0.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
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
07/31/2023 AB21 Call with K. Traxler regarding notice of PH rate adjustment (0.1); revise same (0.1);
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
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 1.80 1,625.00 2,925.00
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Subtotal: B160 Fee/Employment Applications 73.70 112,703.50 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
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/05/2023 JK21 Prepare for electronic filing notice of filing
(0.2); electronically file with the court notice
07/06/2023 AB21 Call with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding Epiq fee application (0.2);
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
H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same
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
service of same (0.2) 0.90 540.00 486.00 07/11/2023 LAD4 T/c M. Kennedy (Chilmark) re: forensic
07/13/2023 LAD4 Interview Teneo team as forensic
07/14/2023 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)
(0.1); calls and correspond with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.1); correspond
(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
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
07/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare parties in interest list for forensic accounting firms (.7); call with D. Barron
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package with bank accounts
, J.
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
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/18/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package with bank account/statement information produced in
, 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
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);
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
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 and review/comment on forensic analysis 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 86 of
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re: potential forensic accounting analysis 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 Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for 16.60 24,938.00
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
07/03/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and R.
transfer to interest-bearing account 0.20 1,625.00 325.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/14/2023 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)
(0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding
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
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
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
07/25/2023 TS21 Correspond with Levine Corporation re
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding trustee bond (0.1); correspond with H.
07/28/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding update
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
Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 5.50 7,872.00 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 91 Page 90 of 486
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632 B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
07/31/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
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
07/20/2023 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Mohamed re monthly operating report 0.20 1,175.00 235.00 07/19/2023 TS21 Prepare June monthly operating report
07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR (0.2); review same (0.3) 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/10/2023 AB21 Correspond with J. Gervais (U.S. Trustee)
monthly operating report 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 92 Page 91 of 486
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2023 SM29 Review and revise DIP motion from (3.9); email re same (.2) 4.10 1,320.00 5,412.00
07/03/2023 Prepare parts of DIP motion and incorporate S. Maza comments in same 6.80 915.00 6,222.00 07/03/2023 SM29 Review and revise DIP motion 2.00 1,320.00 2,640.00 07/04/2023 Prepare parts of DIP motion 1.90 915.00 1,738.50 07/05/2023 AC43 Review draft DIP motion for key DIP terms (0.8); call with S. Maza regarding DIP credit agreement and motion (0.3) 1.10 1,725.00 1,897.50
07/04/2023 Prepare parts of DIP motion 1.90 915.00 1,738.50
07/05/2023 AC43 Review draft DIP motion for key DIP terms (0.8); call with S. Maza regarding DIP credit agreement and motion (0.3) 1.10 1,725.00 1,897.50 07/05/2023 SM29 Call with A. Cota re DIP credit agreement and motion (.3); prepare notes for same (.1) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/07/2023 Review precedent DIP orders (.4); prepare final DIP order (1.2) 1.60 915.00 1,464.00 07/07/2023 DM26 Research regarding certain precedent DIP
07/10/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding interdebtor DIP motion (0.1); conferences with S. Maza regarding same (1.0);
07/10/2023 SM29 Revise DIP motion (1.3); prepare issues list regarding same (.5); analyze authority re same (.3); conferences with A. Bongartz re same (1.0); correspond with L. Despins re same (.4); correspond with A. Cota re credit
07/11/2023 AC43 Review DIP terms and structure (0.9); review precedent credit agreement (0.4);
structure (0.5) 1.80 1,725.00 3,105.00 07/11/2023 Review precedent DIP orders (.4); prepare final DIP order (.7) 1.10 915.00 1,006.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/11/2023 MG21 Correspond with A. Cota regarding DIP
agreements (1.1); draft parts of DIP credit agreement (.60) 2.30 1,290.00 2,967.00 07/11/2023 SM29 Correspond with M. Grabis re DIP credit
07/12/2023 Continue to prepare draft DIP order 5.90 915.00 5,398.50 07/13/2023 Review and revise draft DIP order (1.5);
07/13/2023 MG21 Continue to draft DIP credit agreement 2.00 1,290.00 2,580.00 07/14/2023 MG21 Draft parts of DIP credit agreement 1.00 1,290.00 1,290.00 07/14/2023 SM29 Revise DIP motion and order 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/17/2023 AB21 Review draft inter-debtor DIP motion (0.6); call with S. Maza regarding same (0.4) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/17/2023 Correspond with J. Kuo re lien searches (0.2); telephone conference with S. Maza on motion to limit service of DIP motion (0.1) 0.30 915.00 274.50 07/17/2023 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion to limit notice in connection with section
07/17/2023 JK21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding lien searches for Genever entities (0.2); review
07/17/2023 MG21 Draft parts of DIP credit agreement 1.50 1,290.00 1,935.00 07/17/2023 SM29 Email J. Kuo re DIP liens search 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/17/2023 SM29 Call with A. Bongartz re DIP financing (.4); revise DIP motion and order (.3); email M. Grabis re DIP credit agreement (.2); review leases in connection with same (.5);
limit service of DIP motion (.1); call with
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/18/2023 Draft motion to limit service of the DIP motion and corresponding proposed order 2.80 915.00 2,562.00 07/18/2023 MG21 Draft parts of DIP credit agreement (1.00);
(.30); correspond with A. Cota and S. Maza regarding draft credit agreement (.20) 1.50 1,290.00 1,935.00 07/18/2023 SM29 Preliminary review of DIP credit agreement (.3); email M. Grabis re same and security
email from M. Grabis re DIP motion (.1) 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/19/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP
07/19/2023 AC43 Review and comment on DIP credit
connection with same (0.7) 1.80 1,725.00 3,105.00 07/19/2023 MG21 Review credit agreement (.90); related correspondence with S. Maza (.30) 1.20 1,290.00 1,548.00 07/19/2023 SM29 Review DIP credit agreement (3.0); call with A. Bongartz re same and DIP motion (.3); correspond with M. Grabis re same (.2); review lease documents in connection with security agreement (.5); analyze authority re same (1.7); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.2); email L. Despins re same (.2); revise DIP motion and order (1.1) 7.20 1,320.00 9,504.00 07/20/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP
regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/20/2023 AC43 Review changes to DIP credit agreement and provide comments on same (.30); analyze DIP credit agreement issues (1.10);
07/20/2023 Revise motion to limit service of DIP
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 LAD4 Review/edit DIP motion (1.20); t/c S. Maza re: same (.30) 1.50 1,860.00 2,790.00 07/20/2023 MG21 Prepare parts of DIP credit agreement (2.4); related correspondence with A. Cota and S.
07/20/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins re DIP motion
incorporate L. Despins comments (1.9);
same (.1); revise DIP motion to incorporate further comments from L. Despins (.5); call
revised DIP credit agreement (.3); correspond with M. Grabis re same (.1);
07/21/2023 Review Sherry Netherland related
07/21/2023 Review Sherry Netherland documents related to maintenance fund 0.50 915.00 457.50 07/21/2023 LAD4 Review/edit re-draft of DIP motion and analyze open issues re: same (3.10); t/c S.
(Pullman) re: DIP financing issues (.50) 3.60 1,860.00 6,696.00 07/21/2023 MG21 Review and revise DIP credit agreement (1.20); related correspondence with S. Maza
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/21/2023 SM29 Revise DIP motion (.5); revise DIP credit agreement and DIP order (2.2); further revise DIP motion to incorporate comments from L. Despins (.2); email L. Despins re same and motion to limit notice re same (.1); correspond with M. Grabis re DIP credit agreement (.2); correspond with re DIP liens and borrower accounts (.3); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with D. Barron re same (.2); email B. Langer re same (.2); analyze authority re same (1.0) 5.00 1,320.00 6,600.00 07/22/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding interdebtor DIP motion (0.1); review same (0.3); correspond with S. Sarnoff (O'Melveny) and I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/22/2023 AC43 Review revised DIP credit agreement (.70); correspond with M. Grabis on same (.20) 0.90 1,725.00 1,552.50 07/24/2023 AB21 Call with L. Despins, S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP (0.4); review power of attorney related to same (0.2); correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) regarding same (0.1) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/24/2023 JK21 Correspond with M. Grabis and S. Maza regarding lien search results 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/24/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Maza, A. Bongartz and C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) re: DIP financing 0.40 1,860.00 744.00 07/24/2023 MG21 Review lien searches (.1); review updated DIP credit agreement (.2); correspond with S. Maza and A. Cota regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,290.00 516.00 07/24/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director) re DIP financing (.4); review and comment on power of attorney in connection with same (.3); correspond with A. Bongartz re DIP 0.90 1,320.00 1,188.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/24/2023 SM29 Review DIP credit agreement and proposed order (1.3); correspond with M. Grabis and J. Kuo re lien searches (.2) 1.50 1,320.00 1,980.00 07/25/2023 AB21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding update on interdebtor DIP motion (0.1);
regarding same (0.1); correscpond with P. Friedman (O'Melveny) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with S. Millman (Stroock) regarding interdebtor DIP motion (0.1); call with S. Maza regarding same and DIP order
07/26/2023 SM29 Revise DIP motion in connection with
authority re same (.4); email L. Despins re
motion and order (.1) 1.30 1,320.00 1,716.00 07/27/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding update on interdebtor DIP motion 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/27/2023 Review and revise DIP financing motion
07/27/2023 MG21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding DIP
07/27/2023 SM29 Call with A. Bongartz re DIP motion (.1); email , M. Grabis re same (.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/28/2023 Review and revise motion to limit service,
07/31/2023 AB21 Call with L. Despins and S. Millman (Stroock) regarding interdebtor DIP (0.7);
(0.3); analyze related issues (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/31/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Millman (S-N counsel) and A. Bongartz re: DIP financing 0.70 1,860.00 1,302.00 07/31/2023 MG21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding updates to DIP credit agreement 0.20 1,290.00 258.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
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
07/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Amporfro (Epiq) regarding claims register 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
Subtotal: Objections Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 B310 Claims Administration and 0.50 426.00
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
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
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; HCHK Technologies, Inc; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; HCHK Technologies, Inc; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
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 ;
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; BRIAN W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 Princeton Pike; LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 086482201 ;
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 ;
07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; BRIAN
Jareck; 1325 Avenue of the Americas; New York, NY 100196026 ; 1ZA6T1630199621789 (MAN) 23.59
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07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023;
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 ;
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 ;
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 422.20
Connecticut Bankruptcy Court 915 Lafayette Blvd Bridgeport Ct 06604; Order # 1577183 dated 7/11/2023 14:09 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
dated 07/16/2023; From: Paul Hastings Llp; To:
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07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;
Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;
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;
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;
Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ; ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 Park Hill Dr.; HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ;
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 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
07/18/2023 Local - Meals - Shlomo Maza; 07/10/2023; Restaurant: Sandwich Bar; City: Flushing; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Dinner expense working late
07/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) 12.60 07/19/2023 Computer Search (Other) 26.55
07/20/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Express Mail; 28.75
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
07/25/2023 Computer Search (Other) 16.20
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
07/31/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 60.42 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$4,863.56
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 105 of
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 106 of
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
New York, NY 10166 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$219,121.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/13/2023 LAD4 Call with UBS team and Herbert Smith,
Subtotal: B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 0.50 930.00
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
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
07/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare hearing notes for July 11, 2023
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
07/14/2023 DM26 Update draft 7/18/23 hearing agenda (.2);
regarding rule 2004 motion to compel as it
07/17/2023 DM26 Prepare reference materials for hearing regarding GTV, Saraca and Mitchell (1.5);
07/17/2023 ECS1 Review documents and evidentiary issues
conference in Kwok case 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 07/18/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding
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
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
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
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
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);
regarding upcoming appellee briefs (.4) 0.80 1,235.00 988.00 07/15/2023 WCF Correspond with E. Sutton and
deadlines and discovery planning 0.30 1,235.00 370.50 07/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett
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)
07/24/2023 WCF Call with P. Linsey (NPM), E. Sutton
proceedings and appeals (.3); analyze certain issues discussed for next steps (.3) 0.60 1,235.00 741.00
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
07/31/2023 Prepare litigation issues/task list for pending adversary proceedings (.9); call with
07/31/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding litigation
appeals and pending litigation matters (.2) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 10.80 12,876.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 107 of
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07/11/2023 NAB Non-working travel from WDC to Connecticut for M. Levine deposition (Bill
07/12/2023 NAB Non-working travel from New York to
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/18/2023 AEL2 Travel back to NY from hearing in CT (Bill
Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 5.20 4,225.00
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
regarding same (0.2); call with J. Reynolds
regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Reynolds regarding same
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
with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding open
Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 2.10 3,412.50
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding U.S. Trustee filing on Hudson Diamond 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/03/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
07/05/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and E. Sutton
withdrawal as counsel 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/05/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding 3
07/05/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
07/05/2023 ECS1 Call with C. Fornos (Pillsbury), A. Luft, and
rule 2004 production and concerns relating to confidentiality (.3); review issues and notes to prepare for same (.1); follow up call with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding
07/05/2023 ECS1 Meet and confer call with P. Pileggi (Arent
Almani's rule 2004 requests (.4); follow up call with A. Luft regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/05/2023 ECS1 Prepare statement and reservation of rights
counsel (1.7); call with A. Luft and D. Barron re same (.4) 2.10 1,015.00 2,131.50 07/05/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/05/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and related corporate information 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/05/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron and E. Sutton re:
Diamond withdrawal 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/05/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: outstanding rule 2004 investigative requests and next
07/05/2023 AEL2 Revise reply re: Hudson Diamond rule 2004
07/05/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with counsel for G Club (C. Fornos, Pillsbury), E. Sutton, and W. Farmer regarding G Club rule 2004 requests and confidentiality (.3); follow up call with W. Farmer, E. Sutton regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/05/2023 AEL2 Prepare notes for meet and confer with Y.
07/05/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with counsel for Y. Almani
connection with rule 2004 requests (.4);
07/05/2023 AEL2 Analyze and summarize rule 2004 meetings with Y. Almani, G Club 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 07/05/2023 Prepare summary of information relating to
associates provided by informant 0.60 815.00 489.00 07/05/2023 NAB Email with A. Luft and L. Despins
counsel (.3); review U.S. Trustee response to same (.1); prepare parts of outline for M. Levine rule 2004 deposition (.7) 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 11 Page 4871 of 486
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/05/2023 WCF Attend call with C. Fornos (GClub), E. Sutton, A. Luft regarding motion to compel compliance with Rule 2004 subpoena (.3); follow-up call with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding same (.1); analyze G-Club and HCHK Master Services agreement regarding Rule 2004 data issues (.5); correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding HCHK Master Services agreement (.1) 1.00 1,235.00 1,235.00 07/06/2023 ECS1 Review information and update notes regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and related corporate information 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/06/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/06/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental omnibus rule 2004 motion (.4); correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft about same (.1) 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/06/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 requests and subpoenas 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with R. Connelly and N. Bassett re: ACASS rule 2004 information 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with E. Sutton re: Cao rule 2004 discovery 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding forensic accountant 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare topic outline for M. Levine Rule 2004 deposition 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 07/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: potential RICO claims 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/07/2023 Review information related to Kwok's operations and associates sent by informants 0.70 815.00 570.50 07/07/2023 NAB Review key documents for M. Levine rule 2004 deposition (.3); email with E. Sutton 0.40 1,625.00 650.00
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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
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
submissions relating to same (.4); prepare
deposition (1.2); email with E. Sutton and
same (.6); email with M. Levine regarding
07/10/2023 DEB4 Review and prepare documents for Hudson
07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding Hudson
withdraw as counsel 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding Hudson
withdraw as counsel 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Conferences with E. Sutton regarding
motion to withdraw as counsel 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 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
regarding same (2.0); calls with D. Barron about same (.4); correspond with D. Mohamed about same (.2) 3.50 1,015.00 3,552.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare exhibits for M. Levine rule 2004
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
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
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/11/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
deposition and additional issues (.4); review
07/11/2023 WCF Analyze Philips Nizer and Elliot Kwok law firm documents regarding deposition of M.
regarding M. Levine and Elliot Kwok Rule 7.20 1,235.00 8,892.00 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 11 Page 4875 of 486
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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
07/12/2023 AEL2 Prepare outline for forensic accountant interview (.3); interview J. Voss with D. Barron re: forensic accounting assignment
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.
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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 2.80 915.00 2,562.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/15/2023 Review and summarize informant's email
companies and Kwok's associates 1.20 815.00 978.00 07/15/2023 Review production from Francis Lawall on
connection with GTV and Saraca 2.50 815.00 2,037.50 07/16/2023 AG30 Review documents from rule 2004
07/16/2023 ECS1 Prepare parts of outline in connection with
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
07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
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
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
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
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
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
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
07/18/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK and A.
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.
07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding UAE
07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
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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
production (2.5); correspond with W.
about same (.3) 2.80 1,015.00 2,842.00 07/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets in
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);
07/20/2023 ECS1 Call with Ross Fingold (counsel to Nodal
subpoena (.1); email Ross Fingold regarding
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents
(.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) about same
07/20/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package with and summarizing
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
motions and subpoenas 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package with and summarizing
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
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
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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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 123 of 487
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07/26/2023 DEB4 Analyze contempt decision 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding
07/26/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Ganapathi, , D.
07/26/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004
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
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 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004
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.
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/27/2023 Review information on Yaqin Li, witness
07/27/2023 Review G Club production for information
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
developments related to same (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
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
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
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
07/28/2023 Review information on Yaqin Li, witness
07/28/2023 NAB Review order to show cause regarding Hudson Diamond discovery (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/27/2023 JK21 Prepare parts of forensic accountant bank 2.00 540.00 1,080.00
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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);
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.
formerfedsgroup.com (0.1) 1.10 1,320.00 1,452.00 07/31/2023 DEB4 Review email from regarding
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
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
07/31/2023 ECS1 Prepare chart and summary of bank
discovery for forensic accountant (3.3); call with D. Barron regarding same (.2);
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
Subtotal: B261 Investigations 162.20 182,711.00 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 126 of 487
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
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
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
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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 127 of 487
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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
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 ;
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client
07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Rail: Amtrak; Travel to NY/CT to
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
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
07/06/2023 Vendor Expense - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client; Baggage Fee 35.00
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
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
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
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
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2369633
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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
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
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan
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 104.99
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07/31/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Will Farmer;
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 -
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$101,630.32
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$320,751.82 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 134 of
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$3,386.62
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 135 of
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$3,386.62
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 136 of
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369634
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/03/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal proceedings 0.30 540.00 162.00 07/05/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal proceedings 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/06/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal proceedings 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/11/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/12/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins (0.2);
Kwok criminal case (0.2) 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/13/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins (0.2);
Kwok criminal case (0.2) 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/15/2023 NAB Review decision from criminal court on
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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
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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 138 of
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Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) 7.20
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$955.62
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$3,386.62 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:14 Page 139 of
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 870 of 486
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 871 of 486
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369635
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
B190 Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions) 07/06/2023 NAB Email with E. Henzy (Zeisler) and P. Linsey
07/09/2023 NAB Email with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Ace Decade contempt appeal 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/20/2023 NAB Correspond with E. Henzy (Zeisler) regarding Ace Decade contempt appeal 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/25/2023 AB21 Revise status report for appeal of corporate governance order (0.4); correspond with L.
with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding same (0.1); call with J. Moriarty regarding same
07/25/2023 LAD4 Numerous emails with J. Moriarty (Z&Z) re: appeal status report re: letter ruling 1.20 1,860.00 2,232.00 07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding joint status report for corporate governance order appeal (0.2); call with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); analyze same
Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 872 of 486
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.
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
corporate governance order (0.3);
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
strategy (.3); analyze issues related to same
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
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)
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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);
(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
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
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
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
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$12,843.50 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 874 of 486
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369636
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
07/06/2023 AB21 Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo)
notice of closing statement (0.2); call and
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/07/2023 AB21 Finalize closing statement for Lady May sale (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
(Neubert) regarding same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton and J. Kuo regarding filing and service of same (0.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare closing statement in connection with the sale of the Lady May 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 07/07/2023 JK21 Prepare closing statement regarding Lady May sale (0.2); electronically file with the court closing statement regarding Lady May
07/10/2023 AB21 Call with L. Macdonald (Alley Maass) regarding crew salary payment (0.3); correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) and J. Avedis (Yachtzoo) regarding same (0.2); call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding Lady May 2 sale process (0.2) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/11/2023 AB21 Review correspondence from J. Avedis
07/13/2023 AB21 Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding crew releases 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/14/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding delivery of storage pod 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/17/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding storage pod (0.2); call with D. Johnson regarding same (0.2); call with L.
releases (0.1); correspond with L. Macdonald regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/19/2023 AB21 Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding update on Lady May 2 sale process (0.1); 0.40 1,625.00 650.00
review customs bond application (0.2); correspond with L. Macdonald (Alley Maass) regarding crew releases with respect
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2369636
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
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2369636 Page 4
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/03/2023 Outside Professional Services - Bohonnon Law
Professional services rendered - June 2023 3,831.75 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$3,831.75
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$11,707.25
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369637
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/05/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Corporate) with respect to Genever US 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/20/2023 AB21 Correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever
07/21/2023 AB21 Call with G. Weston (Harneys Legal) regarding power of attorney with respect to
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
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
Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 1.40 2,275.00
07/19/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on sale process Sherry
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
AAGL retention application (0.2);
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
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
07/25/2023 AB21 Correspond with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding retention of architect 1,625.00 162.50 07/27/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding retention application (0.2);
McCormick retention application (0.2) 650.00 07/31/2023 AB21 Correspond L. Despins regarding OMJB retention application (0.2); revise same (0.2);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with D.
(Neubert) regarding same (0.2) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
07/20/2023 AB21 Non-working travel to/from NY office to
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 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 1.30 1,056.25
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 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Genever insurance 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/14/2023 TS21 Call with D. Barron re AIG insurance
comment on AIG insurance payments (.3) 0.50 1,175.00 587.50 07/20/2023 AB21 Correspond with K. Catalano regarding
Netherland apartment 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/20/2023 AB21 Meeting with L. Despins, M. Ullman
07/20/2023 LAD4 Visit SN apartment with A. Bongartz and J. Panico (public adjuster) 1.00 1,860.00 1,860.00 07/25/2023 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding
apartment (0.4); correspond with D.
with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/25/2023 LAD4 T/c J. Panico (adjuster) re: repairs
on same (architect/contractor) (1.40) 2.30 1,860.00 4,278.00 07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding Sherry Netherland site visit (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/27/2023 AB21 Site visit of SN apartment with D. Acheson (architect) (0.8); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3) 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 Subtotal: B210. Business Operations 7.40 12,423.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2369637
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2369637
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2369637
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
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
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$33,189.75
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$98,916.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$98,916.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369638
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
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
07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding
07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Sarnoff regarding DOJ
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ
Bankruptcy Rule 7070 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding
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
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.
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
07/03/2023 Conference with D. Barron regarding
of Bankruptcy Rule 7070 in relation to the Mahwah pleadings (1.8) 1.90 815.00 1,548.50 07/03/2023 Correspond with D. Barron on Bankruptcy
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/05/2023 Review and revise the Mahwah adversary
07/05/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins re TRO and Mahwah
07/06/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding DOJ
07/06/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Mahwah adversary proceeding filings 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/06/2023 JK21 Prepare exhibits to Mahwah complaint 1.20 540.00 648.00 07/06/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on exhibits to pleadings (1.30); t/c J. Iverson (USMS) re: TRO terms (.40); t/c S. Maza re: same (.20) 1.90 1,860.00 3,534.00 07/06/2023 Prepare NFSC videos cited in the Mahwah mansion complaint as exhibits 5.90 815.00 4,808.50 07/06/2023 Calls with S. Maza on the Mahwah adversary pleadings and evidentiary matters 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/06/2023 Revise exhibit list for the Mahwah
07/06/2023 Review pictures of the Mahwah mansion shared by law enforcement 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/06/2023 NAB Call with S. Maza regarding Mahwah complaint and TRO papers (.3); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.3); analyze issues related to same (.3); call with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.3);
regarding same and related issues (.6); review case law relating to same (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same 2.30 1,625.00 3,737.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/06/2023 SM29 Call with N. Bassett re video evidence for
regarding same and Mahwah pleadings (.2);
complaint (.3); review and prepare parts of
(6.4); call with L. Despins re same (.2) 7.70 1,320.00 10,164.00
07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ
Mahwah adversary proceeding complaint 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/07/2023 JK21 Prepare exhibits to the Mahwah complaint 2.80 540.00 1,512.00 07/07/2023 Continue to prepare exhibits and video exhibits for the Mahwah complaint 0.70 815.00 570.50 07/07/2023 NAB Review and revise draft Mahwah litigation
regarding same (.3) 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 07/07/2023 SM29 Review and revise Mahwah complaint and related pleadings (3.8); analyze evidentiary
07/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Mahwah issues (0.1); correspond with L. Despins re: same (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/09/2023 Review and revise pleadings for the Mahwah adversary proceeding 1.90 815.00 1,548.50 07/10/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding Mahwah adversary proceeding theories 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding call
07/10/2023 Review and revise the Mahwah TRO
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/10/2023 SM29 Call with D. Barron re alter ego issues and DOJ call (.3); correspond with re TRO order in response to L. Despins comments (.1); revise same (.2) 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding Mahwah deed 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza and J. Kuo regarding Mahwah complaint issue 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with J. Murray (DOJ), S. Maza and L. Despins regarding Mahwah complaint 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding Mahwah adversary proceeding filings and evidentiary issues (.1); analyze evidentiary issues and privilege related to same (.6) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00 07/11/2023 ECS1 Correspond with J. Kuo and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding filing of Mahwah adversary proceeding complaint 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/11/2023 JK21 Prepare pleadings and exhibits for filing Mahwah complaint under seal (3.4); telephone conference with S. Maza and D. Barron regarding filing complaint and related pleadings (0.3) 3.70 540.00 1,998.00 07/11/2023 LAD4 T/c J. Tyminski (USMS) re: next steps (.30); t/c J. Murray (DOJ) & S. Maza, D. Barron re: ownership of Mahwah (.40); follow-up with J. Murray re: stipulation (.10) 0.80 1,860.00 1,488.00 07/11/2023 Review and revise Mahwah complaint and TRO motion 2.30 815.00 1,874.50 07/11/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins, D. Barron and DOJ re Mahwah complaint (.4); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1); review open issues to prepare for same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett re evidentiary issues and privilege in 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 1.40 1,320.00 1,848.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding
07/12/2023 DEB4 Revise DOJ stipulation (0.3); correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ
07/12/2023 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza and
07/12/2023 ECS1 Prepare amended exhibits and notice
(1.8); correspond with S. Maza about same
07/12/2023 AEL2 Review appearance filing 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/12/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer and L. Despins regarding Mahwah litigation issues 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/12/2023 SM29 Call Clerk's office re docket and certain exhibits (.2); correspond with Clerk re same (.2); review docket and exhibits (.5);
counsel) and E. Sutton re filing same (.2); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1) 1.90 1,320.00 2,508.00 07/13/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding security at Mahwah property 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/13/2023 LAD4 Meeting W. Farmer re: Mahwah take over (.50); t/c S. Batista (guidepost) re: security at Mahwah (.30) 0.80 1,860.00 1,488.00 07/13/2023 WCF Call with L. Despins regarding enforcement
notes regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,235.00 741.00 07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Mahwah service issues 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/17/2023 SM29 Email U.S. Marshals re stipulation with
07/18/2023 ECS1 Correspond with S. Maza about service of
adversary proceeding (.1); correspond with
07/18/2023 LAD4 T/c J. Tyminski (USMS) re: modification to proposed order (.40); t/c S. Maza re: same
07/18/2023 Analyze service of the Mahwah pleadings and TRO under FRCP and Nevada law 2.10 815.00 1,711.50 07/18/2023 Correspond with S. Maza on service of
07/18/2023 SM29 Review email from re service
07/18/2023 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins and re
comments and precedents (.2); call with L. Despins regarding comments on TRO (.4); prepare notice of same and revise TRO (.9) 1.50 1,320.00 1,980.00 07/19/2023 LAD4 Review/edit revised TRO order (.90); call W. Farmer and J. Tyminski (USMS) re: next
07/19/2023 Prepare revised proposed order regarding
07/19/2023 SM29 Prepare notice of revised proposed TRO and finalize for filing (.5); correspond with
Mahwah pleadings (.1) 1.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/19/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding TRO enforcement (1.6); draft issues list regarding same (.2); call with J. Tyminski (USMS) and
07/20/2023 LAD4 T/c J. Murray (DOJ) re: prior entry 0.20 1,860.00 372.00 07/21/2023 LAD4 T/c R. Stout (FBI), J. Tyminski (USMS) re: prior entry (.20); t/c J. Murray (DOJ) re: 0.40 1,860.00 744.00
07/24/2023 WCF Call with J. Tyminski, Agent Stout regarding
with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,235.00 617.50 07/25/2023 Analyze NFSC's live streaming activities in the Mahwah mansion and schedules of their
07/25/2023 WCF Correspond with J. Tyminski regarding
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 86.90 98,916.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
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
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 12.60 540.00 6,804.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 9
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
07/23/2023 Computer Search (Other) 0.90 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$350.90
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$99,266.90
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$90,231.50
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$90,231.50
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369639
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
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
complaint introduction 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
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 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);
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
07/21/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding Golden
07/21/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
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
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
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 S. Maza on turnover
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 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/23/2023 Conference with D. Barron regarding
regarding same (.1) 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/23/2023 NAB Review and revise draft complaint (1.3);
regarding same (.3) 1.60 1,625.00 2,600.00
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
Spring complaint and motion to seal 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
to Golden Spring complaint 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/24/2023 DEB4 Conferences with N. Bassett regarding
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
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
summary of findings regarding same (.9) 2.20 1,015.00 2,233.00 07/24/2023 JK21 Prepare redacted exhibits for Golden Spring
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/24/2023 LAD4 Final review/edit of complaint (.70); t/c D. Barron re: same (.20) 0.90 1,860.00 1,674.00 07/24/2023 Phone call with D. Barron on the motion to seal complaint against Golden Spring 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/24/2023 Prepare exhibits to be filed with Golden
07/24/2023 Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint 3.20 815.00 2,608.00 07/24/2023 Phone call with D. Barron on the Golden
07/24/2023 NAB Review Golden Spring adversary complaint (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.4); calls with D. Barron regarding
regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Chan regarding Hong Kong service issues 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding Golden Spring complaint 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding motion to seal (0.1); analyze same (0.5) 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Revise Golden Spring complaint 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Call with N. Bassett regarding complaint 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of Golden Spring complaint 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Call with E. Sutton regarding Hong Kong
07/25/2023 ECS1 Call with D. Barron regarding service of
corporation in Hong Kong 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/25/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding complaint against Golden Spring 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2023 JK21 Prepare Golden Spring complaint and exhibits for electronic filing (2.5); electronically file with the court complaint
07/25/2023 Review and revise exhibits to the Golden Spring complaint for filing 1.00 815.00 815.00 07/25/2023 NAB Review draft complaint and motion to seal (.6); correspond with L. Despins and D.
(.3); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Golden Spring service issues 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Correspond with H. Claiborn (UST) regarding Golden Spring complaint 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding Golden
07/27/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding Golden Spring complaint exhibits 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/27/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron and A. Chan
07/27/2023 Review China Golden Spring corporate
07/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding contempt decision 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/28/2023 ECS1 Review certificates of service in connection
(.1); correspond with D. Barron and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/28/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of Golden Spring adversary proceeding (.6);
07/31/2023 DEB4 Call with E. Sutton regarding Golden Spring service issues 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2369639
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2369639
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2369639
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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
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
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 6.20 540.00 3,348.00
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
07/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) 0.36 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 176 of
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07/31/2023. Search Fee - Companies Registry. Invoice# 6.79 07/31/2023 Search Fee - Companies Registry, invoice# 20230731PT Dated 07/31/23, company search fee on 28 July 2023 for 1 company; requested by Ezra
07/31/2023 Computer Search (Other) 0.72 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,194.85
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$91,426.35 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 177 of
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
HCHK Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$355,217.75
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 178 of
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$355,217.75
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 179 of
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369640
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 14.30 25,611.00
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.
the HCHK adversary proceeding 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/03/2023 ECS1 Review invoices of expenses in connection
07/03/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding court's discretion in setting terms of injunction (.9);
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
HCHK adversary proceeding 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/05/2023 ECS1 Continue to review invoices of expenses in
summary of same (.6) 2.20 1,015.00 2,233.00 07/05/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding co-defendant
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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 180 of
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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 nonparty (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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 182 of
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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
(1.7); analyze case law regarding standing pursuant to section 1109 of the Bankruptcy
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
07/06/2023 Review information on 133256 B.C. Ltd.,
League, Inc., Kalixun Trading Limited, and
07/06/2023 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.
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
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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 183 of
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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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 184 of
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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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 185 of
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/10/2023 LAD4 Review submissions, issues and prepare outline for Rule 9019 hearing (1.6); t/c R. Jareck (CS), M. Tsukerman (CS), D. Barron, A. Luft re: same (.5) 2.10 1,860.00 3,906.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK arguments for rule 9019 settlement hearing 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/10/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: prep for tomorrow's hearing on rule 9019 motion 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Review rule 9019 submissions in preparation for settlement hearing 2.40 1,625.00 3,900.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Prepare notes for call with Cole Schotz regarding settlement motion and hearing 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins, D. Barron, R. Jareck (CS), M. Tsukerman (CS) re: arguments for rule 9019 settlement motion and hearing 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/10/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft regarding hearing
regarding same (.3) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/11/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron
07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding HCHK rule 9019 order 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding assignee counsel fees 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding assignee
07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding HCHK assignee settlement 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding revised proposed rule 9019 order (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 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
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);
regarding assignee counsel fees (.1) 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 07/11/2023 AEL2 Review submissions and case law in
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
07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK
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
07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding revised rule 9019 order 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/12/2023 ECS1 Analyze service issues in HCHK adversary
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
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
07/12/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron re: edits to proposed
07/13/2023 DEB4 Call with E. Sutton regarding revised
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
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
07/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare Rule 7012 motion in HCHK adversary proceeding (.6); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) about same
07/13/2023 ECS1 Correspond with J. Kuo and D. Barron
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/13/2023 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
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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
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-
07/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding reference materials for continued settlement
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
07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding continued rule 9019 hearing 0.30 1,320.00 396.00
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
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
07/17/2023 LAD4 Review submissions, issues and prepare outline for hearing (3.10); t/c R. Jareck (CS)
07/17/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK sur
07/17/2023 AEL2 Analyze and comment on arguments in
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
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
07/17/2023 Phone call with D. Barron regarding the
07/17/2023 Review documents on Relativity for
director of 133256 B.C. Ltd. 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/17/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft regarding continued
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
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
07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with K. Catalano regarding
07/19/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A
07/19/2023 DEB4 Review findings from K. Catalano regarding
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 E. Sutton regarding 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/19/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, admissions
about same (.4) 4.20 1,015.00 4,263.00 07/19/2023 ECS1 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft
proposed intervenors 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/19/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft
07/19/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding standing for creditor of creditor (1.9); summarize same (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding
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
07/19/2023 AEL2 Meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D.
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 0.20 815.00 163.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Himalaya League, Inc.
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/19/2023 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,
(5.0); correspond with N. Bassett, W.
regarding same (.4); call with D. Barron regarding same (.2);
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
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
07/20/2023 AEL2 Prepare parts of discovery requests and
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
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
each signatory, and Xuebing Wang 3.10 815.00 2,526.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/20/2023 NAB Review and revise draft discovery requests
same (.2); call with A. Luft regarding same (.3); call with D. Barron, A. Luft, W.
same (.3); correspond with A. Luft, W.
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,
discovery and motion to intervene (.3);
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
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
07/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production,
(2.8); correspond with N. Bassett, W.
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 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/21/2023 Review HCHK loan agreement and
07/21/2023 Prepare rule 30(b)(6) deposition notices to each intervenor party and notice to Xuebing
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
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
Xuebing Wang regarding 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,
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
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,
(.1); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett about same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/24/2023 Review information on entities owned by
07/24/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
preparation for calls with opposing counsel (.4); call with Debtor's counsel and W. Farmer regarding deposition of Debtor (.3);
regarding deposition of Y. Wang (.3); call with W. Farmer regarding same (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
07/24/2023 WCF Call with Kwok criminal counsel and N.
motion to intervene (.3); follow-up call with N. Bassett regarding same (.1); call with Y.
regarding same (.3) 0.70 1,235.00 864.50 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding Himalaya entities 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Smith (DLA) regarding
07/25/2023 DEB4 Analyze case law on intervention issues 2.50 1,320.00 3,300.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding motion to modify TRO 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding
07/25/2023 DEB4 Analyze motion to modify TRO (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
regarding same (0.1) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding email
07/25/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Tsukerman (CS) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/25/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Placona (MSB) regarding HCHK documents 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/25/2023 ECS1 Analyze authority regarding service of
summary of findings regarding same for N.
07/25/2023 ECS1 Review correspondence with defense counsel regarding requests for production,
intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/25/2023 ECS1 Review proposed intervenors' motion to modify the TRO (.1); review local district court rules in connection with same (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/25/2023 LAD4 Review/edit automatic stay arguments re: intervenors' motion and related issues 2.90 1,860.00 5,394.00 07/25/2023 Correspond with D. Barron on informant's
07/25/2023 Phone call with potential witness on his
07/25/2023 Phone call with informant on the GTV private placement, the farm loan program, and the proposed intervenors 0.60 815.00 489.00 07/25/2023 Prepare motion to authorize and compel discovery on proposed intervenors 2.50 815.00 2,037.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer, D. Barron regarding third party discovery requests to Debtor and Y. Wang regarding motion to intervene (.5); draft list of questions for same (.8); review complaint in connection with same (.4); analyze authority relating to same (.4); correspond with opposing intervenors' counsel regarding discovery issues (.3); prepare detailed outline of motion to authorize and compel discovery (.8); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 3.30 1,625.00 5,362.50 07/25/2023 NAB Review motion to modify TRO (.4); analyze response arguments (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.3) 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 07/25/2023 WCF Review, revise draft motion for expedited discovery regarding motion to intervene 0.60 1,235.00 741.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Analyze motion to compel discovery 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding HCHK litigation strategy 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 07/26/2023 ECS1 Analyze case law regarding application of standards related to discovery in connection with intervention in adversary proceeding (.6); prepare motion authorizing and compelling compliance with discovery (2.0); correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 3.00 1,015.00 3,045.00 07/26/2023 Review draft motion to compel discovery on proposed intervenors and affiliated parties 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/26/2023 Prepare summary of informant's email on HCHK entities, proposed intervenors and related parties 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/26/2023 Prepare draft rule 26(d)(1) motion to compel discovery on the proposed 2.10 815.00 1,711.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/26/2023 NAB Review and revise draft motion to authorize
ancillary documents (.3) 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 07/26/2023 NAB Correspond with D. Barron regarding HCHK adversary proceeding strategy 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/26/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding expedited
non-parties (1.8); review, revise rule 26(d)(1) expedited discovery motion (1.3) 3.10 1,235.00 3,828.50 07/27/2023 LAD4 Review/edit motion to compel discovery of HCHK intervenors (1.40); long email to W. Farmer re: same (.50) 1.90 1,860.00 3,534.00 07/27/2023 Review Xuebing Wang's video and his
07/27/2023 Prepare summary of informant's email on HCHK entities and Kwok associates 1.00 815.00 815.00 07/27/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery issues (.3); correspond with W.
revise written questions for deposition (.8); correspond with Y. Wang counsel regarding potential deposition (.2); correspond with Debtor's counsel regarding same (.1); review discovery authorization motion (.2) 1.80 1,625.00 2,925.00 07/27/2023 WCF Draft written deposition questions regarding Yvette Wang testimony 0.90 1,235.00 1,111.50 07/28/2023 DEB4 Analyze rule 9019 order (0.4); call with E.
with R. Jareck (CS) regarding same (0.1);
07/28/2023 ECS1 Review and compare issued rule 9019 order with proposed order (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); call with D. 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/28/2023 LAD4 Review Judge Manning order re: discovery (.20); emails to/from N. Bassett, P. Linsey (NPM) re: same (.30) 0.50 1,860.00 930.00 07/28/2023 NAB Review order on motion to expedite discovery motion (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/29/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding discovery motion (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding court's order
07/30/2023 Review emails and documents from
HCHK transactions 3.00 815.00 2,445.00 07/31/2023 DEB4 Review and comment on intervenor discovery issues 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00 07/31/2023 KC27 Review order approving settlement 0.20 915.00 183.00 07/31/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: G Club
07/31/2023 Correspond with D. Barron on Tokyo informant and HCHK intervenors 0.40 815.00 326.00 07/31/2023 Correspond with informant in Tokyo on Shuai Guo and Japan Himalaya League, Inc. 0.30 815.00 244.50 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 255.90 324,277.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
07/11/2023 AEL2 Travel to hearing on HCHK settlement motion in Bridgeport, CT from NY (Bill at
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
Subtotal: Description Travel to HCHK settlement hearing in Bridgeport, CT from NY (Bill at 1/2 rate)
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
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 3.30 540.00 1,782.00
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
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
07/24/2023 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
07/31/2023 Search Fee - Companies Registry, Invoice# 20230731PT Dated 07/31/23, company search fee on 7 July 2023 for 1 company; requested by Ezra
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: 23.14 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan
07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin; 07/17/2023; Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.; Merchant: Small business bc; Orig Curr:
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,333.94
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$356,551.69
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$24,050.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$24,050.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Interpleader Adversary Proceeding \$24,050.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
07/06/2023 NAB Review response brief and outline for reply
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
regarding same (.3) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/09/2023 NAB Review submissions to prepare for hearing
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00015 Invoice No. 2369641
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
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
NAB Nicholas A. Bassett Partner 14.80 1,625.00 24,050.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan
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
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
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
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
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan
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
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
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,042.24
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$25,092.24 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 211 of
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 212 of
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 213 of
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369642
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/06/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Luft regarding
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
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
07/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
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
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
07/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare joint pretrial order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding (.2); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey of NPM regarding
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
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
07/18/2023 DM26 File via the Court's CM/ECF system proposed pretrial order in Despins v. Mei
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/18/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
07/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding scheduling order (0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (0.3); revise same
07/18/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on proposed pretrial order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding and
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);
(NPM) regarding same (.2); revise proposed
(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
07/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding initial
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);
about same (.2); call with D. Barron about
07/24/2023 Correspond with W. Farmer, P. Linsey
scheduling order and deadlines 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/24/2023 Review pre-trial order on deadlines and
07/24/2023 NAB Review Defendants' initial disclosures (.2);
disclosures (.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 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
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
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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 214 of
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2369642 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 215 of
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2369642
07/24/2023 WCF Review and revise initial disclosures 0.20 1,235.00 247.00 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 216 of
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2369642
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2369642
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/31/2023 WCF 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 (.2) 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
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$76,657.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$76,657.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369643
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/02/2023 SK35 Analyze case law and statutory authority regarding standard of review for district
denying a stay pending appeal 2.00 855.00 1,710.00 07/05/2023 SK35 Continue to analyze case law regarding standard of review applied to district court reviewing bankruptcy court order denying a stay pending appeal 1.80 855.00 1,539.00 07/05/2023 WCF Draft response to emergency motion for
Parties (3.7); analyze authorities regarding irreparable harm analysis for draft response
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 supplement opposition to motion to stay HK USA alter ego decision pending appeal 6.00 1,625.00 9,750.00
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
07/11/2023 ECS1 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding writ
07/16/2023 NAB Review reply in support of stay pending
regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/16/2023 SM29 Review defendants motion for stay pending
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
07/18/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding pretrial conference and related issues and
07/23/2023 NAB Review appellate brief in discovery
07/24/2023 NAB Correspond and call with P. Linsey
appeal extension request and related issues (.2); email with L. Despins regarding same
07/25/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey regarding HK USA appellate issues and requested briefing
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2369643
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
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
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) 1.08 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$398.88
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2369643 Page 5
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$77,055.88
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:\nPaul Hastings LLP\nLockbox 4803\nPO Box 894803\nLos Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369644
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
Sherry Netherlands apartment 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/05/2023 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: scope of releases (.20);
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
07/05/2023 AEL2 Analyze revised settlement agreement with
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.
regarding same (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); call with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.1); further correspond with L. Despins, I.
(.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
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
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
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
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/07/2023 AEJ2 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);
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.
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),
regarding same (.1); call with L. Despins, I.
same (.8); follow-up correspondence with L. Despins, I. Goldman (Pullman), S. Sarnoff
07/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare chronology of Genever entities and Debtor's bankruptcy filings, consolidations,
Luck (.3); prepare summary of related claim
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
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
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
07/12/2023 AEL2 Follow up correspondence with N. Bassett
07/12/2023 AEL2 Review correspondence with F. Lawall
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)
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:
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 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 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)
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
documents in connection with same (.2); analyze issues related to potential future
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
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
about same (.1) 2.10 1,015.00 2,131.50 07/20/2023 NAB Correspond with opposing counsel regarding settlement issues (.2); correspond
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/21/2023 AB21 Revise rule 9019 settlement motion (0.3);
regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare motion to limit service of rule 9019
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 07/23/2023 ECS1 Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise
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
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
07/25/2023 ECS1 Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise
proceeding (.9); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, and L. Despins regarding same
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2023 NAB Review draft settlement motion (.4); email
same (.2); email with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 07/26/2023 AB21 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding rule 9019 settlement order 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/26/2023 NAB Emails with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding settlement agreement (.2); review same (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/27/2023 NAB Email with F. Lawall (Bravo Luck counsel) regarding settlement issues 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/31/2023 NAB Call with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding issues with settlement agreement (.2);
(.2); review and revise settlement agreement (.4); email with L. Despins regarding same
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 44.90 68,595.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2369644
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2369644
Luck 07/13/2023 AEL2 Revise Bravo Luck draft settlement agreement 0.30 1,625.00 487.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2369644
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 Case 22-50073 Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 234 of
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2369644 Page 8
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$68,595.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 235 of
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 236 of
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073 Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 237 of
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369645
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/08/2023 NAB Email with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) and P.
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
Emails with J. Cline (Troutman) regarding settlement discussions (.2); review draft
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.80 1,300.00
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00019 Invoice No. 2369645 Page 2
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$1,300.00
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$323,941.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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 PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$323,941.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 7, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2369646
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
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/09/2023 SM29 Analyze case law in connection with
07/10/2023 AG30 Prepare responses and objections to
adversary proceeding 3.30 915.00 3,019.50 07/10/2023 JK21 Research orders to withdraw the reference 0.60 540.00 324.00 07/10/2023 AEL2 Consider and prepare notes re upcoming
07/10/2023 SM29 Analyze caselaw re application of section
with D. Barron re same (.2) 4.80 1,320.00 6,336.00 07/11/2023 DEB4 Review district court docket re: withdrawal
07/11/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Maza re: withdrawal of the reference (.30); review/comment on same (.90) 1.20 1,860.00 2,232.00 07/11/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins regarding objection to motion to withdraw reference (.3); correspond with K. Catalano re same (.4) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00 07/11/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding work product
proceeding discovery context (2.5); review,
Greenwich Land defendants' interrogatories
07/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land interrogatories 1.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 07/12/2023 DEB4 Analyze documents related to Greenwich Land interrogatories 0.50 1,320.00 660.00
07/12/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Luft about Greenwich
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/12/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses and objections to
Land adversary proceeding (2.8);
about same (.4) 3.20 1,015.00 3,248.00 07/12/2023 JK21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding orders denying withdrawal of reference 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Review and revise draft responses to Greenwich Land interrogatories 2.40 1,625.00 3,900.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Review and revise draft response to requests for admission 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50
07/12/2023 AEL2 Meet with W. Farmer and D. Barron re: comments on draft interrogatory responses 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Review Greenwich Land pleadings for purposes of editing discovery responses 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer and D. Barron re: Greenwich Land complaint as it relates to interrogatory responses 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Meet with N. Bassett and W. Farmer re:
responses and depositions 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: interrogatory
07/12/2023 Prepare draft responses and objections to Greenwich Land's requests for production 4.00 815.00 3,260.00 07/12/2023 Review Greenwich Land's production of
meeting signed by Hing Chi Ngok 0.20 815.00 163.00 07/12/2023 Conference with J. Hibbard on the
Land's requests for production 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/12/2023 Correspond with E. Sutton on the Greenwich Land requests for admission and requests for production 0.20 815.00 163.00 07/12/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land discovery issues 0.60 1,625.00 975.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/12/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land discovery strategy 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/12/2023 SM29 Correspond with J. Kuo and K. Catalano re objection to withdrawal of the reference 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/12/2023 WCF Conference with A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding responses and objections to Greenwich Land discovery (.6); review, revise responses and objections to Greenwich Land interrogatories (1.3); meeting with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding responses to interrogatories (1.0) 2.90 1,235.00 3,581.50 07/13/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding requests for admissions (.3); conference with A. Luft and regarding declaration (.5); conference with A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land interrogatories (.6); revise same (2.6); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.3) 4.30 1,320.00 5,676.00 07/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses and objections to discovery requests in the Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.2); review Greenwich Land's responses and objections to Trustee's discovery requests (.5); correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft, and about same (.3); call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer, and about same (.3) 1.30 1,015.00 1,319.50 07/13/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, and E. Sutton re: plan for discovery request responses 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/13/2023 AEL2 Meet with W. Farmer and D. Barron re: comments on requests for admission 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/13/2023 AEL2 Revise draft responses to requests for admission 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 07/13/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron re: comments on interrogatories 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/13/2023 AEL2 Revise interrogatory and RFA responses 4.70 1,625.00 7,637.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
and D. Barron re:
07/13/2023 AEL2 Call with W. Farmer re: general objections to requests for admission 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/13/2023 Revise draft witness declaration 0.60 815.00 489.00 07/13/2023 Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron on potential witness and draft declaration 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/13/2023 Conference with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer and E. Sutton on the responses and
for admission, interrogatories and requests
07/13/2023 Prepare draft response and objections to Greenwich Land's requests for admission 2.60 815.00 2,119.00 07/13/2023 NAB Review draft responses to Greenwich Land discovery requests (.5); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.3); call with W.
regarding same (.3) 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 07/13/2023 WCF Draft responses and objections to Greenwich Land interrogatories (2.8);
evidence in support regarding same (1.9);
production of documents (3.8); conference
requests for admissions (.3); further 13.20 1,235.00 16,302.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/14/2023 DEB4 Revise Greenwich Land interrogatory
07/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses and objections to
adversary proceeding 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/14/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding withdrawal of
07/14/2023 AEL2 Revise responses to Greenwich Land's
production, and interrogatories 7.40 1,625.00 12,025.00 07/14/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: edits to responses to interrogatories 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/14/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: responses to Greenwich Land discovery 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/14/2023 Prepare and serve responses to Greenwich Land's request for admission, request for production, and interrogatories 1.30 815.00 1,059.50 07/14/2023 Review information and document on witness's involvements in Kwok's activities 0.50 815.00 407.50 07/14/2023 NAB Review and revise responses to requests for admissions and interrogatories (1.4);
07/14/2023 SM29 Correspond with K. Catalano re Greenwich Land motion for withdrawal of reference 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/14/2023 WCF Review, revise responses and objections to
requests for admission (1.4); revise, finalize
Land requests for production (2.0); call with N. Bassett regarding same (.2) 3.60 1,235.00 4,446.00 07/16/2023 Prepare due diligence summary on the potential witness 2.20 815.00 1,793.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/16/2023 Review pretrial order for dates and
07/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
07/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton, N. Bassett, W.
07/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare list of parties to be deposed in
proceeding fact discovery 0.60 1,015.00 609.00 07/17/2023 ECS1 Call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron,
requests, deposition timeline, and discovery
07/17/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding alter ego claim as Stern claim (2.9); summarize findings on same (.5); analyze case law regarding right to a jury trial (1.4); summarize findings on
regarding same (.1) 5.20 915.00 4,758.00 07/17/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett (portion), W. Farmer,
depositions to be noticed 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/17/2023 Correspond with UnitedLex on Aaron Mitchell's document production 0.30 815.00 244.50 07/17/2023 NAB Join portion of call with D. Barron, A. Luft,
conference with A. Luft regarding responses to interrogatories (.3); meeting with N. Bassett, A. Luft, E. Sutton, and
07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Ngok
07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/17/2023 WCF Call with A. Luft, N. Bassett (portion), E.
(1.0); correspond with E. Levine and M.
admission in preparing for meet and confer
07/18/2023 ECS1 Review pertinent custodians in connection
Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.5); correspond with W. Farmer about same (.1) 0.60 1,015.00 609.00 07/18/2023 ECS1 Prepare list of parties to be deposed in
proceeding fact discovery (1.1); correspond with W. Farmer about same (.1) 1.20 1,015.00 1,218.00 07/18/2023 ECS1 Call with W. Farmer, E. Levine (UnitedLex)
07/18/2023 KC27 Analyze precedent for withdrawal of reference objections (1.8); call with S. Maza regarding same (.2) 2.00 915.00 1,830.00 07/18/2023 SM29 Review email from K. Catalano re withdrawal of reference case findings (.2); call with K. Catalano re same (.2); analyze withdrawal of reference cases (.8) 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00 07/18/2023 WCF Meeting with E. Levine, W. Clark, M.
Land document review protocol (.4);
07/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land expert disclosure 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
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 Greenwich Land and potential deponents 0.90 815.00 733.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
07/20/2023 NAB Review and revise draft deposition notices (.4); correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding same (.5) 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50
07/21/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding evidentiary issues 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare objection to defendants' motion to extend expert witness deadline (.7); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,015.00 812.00
deposition notices regarding same (1.0);
targets regarding same (.3) 2.10 1,015.00 2,131.50 07/21/2023 ECS1 Attend document review protocol and
07/21/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of objection to withdrawal of the reference motion 7.30 915.00 6,679.50 07/21/2023 AEL2 Analysis of Ngok testimony with
07/21/2023 AEL2 Review M. Jeffrey documents for use in
07/21/2023 AEL2 Edit motion to extend time 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 07/21/2023 Conference with E. Sutton on Greenwich
07/21/2023 Conference with UnitedLex, W. Farmer and
protocol for Greenwich Land 0.70 815.00 570.50 07/21/2023 Prepare and serve deposition notices on
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
07/21/2023 WCF Draft document review protocol for
presentation regarding same (.7); present
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
(.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
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);
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.
withdraw reference 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/25/2023 SM29 Analyze case law re objection to withdrawal
reference (2.8); email L. Despins and N. Bassett re same (.1) 7.40 1,320.00 9,768.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/26/2023 DEB4 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding notice of appearance 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza regarding
07/26/2023 DEB4 Analyze objections to withdrawal of
07/26/2023 KC27 Review revised response to withdrawal of
07/26/2023 SM29 Prepare part of objection to motion to withdraw the reference (3.5); call with D. Barron re same (.6) 4.10 1,320.00 5,412.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding objection to withdrawal of reference 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Prepare section of objection to withdrawal
07/27/2023 DEB4 Conference with regarding objection to withdrawal of reference 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/27/2023 KC27 Review N. Bassett comments to withdrawal of reference response (.4); prepare parts of same (1.0); analyze case law cited in motion to withdraw reference (2.6); call with S. Maza regarding same (.4); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.4) 4.80 915.00 4,392.00 07/27/2023 LAD4 Analyze/comment on withdrawal of the reference issues 2.40 1,860.00 4,464.00 07/27/2023 LAD4 Emails to/from N. Bassett, S. Maza re: withdrawal of the reference 0.90 1,860.00 1,674.00 07/27/2023 Prepare part of response to Defendant's motion to withdraw the reference (3.1); call with D. Barron regarding same (.4) 3.50 815.00 2,852.50 07/27/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
(.2); call with W. Farmer regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/27/2023 NAB Review and revise draft response to motion to withdraw reference (2.5); calls with S. Maza regarding same (.4); analyze case law regarding same (.8) 3.70 1,625.00 6,012.50 07/27/2023 SM29 Analyze objection to motion to withdraw the reference (6.6); calls with D. Barron re same and strategy for response (.5);
same and response (.3); call with K. Catalano re same and response (.4); calls
07/27/2023 WCF Analyze responses and objections to
requests (1.5); call with N. Bassett regarding same (.2); draft talking points for discovery
defendants' counsel (1.1) 2.80 1,235.00 3,458.00 07/28/2023 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding objection to motion to withdraw reference 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Yvette Wang's role at Greenwich Land 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/28/2023 DEB4 Analyze revised objection to motion to withdraw the reference 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 07/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza, E. Sutton and K. Catalano regarding objection to withdrawal
07/28/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed, S. Maza,
hearings and written opinions issued by the
motion to withdraw the reference 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/28/2023 JK21 Revise response to motion to withdraw the
07/28/2023 KC27 Prepare parts of response to motion to withdraw reference 6.30 915.00 5,764.50 07/28/2023 LAD4 Review/edit opposition to motion to 2.60 1,860.00 4,836.00 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
07/28/2023 NAB Review and revise draft response to motion
with S. Maza regarding same (.3); calls with S. Maza regarding same (.3); analyze case
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
same (2.7); calls with N. Bassett regarding
07/28/2023 WCF Correspond with UnitedLex regarding second level review parameters, privilege
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
07/31/2023 ECS1 Perform quality control review of documents subject to potential production to Greenwich Land (2.0); call with W.
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/31/2023 NAB Review and revise requests for production (.7); correspond with W. Farmer regarding 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) 2.40 1,625.00 3,900.00 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 1.20 1,235.00 1,482.00
(.3) Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 270.20 323,941.00
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
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
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
07/13/2023 Photocopy Charges 41.00 0.08 3.28
07/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) 4.14
07/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) 0.27
07/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.70
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,210.44
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$325,151.44
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 September 18, 2023 Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371608
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$232,991.50
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:
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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 September 18, 2023 Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371608
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$232,991.50
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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 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
08/01/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.8); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines
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
08/02/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines
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
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
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
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
08/08/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
08/09/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
08/10/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
08/11/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
08/14/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.6); review and share
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/15/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send
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
08/17/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.4); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines
08/18/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.7); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines
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
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
08/22/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines
08/23/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.2); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines 1.40 540.00 756.00 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
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
08/29/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (.7); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines
08/29/2023 LAD4 T/c I. Goldman re: update on case (.50); post-mortem after hearing with I. Goldman
08/30/2023 DM26 Update critical dates calendar and send outlook reminders (1.3); review and update working group re upcoming filing deadlines
Subtotal: B110 Case Administration 28.80 20,552.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
08/01/2023 AB21 Review docket update and recent filings 0.10 (1,625.00) 162.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/01/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review
and update working group re same (.1); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent
08/02/2023 AB21 Review docket update and recent filings 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/02/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.3); review
same (.5); review recent filing in Mei Guo v.
related case dockets regarding recent filings
08/03/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review
dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.00 540.00 540.00 08/04/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (1.2); review
same (.8); review recent filings in Mei Guo
same (.2); review recent filings in USA v.
regarding recent filings (.5) 2.80 540.00 1,512.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/07/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.9); review
same (.8); review recent filings in USA v.
regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents at attorney request (.3) 2.80 540.00 1,512.00 08/08/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.7); review
same (.2); review recent filings in USA v.
regarding recent filings (.5); research case dockets regarding Index Nos. 510006/2023,
with working group (.2) 1.70 540.00 918.00 08/09/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review
same (.4); review recent filings in AIG v.
and update working group re same (.2);
Metropolitan Commercial Bank for P.
regarding recent filings (.5) 1.90 540.00 1,026.00 08/10/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
group re same (.9); review recent filings in
working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5);
attorney request (.3) 2.30 540.00 1,242.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/11/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
group re same (.7); review recent filings in
dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 08/14/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 2.60 540.00 1,404.00 08/15/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 08/16/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
group re same (.5); review recent filings in Mei Guo v. Despins District Court case no.
(.1); review related case dockets regarding
documents per attorney request (.4) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 08/17/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.3); review recent filings in AIG v. Genever
update working group re same (.1); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case no.
(.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.00 540.00 540.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/18/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
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
08/21/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
group re same (.3); review recent filings in
working group re same (.1); review related case dockets re recent filings (.5); review certain case documents per attorney request
08/22/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
group re same (.3); review recent filings in
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-
group re same (.8); review recent filings in Kwok v. Despins District Court case no.
(.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-
group re same (.5); review recent filings in
dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.30 540.00 1,242.00 08/25/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(1.2); review related case dockets re: recent
08/28/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
adversary proceedings and update working 1.30 540.00 702.00 group re same (.4); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 08/29/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
(.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.5) 1.60 540.00 864.00 08/30/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case
regarding recent filings (.5) 2.10 540.00 1,134.00 Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review 45.20 24,842.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/11/2023 DM26 Prepare draft agenda for 8/15/23 hearing (1.9); prepare internal agenda for 8/14/23
08/13/2023 DM26 Review and revise agenda for 8/15/23
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
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 and related documents set for hearing (1.7) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 10.80 5,940.50
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
08/02/2023 AB21 Revise PH fee application (0.6); call and
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/03/2023 AB21 Revise PH interim fee application (1.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.1); call with C. Edge regarding same
08/03/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding interim compensation procedures (0.2); revise same (0.1); correspond with H.
(0.1); call and correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/04/2023 AB21 Revise proposed interim compensation procedures order (0.1); correspond with H.
notice of filing of revised proposed order
filing of same (0.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/04/2023 AB21 Finalize PH fee application (1.7); calls with
with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding filing of
same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey 2.80 1,625.00 4,550.00
08/04/2023 JK21 Prepare notice of revised proposed interim compensation order (0.6); electronically file with the court notice of revised proposed interim compensation order (0.3) 0.90 540.00 486.00 08/04/2023 JK21 Prepare motion to limit service of second interim fee application 1.80 540.00 972.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/07/2023 AB21 Prepare motion for leave to file PH and NPM fee applications (2.2); calls with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.4); correspond with P. Linsey regarding
regarding service of PH fee application (0.1) 3.20 1,625.00 5,200.00 08/07/2023 JK21 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding service of second interim fee application
second interim fee application (0.3) 0.50 540.00 270.00 08/08/2023 AB21 Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)
08/08/2023 AB21 Revise notice of PH rate adjustment 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/08/2023 JK21 Electronic service of Paul Hastings second
(0.6); electronically file with the court Paul
08/09/2023 AB21 Finalize notice of rate adjustment (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing and service of same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/09/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding interim compensation procedures 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/09/2023 JK21 Prepare for electronic filing notice of rate
08/09/2023 JK21 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service of notice of hearing on
expiration of 120 day period 0.20 540.00 108.00 08/10/2023 JK21 Electronically file with the court notice of
additional service of notice of rate change 0.50 540.00 270.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/14/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding hearing
additional matters scheduled for August 15
regarding same and hearing agenda (0.1) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/14/2023 AB21 Prepare cover sheet and format for monthly
08/15/2023 AB21 Call with K. Traxler regarding update on interim compensation procedures (0.2); revise template for monthly fee statements
08/15/2023 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding supplemental declaration in support of PH retention 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/15/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding supplemental retention declaration 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/15/2023 ECS1 Prepare the Trustee's seventh supplemental declaration of disinterestedness (1.8); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (.1) 2.10 1,015.00 2,131.50 08/15/2023 JK21 Update parties in interest list for professional retention purposes 3.30 540.00 1,782.00 08/15/2023 KAT2 Call with A. Bongartz regarding interim compensation order (.2); review same (.1);
08/16/2023 ECS1 Correspond with PH Conflicts Department regarding new parties in interest 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/16/2023 ECS1 Prepare Trustee's seventh supplemental declaration of disinterestedness (.1);
regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/16/2023 JK21 Update parties in interest list for professional retention purposes 0.40 540.00 216.00 08/17/2023 AB21 Begin review of PH July monthly fee
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare the Trustee's seventh supplemental declaration regarding retention (.4);
08/17/2023 KAT2 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding fee
08/18/2023 AB21 Continue review of PH July fee statement 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/20/2023 AB21 Review draft supplemental declaration in support of PH retention (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/21/2023 AB21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding supplemental declaration in support of PH retention (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/21/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Sotheby's for
08/21/2023 ECS1 Continue preparing the Trustee's seventh
08/23/2023 KAT2 Prepare UST Appendix B information regarding July services for next interim fee
08/24/2023 KAT2 Correspond with C. Edge regarding monthly fee application for July services (.1); review and revise same (.1) 0.20 1,025.00 205.00 08/28/2023 AB21 Review PH July fee statement (0.8);
08/30/2023 AB21 Correspond with C. Edge regarding form of monthly fee statement 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/31/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey
application (0.2); finalize PH July monthly fee statement (0.3) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/31/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding parties in interest 0.40 540.00 216.00 Subtotal: B160 Fee/Employment Applications 29.90 35,445.00
B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals 08/02/2023 ECS1 Review additional parties in interest in connection with Kroll retention 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/03/2023 AB21 Review Neubert Pepe fee application 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 08/03/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding tax accountant (0.1); correspond with D. Skalka
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/03/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins re: Kroll rate
08/04/2023 AB21 Review revised draft of Neubert Pepe fee
08/04/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
08/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
08/04/2023 AEL2 Review Kroll proposed terms of
08/07/2023 LAD4 Review/edit Kroll engagement letter 0.90 1,860.00 1,674.00 08/07/2023 AEL2 Mark up Kroll engagement letter 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey regarding Kroll engagement letter 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/08/2023 AEL2 Correspond with Kroll re: engagement
08/08/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins re: edits to Kroll engagement letter 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Kroll retention 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/10/2023 AEL2 Revise terms of draft Kroll engagement
08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Kroll engagement 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 ECS1 Review revised engagement agreement with
08/11/2023 LAD4 Review/edit re-draft of Kroll engagement
08/11/2023 AEL2 Revise Kroll engagement letter 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/14/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Harneys Legal fee application and Pallas fee
08/15/2023 AB21 Review Harneys' fee statements (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
08/15/2023 AB21 Call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding tax
08/16/2023 AB21 Review draft of Harneys first interim fee
(Harneys) regarding same (0.2) 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 08/16/2023 KC27 Review Kroll engagement letter and attachments (.7); call with A. Luft regarding same (.3); summarize same (.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1) 1.30 915.00 1,189.50 08/16/2023 AEL2 Correspond with K. Catalano re: Kroll engagement edits (.1); call with K. Catalano
08/17/2023 AB21 Correspond with G. Weston (Harneys
08/17/2023 AEL2 Call with A. Pfeiffer re negotiating terms of Kroll engagement 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 08/17/2023 AEL2 Review and revise engagement agreement
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/18/2023 AB21 Call with G. Weston (Harneys Legal) regarding Harneys fee application (0.5); revise same (0.4); correspond with L.
with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) and G. Weston regarding same (0.1) 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 08/18/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Bohonnon (Bohonnon
08/20/2023 AB21 Call with D. Barron regarding retention of tax accountant (0.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/20/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding accountant retention 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/22/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding tax accountant retention 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/24/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Kroll retention application 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/29/2023 AB21 Call with D. Courtney (Pallas) regarding Pallas monthly fee statement (0.3);
08/30/2023 AEL2 Review and comment on revised Kroll engagement agreement 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 08/31/2023 AB21 Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)
statements (0.3); correspond with A. Thorp regarding same (0.3) 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 08/31/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding Kroll retention application (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/31/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Barron and J. Kuo
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/31/2023 AEL2 Review and comment on Kroll retention
Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
08/02/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding trustee
08/03/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding trustee bond (0.2); correspond with T.
with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding
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
08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding
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 08/15/2023 TS21 Review bank account balances and transfers (.9); correspond with A. Bongartz re same
08/16/2023 AB21 Call with T. Sadler regarding trustee
08/16/2023 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins re bank
regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,175.00 352.50 08/24/2023 TS21 Prepare wire transfer form (.2); correspond with L. Despins and E. Sutton re same (.4) 0.60 1,175.00 705.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/25/2023 TS21 Prepare wire transfer request (.3);
bank re same (.2) 0.50 1,175.00 587.50 08/29/2023 TS21 Prepare wire transfer form (.3); correspond with A. Bongartz, L. Despins and East West bank re same (.2). 0.50 1,175.00 587.50 08/30/2023 TS21 Prepare wire transfer forms for Gallagher
with L. Despins, A. Bongartz and EastWest bank re same (.3) 0.90 1,175.00 1,057.50 08/31/2023 AB21 Analyze cash sources and uses 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 7.20 9,074.00 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);
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
08/21/2023 TS21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding July
monthly operating report (.2); correspond
operating report (.1) 0.60 1,175.00 705.00 Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/01/2023 AB21 Call with L. Despins and S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP (0.3); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.1); call with S. Maza regarding same (0.2); correspond with L.
regarding same (0.2); calls with D. Barron regarding same (0.1); correspond with S. Millman (Stroock) regarding same (0.1);
(1.6); correspond with M. Grabis regarding
08/01/2023 DEB4 Conferences with A. Bongartz regarding Sherry Netherland claim issues (0.1); analyze same (0.3) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/01/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Maza & A. Bongartz re: security interest of S-N (.30); review strategy re:
08/01/2023 MG21 Revise DIP credit agreement (.5); review
correspondence with A. Bongartz (.2) 0.90 1,290.00 1,161.00 08/01/2023 SM29 Review Sherry Netherland lease documents in connection with DIP issues (.7); email B. Langer re same (.2); call with A. Bongartz re same (.2); call with A. Bongartz and L. Despins re same (.3); review email to S. Millman (counsel to SN) re DIP (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz re DIP credit agreement advances (.1); correspond with 1.70 1,320.00 2,244.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/02/2023 AB21 Revise interdebtor DIP motion (1.5);
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
regarding same (0.1); call with B. Langer regarding same (0.1); analyze issues related to interdebtor DIP and comments from S. Millman (Stroock) on same (0.7); call with L. Despins regarding same (0.2) 2.80 1,625.00 4,550.00 08/02/2023 LAD4 T/c A. Bongartz re: DIP financing (.20);
08/02/2023 SM29 Review markup of DIP motion from S. Millman (Stroock) 0.90 1,320.00 1,188.00 08/03/2023 AB21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding
with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/03/2023 SM29 Correspond with A. Bongartz re postpetition fees and post-petition claims 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/04/2023 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding postpetition interest on secured claims (0.2); call with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/04/2023 ECS1 Analyze court's equitable powers to reduce postpetition interest rate of oversecured creditor (1.7); draft summary of findings (.7); call with A. Bongartz about same (.2) 2.60 1,015.00 2,639.00 08/04/2023 LAD4 Review/edit DIP docs (.90); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (.10); emails to/from A. Bongartz re: same (.40) 1.40 1,860.00 2,604.00 08/07/2023 AB21 Analyze issues related to interdebtor DIP financing (0.3); calls with S. Maza regarding same (1.3); call with L. Despins and S. Maza regarding same (0.3); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 2.10 1,625.00 3,412.50 08/07/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Maza, A. Bongartz re: open DIP 0.30 1,860.00 558.00
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/07/2023 SM29 Calls with A. Bongartz re DIP issues (1.3);
same (.3); analyze case law and statutory
additional claim amounts (6.7) 8.30 1,320.00 10,956.00 08/08/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Millman (Stroock) re: claims
08/08/2023 SM29 Analyze case law re post-petition claims (3.8); correspond with K. Catalano re same
08/09/2023 AB21 Analyze issues regarding SN claim in
(0.5); analyze related authority (1.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); call with S. Maza regarding same (0.3) 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 08/09/2023 SM29 Call with A. Bongartz re DIP financing issues and claim amounts 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/10/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding updating
credit agreement (0.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding SN's prepetition
(Stroock) regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/10/2023 SM29 Review revised DIP financing motion from A. Bongartz (.4); call with A. Bongartz re
08/11/2023 AB21 Review revised proposed interdebtor DIP order (0.2); calls with S. Maza regarding same (0.2); call with S. Millman (Stroock) regarding same (0.1); analyze related issues concerning SN claim (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/11/2023 SM29 Revise DIP order (1.7); calls with A. Bongartz re same (.2); further revise same (.5); correspond with L. Despins re same (.2); email S. Millman (Stroock) re same (.2) 2.80 1,320.00 3,696.00 08/14/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP motion and DIP credit agreement (0.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.3) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/14/2023 LK19 Telephone call with S. Maza regarding DIP credit agreement (0.2); review DIP financing motion and DIP order (0.7); revise DIP credit agreement (2.4) 3.30 855.00 2,821.50 08/14/2023 MG21 Review revised DIP financing documents (0.4); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.2) 0.60 1,290.00 774.00 08/14/2023 SM29 Email M. Grabis re DIP financing documents (.2); call with A. Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with L. Koch re same (.1); call with L. Koch re same (.2) 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 08/15/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP motion 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/15/2023 LK19 Revise DIP credit agreement (1.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.2) 1.40 855.00 1,197.00 08/15/2023 SM29 Review updated DIP documents from L. Koch (.4); email L. Koch re same (.1); email M. Grabis re DIP credit agreement (.2); revise DIP motion re allowed claim (.4); call with A. Bongartz re same and related DIP issues (.1); reply to email from S. Millman (Stroock) re DIP comments (.1); correspond with L. Despins re DIP documents and DIP update (.1); review revised DIP documents before sending to 1.90 1,320.00 2,508.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/16/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP
regarding same (0.2); review updated draft of same (0.3); call with S. Maza regarding
08/16/2023 LK19 Revise DIP credit agreement (1.3); revise
order (0.4); revise related service motion
08/16/2023 LAD4 Review/edit DIP motion/docs 0.70 1,860.00 1,302.00 08/16/2023 MG21 Review DIP credit agreement (.1); draft notice of borrowing (.2); correspond with S. Maza and A. Cota regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,290.00 516.00 08/16/2023 SM29 Correspond with L. Koch re changes to DIP documents (.3); correspond with L. Despins re same (.3); conferences with A. Bongartz re same (.3); revise DIP motion to incorporate L. Despins comments (.7); revise DIP order to incorporate L. Despins comments (.5); review markup from L.
limit service (.1); call with A. Bongartz re DIP order (.1); review revised DIP credit
authority re perfection and collateral (.2) 2.90 1,320.00 3,828.00 08/17/2023 AB21 Call with S. Maza regarding updated
08/17/2023 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins re DIP motion (.2); call with A. Bongartz re collateral issues
comments (.7); correspond with L. Despins 1.30 1,320.00 1,716.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/18/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Millman (Stroock) re: request for fees (.50); review lease issue (.70) 1.20 1,860.00 2,232.00 08/18/2023 SM29 Review comments from S. Millman (Stroock) re revised DIP (.1); correspond with L. Despins and A. Bongartz re same (.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/20/2023 AB21 Review correspondence from S. Millman (Stroock) regarding interdebtor DIP motion (0.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/20/2023 SM29 Correspond with A. Bongartz re S. Millman (Stroock) comments to DIP 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/21/2023 AB21 Review correspondence from L. Despins and S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP motion 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/21/2023 LK19 Review and comment on DIP motion, DIP order, and DIP credit agreement (0.5); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.1) 0.60 855.00 513.00 08/21/2023 SM29 Analyze treatment of proprietary leases under the Bankruptcy Code and case law (1.2); email re same (.1) 1.30 1,320.00 1,716.00 08/21/2023 SM29 Review comments from S. Millman (Stroock) to DIP motion and order (.2); correspond with A. Bongartz and L. Despins re same (.3); reply to S. Millman re same (.2); call with S. Millman re same (.2); further correspond with L. Despins re same (.3); revise DIP motion and order (.4); analyze authority re equitable lien (.4); correspond with L. Despins re same (.1); email S. Millman re same (.1) 2.20 1,320.00 2,904.00 08/21/2023 SM29 Email L. Koch re DIP documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/22/2023 JK21 Prepare for electronic filing the DIP motion and the motion to limit notice 0.40 540.00 216.00 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
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
motion to limit notice (0.2) 0.90 540.00 486.00 08/23/2023 LK19 Review and comment on revised DIP
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
(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);
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
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
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
08/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with creditor regarding claims
08/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with creditor regarding claims
Subtotal: B310 Claims Administration and
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ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee
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
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 ;
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 ;
07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023;
Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
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 ;
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 ;
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
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07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023;
07/31/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; ; BRIAN W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 PRINCETON PIKE;
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 ;
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 ;
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; ; ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 Park Hill Dr.; HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ;
08/02/2023 Computer Search (Other) 34.02 08/03/2023 Computer Search (Other) 14.67
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 Computer Search (Other) 33.57
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 ;
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 ;
08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023;
MERCHANT SQUARE; LONDON, W 021 ;
08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; QIANG GUO; QIANG GUO; 5 PRINCESS GATE, G3;
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 Computer Search (Other) 30.33
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
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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 ;
08/08/2023 Computer Search (Other) 39.06
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
08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023;
Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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 100196026 ; 1ZA6T1630196669092 (MAN) 24.19 08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023;
Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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;
Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023;
Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
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 ;
08/15/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; ; HCHK Property Management, Inc.; 1209 Orange Street; WILMINGTON, DE 198011120 ;
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
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
08/15/2023 Local - Meals - Ezra Sutton; 08/02/2023; 33.74 Restaurant: Eden Work; City: Midtown East ; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working late on
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
08/17/2023 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); 31.76 Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/23/2023; John Frederick O'Con; Steptoe & Johnson LLP; 1330
08/23/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); 33.29 Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/23/2023; Michael P. Thompson; Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP; 95 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 206; Glastonbury, CT 060334412 ;
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 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan
08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; 24.29
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Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive; WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
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 ;
08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; John Frederick O'Con; Steptoe & Johnson LLP; 1330
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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
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08/24/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; ; BRIAN W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 PRINCETON PIKE; 31.76 LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 086482201 ;
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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
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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 ;
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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
08/31/2023 Computer Search (Other) 16.65 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$5,583.36
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 18, 2023 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins
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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:
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Wan Kwok Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 18, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371609 Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$423,272.75 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/04/2023 DEB4 Review G. Muse litigation filings 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/16/2023 ECS1 Review court filings in connection with various adversary proceedings 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review 0.50 599.00
08/01/2023 LAD4 Review/edit letter to Lalive (Swiss firm) re:
08/17/2023 LAD4 Review/edit letter to Harcus Parker re: stay of Ace Decade proceeding 0.20 1,860.00 372.00 Subtotal: B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 0.60 1,116.00 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 301 of
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
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
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 (4.10); post- 4.70 1,860.00 8,742.00
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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
summary notes regarding same (.2) 4.30 815.00 3,504.50 08/24/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
08/27/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
case (.2); review draft agenda for 8/29/23
08/28/2023 DM26 Prepare reference materials for 8/29/23
08/28/2023 ECS1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding reference materials for 8/29/23 hearing (.6);
08/28/2023 LAD4 T/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: prepare for 8/29
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 17.30 20,055.50
08/01/2023 ECS1 Call with W. Farmer, , and P. Linsey
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
following same (.1) 0.50 815.00 407.50 08/01/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft regarding litigation issues
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/01/2023 WCF Call with P. Linsey (NPM), , E.
proceeding filing dates and deadlines 0.40 1,235.00 494.00 08/02/2023 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Rule
08/04/2023 ECS1 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
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
proceedings with W. Farmer and N. Bassett
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
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
proceedings and appeal 1.10 1,235.00 1,358.50 08/07/2023 JPK1 Attend teleconference with W. Farmer,
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);
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.
litigation issues/tasks 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00 08/18/2023 JPK1 Attend meeting with A. Luft, W. Farmer, S.
litigation matters 1.20 915.00 1,098.00 08/18/2023 Call with A. Luft, S. Maza, D. Barron, W.
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.
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,
regarding pending and upcoming litigation
08/20/2023 NAB Review litigation issues/task list and upcoming deadlines (.4); review documents
Land depositions (.8); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding appellate deadlines
08/21/2023 ECS1 Call with W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding adversary 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
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,
upcoming depositions (.8) 1.40 1,625.00 2,275.00 08/21/2023 WCF Call with E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz, and P.
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);
(.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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
proceeding and appeal issues/tasks/deadlines
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
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
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 Train ride from Grand Central, NY to
hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) 3.50 407.50 1,426.25 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 5.70 3,213.75
08/04/2023 AB21 Review Yachtzoo invoice 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/08/2023 AB21 Analyze Yachtzoo invoice (0.4); call with E. Ganic (Yachtzoo) regarding same (0.4) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/30/2023 AB21 Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding open issues with respect to Lady May and Lady May 2 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/31/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding invoice related to Lady May 2 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 Subtotal: B210 Business Operations 1.10 1,787.50
08/01/2023 DM26 Prepare for upcoming deposition of BakerHostetler and send calendar reminder (.3); email E. Sutton re: same (.1) 0.40 540.00 216.00 08/01/2023 DEB4 Calls with E. Sutton regarding next rule 2004 motion and Kroll documents 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding presentation for Kroll 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/01/2023 ECS1 Prepare chart and executive summary of
(1.5); calls with D. Barron about the same (.2); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft and D. Barron about same
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/01/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests
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
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.
BakerHostetler (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/01/2023 WCF Correspond with E. Sutton and N. Bassett
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
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 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/02/2023 ECS1 Further prepare presentation for meeting with Kroll as forensic accountants (.3);
08/02/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004
regarding same (.2); correspond with D. Mohamed about same (.2) 2.60 1,015.00 2,639.00 08/02/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
08/02/2023 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and related corporate information 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 08/02/2023 LAD4 Review/edit charts for Kroll meeting 1.30 1,860.00 2,418.00 08/02/2023 AEL2 Meeting with D. Barron re: priority topics for Kroll investigation 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 08/02/2023 AEL2 Consider priority topics and prepare notes regarding same for meeting with Kroll 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 08/02/2023 AEL2 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re: GTV/Saraca sanctions brief 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/02/2023 NAB Prepare outline for meeting with Kroll regarding investigation (.1); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/03/2023 DM26 Research information regarding additional targets included in the sixth supplemental 4.80 540.00 2,592.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/03/2023 DEB4 Analyze produced documents in connection with meeting with Kroll (1.7); conference with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding meeting with Kroll (0.4); attend meeting with Kroll, L. Despins, A. Luft regarding forensic analysis (2.8); correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex) regarding data/documents for Kroll (0.1); conference with E. Sutton regarding additional documents for Kroll (0.1); prepare email to Kroll regarding care packages (0.2); analyze certain documents for same (0.8) 6.10 1,320.00 8,052.00 08/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding forensic investigation documents (0.1); correspond with regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/03/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 motions 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 08/03/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on presentation for Kroll as forensic accountants (.8); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 08/03/2023 ECS1 Prepare care package of key documents for Kroll as forensic accountant 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/03/2023 JPK1 Draft parts of supplemental motion to hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil contempt for failing to respond to Rule 2004 subpoenas (3.1); review July 18, 2023 hearing transcript regarding the same (.9) 4.00 915.00 3,660.00 08/03/2023 LAD4 Review/outline priority items for Kroll meeting (.90); Kroll meeting prep with A. Luft, D. Barron (.40); handle meeting with Kroll, A. Luft, D. Barron re: same (2.80); review/edit list of immediate action items 5.60 1,860.00 10,416.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/03/2023 AEL2 Prepare for meeting with Kroll with L. Despins and D. Barron (.4); participate in kick off meeting with Kroll, L. Despins, N.
investigation (2.8); prepare action items for
investigation target information for Kroll
(0.2); correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/04/2023 ECS1 Review status of G Music's document
08/04/2023 ECS1 Review next steps under order to show cause re GTV and Saraca and contempt 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/04/2023 Prepare summary of informant's email on
08/05/2023 JPK1 Continue drafting supplemental motion to
contempt for failing to respond to rule 2004
08/06/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Esses (Kroll) regarding
(0.1); correspond with S. Phan (Unitedlex) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/06/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding BakerHostetler rule 2004 deposition (.4); analyze topics for same (.3) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 08/06/2023 WCF Analyze BakerHostetler Rule 2004
10, 2023 deposition 1.90 1,235.00 2,346.50 08/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll)
08/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with W. Farmer regarding
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
(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
steps in analysis (.1) 4.30 1,235.00 5,310.50 08/07/2023 WCF Review libel and non-bankruptcy litigation
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)
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.
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.
08/08/2023 JPK1 Draft preliminary statement for
failing to respond to Rule 2004 subpoenas 2.20 915.00 2,013.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
(1.2); review and revise related brief (1.0)
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/08/2023 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 08/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding documents for Kroll's analysis 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/09/2023 AEL2 Call with W. Farmer regarding BakerHostetler rule 2004 deposition outline 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/09/2023 WCF Correspond with N. Bassett regarding BakerHostetler deposition outline (.2); second-level review and targeted search of
BakerHostetler Rule 2004 deposition (3.7);
Club document review (.1); call with A. Luft regarding BakerHostetler deposition outline
deposition outline for BakerHostetler (1.6); prepare deposition exhibit rider (1.2) 7.10 1,235.00 8,768.50 08/10/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Barron regarding BVI
08/10/2023 DM26 Research regarding information on targets
08/10/2023 DM26 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
regarding GTV Media and Saraca Media 0.20 540.00 108.00 08/10/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft, A.
08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding additional rule 2004 target 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Brown Rudnick production (0.1);
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding revisions to supplemental rule 2004 motion 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/10/2023 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004
regarding same (.2); correspond with D.
P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) 4.90 1,015.00 4,973.50 08/10/2023 JPK1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
08/10/2023 JPK1 Draft parts of supplemental motion to hold
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:
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
deposition (1.9); correspond with W.
BakerHostetler deposition (3.5); follow-up
regarding same (.1) 5.80 1,625.00 9,425.00 08/10/2023 WCF Review, revise BakerHostetler deposition
BakerHostetler Rule 2004 deposition (3.5) 5.30 1,235.00 6,545.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/11/2023 DM26 Research SDNY District Court case no.
for E. Sutton (.9); review authority cited in
08/11/2023 DM26 Research regarding registered agents and
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);
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
comment on service of same (.3) 0.80 1,015.00 812.00 08/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare email to Kroll regarding updates to
additional financial documents 0.30 1,015.00 304.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/11/2023 JK21 Electronically file with the court
08/11/2023 JPK1 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding
and Saraca Media in civil contempt 0.10 915.00 91.50 08/11/2023 JPK1 Revise supplemental motion to hold GTV
to incorporate comments from A. Luft 1.60 915.00 1,464.00 08/11/2023 JPK1 Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding authority related to supplemental motion to
08/11/2023 JPK1 Revise supplemental motion to hold GTV
to incorporate comments from L. Despins 0.30 915.00 274.50 08/11/2023 JPK1 Review edits from N. Bassett to
and Saraca Media in civil contempt (.2); review and comment on revised brief (.7) 0.90 915.00 823.50 08/11/2023 JPK1 Prepare exhibits to supplemental motion to
08/11/2023 JPK1 Correspond with A. Luft regarding G Club
08/11/2023 JPK1 Correspond with A. Mitchell regarding
and Saraca Media in civil contempt 0.10 915.00 91.50 08/11/2023 LAD4 Review/edit G Club privileged memo (1.20); review/edit sanction Saraca motion
08/11/2023 Review and summarize informant's email on Zhen Cao and Min Tian 0.60 815.00 489.00 08/13/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/13/2023 ECS1 Prepare annotated outline of
database for Kroll forensic review (.6); correspond with Kroll regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 08/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with Kroll on plan for forensic
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 regarding draft motions to compel 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare outline of questions for interview
08/14/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Luft, P. Linsey (NPM),
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/15/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
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
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:
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
08/16/2023 ECS1 Review transcripts in connection with
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
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 Kwok, and related corporate information 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
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
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
counsel to G News and Irene Feng, and P.
Heinemeyer call (.2); attend rule 2004 call
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);
document searches on bank accounts (0.2);
regarding assets subject to forfeiture (0.1);
additional rule 2004 target (0.1) 2.20 1,320.00 2,904.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Brown Rudnick production (0.1);
(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
08/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding privilege
08/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare rule 9019 motion in connection with settlement agreement with the Casper
08/17/2023 ECS1 Analyze documents for Mei Guo's
counsel to Hudson Diamond (1.8);
testimony outline (.6); correspond with D.
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
matters (.9); prepare summary of same for
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.
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
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
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
hearing (3.9); call with D. Barron regarding
regarding same (.1) 4.10 1,015.00 4,161.50 08/18/2023 ECS1 Call with A. Luft, W. Farmer, S. Maza, D.
regarding upcoming hearings and discovery- related deadlines in the case (1.2); prepare 1.60 1,015.00 1,624.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/18/2023 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 0.50 915.00 457.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/21/2023 AEJ.2 Meet with D. Barron and re: M.
08/21/2023 AEJ.2 Review documents and legal issues to prepare M. Guo cross examination (3.4); prepare parts of M. Guo cross examination
08/21/2023 AEJ.2 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
08/21/2023 Prepare parts of Mei Guo cross
Hudson Diamond Holding LLC 1.00 815.00 815.00 08/21/2023 NAB Review motion for leave to appeal Debtor's
authority relating to same (.8); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same
08/21/2023 WCF Review and revise appellate brief regarding
Mei Guo, HK USA, and L. Vartan (2.9);
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
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
motions and subpoenas 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 08/22/2023 ECS1 Review authority regarding a parent
respect to its subsidiaries (.1); prepare cases
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
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
Diamond Holding contempt hearing 6.80 815.00 5,542.00 08/22/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins regarding Mei Guo
compel and additional issues (.3); call with
leave to appeal discovery sanctions order (.2); analyze additional authority regarding same (.3); prepare draft response for same
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
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
correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
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
(.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding
08/23/2023 ECS1 Review Greenwich Land's objection to sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion (.2); prepare
(NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,015.00 812.00 08/23/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding cited
08/23/2023 JPK1 Correspond with E. Cohan regarding certificates of service for order holding
08/23/2023 Review exhibits for Mei Guo cross
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/24/2023 DEB4 Attend weekly call with Kroll and L.
(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
(0.2); review same (0.3); conference with E.
08/24/2023 ECS1 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding deposition transcripts from the
08/24/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Luft regarding
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
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
LLC civil contempt (0.6); electronically file with the court notice of filing exhibits in
LLC civil contempt (0.3) 0.90 540.00 486.00 08/24/2023 JK21 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
Saraca Media contempt order (0.2); electronically file with the court certificate
contempt order (0.2) 0.40 540.00 216.00 08/24/2023 JPK1 Prepare certificate of service for GTV
(.7); correspond with E. Sutton regarding
regarding the same (.2) 1.00 915.00 915.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/24/2023 JPK1 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of
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
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.
(0.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz and W.
(0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding
(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
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 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
08/25/2023 AEJ2 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
informant information 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
informant documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/28/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
08/28/2023 ECS1 Prepare list of potential targets and descriptions of same for the next Rule 2004
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
discovery issues (.1); analyze same (.3) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00
with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/29/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents
08/29/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
08/29/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 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 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
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
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.
regarding informant information (0.1);
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);
08/31/2023 ECS1 Review issues and notes to prepare for meet
discovery (.3); call with J. Nealon and P.
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 08/16/2023 WCF Call with D. Carnelli regarding sanctions appeal (NPM) (.2); correspond with D.
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);
(.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same and additional litigation strategy issues
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/31/2023 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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
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
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 6.90 540.00 3,726.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 14.00 540.00 7,560.00
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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06/05/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Vital Transportation Services, Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6060308 dated 06/16/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To: 68.05 Office/Home, BK; Passenger AVI, LuFT; Ticket #
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
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 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
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
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:
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:
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:
06/30/2023 Outside Professional Services - David Mohamed; 06/13/2023; Corporate documents purchased for G 30.10
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 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
07/31/2023 Outside Professional Services - Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2543942 Dated 07/31/23, Equipment Rental – Laptop/iPad for
07/31/2023 Lexis/On Line Search - Courtlink Use - Charges for
07/31/2023 Westlaw Business - Intelligize (07/01/23 -
08/02/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc., Invoice# 39338 Dated 08/02/23, service of TRO,
08/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) 27.90
08/08/2023 Computer Search (Other) 12.51
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
08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd.; 3000 Marcus
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 ;
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
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 Jean St; Rye, NY 105803225 ;
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 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 37
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 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
08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A.; 601 Brickell Key Drive;
08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; Christopher A. Lilly; c/o TroyGould PC; 1801 56.20
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08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Stretto Stretto; 410 Exchange; Irvine, CA 926021331 ;
08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Ning 57.24
Century Park East; Los Angeles, CA 900672302 ;
08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Yuanlin Liu; 192 Pendleton Dr.; Amherst, VA 245213980 ;
08/11/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Xiaoxiao Lin; 24 Sonrisa; Irvine, CA 926201956 ; 63.00
08/11/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 9.80
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08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Ana C.
08/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023;
NEMOTOMACHI; GIFU-KEN, 5070065 ;
08/15/2023 Attorney Service - Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
services of a Temporary Restraining Order and Extension of Order on Scott Barnett 425.00
08/17/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/17/2023; Luc
08/17/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/17/2023; Luc
08/17/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Luc Despins; 07/12/2023; Parking at Connecticut courthouse for
08/17/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Luc Despins; 06/29/2023; Parking at Connecticut courthouse for
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
08/22/2023 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
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
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
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
08/24/23, Chinese Interpretation – Consecutive and Overtime, Expense and Travel 1,276.00
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
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
08/27/2023 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
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
08/31/2023 Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/03/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/31/2023 Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/02/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/31/2023 Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/03/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/31/2023 Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/03/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/31/2023 Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/03/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/31/2023 Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/03/2023; payment verifications regarding purchase of status reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/31/2023 Vendor Expense - David Mohamed; 08/11/2023; regarding purchase of corporate documents for GS
Revenue in the amount of \$36.55; Merchant: Nj Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608- 0000 , Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/31/2023 Lexis/On Line Search - Courtlink Use - Charges for
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$17,235.06
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$440,507.81
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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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$50,735.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Other Litigation PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$50,735.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371610
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
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 0.20 540.00 108.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/04/2023 AB21 Revise statement regarding SDNY decision dismissing lawsuit against PH and trustee
filing of same (0.1) 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/04/2023 JK21 Electronically file with the court statement
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
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
(.3); update issues/task list regarding same (.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding
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)
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);
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.
authority regarding same (.5); correspond 2.00 1,625.00 3,250.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/31/2023 AB21 Review Debtor's motion to stay bankruptcy case (0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/31/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding motion to stay filed in criminal case 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/31/2023 ECS1 Review pleading in connection with Brown Rudnick motion for partial stay in bankruptcy case (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 08/31/2023 ECS1 Prepare emergency motion to enjoin debtor's motion to stay bankruptcy case (1.9); correspond with N. Bassett and P Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.4) 2.30 1,015.00 2,334.50 08/31/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case (.2); correspond L. Despins regarding newly filed documents (.1) 0.30 540.00 162.00 08/31/2023 LAD4 Analyze/outline criminal stay matter all day (5.40); t/c S. Sarnoff/P. Friedman (OMM) and N. Bassett re: same (.60) 6.00 1,860.00 11,160.00 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
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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
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$49.54
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$50,784.54 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 35 Page 349 of
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Sales Process PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$2,275.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 35 Page 350 of
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Sales Process PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$2,275.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371612
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
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);
08/23/2023 AB21 Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding Lady May II update 0.10 1,625.00 162.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 2
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
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 1.40 1,625.00 2,275.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount 06/30/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163273; 06/30/2023; LINDA M. DUNN; MARINE DOCUMENTATION, INC; 40 MARY ST; NEWPORT, RI 028403041 ;
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$23.60
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$2,298.60
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$102,545.50
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Genever US PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$102,545.50
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address: Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371614
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/31/2023 AB21 Call with E. Sutton regarding auction motion with respect to SN furniture 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/31/2023 ECS1 Analyze application of procedural rules in
Debtor's furniture (.8); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 Subtotal:
08/07/2023 Analyze application of Bankruptcy Code section 365 to proprietary lease with a coop 0.60 815.00 489.00 08/16/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding listing prices for SN apartment (0.1); review email from Sotheby's team regarding same 0.30 1,625.00 487.50
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
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
08/21/2023 Analyze curing defaults in sale of
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
(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 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00
08/04/2023 AB21 Finalize McCormack retention application
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
comment on service of application to retain
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
B190 Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions)
08/09/2023 KC27 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
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
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
08/14/2023 KC27 Prepare Sherry Netherland remediation
regarding same (.2) 3.60 915.00 3,294.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2371614
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/15/2023 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
08/15/2023 KC27 Revise Sherry Netherland remediation
regarding same (.3) 3.80 915.00 3,477.00 08/16/2023 AB21 Revise remediation motion for Sherry
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
08/17/2023 AB21 Prepare parts of remediation motion (2.0);
(architect) regarding same (0.2); conference with L. Despins regarding same (0.2);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with P.
(Pullman) regarding same (0.1); correspond
regarding same (0.1); review proposal from asbestos surveyor (0.2); correspond with G.
regarding same (0.1); conference with L.
process (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) 3.40 1,625.00 5,525.00
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
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/08/2023 AB21 Analyze architect proposal, next steps,
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
with J. Panico regarding same (0.1);
Netherland) regarding same (0.1); call with
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:
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
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
08/16/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding apartment sale contract (0.1); correspond
regarding same (0.4) 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 08/16/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza and C. Skibitcky
Genever insurance 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 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
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 Meetings A. Bongartz re: status of remediation project (.30); review timeline re:
08/22/2023 SM29 Review remediation motion and UCC comments thereto (.4); calls with A.
(.3); call with K. Catalano re remediation
agreements (.5) 1.40 1,320.00 1,848.00 08/23/2023 DEB4 Correspond with C. Skibitcky regarding
08/24/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
08/28/2023 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding
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
08/29/2023 AB21 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding GBTS
08/30/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)
08/31/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding update on asbestos removal at SN
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
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:
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee 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
Kristin Catalano Associate 25.80 915.00 23,607.00
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 2.50 540.00 1,350.00
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
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$102,614.67
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371615
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/01/2023 AB21 Revise draft repayment agreement (0.7); call with A. Thorp regarding Harneys fees (0.1);
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)
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)
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 2
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
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
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$2,386.50
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$313,918.75
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/298-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 37 Page 370 of
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$313,918.75
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/298-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 37 Page 371 of
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371616
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 31.10 47,789.50
08/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ
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
08/01/2023 DEB4 Analyze TRO ruling 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
08/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00
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
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
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.
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1);
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
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);
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); prepare email to Court regarding same (0.2); analyze sealing and TRO orders
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
connection with same (.1); correspond with
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
and S. Maza regarding service issues (0.1);
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
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
hearing (.1); outline plan for preliminary injunction hearing (.4) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50
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
08/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
08/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding issuance of summons (0.2); correspond with and S. Maza regarding same (0.1);
08/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins regarding rule
08/07/2023 LAD4 Review/edit (2X) motion to approve DOJ
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
08/07/2023 Prepare exhibit list for Mahwah preliminary
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
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
08/08/2023 DEB4 Prepare insert to rule 9019 motion 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00
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
08/08/2023 Conference with UnitedLex regarding digital evidence for preliminary injunction
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);
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 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
preliminary injunction hearing 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 08/09/2023 Review production on Relativity for
to Mahwah mansion 1.60 815.00 1,304.00 08/09/2023 Prepare certificate of service of summons
08/09/2023 Prepare motion for alternative service on
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
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.
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
re evidentiary issues (.4) 1.30 1,320.00 1,716.00 08/09/2023 SM29 Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft,
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.
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
08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding
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
preliminary injunction hearing 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/10/2023 Review government briefs in Kwok's
08/10/2023 Analyze Nevada law on service of process
08/10/2023 Prepare service of complaint, TRO motion, related filings, and TRO order to occupant
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/10/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft
injunction hearing (.4); analyze strategy for
sought (.3); call with S. Maza, P. Linsey (NPM), A. Luft regarding same (.5); follow up call with S. Maza regarding same (.2);
(.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); review and revise draft request for status conference (.3); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (.2) 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 08/10/2023 SM29 Call with A. Luft, N. Bassett re preliminary injunction hearing prep (.5); call with N. Bassett re same and TRO order (.2) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00
(NPM) re service issues and applicable state law (.4); analyze same (4.6); correspond with
08/10/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding service under
regarding same (.2) 0.80 1,235.00 988.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding rule 9019
08/11/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of notice in Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 08/11/2023 JK21 Revise rule 9019 motion 0.10 540.00 54.00 08/11/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: Mahwah hearing
08/11/2023 Prepare draft certificates of service 1.20 815.00 978.00 08/11/2023 Prepare exhibit list and exhibits for Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing 5.50 815.00 4,482.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/11/2023 NAB Prepare for preliminary injunction hearing
evidentiary issues (3.1); correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft regarding same (.2); call with A. Luft regarding same (.6); further
(.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1); call with counsel to Taurus Fund
(.2); review authority and prepare outline for same (1.9) 6.30 1,625.00 10,237.50
and certificate of service 0.90 1,320.00 1,188.00 08/11/2023 WCF Draft UnitedLex forensic data expert
internet content including videos (4.1); analyze prior preliminary injunction hearing testimony of expert regarding same (1.8) 5.90 1,235.00 7,286.50 08/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ comments to rule 9019 motion 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/12/2023 DEB4 Further correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 motion (0.1);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/12/2023 Prepare revised draft certificates of service 1.00 815.00 815.00 08/12/2023 Prepare exhibits and exhibit list for preliminary injunction hearing 5.50 815.00 4,482.50 08/12/2023 Review Saturday NFSC live stream in
08/12/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding
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);
regarding forensic data declaration (.4); continue to draft UnitedLex authentication
internet content exhibits and evidence (4.5) 6.10 1,235.00 7,533.50 08/13/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, , A.
, A. Luft, D. Barron re: prep for Mahwah hearing (1.00); review/comment all day on exhibits issues
08/13/2023 AEL2 Draft Mahwah hearing closing argument (3.7); conference with L. Despins, N.
evidentiary issues and hearing prep (1.0);
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 injunction hearing prep 1.00 815.00 815.00
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
08/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding
08/14/2023 DEB4 Conferences with S. Maza regarding motion
08/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with research services regarding Taurus S.A.
motion to limit service regarding rule 9019
to limit notice regarding rule 9019 motion
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/13/2023 WCF Call with N. Bassett, UnitedLex regarding J.
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);
08/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Elliot regarding Taurus
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
08/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding motion to limit notice regarding rule 9019
08/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to limit notice regarding
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
08/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding
08/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 0.20 1,320.00 264.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/14/2023 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 08/14/2023 Prepare exhibits and video exhibits for 4.10 815.00 3,341.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/14/2023 NAB Prepare outline for direct testimony for preliminary injunction hearing (1.9); review documents and prepare outline for witness
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
08/15/2023 DEB4 Conference with regarding Mahwah
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
respond to motion to clarify TRO (.7);
08/15/2023 ECS1 Prepare certificate of service in connection
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
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
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
08/16/2023 Prepare notice of filing of affidavit of
08/16/2023 SM29 Review and revise certificate of service from
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
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
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 certificate of service regarding same (.4) 0.60 1,015.00 609.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/21/2023 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
regarding same (.3) 2.40 1,015.00 2,436.00 08/22/2023 ECS1 Prepare certificate of service of order
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
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)
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
08/24/2023 Comment on and arrange for service of
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/24/2023 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 0.30 1,235.00 370.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/25/2023 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
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.
08/28/2023 DEB4 Conference with J. Murray (DOJ), L. Despins, and N. Bassett regarding rule 9019
08/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
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
regarding Taurus org chart 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/29/2023 Prepare organization chart for Taurus
08/29/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins regarding preparation
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
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);
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.
preliminary injunction order (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/31/2023 LAD4 Review/comment on security services
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
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 205.20 254,276.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
08/14/2023 LAD4 Travel to/from Bridgeport for hearing (Bill
08/14/2023 AEL2 Travel back to NY from Court (Bridgeport, CT) (Bill at 1/2 rate) 2.30 812.50 1,868.75
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/14/2023 AEL2 Travel from NY to Court (Bridgeport, CT) (Bill at 1/2 rate) 2.30 812.50 1,868.75 08/14/2023 Travel from New York to Bridgeport, Connecticut, and back from Bridgeport to New York for PI hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) 3.50 407.50 1,426.25 08/14/2023 NAB Non-working travel from Norfolk to Bridgeport and back for preliminary injunction hearing in Mahwah adversary proceeding (Bill at 1/2 rate) 5.60 812.50 4,550.00 08/29/2023 LAD4 Travel to/from Bridgeport for hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) 1.20 930.00 1,116.00 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 16.00 11,852.75
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
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 5.40 540.00 2,916.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
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
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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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 ;
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
08/01/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 6.75
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
08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ;
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 ;
08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; ; Scott Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr Ste 129-1071; Las
08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; Taurus
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
08/09/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/09/2023; ; NA; 6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ;
08/09/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/09/2023; ; NA; 6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ;
08/09/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/09/2023; ; NA; 6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ;
08/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/10/2023;
DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ;
08/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/10/2023;
DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ;
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 Postage/Express Mail - Priority Mail; 10.45
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
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 ;
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
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 ;
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
08/15/2023 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 ;
08/15/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 2.70
;
Bridgeport, Connecticut; Service Type: Lyft; Travel from PH office to Bridgeport, Connecticut for
; 08/14/2023; From/To: from PH office to my residence; Service Type: Lyft; Travel from PH office
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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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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
08/22/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/22/2023; CHINA
08/22/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/22/2023;
ROAD; REPULSE BAY, 54000 ;
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
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
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 ;
08/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 3.66 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$3,859.98
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$317,778.73
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$17,394.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$17,394.00
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371617
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2371617
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding service issues 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding unsealing of docket 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/04/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of
and China Golden Spring 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 08/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding Hong Kong service 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/07/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of
and China Golden Spring (.6); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 08/08/2023 JK21 Correspond with , S. Maza, and E.
08/10/2023 ECS1 Prepare certificate of service for Golden Spring summons and complaint (1.3); correspond with D. Barron about same (.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 1.50 1,015.00 1,522.50 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding service issues 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding sealing order 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Call with E. Sutton regarding certificate of service 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare certificate of service for Golden
with D. Barron about same (.1); calls with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,015.00 1,015.00 08/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare parts of Rule 7012 motion to set answer deadline for China Golden Spring in Golden Spring adversary proceeding 2.60 1,015.00 2,639.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2371617
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/16/2023 ECS1 Prepare Rule 7012 motion to set answer
Golden Spring adversary proceeding 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 08/18/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding rule 7012 motion (0.3); revise same (0.3);
08/18/2023 ECS1 Prepare Rule 7012 motion to set answer
Golden Spring adversary proceeding 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/18/2023 JK21 Revise rule 7012 motion (0.2); electronically file with the court rule 7012 motion (0.3) 0.50 540.00 270.00 08/18/2023 AEL2 Revise Golden Spring HK foreign service
08/21/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of Rule 7012 motion on defendants 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/21/2023 JK21 Review and handle service of order limiting service of rule 7012 motion 0.30 540.00 162.00 08/22/2023 ECS1 Review Rule 7012 motion and related deadlines (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/23/2023 ECS1 Review Rule 7012 motion and related deadlines (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 08/23/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding summons issued to Golden Spring 0.20 540.00 108.00 08/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
08/24/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of order
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/24/2023 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding order clarifying deadline to answer 0.20 540.00 108.00 08/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
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
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
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
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
08/01/2023 Photocopy Charges 1,492.00 0.08 119.36 08/07/2023 Photocopy Charges 746.00 0.08 59.68 08/23/2023 Photocopy Charges 40.00 0.08 3.20 08/01/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Golden Spring (New York) Ltd.; 28 Liberty Street; New
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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 ;
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;
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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 ;
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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 ;
08/07/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; FLOOR-
PLAC; WAN CHAI, HK 49000 ;
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 ;
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 ;
08/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; 3.18 08/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; 48.96 Total Costs incurred and advanced \$1,071.20
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$18,465.20
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$292,092.50
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$292,092.50
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:
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho September 18, 2023
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371618
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
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
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
Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 10.30 17,623.50
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);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.
08/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding HCHK
08/01/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett, P. Linsey
08/01/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins and N Bassett re: litigation hold notice re: HCHK assignee
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
08/01/2023 Prepare draft proposed discovery
08/01/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding litigation hold letter and review
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/02/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of objection to motion to expedite motion to modify TRO (3.5);
discovery schedule issues (0.2); correspond
(0.1); analyze same (0.2); correspond with
08/02/2023 ECS1 Analyze rules regarding motions to expedite (.2); prepare objection to Himalaya parties' motion to expedite TRO motion (.3);
08/02/2023 JK21 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding rule 9019 pleadings 0.40 540.00 216.00 08/02/2023 LAD4 Review motion to expedite clarification of
(.90); review/edit objection to motion to
08/02/2023 AEL2 Analyze and edit HCHK intervention proposed discovery schedule 0.90 1,625.00 1,462.50 08/02/2023 AEL2 Analyze and comment on arguments for objection to motion to expedite 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/02/2023 AEL2 Analyze responses to HCHK motion to
08/02/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: motion for stay pending appeal 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/02/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: creditors proposed discovery order 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/02/2023 AEL2 Analyze and comment on arguments for G
08/02/2023 Review bank transfers to HCHK sent from
08/02/2023 Review documents sent by informant in Tokyo on Japan Himalaya League 2.10 815.00 1,711.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/02/2023 NAB Review proposed discovery schedule (.2);
regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/02/2023 NAB Review and revise objection to motion to expedite motion to modify TRO (.4);
08/03/2023 JPK1 Review pleadings concerning G Club Operations' notice regarding the Trustee's rule 9019 settlement agreement (1.1); review July 7, 2023 and July 18, 2023 transcripts concerning the same (.9) 2.00 915.00 1,830.00 08/03/2023 AEL2 Review proposed HCHK discovery
08/03/2023 Review transfer summaries from Japan
controlled entities 0.20 815.00 163.00 08/03/2023 Summarize Kwok affiliated entities and persons for forensic analysis by Kroll 1.40 815.00 1,141.00 08/03/2023 NAB Review discovery requests concerning discovery of proposed intervenors (.3);
proposed discovery schedule (.4);
08/03/2023 WCF Call with N. Bassett, Pastore LLC regarding motion to intervene discovery schedule (.3);
regarding discovery deadlines (.3) 0.60 1,235.00 741.00 08/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding HCHK related documents 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/04/2023 AEL2 Analyze investigative documents and issues
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/04/2023 Review HCHK loan agreements, transfer spreadsheet, and bank transfer forms received to date 1.00 815.00 815.00 08/04/2023 Prepare summary of HCHK documents and loan agreements for Kroll 0.80 815.00 652.00 08/04/2023 Further prepare summary of Kwok affiliated persons and entities for Kroll forensic analysis 1.40 815.00 1,141.00 08/04/2023 NAB Consider and prepare notes on HCHK discovery next steps (.2); review revisions to proposed discovery scheduling order (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/06/2023 JPK1 Draft parts of brief regarding G Club privilege waiver and inability to object to assignee's turnover of HCHK Technologies' corporate records 2.50 915.00 2,287.50 08/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding HCHK issues 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 08/07/2023 DEB4 Analyze HCHK TRO-related pleadings 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding TRO 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding status conference 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/07/2023 JPK1 Analyze Second Circuit law regarding waiver of attorney client privilege 1.40 915.00 1,281.00 08/07/2023 LAD4 Update/strategy call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron 0.80 1,860.00 1,488.00 08/07/2023 AEL2 Meeting with L. Despins, D. Barron, and N. Bassett re: prep for HCHK status conference 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/07/2023 Correspond with informants in Tokyo on Shuai Guo and Japan Himalaya League 0.20 815.00 163.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/07/2023 NAB Review request for status conference (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
(.2); call with A. Luft, L. Despins, and D. Barron regarding same (.8) 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins, A. Luft, and N. Bassett regarding HCHK investigation 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Analyze intervenor pleadings 1.30 1,320.00 1,716.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK documents (0.1);
regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, R. Jareck (CS), N. Bassett regarding HCHK strategy 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK status conference 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Parizek (Kroll),
08/08/2023 JPK1 Analyze New York debtor and creditor law regarding waiver of attorney client privilege
computing and email hosting (.9); analyze additional Second Circuit case law regarding waiver of attorney client privilege (1.5); analyze Second Circuit case law regarding passage of attorney client privilege in entity asset sale (1.2); analyze Second Circuit case law regarding third party's ability to object
state law assignment proceeding (.9) 6.20 915.00 5,673.00 08/08/2023 JPK1 Telephone conference with A. Luft
Club August 11, 2023 briefs 0.50 915.00 457.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/08/2023 AEL2 Analyze HCHK's objections and responses
Trustee's response to same 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00
, and D. Barron re: HCHK intervenor documents 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/08/2023 AEL2 Analyze economic argument regarding why intervenor theory fails 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/08/2023 AEL2 Prepare hearing notes for status conference
08/08/2023 AEL2 Call with J. Kosciewicz re: G Club response brief as to responsiveness and privilege 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/08/2023 Prepare information sheet on proposed
08/08/2023 Conference with Kroll, D. Barron and A. Luft on reviewing bank statements 0.40 815.00 326.00 08/08/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins, assignee counsel, and
request and strategy for status conference
objections to discovery requests (.3); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1) 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 08/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
08/09/2023 DEB4 Conferences with M. Tsukerman (CS) and R. Jareck (CS) regarding HCHK next steps 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 08/09/2023 DEB4 Analyze HCHK documents 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Semaya (DLA) regarding HCHK documents 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/09/2023 JPK1 Continue drafting argument section of G
08/09/2023 AEL2 Review open issues and notes in preparation for meet and confer re: intervention discovery 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/09/2023 AEL2 Outline objection plan for intervenor
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/09/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with HCHK counsel, N.
08/09/2023 AEL2 Meeting with W. Farmer and N. Bassett re:
08/09/2023 NAB Review proposed intervenor responses and objections to discovery requests (.2); call with HCHK counsel, A. Luft, and W. Farmer regarding same (1.0); follow-up call with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding same
08/09/2023 WCF Call with HCHK counsel, N. Bassett, A.
(1.0); follow up call with A. Luft and N.
intervention issues (.2); call with L. Miliotes regarding related case law (.1) 2.10 1,235.00 2,593.50 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with T. Sadler regarding
08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding Gettr letter to assignee 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding motion
08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding motion to clarify TRO (0.3); analyze submissions and related documents regarding same (0.8) 1.10 1,320.00 1,452.00 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding moving HCHK items 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding pretrial
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
08/10/2023 JPK1 Call with A. Luft regarding G Club
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
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
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
08/10/2023 AEL2 Call with J. Temkin re: discovery from A.
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
08/11/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding HCHK open issues/tasks 0.30 1,320.00 396.00
intervenor documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK payroll 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding G Club privilege motion 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 ECS1 Call with D. Barron re HCHK issues/task list and Cole Schotz' moving HCHK items 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 08/11/2023 JK21 Electronically file with the court
documents argument (0.4); electronically file with the court motion to seal (0.3); review
of law and motion to seal (0.2);
and motion to seal (0.2) 1.10 540.00 594.00 08/11/2023 JPK1 Prepare exhibits to G Club response brief 0.80 915.00 732.00 08/11/2023 JPK1 Review and revise G Club response brief 0.90 915.00 823.50 08/11/2023 JPK1 Draft parts of motion to seal G Club brief (.4); review and revise the same (.4) 0.80 915.00 732.00 08/11/2023 JPK1 Incorporate additional comments from A. Luft to G Club response brief 0.70 915.00 640.50 08/11/2023 JPK1 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding G Club
08/11/2023 JPK1 Incorporate comments from L. Despins on the G Club response brief 0.30 915.00 274.50 08/11/2023 JPK1 Review edits from N. Bassett to G Club
08/11/2023 AEL2 Edit revised draft of G Club brief 1.70 1,625.00 2,762.50 08/11/2023 AEL2 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re: edits to G Club brief and finalization of same 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/11/2023 Review corporate documents of HCHK intervenors to be sent to Kroll 0.50 815.00 407.50 08/12/2023 DEB4 Prepare objection to motion to clarify TRO 6.10 1,320.00 8,052.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/14/2023 DEB4 Conference with T. Rutherford (Pastore) regarding extension of time to respond to motion to clarify TRO 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/14/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
08/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding objection to motion to clarify TRO 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/14/2023 DEB4 Continue preparing objection to motion to
08/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding objection to motion to clarify TRO 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/14/2023 DEB4 Conference with M. Tsukerman (CS), R. Jareck (CS), and E. Sutton regarding motion
08/14/2023 ECS1 Call with D. Barron, M. Tsukerman (Cole
08/14/2023 ECS1 Review consent motion to extend deadline to respond to motion to clarify TRO 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/14/2023 NAB Correspond with A. Luft and L. Despins
status conference 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 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
discovery (1.1) 6.20 1,235.00 7,657.00 08/15/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding consent
08/15/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
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
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
clarify TRO (0.2); electronically file with the
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
08/15/2023 LAD4 Analyze/comment on partial default
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
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 1.90 1,625.00 3,087.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/15/2023 WCF Call with A. Luft regarding HCHK motion
productions (.9) 1.30 1,235.00 1,605.50 08/16/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding HCHK intervenors (0.2);
motion for stay pending appeal (0.1);
regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.
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
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'
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
08/18/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: HCHK
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
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 0.30 1,625.00 487.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
for hearing 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 with A. Luft regarding outcome of hearing (.2) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/18/2023 WCF Attend call with counsel to HCHK
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
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
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);
08/22/2023 NAB Review and revise discovery responses (.7);
counsel regarding stipulation as to motion
08/23/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/23/2023 JPK1 Incorporate N. Bassett's comments on
intervenors' discovery to the Trustee (.6); further review and revise the same (.4);
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
08/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding
with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.1);
N. Bassett, J. Kosciewicz, W. Farmer, E.
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
08/24/2023 ECS1 Document review of proposed intervenors' production (1.2); prepare summary re same
08/24/2023 ECS1 Prepare outlines for deposition of proposed
same (.1); call with N. Bassett, D. Barron,
and trial preparations (1.2) 4.30 1,015.00 4,364.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/24/2023 ECS1 Prepare and serve subpoena on proposed
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.
08/24/2023 AEL2 Consider plan/strategy for HCHK depositions (.4); prepare questions for same
08/24/2023 AEL2 Prepare for team meeting by reviewing
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.
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
regarding same (.1) 0.20 815.00 163.00 08/24/2023 NAB Review documents produced in discovery
intervention motion (.5); call with W. Farmer, D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, E.
regarding same (1.2) 1.70 1,625.00 2,762.50 08/24/2023 WCF Call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, J.
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);
regarding litigation issues (0.4); correspond
connection (0.1); correspond with A. Lomas
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
adversary proceeding 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/25/2023 JPK1 Review HCHK proposed intervenor fact
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
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
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);
premises issues (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/27/2023 ECS1 Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/28/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, J. Kosciewicz,
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
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
08/28/2023 ECS1 Review proposed intervenors production
regarding same (.5); call with L. Despins, N.
, and J.
production (1.3); prepare chart analyzing proposed intervenors production (1.5);
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.
, and E.
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
, D. Barron, N.
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.
08/28/2023 Review HCHK intervenors production on
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.
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
documents (0.1); conferences with A. Luft regarding discovery issues (0.3) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/29/2023 ECS1 Prepare outlines for depositions of
proceeding (1.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with regarding same (.1); correspond with D. Barron and
08/29/2023 ECS1 Review correspondence with counsel to
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
HCHK adversary proceeding 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/29/2023 ECS1 Review proposed Intervenors' production (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
08/29/2023 JPK1 Review and revise Trustee's responses and
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
08/29/2023 AEL2 Calls with D. Barron re: upcoming
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
08/29/2023 Correspond with E. Sutton on HCHK deposition preparation 0.20 815.00 163.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/29/2023 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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
08/31/2023 ECS1 Review discovery documents and certain
submissions in preparing for depositions of proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/30/2023 JPK1 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
E. Sutton regarding same (.2) 0.30 915.00 274.50 08/30/2023 JPK1 Review HCHK documents received from
intervenors' requests for production (1.5);
regarding document production (.3) 1.80 915.00 1,647.00 08/30/2023 AEL2 Analyze discovery time frame cut off for
08/30/2023 Review documents provided by informant 4.80 815.00 3,912.00
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);
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
08/31/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
08/31/2023 ECS1 Continue to prepare deposition outlines for
HCHK adversary proceeding (3.7);
(.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/31/2023 JPK1 Correspond with A. Luft about G Club (.2);
08/31/2023 JPK1 Review motion for intervention (.7); review proposed intervenors' documents (1.2);
1332156 B.C. (1.8) 3.70 915.00 3,385.50 08/31/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: deposition
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
08/31/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
time to answer (.2); analyze legal issues and topics for upcoming depositions and related
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 222.80 271,844.50
08/15/2023 LAD4 Travel to/from Bridgeport for hearing (Bill
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
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
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 3.80 540.00 2,052.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 0.60 540.00 324.00
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
08/10/2023 Photocopy Charges (Color) 360.00 0.20 72.00
08/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) 11.52 08/17/2023 Computer Search (Other) 1.26 08/23/2023 Computer Search (Other) 2.43 08/24/2023 Computer Search (Other) 0.09 08/25/2023 Vendor Expense - Mitsui Sumitomo Card, Invoice# 3616087-2 Dated 08/25/23, Copy of company registration for Japan Himalaya League
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Page 25
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$470.28
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$292,562.78
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/298-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 43 Page 436 of 486
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371619
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/01/2023 NAB (.3) Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding pretrial conference (.1); review proposed filing regarding same (.1); further correspond with P. Linsey regarding same 1,625.00 487.50
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.60 792.00
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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/298-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 43 Page 437 of 486
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00015 Invoice No. 2371619 Page 2
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$792.00 Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/298-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 43 Page 438 of 486
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/298-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 44 Page 439 of 486
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc12256 Filed 10/16/298-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 44 Page 440 of 486
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371620
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 441 of 487
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2371620
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,
(.8); follow-up call with A. Luft regarding
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
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
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
documents (0.1); conference with J. 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
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
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
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);
complaint (0.2) 1.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 08/29/2023 JPK1 Draft responses and objections to Mei
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
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
08/29/2023 NAB Further review draft interrogatory responses
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
interrogatories 1.10 1,320.00 1,452.00 08/30/2023 JPK1 Incorporate A. Luft's comments into
requests for production (1.8); incorporate
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
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
Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 442 of 487
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2371620
Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 443 of 487
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2371620
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
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 0.80 540.00 432.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$53,653.50 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 444 of 487
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$95,988.75
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 445 of 487
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$95,988.75
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox* Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 446 of 487
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
08/01/2023 DEB4 Analyze response to claims re HK USA summary judgment (.2); conference with A.
08/01/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron re: response on claims
08/01/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding appellate issues (.2); correspond
injunction filing (.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/23 Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 Page 447 of 487
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2371621
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 judgement 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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2371621
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/14/2023 WCF Draft talking points regarding HK USA status conference (.2); review case docket,
08/15/2023 AEL2 Review submissions and prepare notes for
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
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
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
appeals (.3); prepare outline for same (.2) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/22/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding appellee brief
(2.4); call with N. Bassett regarding same
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
summary judgment appeals 1.10 1,235.00 1,358.50 08/24/2023 NAB Review and revise draft appellate brief (.9);
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/25/2023 WCF Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
08/27/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding alter ego and
appellee brief regarding first and second
08/28/2023 NAB Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding HK USA appellate brief (.3); prepare parts of
08/28/2023 WCF Draft consolidated appellate brief regarding
judgment order on alter ego claim (4.2); analyze authorities regarding fraud analysis in alter ego context (1.2); draft appellate
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
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
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 HK USA appellate brief (2.5) 3.90 1,235.00 4,816.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2371621
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2371621
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/31/2023 KC27 Review draft appellee brief (.8); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
08/31/2023 NAB Prepare parts of appellate brief (1.8);
Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 65.70 90,057.50
08/15/2023 AEL2 Travel from NY to hearing in Bridgeport, CT (Bill at 1/2 rate) 2.30 812.50 1,868.75 Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 2.30 1,868.75
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2371621 Page 6
Date Description Quantity Rate Amount
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$488.48
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$96,477.23
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371622
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
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
(.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing
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);
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/04/2023 ECS1 Prepare rule 9019 motion and motion to
agreement (1.5); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of same (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) 2.20 1,015.00 2,233.00 08/04/2023 JK21 Prepare certificate of service regarding rule 9019 motion and motion to limit service 0.40 540.00 216.00 08/04/2023 AEL2 Correspond with F. Lawall re: Bravo Luck
08/04/2023 NAB Review and revise settlement agreement, motion, and motion to limit service (.6);
(.2); correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.2) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 08/07/2023 JK21 Review and comment on service of rule
(0.4); revise certificate of service regarding
(NPM) regarding certificate of service (0.1) 0.70 540.00 378.00 08/08/2023 JK21 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service of rule 9019 motion 0.20 540.00 108.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 5.90 6,652.00
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
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$6,652.00
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
for the period ending August 31, 2023 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding \$132.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
regarding notice of hearing 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 0.10 132.00
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$132.00
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 30, 2023 \$411,194.50
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address:Paul Hastings LLPLockbox 4803PO Box 894803Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 30, 2023 \$411,194.50
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:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.* Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Remittance Address: Paul Hastings LLP Lockbox 4803 PO Box 894803 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to cashepn@paulhastings com This is a no-reply mailbox*
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
New York, NY 10166 Invoice Number: 2371624
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
08/01/2023 DEB4 Conference with , A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding witness declaration (0.6);
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
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/01/2023 Conference with D. Barron, N. Bassett and
08/01/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft, D. Barron and regarding discovery and litigation strategy (.6); review correspondence from W.
regarding protective order issues (.2) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/01/2023 WCF Correspond with producing party
document production and protective order 0.40 1,235.00 494.00 08/02/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Greenwich Land investigation (0.1);
production (0.3) 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 08/02/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with Greenwich Land
analysis of open issues and next steps (.5) 1.40 1,625.00 2,275.00 08/02/2023 AEL2 Review objections and responses in preparation for meet and confer (.9);
and Greenwich Land investigation (.4) 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 08/02/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
bank records (.2); correspond with D. 0.50 1,625.00 812.50
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/02/2023 WCF Correspond with UnitedLex (M. Coleman and S. Phan) regarding document collection parameters, targeted search structure, and document review issues (.6); call with C.
defendants for privilege and responsiveness
08/03/2023 DEB4 Conferences with J. Kosciewicz regarding requests for production for Nicholas Savio (0.3); analyze same (0.3) 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 08/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding witness 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/03/2023 JPK1 Revise requests for production for Nicholas Savio (1.4); calls with D. Barron regarding
08/03/2023 AEL2 Analyze and prepare responses to defendants' objections raised during meet
08/03/2023 AEL2 Correspond with C. Major re: deposition
08/03/2023 AEL2 Review submissions and prepare outline for meet and confer with defendants re:
08/03/2023 AEL2 Review and comment on Savio discovery
08/03/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with defendants re: discovery objections 2.10 1,625.00 3,412.50 08/03/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
bank records (1.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 1.50 1,625.00 2,437.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/03/2023 WCF Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex) regarding production revisions and update
privilege and responsiveness (3.9) 4.20 1,235.00 5,187.00 08/03/2023 WCF Continue second-level review of custodian
regarding privilege and responsiveness 3.70 1,235.00 4,569.50 08/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
08/04/2023 JPK1 Revise subpoena and document requests to Nicholas Savio (.9); analyze application of
notice requirement (.4); correspond with E.
document requests to Nicholas Savio (.3); correspond with A. Luft regarding the same (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding
Metro Attorney Services regarding the same
08/04/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer re: discovery responses to defendants' RFPs 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/04/2023 WCF Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex)
productions to defendants 0.20 1,235.00 247.00 08/05/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
08/05/2023 WCF Correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding privilege review of documents to
upcoming depositions 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding upcoming depositions 0.40 1,320.00 528.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/07/2023 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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/07/2023 WCF Preparatory call with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land discovery (.2); call with C. Major, A. Kim (Greenwich Land), N. Bassett, and A. Luft regarding ongoing discovery (1.3); draft discovery summary for Greenwich Land meet & confer follow-up email (.5); correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding meet & confer response (.2); draft production letter regarding volumes one and three going to defendants (.4) 2.60 1,235.00 3,211.00 08/08/2023 AEL2 Prepare plan and topic list for Greenwich Land witness depositions 2.70 1,625.00 4,387.50
subpoena questions 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/08/2023 AEL2 Revise draft correspondence to re:
08/08/2023 Draft email to witness to answer his question on the deposition 1.20 815.00 978.00 08/08/2023 Phone call with witness about upcoming
08/09/2023 DEB4 Analyze Greenwich Land documents 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Bento production 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/09/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and regarding upcoming depositions 1.20 1,320.00 1,584.00 08/09/2023 JPK1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding
One and First Bank of Greenwich 0.10 915.00 91.50 08/09/2023 JPK1 Review documents related to Capital One,
Greenwich bank accounts for Kroll (1.8);
regarding the same (.1) 2.20 915.00 2,013.00 08/09/2023 AEL2 Review topics and related documents
re: deposition preparation 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/09/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron and re: drafting deposition outlines 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 08/09/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer re: limited
08/09/2023 Correspond with witness on upcoming
08/09/2023 Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron on preparing deposition outlines 1.20 815.00 978.00 08/09/2023 Review Greenwich Land's bank statements at First Bank of Greenwich 0.50 815.00 407.50 08/09/2023 WCF Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding First Bank Greenwich documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding Ngoh deposition (0.1); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding Greenwich Land bank statements 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/10/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land evidence (0.4); conference
08/10/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding First Bank of Greenwich transfers 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/10/2023 JPK1 Correspond with D. Barron regarding Rule 45 subpoena to Axos Bank 0.10 915.00 91.50 08/10/2023 LAD4 T/c D. Barron and A. Luft re: transfer from Greenwich Land to third parties (.20);
section 549 issues (1.40) 2.30 1,860.00 4,278.00 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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/10/2023 AEL2 Correspond with counsel for Greenwich Land re: upcoming depositions 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/10/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins and D. Barron re: bank records (.2); analyze issues regarding same
08/10/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Barron regarding bank records of Greenwich Land 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/10/2023 Review Hing Chi Ngok deposition
08/10/2023 Prepare summary of transfers to and from
08/10/2023 WCF Review and revise decision log for
(.3); second level review of Greenwich Land
08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion to withdraw reference 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
Sherwood Avenue transaction 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with J. Moriarty, N. Bassett, and W. Farmer re: privilege waiver 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/11/2023 Review recent Greenwich Land production
08/11/2023 NAB Call with J. Moriarty (Zeisler), W. Farmer,
related case findings (.2) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 08/11/2023 SM29 Preliminary review of reply in support of motion to withdraw reference (.5); email L. Despins, N. Bassett, K. Catalano re same 0.60 1,320.00 792.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
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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
08/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
08/12/2023 Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer, and D. Barron about witness (1.3);
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
08/14/2023 WCF Correspond with S. Phan (ULX) regarding
Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.2);
from counsel to the Debtor (.4) 0.60 1,235.00 741.00
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 L. Despins regarding
08/15/2023 ECS1 Review key documents in connection with
Greenwich Land adversary proceeding 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/15/2023 JPK1 Correspond with P. Linsey regarding
One and Bank of Princeton 0.30 915.00 274.50 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 AEL2 Prepare deposition preparation outline for L. Despins' deposition 0.90 815.00 733.50 08/15/2023 AEL2 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
intervenors (.2); correspond with S. Phan
regarding L.
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
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: defendants' letter re: discovery 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/16/2023 Conference with D. Barron regarding L.
preparation (1.9) 8.20 815.00 6,683.00 08/16/2023 SM29 Correspond with D. Barron in connection with L. Despins depo prep 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/16/2023 WCF Correspond with counsel to Greenwich
document productions (.3); analyze sub-set
(1.9); correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding same (.2) 2.40 1,235.00 2,964.00 08/17/2023 DEB4 Analyze documents in connection with L. Despins deposition prep 2.20 1,320.00 2,904.00
regarding L. Despins deposition prep 2.80 1,320.00 3,696.00 08/17/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with counsel to Greenwich Land re: objection to rule 2004 motion 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/17/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer re: issues related to deficiencies on Greenwich Land
08/17/2023 AEL2 Review issues and prepare notes for meet and confer with Greenwich Land re: objection to rule 2004 motion 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/17/2023 AEL2 Outline motion to compel issues for responses to interrogatories and document
08/17/2023 AEL2 Review documents to prepare for Greenwich Land depositions 3.10 1,625.00 5,037.50 08/17/2023 AEL2 Draft response to Debtor counsel re: privilege waiver 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/17/2023 AEL2 Correspond with counsel for Greenwich Land re: their objection to our rule 2004 motion as it relates to Greenwich Land and deficiencies in their production 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/17/2023 Prepare outline for L. Despins' deposition preparation with D. Barron (2.8); further
documents for same (4.8) 7.60 815.00 6,194.00 08/17/2023 SM29 Email D. Barron re deposition prep outline and line of questions 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/17/2023 WCF Analyze limited privilege waiver (.2); correspond with J. Moriarty, A. Luft, N. Bassett regarding limited privilege waiver
Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.6); continue second level review of privileged
adversary proceeding regarding same (1.4) 2.20 1,235.00 2,717.00 08/18/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and regarding deposition prep (2.7); follow up
(0.2); correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding Greenwich Land transfers (0.1) 3.00 1,320.00 3,960.00 08/18/2023 LAD4 T/c S. Maza re: reference withdrawal (.30); review/comment on same (1.80) 2.10 1,860.00 3,906.00 08/18/2023 AEL2 Analyze V. Stevens testimony to use for
08/18/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron and re: Trustee deposition prep outline (2.7);
preparing for Trustee deposition (1.4) 4.10 1,625.00 6,662.50 08/18/2023 AEL2 Review pleadings for L. Despins deposition
08/18/2023 Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron on
(2.7); follow up conference with D. Barron 2.90 815.00 2,363.50 Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/18/2023 Prepare parts of outline for L. Despins' deposition preparation 3.30 815.00 2,689.50 08/18/2023 SM29 Call with L. Despins re withdrawal of the reference (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re same (.1) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/18/2023 WCF Draft deposition prep section regarding
waiver issues for L. Despins deposition 0.60 1,235.00 741.00 08/19/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of L. Despins deposition prep
08/19/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding G
08/19/2023 LAD4 Review documents and legal issues to prepare for depo 2.80 1,860.00 5,208.00 08/19/2023 Prepare parts of outline for L. Despins' deposition preparation 3.30 815.00 2,689.50 08/19/2023 Review Martha Jeffrey document
regarding L. Despins deposition prep 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/20/2023 LAD4 Continue to review documents and issues to prepare for depo 3.40 1,860.00 6,324.00 08/20/2023 Prepare parts of E. deNeree deposition
08/20/2023 Review Whitman Breed production for
Ferncliff and Taconic Properties 1.30 815.00 1,059.50
A. Luft regarding deposition prep 3.50 1,320.00 4,620.00 08/21/2023 JPK1 Update Rule 45 subpoena to N. Savio (.1); correspond with A. Luft regarding the same
08/21/2023 JPK1 Prepare deposition subpoena for witness (.4); correspond with A. Luft regarding the
08/22/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding Capital One documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/22/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding
08/22/2023 JPK1 Correspond with A. Luft regarding motion to compel Greenwich Land 0.10 915.00 91.50 08/22/2023 JPK1 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding motion to compel Greenwich Land 0.20 915.00 183.00 08/22/2023 AEL2 Draft discovery plans for outstanding Greenwich Land discovery 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/22/2023 AEL2 Review discovery responses, complaint and exhibits for L. Despins deposition 3.60 1,625.00 5,850.00 Case 22-50073cr-Doc 2256 Filed 10/16/298-Entered 10/16/23 22:05:06 47 Page 471 of
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/21/2023 LAD4 Prepare for my depo with A. Luft, D. Barron and (3.50); review documents re: same (1.70) 5.20 1,860.00 9,672.00 08/21/2023 AEL2 Review legal issues and documents and supplement outline for L. Despins depo preparation session 4.40 1,625.00 7,150.00 08/21/2023 AEL2 Participate in L. Despins deposition preparation session with L. Despins, D. Barron, and 3.50 1,625.00 5,687.50 08/21/2023 Continue to review Martha Jeffrey documents 0.50 815.00 407.50 08/21/2023 Participate in L. Despins deposition preparation with L. Despins, A. Luft and D. Barron 3.50 815.00 2,852.50 08/21/2023 Prepare documents and outline for Trustee's deposition preparation 1.40 815.00 1,141.00 08/21/2023 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to withdraw the reference (.1); analyze legal issues relating to same (.1); review documents and prepare outline for deposition of E. DeNeere (3.2); correspond with regarding same (.1) 3.50 1,625.00 5,687.50 08/22/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding L. Despins deposition 0.10 1,320.00 132.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/22/2023 NAB Review additional documents for upcoming depositions (.3); correspond with L.
regarding motion to withdraw the reference
08/22/2023 WCF Call with J. Moriarty regarding limited
Greenwich Land debtor documents (.2); second level review of volume 5 production
(ULX) regarding production of same (.1) 0.90 1,235.00 1,111.50
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 F. 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
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount
08/23/2023 ECS1 Review transcript of deposition of Trustee
adversary proceeding (.3); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 08/23/2023 JPK1 Correspond with A. Luft regarding motion to compel Greenwich Land 0.10 915.00 91.50 08/23/2023 LAD4 Attend my depo from 10:00 am to 4:50 pm 6.40 1,860.00 11,904.00 08/23/2023 AEL2 Review documents and supplement notes in preparation for L. Despins deposition 1.40 1,625.00 2,275.00 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
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
documents produced in discovery related to
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)
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)
investigation (0.1); correspond with M.
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);
(.2); calls with L. Despins regarding same (.2); participate in N. DeNeere deposition
regarding same (.2); call with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same and litigation
08/25/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and J. Lazarus
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
Second Circuit case law regarding inability
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
transfer of funds 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/25/2023 Conferences with D. Barron on Ngok and Mei Guo depositions 3.10 815.00 2,526.50 08/25/2023 Review production of bank statements on
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
J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding bank accounts
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
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
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/28/2023 AEL2 Email defendants re: Ngok and M. Guo
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
with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,625.00 1,137.50 08/29/2023 DEB4 Conference with M. Thomason (WBAM),
regarding evidentiary issues (0.5); prepare
08/29/2023 ECS1 Call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, A. Romney (Zeisler and Zeisler) and counsel for Mei
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
confer with Greenwich Land's counsel, N. Bassett, A. Luft, E. Sutton regarding same
08/29/2023 AEL2 Review issues and prepare notes for meet and confer with C. Major re: interrogatory
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
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
08/29/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: deposition
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,
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);
08/30/2023 JPK1 Prepare deposition subpoena for M.
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
08/30/2023 AEL2 Correspond with M. Thompson re: Conboy
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
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
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
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee 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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
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
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624 Page 22
08/17/2023 Photocopy Charges 476.00 0.08 38.08
08/21/2023 Photocopy Charges 395.00 0.08 31.60
Total Costs incurred and advanced \$474.40
Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$411,668.90
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
HO WAN KWOK, et al. , : Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)
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
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
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. 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).
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