{"id":"court_ctb_644_1","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":644,"sub_number":1,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":"2022-07-29","title":"| | Case 22-50073 Doc 644-1 Filed 07/29/22 Entered 07/29/22 13:36:15 Paqe 1 of 10 | |","summary_zh":null,"summary_en":null,"body_en":"| | Case 22-50073 Doc 644-1 Filed 07/29/22 Entered 07/29/22 13:36:15 Paqe 1 of 10 | |\n|--|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|\n| | Case 22-50073 Doc 539-2 Filed 07/12/22 Entered 07/12/22 16:51:32 Page 2 of 11 | |\n\n## UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION\n\n| | A man and and and the last and sun sun and sun sun and see sun and | |\n|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|\n| | | |\n| In re: | 4 • | Chapter 11 |\n| | | |\n| HO WAN KWOK, | | : Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| | | |\n| Debtor. | | |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n\n## DECLARATION OF NICHOLAS A. BASSETT IN SUPPORT OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S APPLICATION FOR ENTRY OF AN ORDER, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 327, 328, AND 330 AND BANKRUPTCY RULES 2014 AND 2016, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING RETENTION AND EMPLOYMENT OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP AS COUNSEL TO CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nPursuant to Rule 2014(a) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the \"Bankruptcy Rules\"), I, Nicholas A. Bassett, declare that the following is true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief:\n\n1 .\n\nYork. My application for admission pro hac vice to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the\n\nDistrict of Connecticut (the \"Court\") was filed on July 11, 2022 [ECF No. 533].\n\n2.\n\nat, among other offices worldwide, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York, 10166, and am\n\nduly authorized to make this declaration (this \"Declaration\") on behalf of Paul Hastings. I\n\nsubmit this Declaration in support of the Application of Chapter 11 Trustee for Entry of an\n\nOrder, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 327, 328, and Bankruptcy Rule 2014 and\n\nl Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases. The last four digits of the Debtor's taxpayer identification number are ૭૬૭૨\n\n\n\n2016, Authorizing and Approving the Retention and Employment of Paul Hastings LLP as Counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee (the \"Application\")2 submitted by Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\").\n\n3. discussions with other Paul Hastings attorneys, and the firm's client/matter records that were reviewed by me or other Paul Hastings attorneys. To the extent any information disclosed in this Declaration requires amendment or modification upon completion of Paul Hastings' further review or as additional information becomes available, a supplemental declaration will be submitted to the Court reflecting such amended or modified information.\n\n#### PAUL HASTINGS' QUALIFICATIONS\n\n4. Paul Hastings is particularly qualified to serve as the Trustee's counsel in this chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\"). Paul Hastings is one of the largest law firms in the world, with a national and an international practice, and has substantial experience in virtually all aspects of the law that may arise in the Chapter 11 Case, including bankruptcy, litigation, investigations, real estate, securities, and tax expertise.\n\n Paul Hastings' Financial Restructuring Group is capable of providing an array of 5. services to assist the bankruptcy estate and its creditors in maximizing values and ultimate recoveries in a broad range of challenging circumstances. In roles ranging from debtor's counsel to committee counsel, Paul Hastings' lawyers have played a significant role in many of the largest and most complex cases under the Bankruptcy Code, including, among many others, the chapter 11 cases of Enron, Lehman Brothers, Refco, Eagle Hospitality, Cred, Semi-Tech (a/k/a Singer); Safety-Kleen; AbitibiBowater; Adelphia Communications; Aerosoles, ALCO Stores;\n\n2 Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Application.\n\n7. Restructuring Group and a partner in the Corporate practice of Paul Hastings. Mr. Despins is a bankruptcy practitioner with over 35 years of experience representing debtors and creditors, including many of the debtors, committees, and creditors identified above, including Enron, Lehman Brothers, Refco, Eagle Hospitality, Semi-Tech (a/k/a Singer), Safety-Kleen, and the chapter 11 trustee in the case of CIS Corp.\n\n8. Paul Hastings is both well-qualified and uniquely able to represent the Trustee in the Chapter 11 Case in an efficient and effective manner, including because the Trustee is also a partner of Paul Hastings and thus is intimately familiar with the experiences and expertise of Paul Hastings' attorneys.\n\n### SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED\n\nPaul Hastings will render general legal services as needed throughout the course 9. of the Chapter 11 Case, including bankruptcy, litigation, investigations, real estate, and taxrelated advice. In particular, the Trustee has requested that Paul Hastings perform, among others, the following legal services:\n\n- advising the Trustee as to his rights, powers, and duties as chapter 1 1 (a) = trustee in the Chapter 11 Case;\n- (b) advising the Trustee as to his investigation into the property of the Debtor's estate, including the pursuit of any actions to collect and recover property for the benefit of the Debtor's estate;\n- (c) commencing, conducting, and/or continuing litigation necessary and appropriate to assert rights held by the Debtor's estate, protect assets of the Debtor's estate, or otherwise further the goal of completing the Chapter 11 Case;\n- (d) motions, proposed orders, other pleadings, notices, schedules, and other documents, and reviewing financial and other reports filed and to be filed in the Chapter 11 Case;\n- advising the Trustee concerning, and preparing responses to, applications, (e) motions, other pleadings, notices, and other papers that may be filed by other parties in the Chapter 11 Case;\n- advising and assisting the Trustee in connection with any potential asset (f) sales and property dispositions;\n- advising the Trustee concerning executory contract and unexpired lease (g) assumptions, assignments, and rejections;\n- (h) promulgation of a plan or plans of reorganization, and related transactional documents;\n- assisting the Trustee in reviewing, estimating, and resolving claims (i) asserted against the Debtor's estate; and\n- (i) negotiating with parties in interest.\n\n### COMPENSATION OF PAUL HASTINGS\n\nPaul Hastings will apply for compensation for professional services rendered on 10. an hourly basis and reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, subject to the Court's approval. The hourly rates and corresponding rate structure Paul Hastings will use in the Chapter 11 Case are generally the same as the hourly rates and corresponding rate structure that Paul Hastings uses in similar matters (with the exception of Puerto Rico's Title III cases), as well as other complex transactional and litigation matters whether in court or otherwise, regardless of whether a fee application is required and regardless of the location of the chapter 11 cases. Paul Hastings' rates and rate structure reflect that such restructuring and other complex matters such as the presentation typically are national and international in scope and involve great complexity, high stakes, and severe time pressures.\n\nl 1. are driven by multiple factors relating to the individual lawyer, his or her area of specialization,\n\nthe firm's expertise, performance, and reputation, the nature of the work involved, and other factors. Paul Hastings' current customary hourly rate ranges in the United States are as follows:\n\n| Timekeeper Category | U.S. Hourly Rate Range | |\n|---------------------|------------------------|--|\n| Partners | \\$1,310-\\$1,935 | |\n| Of Counsel | \\$1,335-\\$1,860 | |\n| Associates | \\$755 - \\$1,230 | |\n| Paralegals | \\$250 - \\$565 | |\n\n12. Jo Paul Hastings' hourly rates are set at a level designed to compensate it fairly for the work of its attorneys and paraprofessionals and to cover fixed and routine expenses. Hourly rates vary with the experience and seniority of the individuals assigned. I believe these rates are reasonable and commensurate with the hourly rates of other firms of similar size and expertise. Paul Hastings' hourly rates are subject to periodic adjustments to reflect economic and other conditions.3\n\n13. expenses incurred in connection with a client's matter. The expenses charged to clients include, among other things, photocopying, witness fees, travel expenses, filing and recording fees, long distance telephone calls, postage, express mail and messenger charges, computerized legal research charges and other computer services, expenses for \"working meals,\" and telecopier charges. Paul Hastings will charge the Trustee for these expenses in a manner and at rates consistent with charges generally made to its other clients.\n\n3 For example, like many of its peer law firms, Paul Hastings adjusts the hourly billing rate of attorneys and paraprofessionals in the form of: (i) step increases historically awarded in the ordinary course on the basis of advancing seniority and promotion and (ii) periodic increases within each attorney's and paraprofessional's current level of seniority. The step increases do not constitute \"rate increases\" (as the term is used in the U.S. Trustee Guidelines). As set forth in the Proposed Order, Paul Hastings will provide ten business days' notice to the Debtors, the U.S. Trustee, and counsel to any official committee before implementing periodic increases, and shall file any such notice with the Court.\n\n# Case 22-50073 Doc 644-1 Filed 07/29/22 Entered 07/29/22 13:36:15 Page 7 of 10\nCase 22-50073 Doc 539-2 Filed 07/12/22 Entered 07/12/22 16:51:32\n\n14. time to time the firm utilizes the services of overtime assistants. Paul Hastings charges fees for such administrative services that arise out of business necessity.\n\nPaul Hastings has agreed to accept as compensation for its services in the Chapter 15. 11 Case such sums as may be allowed by this Court, based upon the time spent and services rendered, the difficulties encountered, and other appropriate factors.\n\n16. duplication and \\$0.50 per page for standard color copies in the United States. Paul Hastings does not charge its clients for incoming facsimile transmissions. Because Paul Hastings believes that on-line legal research (e.g., LEXIS and WESTLAW) is far more cost-efficient than manual research using hardbound volumes, Paul Hastings encourages computerized legal research even though it is not a profit center for Paul Hastings.\n\n17. Paul Hastings will apply for compensation for professional services rendered and reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with the Chapter 11 Case. Further, even though Appendix B of the U.S. Trustee Guidelines does not apply in this Chapter 11 Case because it only applies if the debtor's petition lists \\$50 million or more in assets and \\$50 million or more in liabilities, Paul Hastings also intends to make a reasonable effort to comply with the U.S. Trustee's requests for information and additional disclosures set forth in the U.S. Trustee Guidelines in connection with the interim and final fee applications to be filed by Paul Hastings in the Chapter 11 Case.\n\n18. Jo Paul Hastings has not received any promises as to payment or compensation in connection with the Chapter 11 Case other than in accordance with the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and as disclosed herein. Moreover, Paul Hastings has not agreed to share any\n\n7\n\nof its compensation from the Debtor and/or his estate with any other person, other than the partners, of counsel, associates, and staff employed by Paul Hastings as permitted by section 504 of the Bankruptcy Code. The proposed retention of Paul Hastings is not prohibited by Bankruptcy Rule 5002.\n\n#### PAUL HASTINGS' CONFLICTS CHECK\n\n19. Jo The Despins Declaration, which was prepared in connection with, and attached to, the U.S. Trustee's Application for Order Approving Appointment of a Chapter 11 Trustee [ECF No. 515], sets forth Paul Hastings' conflict review procedures and the steps performed to identify not only the Trustee's but also Paul Hastings' connections to potential parties in interest in the Chapter 11 Case. For a description of Paul Hastings' connections to potential parties in interest in the Chapter 11 case, I refer to the Despins Declaration.\n\n### STATEMENT REGARDING U.S. TRUSTEE GUIDELINES\n\n20. Paul Hastings does not believe that Appendix B of the U.S. Trustee Guidelines applies in this Chapter 11 Case because the debtor's petition does not list \\$50 million or more in assets and \\$50 million or more in liabilities. In particular, the Debtor estimated the value of his assets between \\$50,001 and \\$100,000. Nevertheless, Paul Hastings intends to make a reasonable effort to comply with the U.S. Trustee's requests for information and additional disclosures set forth in the U.S. Trustee Guidelines in connection with the interim and final fee applications to be filed by Paul Hastings in the Chapter 11 Case, but reserves all rights as to their relevance and substantive legal effect in connection with the Application for compensation in the Chapter 11 Cases. Paul Hastings provides the following response to the request for information set forth in Paragraph D.1. of the U.S. Trustee Guidelines.\n\n> Question: standard or customary billing arrangements for this engagement?\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 644-1 Filed 07/29/22 Entered 07/29/22 13:36:15 Page 9 of 10\n\n| Response: | No. Paul Hastings and the Trustee have not agreed to any
variations from, or alternatives to, Paul Hastings' standard billing
arrangements for this engagement. That said, as discussed above,
as a practical matter, Paul Hastings will only be compensated if
and to the extent that there are assets in the Debtor's estate. | | | |\n|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|\n| Question: | Do any of the professionals included in this engagement vary their
rate based on the geographic location of the bankruptcy case? | | | |\n| Response: | No. | | | |\n| Question:
Response: | If you represented the client in the 12 months prepetition, disclose
your billing rates and material financial terms for the prepetition
engagement, including any adjustments during the 12 months
prepetition. If your billing rates and material financial terms have
changed postpetition, explain the difference and the reasons for the
difference.
Paul Hastings did not represent the Trustee in the 12 months
prepetition. | | | |\n| Question:
Response: | Has your client approved your prospective budget and staffing
plan, and, if so, for what budget period?
The Trustee and Paul Hastings are working together on a budget
and staffing plan for the period from July 8, 2022 through
September 30, 2022. | | | |\n\nI declare under penalty of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and after reasonable inquiry, the foregoing is true and correct.\n\nExecuted this 12th day of July 2022\n\n/s/ Nicholas A. Bassett Nicholas A. Bassett","body_zh":"Case 22-50073 Doc 644-1 Filed 07/29/22 Entered 07/29/22 13:36:15 Page 1 of 10\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 539-2 Filed 07/12/22 Entered 07/12/22 16:51:32 Page 2 of 11\nUNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION（美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\n[OCR乱码行]\n\n关于：第11章\n\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵），：案号 22-50073 (JAM)\n\n债务人。\n\nNICHOLAS A. BASSETT（尼古拉斯·A·巴塞特）支持第11章受托人依据《破产法典》第327条、第328条和第330条以及《破产规则》第2014条和第2016条申请作出授权并批准聘请及任用PAUL HASTINGS LLP（普衡律师事务所）担任第11章受托人之律师的命令的声明\n\n依据《联邦破产程序规则》（下称“《破产规则》”）第2014(a)条，我，Nicholas A. Bassett（尼古拉斯·A·巴塞特），谨声明据我所知、所悉及所信，以下内容属实：\n\n1. 我是纽约州的一名执业律师。我向United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut（美国康涅狄格区破产法院，下称“法院”）申请特别出庭（pro hac vice）的申请已于2022年7月11日提交 [ECF No. 533]。\n\n2. 我是Paul Hastings LLP（普衡律师事务所，下称“普衡”）的一名合伙人，其全球办公地点包括位于200 Park Avenue, New York, New York, 10166的办事处，我已获得正式授权代表普衡作出本声明（下称“本声明”）。我提交本声明，以支持Luc A. Despins先生（卢克·A·德斯平斯）以在Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，下称“债务人”）的第11章案件中被任命的第11章受托人（下称“受托人”）身份所提交的《第11章受托人依据〈破产法典〉第327条、第328条以及〈破产规则〉第2014条和第2016条申请作出授权并批准聘请及任用Paul Hastings LLP担任第11章受托人之律师的命令的申请》（下称“《申请》”）2。\n\n[注1：郭文贵，以及众多其他化名。债务人的纳税人识别号后四位为9692。]\n\n3. 本声明所载信息基于我与其他普衡律师的讨论，以及由我或其他普衡律师审阅的事务所客户/业务档案。在普衡进一步审阅完成或获得更多信息后，本声明中披露的任何信息若需要修正或修改，将向法院提交反映此类修正或修改信息的补充声明。\n\n普衡的资质\n\n4. 普衡完全有资格在本第11章案件（下称“第11章案件”）中担任受托人的律师。普衡是全球最大的律师事务所之一，拥有全美及国际业务经验，并且在第11章案件中可能出现的几乎所有法律领域均具有丰富的经验，包括破产、诉讼、调查、房地产、证券和税务方面的专业能力。\n\n5. 普衡的财务重组业务组有能力提供一系列服务，协助破产财产及其债权人在广泛的严峻环境下实现价值和最终受偿的最大化。普衡的律师担任过从债务人律师到委员会律师的各种角色，在《破产法典》下许多规模最大、最复杂的案件中发挥了重要作用，其中包括Enron（安然）、Lehman Brothers（雷曼兄弟）、Refco（瑞富）、Eagle Hospitality（鹰豪投资）、Cred、Semi-Tech（半科技，又名胜家Singer）、Safety-Kleen、AbitibiBowater、Adelphia Communications（阿德尔菲亚通讯）、Aerosoles、ALCO Stores等诸多破产重组案件。\n\n[注2：本文中使用但未予定义的专有名词具有《申请》中所规定的含义。]\n\n7. Despins先生是普衡财务重组业务组的联席主席兼公司业务合伙人。Despins先生是一名拥有超过35年代理债务人和债权人经验的破产法执业律师，曾代理上述许多债务人、委员会和债权人，包括Enron、Lehman Brothers、Refco、Eagle Hospitality、Semi-Tech（又名Singer）、Safety-Kleen，以及CIS Corp.案中的第11章受托人。\n\n8. 普衡完全具备资质且有独特能力以高效且行之有效的方式在第11章案件中代表受托人，原因之一在于受托人也是普衡的合伙人，因此非常熟悉普衡律师的经验和专业能力。\n\n拟提供的服务\n\n9. 普衡将在整个第11章案件过程中根据需要提供一般法律服务，包括破产、诉讼、调查、房地产和税务相关的咨询建议。具体而言，受托人已请求普衡履行包括但不限于以下法律服务：\n\n(a) 就受托人在第11章案件中作为第11章受托人的权利、权力和职责向其提供法律咨询；\n(b) 就受托人对债务人财产的调查向其提供法律咨询，包括提起任何旨在为债务人财产利益收集和追回财产的诉讼；\n(c) 提起、进行及/或继续进行必要且适当的诉讼，以主张债务人财产所拥有的权利、保护债务人财产的资产，或以其他方式推动完成第11章案件的目标；\n(d) 准备动议、拟定命令、其他诉状、通知、财产清单和其他文件，并审阅在第11章案件中已提交和将要提交的财务及其他报告；\n(e) 就其他当事方在第11章案件中可能提交的申请、动议、其他诉状、通知和其他文书向受托人提供法律咨询并准备答复；\n(f) 就任何潜在的资产出售和财产处置向受托人提供法律咨询和协助；\n(g) 就待履行合同和未到期租约的承担、转让和拒绝向受托人提供法律咨询；\n(h) 制定重组计划及相关交易文件；\n(i) 协助受托人审阅、评估和解决针对债务人财产提出的索赔/债权主张；以及\n(j) 与利害关系方进行谈判。\n\n普衡的报酬\n\n10. 普衡将申请按小时计费获得所提供专业服务的报酬，并申请报销与第11章案件相关的已发生费用，须经法院批准。普衡在第11章案件中将使用的小时费率和相应的费率结构，通常与普衡在类似事项（波多黎各Title III案件除外）以及其他复杂的庭内或庭外交易和诉讼事项中使用的费率和相应费率结构相同，无论是否需要提交费用申请，也无论第11章案件发生的地点如何。普衡的费率和费率结构反映出此类重组及其他类似陈述的复杂事项通常具有全美和国际范围，并且涉及极大的复杂性、高风险以及严峻的时间压力。\n\n11. 费率由与单个律师、其专业领域、事务所的专业能力、业绩与声誉、所涉工作的性质以及其他因素相关的多重因素决定。普衡目前在美国的惯常小时费率范围如下：\n\n计时人员类别 美国小时费率范围\n\n合伙人 $1,310-$1,935\n特聘顾问 $1,335-$1,860\n专职律师 $755 - $1,230\n律师助理 $250 - $565\n\n12. 普衡的小时费率设定旨在公平地补偿其律师和专业辅助人员的工作，并支付固定和日常开支。小时费率因被指派人员的经验和资历而异。我认为这些费率是合理的，并且与具有类似规模和专业水平的其他律师事务所的小时费率相称。普衡的小时费率会定期进行调整，以反映经济和其他状况。3\n\n13. 普衡的标准做法是就与客户事项相关的自付费用向客户收取费用。向客户收取的费用包括但不限于复印费、证人费、差旅费、立案和登记费、长途电话费、邮资、特快专递和信使费、计算机法律检索费及其他计算机服务费、“工作餐”费用以及传真费。普衡将以与其向其他客户通常收取的收费方式和费率一致的方式，向受托人收取这些费用。\n\n[注3：例如，与许多同业律师事务所一样，普衡以以下形式调整律师和专业辅助人员的小时计费费率：(i) 历史上在日常业务中根据资历晋升和职务晋升而授予的职级调整增加，以及 (ii) 在每位律师和专业辅助人员当前资历水平内的定期上调。职级调整增加不构成“费率上调”（按照《美国受托人指引》中所使用的该术语含义）。正如《拟定命令》中所述，普衡在实施定期上调前，将提前十个工作日向债务人、美国受托人以及任何官方委员会的律师发出通知，并应向法院提交任何此类通知。]\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 644-1 Filed 07/29/22 Entered 07/29/22 13:36:15 Page 7 of 10\nCase 22-50073 Doc 539-2 Filed 07/12/22 Entered 07/12/22 16:51:32\n\n14. 事务所不时会使用加班助理的服务。普衡会对出于业务必要性而产生的此类行政服务收取费用。\n\n15. 普衡已同意接受由本法院根据所耗费的时间和所提供的服务、遇到的困难以及其他适当因素所准许的金额，作为其在第11章案件中服务的报酬。\n\n16. 在美国，黑白复印的标准收费为每页0.10美元，标准彩色复印为每页0.50美元。普衡不对收到的传真向客户收费。由于普衡认为在线法律检索（如LEXIS和WESTLAW）比使用精装书卷进行人工检索的成本效益要高得多，因此尽管计算机法律检索并非普衡的利润中心，普衡仍鼓励使用计算机法律检索。\n\n17. 普衡将申请获得所提供专业服务的报酬以及报销与第11章案件相关的已发生费用。此外，尽管《美国受托人指引》的附录B不适用于本第11章案件（因为该附录仅在债务人的申请书列明5000万美元或以上的资产及5000万美元或以上的负债时方适用），普衡仍打算尽合理努力，就普衡在第11章案件中将提交的期中及最终费用申请，遵守《美国受托人指引》中规定的美国受托人的信息要求和额外披露要求。\n\n18. 除按照《破产法典》的规定并在本声明中披露的内容外，普衡未收到与第11章案件有关的任何关于付款或报酬的承诺。此外，普衡未同意与除《破产法典》第504条允许的普衡所雇用的合伙人、特聘顾问、专职律师和员工以外的任何其他人分享其来自债务人及/或其财产的任何报酬。拟聘请普衡一事不受《破产规则》第5002条的禁止。\n\n普衡的利益冲突审查\n\n19. 随附于《美国受托人关于批准任命第11章受托人之命令的申请》[ECF No. 515] 并据此准备的《Despins声明》，列明了普衡的利益冲突审查程序，以及不仅用于识别受托人、而且用于识别普衡与第11章案件中潜在利害关系方的关联所执行的步骤。关于普衡与第11章案件中潜在利害关系方关联的说明，请参见《Despins声明》。\n\n关于《美国受托人指引》的陈述\n\n20. Paul Hastings（普衡律师事务所）认为，《美国受托人指引》（U.S. Trustee Guidelines）附录 B 不适用于本第 11 章破产案件（Chapter 11 Case），因为债务人的破产申请书并未列出 5,000 万美元或以上的资产以及 5,000 万美元或以上的负债。特别是，债务人估计其资产价值在 50,001 美元至 100,000 美元之间。尽管如此，普衡律师事务所仍打算做出合理努力，配合《美国受托人指引》中规定的、与普衡律师事务所将在本第 11 章案件中提交的中期和最终费用申请有关的美国受托人信息索取和额外披露要求，但就其与本第 11 章案件中的报酬申请的相关性和实质法律效力保留所有权利。普衡律师事务所对《美国受托人指引》第 D.1. 段所列的信息索取要求提供以下答复。\n\n问题：针对本次聘用是否有标准或惯常的计费安排？\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 644-1 Filed 07/29/22 Entered 07/29/22 13:36:15 Page 9 of 10\n\n答复：否。普衡律师事务所与受托人并未就本次聘用同意任何不同于或替代普衡律师事务所标准计费安排的方案。话虽如此，如上所述，在实际操作中，只有在债务人破产财团中存在资产且在该等资产限度内，普衡律师事务所才会获得报酬。\n\n问题：本次聘用中包含的任何专业人员是否会根据破产案件所在的地理位置调整其费率？\n答复：否。\n问题：如果您在申请前 12 个月内代表过该客户，请披露您申请前聘用的计费费率和重大财务条款，包括申请前 12 个月内的任何调整。如果您的计费费率和重大财务条款在申请后发生变更，请解释差异及产生差异的原因。\n答复：普衡律师事务所在申请前 12 个月内未代表过受托人。\n问题：您的客户是否批准了您预期的预算和人员配备计划，如果是，适用的预算期是多久？\n答复：受托人与普衡律师事务所正在共同制定自 2022 年 7 月 8 日至 2022 年 9 月 30 日期间的预算和人员配备计划。\n\n我谨在受伪证处罚的前提下声明，据我所知并经合理调查，上述内容真实且准确无误。\n\n签署于 2022 年 7 月 12 日\n\n/s/ Nicholas A. Bassett Nicholas A. 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