Case No. 02-B-48191, (Jointly Administered).United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Illinois, Eastern Division.
November 19, 2004
ORDER GRANTING VERIFIED SIXTH QUARTERLY APPLICATION OF KIRKLAND ELLIS LLP FOR ALLOWANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR THE INTERIM PERIOD APRIL 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004
EUGENE WEDOFF, Bankruptcy Judge
Kirkland Ellis LLP (“KE”) as counsel to the above-captioned debtor and debtor-in-possession (collectively, the “Debtor”), having filed a Verified Sixth Quarterly Application for Allowance of Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 (the “Quarterly Application”); the Court having reviewed the Quarterly Application; it appearing that the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334; it appearing that this proceeding is a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2); it appearing that venue is proper in this District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; adequate notice having been given; it appearing no other notice need be given; all persons with standing having been afforded the opportunity to be heard on the Quarterly Application; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED that:
1. The Quarterly Application is GRANTED, on an interim basis.
2. For the period of April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004, an administrative allowance be made to KE in the sum of $7,543,117.00 for necessary professional services rendered and $776,762.43 for expenses incurred.
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3. The Debtors are hereby authorized and directed to pay the outstanding amount of the sums described in paragraph 2 hereof in the amount of $673,952.27 representing the unpaid fees and expenses for the period of April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 [after accounting for adjustments voluntarily made by Kirkland Ellis LLP to such amounts].
4. This Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from the implementation of this Order.
5. 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.
6. All time periods set forth in this Order shall be calculated in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a).