UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO

In re: PROMESA

Title Ill

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERIO RICO No. I 7-BK-03283 (LTS)

as representative of

THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO,

Debtor.

In re: PROMESA

Title Ill

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND

MANAGEMENT BOARI) FOR PUEW1O RICO No. 17-BK-03284 (U’S)

as representative of

PUERTO RICO SALES TAX FINANCING

CORPORATION (“COFINA”),

Debtor.

MOTION FOR ADMISSION

PRO HAC VICE OF ARIEL N. LAVINBUK

COMES NOW, ARTEL N. LAVINBUK, Applicant herein and respectftdly states:

1. Applicant is an attorney and a member of the law firm of Robbins, Russell,

Englert, Orseck, Unterciner & Sauber LLP, with offices at:

1801 K Street, N.W., Suite 41 1L

Washington, DC 20006

alavinbuk@robbinswsse1l.com

Telephone: (202) 775-4500

Facsimile: (202) 775-4510

2. Applicant will sign all pleadings with the name AkIN, N. LAVINI3UK.

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3. Applicant has been retained as a member of the above-named firm by an ad hoc

group of certain holders of bonds issued or guaranteed by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

(the “Ad Hoc Group of General Obligation Bondholders”)’ to provide legal representation in

connection with the above-styled matters now pending before the United States District Court for

the District of Puerto Rico.

4. Since July 11,2008, applicant has been and presently isa member in good

standing of the bar of the District of Columbia. where applicant regularly practices law,

Applicant’s DC bar license number is 982195.

5. Applicant has been admitted to practice before the Following courts:

Court: Admission Date:

United Slates Supreme Court 11/8/2010

United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit 2/16/2016

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit 1/22/2015

United States Court of Appeals for the First CircuiL 3/15/2017

United States Court of Appcals for the Second Circuit 1116/2014

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 6/2312016

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 11/1/2007

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 6/28/2013

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 8/1/2008

District Court for the Southern District of New York 10/16/2014

District Court for the District of Columbia 12/1/2008

New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division 8/22/2007

6. Applicant is a member in good standing of the bars of the courts ]istcd in

Paragraph 5.

7. Applicant is not currently suspended from the practice of law before any court or

jurisdiction.

The Ad flue Group of General Obligation Bondholders consists ofeefluin fluids managed or advised by Aurelius

Capital Management, LP, Autonomy Capital (Jersey) U’, FCO Advisors LI’, Franklin Mutual Advisers LLC,

Monarch Alternative Capital LI’, Senator Investment Group LP, and Stone Lion Capital Partners LI’.

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8. Applicant is not currently the subject of any complaint for unethical conduct,

disciplinary proceeding or criminal charges before any court or jurisdiction.

9. Applicant has previously filed for and been admitted pro hac vice admission in

the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, in hex Claims. LW c/al. v.

Ale/andro Garcia Padilla, No. 3: I 6-ev-02374.

10. Local counsel ofrecord associated with applicant in this matter is:

J. Ramon Rivera Monies

USDC-PR Bar No, 200701

Jiméncz, Graffam & Lausell

P.O. Box 366104

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-6101

Telephone: (787) 767-1030

Facsimile: (787) 751-4068

E-Mail: rriverajgl.corn

11. Applicant has read the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the

District of Puerto Rico and will comply with the same.

12. Applicant has read the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the

District of Puerto Rico which provide in part that attorneys appearing pro hac i’ice must comply

with the provisions set forth therein and pay an admission fee of $300.00 per appearance in each

new case before the Court. Accordingly, payment of the pro hac vice admission fee is attached

hereto in the form of a check or money order payable to: Clerk. [IS. District Court,

WHEREFORE, applicant respectfully requests to be admitted to practice in the United

States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico for the above-styled case only.

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Date: June 1,2017

Respectklly submitted,

Ariel N. Lavinbuk

Robbins, Russell, Rnglert, Orseek, Unterciner &

Sauber lIP

1801 K Street, NW., Suite 41 IL

Washington, DC 20006

alavinbuk@robbinsrussell.com

Telephone: (202) 775-4500

Facsimile: (202) 775-4510

I HEREBY CERTIFY, pursuant to Local Rule 83A(ti that I consent to the designation of

local counsel of record for all purposes.

Date: June 1,2017

Respectfiul bmitted,

J. Ramon Rivera Morales

USDC-PR Bar No. 200701

Jimdnez, Grafthm & Lausell

P.O. Box 366104

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-6 101

Telephone: (787) 767-1030

Facsimile: (787) 751-4068

E-Mail: rriverajg1.com

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have served a true and correct copy of this document upon

each attorney of record and the original upon the Clerk of Court accompanied by a $30000 pro

J. Rhmón RNera Morales

USDC-PR Bar No. 200701

Jimënez, Graffam & Lausell

P.O. Box 366104

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-6102

Telephone: (787) 767-1030

Facsimile; (787) 751-4068

E-Mail: rrivera(j Lcorn

Mel N. Lavinbuk

Robbins, Russell, Englert. Orseck, Untereiner

& Sauber LIP

1801 K Street, N.W., Suite 411 L

Washington, DC 20006

alavinbuk@robbinsrussell.com

Telephone: (202) 775-4500

Facsimile: (202) 775-4510

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO

In re; - PROMESA

Title Ill

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERIO RICO No. I 7-BK-03283 (LTS)

as representative of

THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO,

Debtor.

In re: PROMESA

TitLe Ill

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO No. 17-BK-03284 (LTS)

as representative of

PUERTO RJCO SALES lAX FINANCING

CORPORATION (“COFINA”),

Debtor.

ORI)ER GRANTING ADMISSION

PRO HAC VICE OF ARIEL N. LAVINBUK

This Court, having considered the above Application Ibr Admission Pro Hac Vice, orders

that:

the application be granted. The Clerk of Court shall deposit the admission fee to

the account of Non-Appropriated Funds of this Court.

the application be denied. The Clerk of Court shall return the admission fee to the

applicant.

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SO ORDERED.

In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this

day of

2017.

Laura Taylor Swain

U.S. District Judge

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Court Hare: District Court

CCe1pt Number: PRX188049888

ashier 10: aradrjau Transaction Date: 86/81/2817 a’er lane: JIIENEZ, GRHFFAM AND LAUSELL

PRO HCL VhE

For; JIIIENEZ, GRAFFñn ND LAUSELL

Case!Party: D-RX-1-37—-ggg_2 irnount; $308.08 OC ilC

iESEZ. USiFFñ ND LADSELL

C&se/Party:

$389.08

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icca Due:

Total Tendered: $608.Ba Change Amt: $0. ETh

17—3283(LTS) & 11—:34(LTS)

PRO NRC VICE OF ARTEL N. LRU!NBU;<

THRU: J. RAMON RIVERAIDRALES p

N.

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