The merger is projected to conclude in the second half of 2025, pending the fulfillment of customary closing conditions.
Legal Teams Behind the Deal The Davis Polk team advising Uniti comprises corporate partners Olver Smith and Evan Rosen, alongside specialists across capital markets, finance, tax, derivatives, executive compensation, real estate, and antitrust sectors.On Windstream’s side, the Debevoise team is led by M&A partners Kevin Schmidt and Jennifer Chu, with support from experts in finance, employee benefits, tax, capital markets, antitrust, and national security.
Windstream shareholder Oaktree was represented by Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, with Samuel J. Welt and Kenneth M. Schneider leading the legal counsel.
As Debevoise and Davis Polk steer this significant merger, the telecommunications landscape braces for a revolutionary shift, promising enhanced services and extended reach to millions of U.S. households.
