P. Paul Rezvani

Represented IPC Systems, Inc, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the global financial markets, in a comprehensive out-of-court restructuring. The transaction reduced IPC’s leverage by over $400 million, extended its debt maturity schedule by 5 years, and provided $125 million of new capital.

Represented Frontier Communications Corporation and its 103 debtor subsidiaries in their prearranged Chapter 11 restructuring in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. With over $17.5 billion in outstanding funded debt, Frontier’s Chapter 11 cases were the second largest restructuring of 2020. The company’s prearranged plan, which was confirmed in approximately four months, effected a balance sheet restructuring that reduced the company’s outstanding funded debt by over $10 billion.

Represented Windstream Holdings, Inc., and its debtor subsidiaries in their Chapter 11 restructuring in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Windstream confirmed a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization that addresses more than $5.6 billion in funded debt obligations.

Representing Thoma Bravo in connection with its $12.3 billion take-private of Proofpoint (NASDAQ: PFPT), a leading cybersecurity and compliance company.

Represented Francisco Partners in its $3.4 billion take-private of Verifone Systems, Inc. (NYSE: PAY), a world leader in payment and commerce solutions.

Represented Thoma Bravo in connection with its $729 million take-private of Majesco (Nasdaq: MJCO), a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation.

Represented TriMark USA, a distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies to restaurants, in connection with its recapitalization executed with a group of majority first lien term lenders.

Represented Clearlake Capital Group in its acquisition of WellPet, a branded leader in premium natural pet food and treats.

Represented Clearlake Capital Group in its acquisition of Zywave, the leading software-as-a-service provider of front office insurance solutions, from Aurora Capital Partners.

Represented Clearlake Capital Group in its acquisition of Dude Solutions, the leading software-as-a-service provider of operations management solutions, from Warburg Pincus.

Represented Clearlake Capital Group in its acquisition of Landesk Group, Inc. from Thoma Bravo and its combination with Heat Software Holdings, Inc.

Represented Clearlake Capital Group in its acquisition of Team Technologies Holding Company.

Represented Clearlake Capital Group Clearlake Capital Group in its sale of Sage Automotive Interiors.

Represented Clearlake Capital Group Clearlake Capital Group in its investment in Appriss Holdings, Inc., a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners, LLC.

Represented Thoma Bravo in connection with its acquisition of Calabrio, the customer experience intelligence company.

Represented Thoma Bravo in connection with its acquisition of IDS, a leading provider of asset finance software solutions, from SV Investment Partners.

Represented Z Gallerie, LLC and its debtor subsidiaries in their Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the district of Delaware and their debtor-in-possession credit facility.

Global Finance Associate at Sidley Austin LLP, 2013–2016