Evaluating A Borrower’s Corporate Governance Enhances Credit Risk

Even if many lenders skip it, taking the time to review the makeup and function of a borrower’s corporate board of directors can be an invaluable tool for managing credit risk.

December 21, 2022 Howard Brod Brownstein | The Brownstein Corporation Markiesha Thompson

A New Ballgame: Negotiating Financial Covenants In An Uncertain Environment

Lending in 2022 presents a new host of challenges for financing providers of all types. Inez M. Markovich and Howard Brod Brownstein break down how lenders and borrowers will need to adjust their expectations and requirements.

October 5, 2022 Howard Brod Brownstein | Inez M. Markovich | McCarter & English | The Brownstein Corporation Markiesha Thompson

Loan Modifications and Forbearance Agreements in the Age of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of financial stress for borrowers, which means loan modifications and forbearance agreements have become necessities. Inez M. Markovich of McCarter & English and Howard Brod Brownstein of The Brownstein Corporation outline what lenders and borrowers should expect.

May 11, 2020 Forbearance Agreement | Howard Brod Brownstein | Inez M. Markovich | McCarter & English | The Brownstein Corporation Phil Neuffer

Brownstein Named American Bar Foundation Fellow

Brownstein Corporation CEO Howard Brod Brownstein has been named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

November 11, 2019 Howard Brod Brownstein nadine

TAKING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Why Lenders Should Pay More Attention to Their Borrowers’ Corporate Governance

A strong, independent board of directors can help keep a company on the right financial track. Howard Brod Brownstein, who sits on several corporate boards himself, urges lenders to take a hard look at a borrower’s board of directors before extending a loan or agreeing to forbearance. Brownstein makes a case for lenders to insist on corporate governance before handing over the cash.

August 20, 2019 Howard Brod Brownstein nadine

After a Volatile Political Year, What’s Next for Turnaround Professionals

After the 2016 election, Howard Brod Brownstein shared his observations of the challenges facing the turnaround industry. A year later, after the passage of new tax reforms and with the threat of tariffs and new world conflicts, he looks into his crystal ball once more to see what the future holds for the restructuring industry.

April 17, 2018 Howard Brod Brownstein | The Brownstein Corporation | Turnaround Management ABF Journal

Turnaround Management: 2017 and Beyond

Economic uncertainty has traditionally been good for turnaround professionals. But the game has changed, and unregulated lenders can call a different tune. Howard Brod Brownstein looks into his crystal ball and predicts a mixed bag for turnaround pros under the new administration.

April 20, 2017 Howard Brod Brownstein | The Brownstein Corporation | turnaround | Turnaround Management ABF Journal

Turnaround Professional Brownstein Joins NHS Board

Turnaround professional and ABF Journal contributing editor Howard Brod Brownstein joined the board of directors of NJS, a provider of community-based education.

December 16, 2016 Howard Brod Brownstein | NHS | Reginald W. Wilkes ABF Journal

Lenders and Turnaround Professionals: A Changing Relationship

Traditionally, lenders and turnaround professionals have worked in tandem to assure a positive outcome for the lender and the borrower. But since the onset of the Great Recession, that relationship has undergone many changes. Veteran turnaround professional and ABF Journal Contributing Editor Howard Brownstein shares some observations on this changing relationship.

September 15, 2016 Howard Brod Brownstein | The Brownstein Corporation | Turnaround Management ABF Journal

Brownstein Appointed to Board of A.M. Castle

Howard Brod Brownstein has been named to the A.M. Castle board of directors to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of board member Allan J. Young.

September 7, 2016 .M. Castle | Howard Brod Brownstein ABF Journal