Tag Archives: McCarter & English

Live Oak Bank and NorthCoast Mezzanine Support Five Point’s Investment in Yandell

Fort Point Capital invested in The Yandell Family of Companies, a transportation, warehousing, logistics and value-added service provider serving the wine, food and beverage industries. Live Oak Bank and NorthCoast Mezzanine provided debt financing for the transaction.

Tackling Issues in Structuring Syndicated Asset-Based Loans

Syndicating asset-based loans is a tried-and-true method of mitigating the risk of overexposure to certain industries and borrowers, but the process is far from simple, especially considering the different types of lenders. Inez M. Markovich and Howard Brod Brownstein outline some important considerations for successful syndication.

U.S. Bank Enters Agreement to Acquire PFM Asset Management

U.S. Bank entered into a definitive agreement to purchase PFM Asset Management under its subsidiary, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management. PFM Asset Management will continue to operate as a separate entity. The agreement was signed on July 7 and is expected to close in Q4/21.

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.

Uncertainty Surrounds Bankruptcy Debtors’ Access to Paycheck Protection Program

Companies in bankruptcy do not have access to the Paycheck Protection Program, at least according to the letter of the law. However, the issue has become less clear as illustrated by the decisions in In re Hidalgo and In re Cosi Inc. Howard M. Berkower and Franklin Barbosa Jr. of McCarter & English take a closer look at those decisions and how their inconsistencies muddy the waters.