BW INSIGHTS

BrownWinick Welcomes Andy Magner and Leif Gustafson to the Firm

By BrownWinick | 11.05.2026

We are pleased to welcome Andy Magner and Leif Gustafson to BrownWinick. Andy is joining our Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law practice group, with a focus on utility regulation and experience as both a state utility commission attorney and an in-house regulatory attorney. Leif is joining our Corporate M&A group, bringing... Read More

BrownWinick Included in 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms Ranked by Best®

By BrownWinick | 11.05.2026

BrownWinick is proud to share that the firm has been named in the Best Law Firms Ranked by Best® 2027 publication. Firms featured in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® list have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm is thoroughly assessed using client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership... Read More

2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Great Plains Rising Stars Feature BrownWinick Attorneys

By BrownWinick | 05.21.2026

BrownWinick is proud to announce that 13 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars listings, a distinction honoring outstanding attorneys across Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This year’s recognitions reflect BrownWinick’s continued commitment to excellence across a wide range of... Read More

Turing’s Ambiguity – Squaring AI Convenience with Human Expectations in Transactional Settings

By Ross Curnow | 10.15.2025

Wordy title, right? Well, if you’ve ever received an AI-generated email highlighting deal points that reads more like a dissertation on economics, you might see how the title matches the ever-evolving technological environment of our day-to-day lives. Developed by Alan Turing in 1949, the Turing Test is a test of a machine’s ability to demonstrate... Read More

Navigating State & Local Taxes: How an Iowa Tax Attorney Can Help Your Business

By Tim C. Reilly | 08.22.2025

State and local taxes (SALT) often take a back seat to federal tax considerations, to the extent that tax is even at the table when it comes to deciding what’s best for a business. And while federal income tax is typically the largest tax liability for a business, ignoring SALT in business planning can create unnecessary risk and leave money on... Read More

BrownWinick Included in 2024 Edition of Best Laws Firms Ranked by Best®

By BrownWinick | 11.02.2023

BrownWinick is excited to announce the firm has been included in the Best Law Firms Ranked by Best® 2024 publication. Firms included in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality... Read More

Key Immigration Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions

By Danielle Smid | 07.06.2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become common strategies for companies seeking growth, market expansion, or increased competitiveness. However, M&A activity is typically complex, high value and long-term in nature. It is therefore vital that both buyer and seller understand the full range of obligations, liabilities, risks and opportunities... Read More

New SBA Guidelines Pave Way for Dynamic Government-Backed Financing of Business Acquisitions

By Brennan Block | 05.16.2023

We’ve had many different clients utilize U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) 7(a) loans to finance their purchase and/or sale of their business (or businesses). SBA loans, like the SBA 7(a) loan, are desirable because they can be more accessible and offer longer repayment terms and/or lower interest rates than many other conventional (or... Read More

How Your M&A Escrow Can Go Wrong

By William Daniel | 04.03.2023

In the world of M&A transactions, there is always a large debate between buyer and seller on proper security for certain liabilities that the buyer may experience after the closing. A solution very commonly used is to place a certain percentage of the purchase price into escrow with an escrow agent, such as a bank, to hold the money post-closing... Read More

M&A During COVID-19

By BrownWinick | 06.26.2020

If you’re wondering what impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on the M&A world, you’re asking the right question. There is no doubt this pandemic caused turbulence in the financial market, but it may not all be bad news. While some companies are treading carefully during this uncertain economic state, others are moving quickly to secure strategic... Read More