CLG was a sponsor of the 2019 Opportunity Zone Expo Las Vegas on May 9 and 10, 2019, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Our attorneys Roy Carrasquillo, Marcos D. Vigil, Jorge Salichs and Alexander Rodriguez attended this nationwide conference dedicated to Opportunity Zone stakeholders bringing together a myriad of educational panels, moderated by industry experts, helps professionals stay at the forefront of the booming industry.
Roy Carrasquillo moderated the panel “Promise In Puerto Rico: Tapping Into The Potential Of The Island” with Manuel A. Laboy (DEDC of Puerto Rico), Gerardo J. Portela Franco (CIO Government of Puerto Rico), Maria de los Angeles Rivera (Kevane Grant Thornton) and Marcelo Salas (NES Financial).
CLG’s Qualified Opportunity Zones practitioners work regularly with developers, investors, fund managers, lenders and business owners on matters related to the Qualified Opportunity Zones Program, including the formation of Qualified Opportunity Zones Funds.
CLG’s lawyers also have a thorough understanding of Puerto Rico’s cultural and business climate and members of our team are licensed to practice in the Island. They have experience assisting clients in various industries in Puerto Rico, including, but not limited to, financial services, hospitality, insurance, financing, housing, construction, media and renewable energy.