Seyfarth’s John Napoli Named a Top 25 Attorney by Opportunity Zone Magazine

Seyfarth’s John P. Napoli, partner in the firm’s Corporate department in New York and co-chair of the firm’s national Opportunity Zone Funds group, was named a Top 25 Attorney by Opportunity Zone Magazine.

Opportunity Zone Magazine has recognized the industry's leading and most influential Opportunity Zone professionals in five categories: attorneys, fund managers/developers, tax specialists, policy influencers and professionals in specialized fields. Candidates were evaluated based on their vision, influence and industry experience.

Napoli is the co-managing partner of Seyfarth’s New York office and also co-chairs the firm’s national tax practice. He practices federal, state and local tax law, and advises public and private clients on tax issues relating to opportunity zones, corporate mergers and acquisitions, international transactions, restructurings, consolidations, financing, real estate (including REITs), tax free like kind 1031 exchanges, subchapter S corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and limited liability companies. Napoli is highly skilled in shaping tax-efficient real estate transactions, including the formation, operation, and liquidation of REITs and UPREITs.

Seyfarth’s Opportunity Zone Funds group helps sponsors, investors, developers, and businesses bisect the details of sponsoring and investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds and take advantage of the unique tax benefits of the Qualified Opportunity Zone Program.