Seyfarth Advises Veris Residential on $3.4 Billion Merger Agreement

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is representing long-standing client Veris Residential, Inc., in connection with its definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an investor consortium in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.4 billion.

Veris’ Board of Directors unanimously approved the transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to approvals.

The Seyfarth team is co‑led by Blake Hornick and John Napoli, with Mike Dunn and Andrew Lucano advising on corporate matters, and Mike Lobie and Michael Rosenthal handling tax aspects of the deal.

The sale has garnered significant media coverage, including Law360, GlobeSt, Reuters, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Multi-Housing News.