Theodore I. Blum

Ted Blum serves as Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office and Chair of the firm’s Atlanta Corporate Practice. In this role, he provides strategic leadership for one of the firm’s largest and most dynamic offices, guiding its growth initiatives, strengthening key client relationships, and advancing the office’s market position across industries. He leads and advises a team with the strategic business, legal, and market experience needed to manage and close complex transactions while also providing counsel on day-to-day corporate operations.

Ted concentrates his practice in corporate and business law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate finance. He represents corporations, investment firms, boards of directors, executives, and entrepreneurs in the structuring and negotiation of complex, multimillion-dollar mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures of public and privately held companies. His experience includes leveraged buyouts, tax-free reorganizations, stock redemptions, and acquisitions of financially troubled or insolvent companies.

He also works closely with growth companies raising equity or debt capital in private placements and other transactions exempt from federal and state securities registration requirements. These matters include structuring and negotiating the rights, privileges, and preferences of common and preferred equity, convertible debt, warrants, and other financing arrangements, as well as advising on investor protections, governance rights, and capital structure strategy. In addition, Ted represents companies in joint ventures, partnership and strategic arrangements, licensing and development agreements, distribution and supply agreements, shareholder agreements, employment and consulting agreements, and other key commercial relationships.

Known for his clarity, steady counsel, and relationship-driven approach, Ted regularly advises boards of directors and executive leadership teams on corporate governance, strategic growth initiatives, and risk management decisions that shape long-term enterprise value. His leadership reflects a combination of technical corporate acumen, business judgment, and institutional perspective that supports clients through both transformative transactions and ongoing operational strategy.

Concentrations

•Corporate and business law
•Mergers and acquisitions
•Private equity
•Corporate finance

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2007-2026
•Listed, GaBiz, 'Top Lawyers,' 2024
•Listed, Atlanta Magazine, 'Atlanta 500,' Professionals - Law, 2020-2023
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2006-2026
•'Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia,' 2012
•'Rising Stars,' 2006
•Finalist, Southeastern Legal Awards, 'Managing Partner of the Year,' 2024
•Selected, Daily Report, 'Georgia Legal Awards - Distinguished Leaders,' 2022
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2025
•Recipient, Wellspring Living Hope Award, 2021
•Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, “Star Lawyers,” 2019-2021
•Recipient, Rotary Club of Atlanta, 2019 and 2021
•'Service Above Self' Award, 2021
•'Ivan Allen Club Service' Award, 2019
•Recognized, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2005, 2020
•Leaders in Corporate Citizenship, 'Executive Champion,' 2020
•'Top 40 Under 40,' 2005
•Listed, Georgia Trend magazine, 'Legal Elite,' 2008-2013 and 2015-2017
•Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013
•Recipient, 'Abe Schwartz Young Leadership' award, 2005
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0