Brian H. Blaney

Brian H. Blaney: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Brian H. Blaney concentrates his practice on corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity investments. Brian has deep experience in capital markets transactions, including public and private offerings of equity and debt securities. Brian regularly advises public companies on mergers and acquisitions as well as on compliance with SEC reporting requirements, stock exchange listing rules, and general corporate matters. In addition to advising companies in a broad range of industries, Brian has experience in the securities aspects of real estate syndicates and real estate investment trusts.

Concentrations

•Securities law
•Public offerings
•Mergers and acquisitions
•Private equity
•Venture capital and private placements
•Corporate law

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southwest Super Lawyers, 2007-2025
•Listed, 'Top 50 Super Lawyers in Arizona,' 2007, 2010, 2013-2015, and 2018
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2006-2025
•The Best Lawyers in America, Securities / Capital Markets Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Securities Regulation; Corporate Law; Corporate Governance Law; Venture Capital Law, 2010-2026
•Listed, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Securities / Capital markets Law, Phoenix, 2014 and 2026
•Listed, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Securities Regulation, Phoenix, 2018, 2023, and 2026
•Listed, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Venture Capital Law, Phoenix, 2019, 2021 and 2024
•Listed, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Corporate Governance Law, Phoenix, 2023
•Listed, AZ Business Magazine
•'Az Business Leaders,' 2023-2024
•'Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona,' 2016, 2017, 2019
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2024-2025
•Listed, IFLR1000, 'Highly Regarded - Capital Markets: Debt; Capital Markets Equity; M&A (Arizona),' 2021-2025
•Member, Winning Team, M&A Advisor's Turnaround Awards, 'Professional Services (B-To-B) Deal of the Year' and 'Restructuring Community Impact Deal of the Year' for the Preferred Stock Investment in Roadrunner Transportation Systems, 2018

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Corporate
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Capital Markets
  • Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
  • Professional Service Providers

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Michigan, B.B.A., Finance, 1990
Law School Attended:
University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Arizona
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Board of Directors, Desert Voices Oral Learning Center
•Member, American Bar Association, Business Law Section
•Member, State Bar of Arizona, Securities Regulation Section and Business Law Section
•Past Chairman, Securities Regulation Section
•Past Member, Association for Corporate Growth, Arizona Chapter
•Past Board Member, Enterprise Network
•Past Chairman of Awards Selection Committee, Governor's Celebration of Innovation
•Past Planning Committee Member, Invest Southwest (f/k/a Arizona Venture Capital Conference)

Birth Information:
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 9, 1968
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Represents issuers, selling stockholders, and underwriters in public offerings and private placements of equity and debt securities.; Represents public companies with respect to securities law compliance, governance issues and general corporate matters.; Represents private equity and venture capital funds with respect to portfolio company investments.; Represents buyers and sellers in merger and acquisition transactions.
ISLN:
913234813

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (16 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/15/12 in Securities Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/02/10 in Securities Law

    Over the years I have worked with Brian and consulted with Brian when I professional questions and I have the utmost respect both for his legal ability and for his ethical standards. I would not hesitate to recomment that he be ranked by Martindale... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/29/10 in Securities Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/22/10 in Securities Finance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/21/10 in Securities Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/21/10 in Securities Offerings

    I was the Chairman of the Securities Regulation Section of the Bar last year. Brian was an active member of the Securities Regulation Section, indeed he is one of the past Chairmans, and his years of service were marked as some of the most fruitful f... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/21/10 in Securities Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/21/10 in Securities Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/29/10 in Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/22/09 in Finance

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