CohnReznick, a professional services firm backed by Apax Funds, has acquired Ham, Langston & Brezina LLP, effective July 1, 2026, marking a strategic expansion in the Houston market.
The transaction adds HL&B’s three Houston-area offices, 12 partners and 87 employees to CohnReznick’s platform, enhancing its capabilities in energy, financial services, construction, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Founded in Houston, HL&B provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the energy, financial services, construction, nonprofit, and employee benefit plan sectors. The firm’s established local relationships and market expertise expand CohnReznick’s presence in the greater Houston area, complementing its existing Texas operations in Dallas, Austin and its Houston-based state government consulting team.
Allan D. Koltin and Koltin Consulting Group advised on the transaction.