James Garrett serves as Global Vice Chair of the firm’s M&A and Private Equity Practice. He previously served as Chair of the Houston Corporate Department.
James counsels private equity investors and their portfolio companies on the full spectrum of issues that arise across the investment life cycle, as well as private and public companies on their highest-stakes M&A and joint ventures.
James combines a sophisticated understanding of both the Texas and national markets with his business-focused approach to deliver practical advice to solve clients’ complex problems in the context of:
He acts as a trusted advisor to clients in a broad range of sectors, unlocking the resources of the firm’s global platform to craft commercial solutions that advance their business objectives.
Drawing on his diverse transactional experience, he frequently counsels clients across a broad range of industries, including oil and gas, renewables, industrials, technology, software, digital infrastructure, and financial services, among others.
James serves as a Director for both CarePartners and the Texas Hearing Institute. He formerly contributed as a member of The Children’s Fund and served on the Founding Advisory Board of Greentown Labs Houston, the city’s first climatetech and cleantech-focused startup incubator.
James’ experience includes advising:
Chambers USA recognized the firm’s market leadership across three marquee, high-demand practices.
Recognition highlights Latham’s breadth across Houston’s middle market deal landscape, from technology to infrastructure.
Firm adds another top ranking in 2025 from The Texas Lawbook.