Tanya Cox

Tanya Cox’s practice focuses on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate matters. She represents startups, established companies, and individuals in a wide range of business and real estate transactions, including entity formation, corporate finance, restructuring, and complex commercial deals. Her practical, collaborative approach helps clients navigate transactions with clarity and confidence while achieving their business goals.

Corporate & Business Transactions – Supporting Growth from Formation to Exit

Tanya advises clients at every stage of the business lifecycle, from initial formation through expansion and eventual exit. She works closely with startups and established companies on structuring entities, negotiating agreements, raising capital, and executing mergers and acquisitions.

She is particularly passionate about helping founders and business owners grow what they have built. Clients value Tanya’s practical judgement, responsiveness, and ability to translate legal issues into clear business decisions. Whether a client is acquiring a new company, restructuring operations, or preparing for a sale, Tanya provides strategic, business-minded guidance grounded in real-world experience.

Mergers & Acquisitions – Structuring High-Value Deals

Tanya advises clients on mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, equity transactions, and related deal documents. Her experience includes high-value transactions, as well as middle-market and founder-led deals where practical execution, clear communication, and strategic risk allocation are critical. . She understands the legal and operational nuances involved in large-scale transactions and works to ensure that deals are structured efficiently and aligned with her clients’ long-term objectives. Tanya works closely with clients through each stage of a transaction, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, closing, and post-closing matters.

Real Estate & Commercial Transactions – Practical Guidance for Complex Projects

Tanya represents clients in a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development-related transactions. Her experience includes both private practice and in-house roles, giving her insight into the financial and operational drivers behind real estate decisions.

She is known for her ability to think creatively and leverage relationships to help move deals forward, even when unexpected challenges arise.

A Practical, Client-Focused Approach

Tanya is known for being highly responsive, practical, and solutions-oriented. She helps clients understand legal issues in the context of their broader business objectives and focuses on giving clear, actionable guidance.

Tanya values the collaborative nature of transactional work, where success is defined by creating outcomes that work for all parties involved. Her goal is to help clients make informed decisions, protect what they build, and move forward with confidence.

Background & Experience

Before joining PRK Livengood, Tanya practiced at California-based Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc,, where she advised clients on a broad range of corporate and real estate matters. She also served as Associate General Counsel for a real estate investment company, gaining valuable in-house experience and a deeper understanding of how legal strategy supports business operations and growth.

Earlier in her career, Tanya practiced at a boutique law firm in San Jose, CA, focusing on corporate transactions and equity compensation matters.

Personal

Outside of her practice, Tanya enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children.  She enjoys cooking, staying active, and exploring wellness-focused routines.