Perry Urken

Overview

Perry Urken is a Principal based in Ryan’s Washington, D.C. office. He specializes in transfer pricing, tax valuation, and economic consulting, advising multinational corporations across a broad range of industries. Perry works closely with clients to navigate complex international tax matters, develop defensible transfer pricing strategies, and address valuation challenges involving intellectual property, intercompany transactions, and business restructurings.

With more than 25 years of economic consulting experience, Perry brings extensive expertise in enterprise valuation, intangible asset valuation, and transfer pricing analysis, including high-profile engagements involving assets valued in the billions of dollars. His experience spans financial services, consumer products, automotive, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and e-commerce. A recognized expert in transfer pricing controversy and dispute resolution, Perry has provided expert testimony in international tax litigation and supported clients through audits, appeals, and competent authority proceedings. He contributes extensively to the profession through speaking engagements and published work, including presentations for the NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium, TP Minds Conference, and International Fiscal Association, as well as articles in Tax Notes, World Finance, and International Tax Review. His approach emphasizes rigorous economic analysis, practical solutions, and effective dispute resolution, helping clients navigate complex tax challenges and achieve defensible outcomes.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts, International Finance, George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts, Politics, Brandeis University

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Transfer Pricing, Ryan, Washington, D.C. office

• Advises multinational corporations on transfer pricing, economic analysis, and tax valuation matters

• Leads complex engagements involving intellectual property valuation, intercompany transactions, and business restructurings

• Provides expert economic analysis and testimony in international tax disputes, litigation, and regulatory proceedings

• Supports clients in developing and defending transfer pricing policies across multiple jurisdictions

Vice President, Charles River Associates

• Provided economic consulting services involving transfer pricing, business valuation, and intellectual property transactions

Senior Manager, The Ballentine Barbera Group, LLC

• Conducted economic analyses and supported multinational clients on transfer pricing and valuation matters

Manager, KPMG LLP

• Provided economic consulting and transfer pricing advisory services

Economist, Economic Consulting Services, Inc.

• Performed economic research and analyses supporting transfer pricing and valuation engagements

Expert Testimony and Litigation Experience

Served as an expert witness in international tax disputes before the United States Tax Court, United States District Court of Puerto Rico, and Tax Appeals Court of Trinidad and Tobago

Prepared expert reports for proceedings in Israel, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States

Provided expert testimony and economic analysis involving transfer pricing, intellectual property valuation, and international tax controversies

Publications and Thought Leadership

Co-author, “Amount B, Baseline Marketing and Distribution Activities, and the Arm’s-Length Principle,” Tax Notes (2023).

Co-author, “The Border Adjustment Tax: What Companies Need to Know,” Tax Notes (2017).

Co-author, “Defending Valuations for Equity Transfers of Chinese Enterprises,” CRA Insights (2011).

Author, “Estimating Discount Rates – An Alternative to the CAPM,” Valuation Strategies (2005).