With retroactive effect, EU Council Directive DAC 6 is now largely inapplicable in the United Kingdom. DAC 6, which came into force on June 25, 2018, requires certain intermediaries (including those who provide legal, tax, or consultancy services) or taxpayers to disclose information related to cross-border tax planning. Our prior coverage of DAC 6 may be found here.
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Guy Dingley
Guy Dingley is a partner in Covington's London office, concentrating on taxation and employee benefits, with a particular emphasis on corporate taxation and value added tax, taxation of investment funds, global mobility, and the establishment of incentive arrangements.
Guy's practice encompasses corporate and business acquisitions and disposals, mergers and reconstructions together with advice on the tax aspects of supply chain management and employee remuneration.
In the share incentive arena, Guy has advised clients on the establishment of a wide range of share incentive arrangements designed to suit their business objectives, and often with tax benefits.
Guy has extensive experience of structuring investments and acquisitions in over twenty five jurisdictions, including continental Europe, Australia, India, and China. His expertise covers a wide variety of industry sectors, but he has particular experience in the life sciences, telecommunications and media, branded goods and energy arenas.