Arda Çağatay

Attorney at Law

Arda Çağatay

acagatay@igniterstech.com

Arda Çağatay is an attorney at law with a strong foundation in tax, compliance, and cross-border advisory. A graduate of Kadir Has University Law School and an alumnus of İzmir American Collegiate Institute, Arda distinguished himself early on through academic rigor and an analytical mindset—qualities that continue to shape his professional journey. His career includes experience at leading law firms and international consultancies, most notably PwC Turkey, where he worked on individual taxation, international tax, and M&A-related tax matters.

His certification as a Compliance Specialist, alongside his formal training in Representation of Parties in Arbitration by the Turkish Bar Association, reflects a deepening focus on regulatory integrity, dispute resolution, and ethical business conduct. His extensive work on tax-related projects further underscores his expertise in navigating complex domestic and international tax frameworks.

Outside the realm of law, Arda brings the same precision and balance to his passions. A certified motorsports instructor, he thrives on high-speed strategy and technical mastery. He is an avid follower of all forms of motorsports—including Formula 1, Formula E, and MotoGP—and approaches them with the same analytical enthusiasm he brings to his legal work. His broader interests in surfing, skiing, scuba diving, basketball, and tennis reflect a lifestyle driven by movement, discipline, and curiosity.

In parallel with his legal work, Arda remains captivated by the evolving intersections of law and innovation. He actively follows developments in technology, cross-border regulatory frameworks, and the future of digitization. This curiosity, coupled with a results-oriented mindset, positions him at the convergence of law, taxation, and transformative business practices.