# APOS Legal — German Litigation for International Businesses > Last updated: 2026-03-27 > APOS Legal (Kanzlei Fatih Bektas) is a German law firm specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration for US and UK companies. All client communication is in English. The firm is based in Heidelberg and Berlin. APOS Legal represents international businesses as plaintiff or defendant in German courts (Amtsgericht, Landgericht, Oberlandesgericht) and in international arbitration (ICC, DIS, LCIA). Fatih Bektas is a certified specialist in employment law (Fachanwalt für Arbeitsrecht) since 2011 and a qualified mediator with 20+ years of litigation experience. ## Key Facts - 20+ years of litigation experience - 5,000+ clients represented - 5.0/5.0 client rating (68 verified reviews) - Certified Specialist in Employment Law (Fachanwalt) since 2011 - Licensed by Rechtsanwaltskammer Karlsruhe - Languages: English, German, Turkish - Service area: All German courts nationwide (Heidelberg, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and all other locations) ## Core Services - [Commercial Disputes](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/#disputes): Breach of contract, trade disputes, distributor and agency claims, unfair competition, product liability before German Landgericht commercial chambers. - [Employment Litigation](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/#disputes): Wrongful dismissal claims, severance disputes, non-compete enforcement, works council conflicts. Fachanwalt (certified specialist) since 2011. - [Contract Enforcement](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/#disputes): Payment claims, warranty disputes, service agreements, licensing conflicts under German BGB/HGB. - [Shareholder Disputes](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/#disputes): Minority shareholder protection, squeeze-outs, breach of fiduciary duties, GmbH and AG conflicts. - [International Arbitration](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/#disputes): ICC, DIS, LCIA proceedings seated in Germany. Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the New York Convention. - [Judgment Enforcement](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/#disputes): Enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Germany. Exequatur proceedings, attachment of German assets. ## Free Tools - [Litigation Cost Calculator](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/tools/cost-calculator): Estimates German court fees and statutory attorney fees based on dispute value. - [Deadline Checker](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/tools/deadline-checker): Calculates response deadlines after being served with a German lawsuit. - [Dismissal Checker](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/tools/dismissal-checker): Assesses whether a German employee dismissal is challengeable under the Kündigungsschutzgesetz. ## The Team - [Full Team Overview](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/team): Fatih Bektas (Attorney-at-Law & Certified Specialist), Georg Willem Büchler (Attorney-at-Law & Certified Specialist), Dr. Martin Duncker (Attorney-at-Law & Certified Specialist), Tobias Fürniss Ph.D. (Attorney-at-Law), Dr. Heiko Hofstätter (Attorney-at-Law & Certified Specialist), Vincent Samklu (Attorney-at-Law). ## Blog — Practical Guides on German Litigation - [Interim Injunctions in Germany: How to Get Fast Relief in Urgent Disputes](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/interim-injunctions-germany): German interim injunctions (einstweilige Verfügung): how to get emergency court orders within days, requirements, and penalties. - [Works Councils in Germany: A Guide for International Companies](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/works-council-germany-guide): German works councils (Betriebsrat) explained: powers, formation rules, co-determination rights, and what international employers must know. - [Setting Up a GmbH: Legal Pitfalls for Foreign Investors](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/setting-up-gmbh-foreign-investors): The GmbH is Germany's most popular corporate form for foreign investors. But the formation process has traps that can cost time and money. Here's what to watch out for. - [Product Liability in Germany: How It Differs from the US](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/product-liability-germany): German product liability law vs. the US: no juries, no punitive damages, but strict liability. What US manufacturers need to know. - [German Non-Compete Agreements: What US Employers Need to Know](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/german-non-compete-agreements): German non-compete agreements: enforceability rules, mandatory compensation (Karenzentschädigung), and what US employers must know. - [German Data Protection (DSGVO) Litigation: When Companies Get Sued](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/dsgvo-data-protection-litigation-germany): Data protection litigation in Germany is rising sharply. Learn when companies face DSGVO lawsuits, what damages courts award, and how to defend against data protection claims. - [Breach of Contract Under German Law: Remedies and Damages](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/breach-of-contract-german-law): Breach of contract under German law: Nachfrist deadlines, Schadensersatz damages, and how remedies differ from US and UK law. - [Statute of Limitations in Germany: Key Deadlines That Can Kill Your Claim](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/statute-of-limitations-germany): German statute of limitations (Verjährung): the 3-year rule, when the clock starts, how to stop it, and critical deadlines for your claim. - [Shareholder Disputes in Germany: Rights, Remedies, and How to Protect Your Investment](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/shareholder-disputes-germany): Shareholder disputes in Germany: minority rights, squeeze-outs, fiduciary duties, and how to enforce your rights in GmbH or AG. - [I've Been Sued in Germany — What Do I Do? Emergency Guide for Foreign Companies (2026)](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/sued-in-germany-what-to-do): Received a German lawsuit? Emergency guide for US & UK companies: deadlines, default judgment risks, and what to do next. - [German Litigation Costs Explained: What US and UK Companies Can Expect to Pay (2026)](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/german-litigation-costs-explained): German litigation costs explained: statutory court fees, attorney fees (RVG/GKG), loser-pays rule, and why suing in Germany is often cheaper. - [How to Sue a Company in Germany: The Complete Guide for US and UK Businesses (2026)](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/how-to-sue-in-germany): Step-by-step guide for US & UK companies suing in Germany. Courts, attorney rules, costs, timelines, and the loser-pays rule. - [How German Courts Work: A Practical Guide for US & UK Businesses](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/how-german-courts-work): How German courts work: no juries, no discovery, loser pays. Side-by-side comparison with US and UK courts for international businesses. - [Enforcing a US Judgment in Germany: Your Options When There's No Treaty](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/enforcing-us-judgment-in-germany): Why US judgments aren't automatically enforceable in Germany and what strategies work instead. Exequatur proceedings, re-litigation, and the UK post-Brexit situation explained. - [Fired Your German Employee? Why You Might Get Sued — And How to Win](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/blog/firing-employee-germany-guide): Firing employees in Germany: Kündigungsschutzgesetz rules, the 3-week lawsuit deadline, severance, and costly mistakes to avoid. ## Contact & Booking - [Free Case Assessment](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/#contact): Submit case details for a free initial assessment, usually within 48 hours. - [Book a Consultation](https://meet.brevo.com/fatih-bektas/initial-free-consultation-by-phone-lp): Schedule a free phone consultation directly via Brevo. - Email: bektas@apos.legal - Phone: +49 151 2700 3173 - Address: Am Paradeplatz 20, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/privacy-policy) - [Legal Notice / Impressum](https://www.german-litigation-lawyer.com/legal-notice)