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Legal Translation Services
Translation Empire (UK) works with a global network of 16,000+ translators covering more than 400 languages. If you have a legal document that needs to be translated. Send it to our team and we’ll confirm the turnaround time and whether certification is required or not.
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Types of Legal Documents We Translate
Law firms and solicitors often receive documents in another language while a matter is already moving. Our legal translation services cover the different types of written material they may need to work with in another language.
MOST REQUESTED
Contracts & Legal Agreements
Commercial agreements are often being reviewed while negotiations are still moving. The translation needs to preserve the defined terms and clause relationships so that the English version can be read against the original without changing what the parties have agreed.
TYPICAL DOCUMENTS INCLUDE
- Commercial Contracts
- NDAs & Confidentiality Agreements
- Service Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Shareholder Agreements
- Employment Contracts
Corporate & Commercial Legal Documents
Cross-border transactions often bring documents from another company or jurisdiction into an existing legal file. The translation needs to sit properly alongside the rest of the transaction so that terminology and company references remain consistent from one document to the next.
- Corporate Records
- Board Resolutions
- Due Diligence Documents
- Transaction Documents
- Company Formation Documents
- Corporate Correspondence Documents
Court & Litigation Documents
When foreign-language material becomes part of a court file, the translation has to remain easy to trace back to the source. Pagination, headings, case references and exhibit references all matter when solicitors are preparing or working through the case.
- Court Orders
- Judgments
- Statements of Case
- Case Bundles
- Court Correspondence Documents
Witness Statements & Supporting Evidence
A translated witness statement should highlight the evidence as it was given, not improve the wording or make the account sound stronger than the original. That becomes especially important when both versions may be referred to during proceedings.
- Witness Statements
- Affidavits
- Statutory Declarations
- Exhibits
- Expert Reports
- Supporting Evidence
Immigration & Private Client Documents
Solicitors may be working with records issued overseas that later need to be used. The translation should make the document clear without changing what the issuing authority originally recorded and certification should be added if the receiving organisation requests it.
- Immigration Records
- Police Certificates
- Powers of Attorney
- Statutory Declarations
- Personal Statements
- Official Records
Our Process
How Our Process Works
A clear process keeps each project organised, gives you visibility from the start and helps avoid unnecessary delays along the way.
Tell Us What You Need
Send us the document or provide details of the meeting, recording or ongoing project.
We Review the Requirements
Our team will review the material and confirm the scope of the project.
We Assign the Right Team
Suitable professionals are selected based on the language, subject matter and service required.
We Check and Deliver the Work
The completed work is reviewed against your instructions and delivered in the agreed format.
Legal Aid Translation Services
If you need some documents translated for a Legal Aid-funded matter…Let us know.
We can review the documents and prepare a quote before you confirm the order. Your firm can then use the quoted cost to check against the funding requirements for the case and arrange any approval that may be needed.
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When Important Documents Can't Wait
Urgent options for Assignments
Working to a court deadline, claim review or contract signing date? Translation Empire offers urgent turnaround options for time-sensitive legal documents, with clear timelines shared before the work begins.
24–48 hour delivery may be available depending on document length, format and language pair
Why clients choose Translation Empire
Trusted by teams that cannot afford mistakes
- Legal-focused language specialists
- Clear pricing before work begins
- Confidential handling from start to finish
- Documents prepared for professional use
- Reliable delivery for urgent and ongoing work
- Legal translation support in 160+ languages
OUR APPROACH
Why Choose Our Legal Translation Service?
Legal documents are often reviewed or relied upon by more than one party. Our legal translation process is built around experienced linguists, recognised standards and strict SOP’s till the final delivery.
10+ ISO Certifications
Translation Empire holds more than 10 ISO certifications which includes ISO 20771 for legal translation and ISO 17100 for translation services. Our legal work follows recognised standards rather than relying on an in-house process alone.
A Team of 16,000+ Translators
We have more than 16,000 Translators in our network and therefore we are not limited to assigning whoever is available. We can choose someone who fits both the language pair and the legal subject.
400+ Languages Covered
Our network covers more than 400 languages all around the world, which allows us to support legal matters involving both widely spoken and less commonly requested languages.
18+ Years of Legal Translation Experience
We have been handling legal translation for more than 18 years. That experience helps us to understand what needs attention before a document is translated and how it should be prepared for its intended use.
Legal Detail Checks (Before Delivery)
The completed translation is checked against the source document before it is delivered. Particular attention is given to wording and references that need to stay consistent throughout the file.
Confidential File Handling
Legal documents are only made available to the people working on the instruction. If the matter requires additional controls, we can also work with NDAs and client-specific handling requirements.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my legal translation be suitable for the court or organisation receiving it?
It depends on where the document will be submitted and what that organisation requires. Courts, government departments and overseas authorities can have different rules for certification & formatting documents. Tell us where the legal document will be used so we can prepare it according to the relevant requirements.
Do I need a certified, notarised or apostilled translation?
Not every legal document needs the same type of certification. A certified translation includes a statement confirming that the translation is accurate…while notarisation involves a notary verifying the relevant signature or declaration. An apostille may be required when a document is being legalised for use in another country.
The right option depends on the document, country and the receiving authority.
Will stamps, seals, signatures and handwritten notes also be included in the translation?
Yes, where they form part of the original document. Stamps, seals, handwritten notes and other visible information can be translated or identified in the appropriate place. Signatures are normally shown as signatures rather than recreated and anything that cannot be read clearly should be marked as unclear rather than guessed.
Who will translate my legal documents?
The translator should be selected according to the language pair and the type of legal document involved. A commercial contract, witness statement, court order and power of attorney can use very different terminology. We therefore consider the legal subject, document type and relevant experience before assigning the work.
What happens if a court or authority asks for a change after the translation is delivered?
Send us the request or comments you receive from the court or authority. We can check whether the issue relates to the translation itself, certification wording, formatting or another submission requirement. If an amendment is needed, we can review the relevant part and confirm what needs to be updated.