Law Firms & Solicitors
Translation Empire (UK) works with legal practices on individual instructions and ongoing client matters. As further documents arrive or another client conference is needed, your firm can return to us rather than coordinate separate providers for different parts of the same case.
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ISO Standards We Maintain
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ISO 9001
Quality Management
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Information Security
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ISO 17100
Translation Services
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ISO 18841
Interpreting Services
ISO 18841 sets basic requirements for providing interpreting services and offers recommendations for good practice. It establishes a general framework for interpreting services, with specialist areas, such as legal interpreting, addressed in separate ISO standards.
LEGAL SECTOR EXPERIENCE
Our Work With Legal Teams...
A closer look at the requirements involved in legal assignments and how our team handled the work for the instructing solicitors.
Cross-Border Supply Agreement Dispute
LEGAL TRANSLATION | COMMERCIAL LAW
The Instruction:
A law firm was handling a dispute with an overseas supplier who required English translations of the original supply agreement and subsequent amendments. The solicitors needed to examine disputed contractual terms and compare provisions across different versions of the documents.
What We Delivered:
Our team prepared the English translations, retaining the original clause numbering and defined terms throughout the documents. Contractual terminology was kept consistent across the file and any unclear passages were flagged for the solicitor's review rather than interpreted without clarification.
Pre-Hearing Conference for an Appeal
LEGAL INTERPRETING | IMMIGRATION LAW
The Instruction:
A solicitor instructed us to arrange an interpreter for a private client conference ahead of an appeal hearing. The meeting involved reviewing the Home Office refusal decision and discussing points raised in the client's witness statement before the case proceeded to tribunal.
What We Delivered:
We arranged an interpreter matched to the client's language and dialect, confirming the appointment details and relevant briefing requirements with the solicitor. During the conference, the interpreter conveyed the solicitor's questions and the client's responses which allowed the legal team to take further instructions ahead of the hearing.
Why Law Firms Choose Translation Empire (UK)
Our legal services go beyond standard document translation and interpreter bookings. We offer options for firms dealing with legally aided matters and appointments that require particular professional qualifications.
Translators With 5+ Years of Experience
Our published translation criteria require translators to have at least five years of professional experience. We also consider their relevant legal knowledge when assigning work, rather than matching a document to someone based on the language pair alone.
24–48 Hours Turnaround
A late document or an approaching filing deadline can leave little time for translation. We offer urgent 24–48 hour turnaround options, subject to the document length, language pair and certification requirements confirmed by our team.
Quick Legal Aid Quotes
We also undertake legal translation and interpreting services at Legal Aid rates. Solicitors can request a quotation for the work required and check the proposed costs against the funding requirements applicable to their case.
NRPSI-Registered Interpreters Available
Some legal appointments require interpreters with specific professional registrations. We can arrange NRPSI-registered interpreters when requested, checking availability against the required language and appointment details.
Getting All Instructions and Details Sorted
Before we start, we establish the scope of the instruction and any procedural requirements. Providing the relevant documents or appointment details at the outset allows our team to assess the requirements and prepare a quotation for your firm’s approval.
Information Required From Your Firm
Legal Translation:
- The Documents required for translation
- Source and target languages
- Intended use and any court or authority requirements
- Certification requirements and filing deadline
Legal Interpreting:
- Language and dialect
- Type of appointment and relevant legal area
- Date, time and expected duration
- Venue or remote attendance details
- Any required interpreter qualifications or registrations
Legal Transcription:
- Audio or video files and recording duration
- Languages spoken and number of speakers
- Required transcript format which includes both timestamps or speaker labels
- Delivery deadline
What We Confirm Before Starting
Scope & Deliverables
We confirm exactly what the quotation covers, so your firm knows what it is approving and what to expect once the instruction is completed.
Fees & Authorisation
A quotation outlining the agreed work and applicable charges.
Any Legal Aid funding conditions or cost limits supplied by your firm can be considered before authorisation.
Deadlines & Availability
A confirmed delivery date for translation or transcription or the agreed attendance arrangements for the interpreter.
Confidentiality & Supplier Assurance
Confidentiality Policy
Your firm's compliance team can review our published confidentiality and data protection policies before approving us as a supplier. These set out the arrangements for handling any obligations placed on translators.
Secure Document Transfer
Our confidentiality policy specifies a secure portal for exchanging translation files. Our team can confirm the appropriate submission method before your firm shares confidential case material.
Signed Translator Agreements
All our translators are required to sign confidentiality and security agreements. These agreements cover confidential case details as well as the files they access while carrying out your firm’s task.
Policies for Supplier Checks
Your firm can review our confidentiality and data protection policies as part of its supplier approval process. Any additional requirements relating to a particular matter can be discussed before the instruction is accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we translate selected exhibits rather than an entire court bundle?
Yes. Your firm can identify the exhibits or pages needed for translation without sending the entire bundle for quotation. We’ll retain the original exhibit references so your solicitors can match the translated material to the correct documents.
What happens if further documents are disclosed during an ongoing case?
Newly disclosed documents can be added to an existing instruction. We’ll assess the additional material and confirm any changes to the cost or delivery date before proceeding. Your firm can then authorise the extra work.
Can we request the same interpreter for subsequent client conferences?
You can request an interpreter who has attended an earlier conference with your client. We’ll check their availability for the next appointment and confirm if they can return. If they’re unavailable, we can discuss an alternative with your firm.
Can you provide certified translations for submission to a UK court?
Yes. Share any court directions concerning certification or document presentation when requesting your quotation. We’ll check the requirements and confirm the certification we can provide, rather than assume the same format is suitable for every proceeding.
Can you prepare transcripts of interviews and recorded evidence?
Yes. We can prepare verbatim transcripts of interviews and other recorded material, with speaker identification and timestamps if required. When speech is indistinct or multiple people speak at once, we mark unclear passages rather than reconstruct them.