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Legal Interpretation Services

Legal interpreting requires more than just fluency in speaking. Translation Empire (UK) works with experienced interpreters who understand legal terminology and can help you communicate properly without changing the meaning of what is said.

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Legal Interpreting Services Across Different Sectors

Criminal & Police

Police questioning follows strict procedures and what a person says under caution may be examined again later in an investigation. Our interpreters understand the importance of these procedures and interpret what is said without adding explanations or stepping into the role of the officer or solicitor.

Courts & Tribunals

Court and tribunal hearings follow formal procedures particularly when evidence is presented or challenged during cross-examination. Our interpreters are familiar with courtroom protocols and legal terminology and follow the directions given by the court or tribunal throughout the proceedings.

Immigration & Asylum

We can re-examine statements made during Home Office interviews if an immigration or asylum case reaches appeal. Our interpreters are familiar with the procedures and terminology used in these cases, particularly when interpreting an applicant’s account of why they are seeking protection.

Family Law

Family court proceedings often involve safeguarding concerns and disputes over parental responsibility. Our interpreters are familiar with family court procedures and the terminology used in these cases and they handle sensitive discussions with discretion while remaining impartial.

Civil & Commercial Law

Civil and commercial disputes often depend on the wording of contractual obligations or settlement terms. Our interpreters are familiar with civil litigation procedures and commercial legal terminology they ensure that each party’s position is properly conveyed during proceedings and negotiations.

Civil Litigation Consultations
Commercial Dispute Meetings
Contract Disputes
Arbitration Proceedings
Intellectual Property Disputes
Personal Injury Claims
Debt Recovery Matters

Choose the Right Format

Legal Interpreting Options

The way an Interpreter joins the appointment depends on how the legal meeting is being held. We can arrange in-person attendance or remote interpreting when everyone does not need to be at the same location.

In-person attendance

The interpreter attends the agreed location and works alongside the participants throughout the appointment. This suits legal matters where face-to-face communication is required.

Telephone interpreting

The interpreter joins the appointment by phone and interprets the conversation as each person speaks. It works well when visual contact is not needed and the discussion can take place entirely over a call.

Video interpreting

The interpreter joins through the video platform being used for the appointment. Participants can communicate remotely while still being able to see the person speaking.

How Our Booking Process Works

We keep the process to four clear steps. This gives us the information needed to review the appointment properly and confirm a suitable interpreter before it takes place.

Tell Us About the Appointment

Start by telling us that time of your appointment and which language the client needs. A short note about the legal matter helps us understand what kind of interpreter the booking requires.

We Review the Requirements

Our team looks at how the appointment will take place and checks anything that could affect the booking. If the interpreter needs background information beforehand, we will ask for it.

We Confirm the Interpreter

Once the requirements are clear, we assign an interpreter whose language skills and legal experience are suited to the matter. The booking is then confirmed for the agreed appointment.

Interpreter Confirmed

The interpreter joins at the agreed time and in the format confirmed with your team. Their role is to communicate what is said accurately throughout the appointment.

Legal Aid Interpreting Services

If an interpreter is needed as part of a Legal Aid-funded matter…Let Us Know.

We will review the appointment and provide a quote before the booking is confirmed. Your firm can then check the cost against the funding requirements for the matter and arrange any approval that may be needed.

1-to-1

Booking Consultation

100%

Confidentiality & GDPR-first handling

18+ Years

Industry Experience

Consistent Support

We needed an interpreter for several meetings with the same client during an ongoing case. The interpreter understood the legal terminology and was able to keep up with the discussion without interrupting our flow. Having the same person available again also meant we did not have to explain the background each time.

Olivia Bennett

Senior Solicitor

Helped at Short Notice

A client meeting had to be arranged quickly and we needed a Romanian interpreter. The team confirmed availability without making the process complicated and the interpreter joined right on time. Communication during the meeting was clear and we were able to deal with everything we needed within the appointment.

Adam Clarke

Associate Solicitor

The Court Meetings were Smooth

We booked an interpreter for a court hearing (The Client was a Polish National). The interpreter was experienced…He Understood when to interpret and kept communication clear without getting in the way of the hearing. The meeting was also confirmed in advance…One less thing to worry

Rachel Morgan

Litigation Solicitor

Legal Aid Booking

We needed an interpreter for a Legal Aid matter and required the quote before we could confirm the appointment. The team sent the information over quickly and understood exactly what we needed for approval. Once that was sorted, the booking went ahead without any unnecessary back-and-forth.

Hannah Foster

Family Law Solicitor

OUR APPROACH

Why Choose Our Legal Interpretation Service?

Choosing the right interpreting firm for your legal matters comes down to how reliably each booking is handled and how well the interpreter is matched to the matter. The points below are the standards we rely on across our legal interpreting services.

10+ ISO Certifications

Translation Empire holds more than 12 ISO certifications, including ISO 18841 for interpreting services and ISO 20228 for legal interpreting. These standards set requirements for the competence expected of legal interpreters.

8,000+ Vetted Interpreters

We have more than 5,000 linguists in our network and therefore We can look for an interpreter with the right language pair and relevant legal experience where the booking requires it.

Consistency Across Ongoing Work

Legal cases can involve several conferences or client meetings over a period of time. Where possible, we can keep the same interpreter assigned so your team does not have to explain the background again.

18+ Years of Legal Interpreting Experience

We have been providing legal interpretation services for more than 18 years. That experience means our team understands what needs to be checked before a booking is confirmed and what can affect the choice of interpreter.

400+ Languages Covered

Our interpreter network covers more than 400 languages which allows us to support legal matters involving both widely spoken and less commonly requested languages.

Legal Aid Cases (Get the Quote Instantly)

For Legal Aid cases, we can provide the quote and information you need before confirming the booking. This helps solicitors get approval in place without delaying the appointment.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Court Provide an Interpreter or Do We Need to Book One?

It depends on the hearing and who needs the interpreter. HMCTS provides interpreters in some court and tribunal matters, but solicitors may still need to arrange one for case-related client conferences and private discussions.

Tell us where the interpreter is needed and we can quote for the part your firm needs to arrange.

How Do You Make Sure the Interpreter Is Right for the Case?

Speaking the language is only part of it. We check the dialect and the type of legal matter before looking at any registration or security requirements attached to the booking. If your appointment requires NRPSI registration or another specific qualification, that can be taken into account before the interpreter is confirmed.

Will My Client’s Conversations Stay Confidential?

Yes. Confidentiality is an important part of legal interpretation. SRA guidance also confirms that having an interpreter present during a lawyer-client consultation does not, by itself remove legal professional privilege.

If your firm requires an NDA or has specific confidentiality requirements, these can be agreed before the booking.

Can You Arrange a Legal Interpreter at Short Notice?

We can check urgent availability across our network of 5,000+ linguists covering more than 400 languages. If an interpreter cannot attend in person…Telephone or Video Interpreting may also be suitable for the appointment.

Availability will depend on the language, location and notice given, so we confirm the interpreter before the booking goes ahead.

Can You Provide a Quote for a Legal Aid Case?

Yes. We can provide a quote before the booking is confirmed, so your team has the information needed for the Legal Aid matter. The funding route can depend on where the interpreting is required, as HMCTS may cover the hearing itself while solicitor-client conferences and other work outside the courtroom can fall under Legal Aid costs.

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Legal Interpreting Services

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