Clear, Compliant and Accurate Legal Translations Every Time Personal | Professional | Precise
Legal texts require highly specialised knowledge and vast experience to translate accurately, since legal systems and the terminology surrounding them can differ substantially between countries and languages.
Moreover, even the smallest error or inaccuracy in a legal translation can have serious repercussions for the client.
At Dixon Associates, we have over 50 years of experience translating all kinds of legal documents and have a team of expert legal translators covering all areas of law.
If you are an individual looking for translations of documents or certificates for legal purposes, please see our certified translation services.
Legalese, Please!
Every party in any legal setting has the right to fully understand the proceedings, so providing translated documents and professional interpreting services is critical. Most legal texts are written using highly specialist and technical language and often reference laws, organisations and procedures that are unique to a particular jurisdiction. There are also significant differences between legal writing styles in different languages, including formality preferences, use of abbreviations, number formats and citation methods. This means that legal translators must have extensive knowledge of the legal systems in both countries whose languages they are translating, as they must ensure that the reader of the translation can understand the legal context of the text whilst respecting the writing conventions of the target language and country.
Professional Translations of All Types of Legal Documents
There are many different kinds of legal documents that can require translation, each with its own unique requirements and challenges. Just some of the types of legal documents that we regularly translate are:
• Business contracts, policies and agreements
• Court reports, orders and statements
• Witness statements and documents to be used as evidence in court
• Immigration documents
• Regulatory and compliance statements
• Personal legal documents and certificates
Certification of Legal Translations
It is common for translations of legal documents to require certification in order to be accepted by the receiving authority or organisation. We can provide four levels of certification, depending on your requirements. It is the authority receiving the translation that determines the level of certification required, so we would always recommend checking with them to confirm exactly what they need.
Only accredited members of a recognised translation industry body are entitled to certify translations. Dixon Associates is a member of the Association of Translation Companies and the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, and you will see our credentials from both of these organisations on all our certified translations. Certification confirms that:
• The translator is qualified and experienced
• The translation is a true and accurate representation of the original document
• The translated document may be legally relied upon
We can also provide higher levels of certification, including notarisation, apostille/legalisation and sworn translation (if applicable in the target jurisdiction).
Find out more about certified translation
Specialist Interpreting in All Legal Situations
In addition to translations of written legal documents, it is often necessary to translate the spoken word in many legal situations. Legal interpreters are highly skilled and frequently specialise in one area of law, and can ensure understanding and engagement in a wide range of legal interactions, including:
• Meetings with solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals
• Court proceedings
• Police interviews
• Asylum hearings
• Disciplinary meetings
Find out more about our interpreting services
To find out more about how we can help you, speak to one of the team today by phone on +44 (0)1952 288 230 or by email to info@dixon-associates.co.uk
