Legal Document Translation Services

Professional Legal Translation for Individuals and Businesses

We translate contracts, court and notarial documents, powers of attorney, corporate documentation, legal opinions and other legal materials. We work with documents intended for use abroad, including matters and transactions involving multiple jurisdictions.

Professional Translation of Legal Texts and Documents

Professional legal translation services are available in the following countries:

Legal documents require accurate translation not only of the wording itself, but also of its legal meaning. In contracts, court decisions, powers of attorney and corporate documents, precise wording, definitions, official details, references and specialised terminology can all be legally significant.

A direct equivalent of a legal term does not always carry the same meaning in another legal system. For this reason, each translation takes into account the content and purpose of the document, established legal terminology, the country in which it will be used and any applicable formatting requirements.

Other types of written translation for documents and texts are available through our translation agency.

Legal Documents We Translate

We translate agreements, contracts, appendices and specifications, formal claims and notices, business correspondence, legal opinions and documentation relating to international transactions.

We also work with court and procedural documents, including judgments and court orders, statements of claim, responses and defences, appeals, applications and other procedural submissions, enforcement documents, documentary evidence, and materials relating to commercial and arbitration disputes.

For individuals, we translate powers of attorney, applications, declarations of consent, notarial instruments, and documents relating to family, inheritance and property matters, as well as immigration matters.

For businesses, we translate articles of association, incorporation documents and other corporate records, shareholder and management resolutions, registry extracts, licences, permits, and documents required for company registration, corporate changes and dealings with foreign counterparties.

Translation of Contracts and Commercial Documentation

When translating international contracts, it is essential to accurately convey the parties’ rights and obligations, payment terms, performance deadlines, liability provisions, warranties and guarantees, governing law and dispute resolution procedures.

We translate supply agreements, sale and purchase agreements, service agreements, leases, loan agreements, agency and distribution agreements, corporate documents, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, appendices, specifications, and correspondence relating to contractual relationships.

Where required, we can translate either a complete set of documents or an individual contract, appendix or specific section of a document.

Translation of Court Documents

Court documents contain procedural terminology and legal wording whose meaning must be preserved accurately in translation. This applies to the names of courts and authorities, the procedural status of the parties, the relief sought and the substance of judicial decisions.

These translations may be required for court proceedings abroad, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, debt recovery, international family and inheritance matters, commercial disputes and other cross-border legal proceedings.

We translate judgments and court orders, claims, responses and objections, appeals, applications and other procedural submissions, hearing records, evidence, expert reports, enforcement documents and official correspondence relating to the proceedings.

Translation of Powers of Attorney and Notarial Documents

Powers of attorney and notarial documents are often executed in one country for use in another. The translation must accurately reflect information about the parties, the scope of authority granted, the names of institutions and authorities, registration details and legally significant provisions.

We work with powers of attorney for representation before courts and public authorities, inheritance matters, management and disposal of property, registration procedures, corporate representation and other legal acts.

If a document is intended for use abroad, the receiving authority’s requirements concerning translation, notarisation, apostille or legalisation should be considered in advance.

Legal Translation for Companies and International Business

Businesses may require translations when entering into international contracts, making corporate changes, opening bank accounts, dealing with foreign partners, banks and public authorities, or handling commercial disputes.

For financial, accounting and other business-related documentation, we also provide financial and economic translation.

We translate corporate resolutions, constitutional documents and incorporation records, registry extracts, licences, powers of attorney, documents confirming the authority of company directors and officers, formal claims and correspondence, and other materials connected with a company’s activities.

When translating several related documents, consistent terminology is maintained for the names of parties, job titles, governing bodies and key legal concepts.

Legal Translation for Individuals

Individuals may require legal document translation in connection with divorce, inheritance matters, court proceedings, real estate transactions, powers of attorney and applications to foreign public authorities.

We work with documents relating to family, inheritance and property matters, court proceedings, and representation of clients’ interests abroad.

Languages Available for Legal Translation

We provide written translation of legal documents into and from major European and other languages.

Availability depends on the language pair, the nature and volume of the document, and the required turnaround time.

Key Considerations in Legal Document Translation

Legal concepts and terminology vary between jurisdictions.

The names of courts and public authorities, corporate legal forms, professional titles and certain legal concepts do not always have direct equivalents in another language.

In such cases, the term must be rendered in a way that accurately conveys its meaning without altering its legal significance. We take into account the context, document structure, established legal terminology, names of institutions, abbreviations, references to legislation and other relevant details.

When working with a set of related documents, we maintain consistency in terminology and in the spelling of personal names, company names and organisation names.

If related documents have been translated previously, we recommend providing them together with the new order.

Sworn or Notarised Translation, Apostille and Legalisation

Translation and certification of a document for use abroad are separate procedures.

Depending on the country, type of document and requirements of the receiving authority, you may need a standard written translation, notarisation, a translation by a sworn or authorised translator, an apostille or consular legalisation.

The appropriate procedure depends on the specific document and where it will be submitted. We therefore recommend indicating the country and the organisation or authority for which the translation is being prepared when making your enquiry.

Request a Legal Document Translation

Send us your documents or briefly describe what you need. Please indicate the language of the original, the required target language, the country or organisation where the translation will be submitted, and your preferred deadline.