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Smoothly navigate a complex and highly regulated industry

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Legal specialist translators and court interpreters at your service

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Strict confidentiality and security protocols

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Meticulous attention to legal nuances to avoid costly mistakes

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Fast turnaround times to meet tight legal deadlines

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Personalized service for a seamless, easy experience

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Compliance with international legal standards

5 out of 5 star rating

 

“Acolad is always our first choice for legal translation, they offer a speedy and efficient service with clear pricing choices."

 

Olivier Morel, Head of International, Cripps LLP

5 out of 5 star rating

 

“They understand the complexities and nuances of translations and therefore come back with a great result.”

 

Olena Golovtchouk, Associate, Gateley Legal

A global network of legal experts specializing in translation, interpreting and transcription services

Legal Translation Services

Legal Translation Services

Highly specialized legal translation services that meet the rigorous demands of the judicial sector. Our network of linguist experts can support any type of documents and legal fields, across different jurisdictions.

Certified and Sworn Translations

Accredited translators with vast legal experience ensure your official documents are translated accurately and recognized by authorities worldwide. Easily navigate market barriers with certified translations you can trust.  Our certified translation services include certified, notarized and legalized documents, and certified audio transcription.

  • An extensive pool of legal certified translation professionals
  • Secure and confidential processes, including NDAs
Intellectual Property Translations

Intellectual property is a critical component for international businesses, but foreign filing can be a difficult process to navigate. From patent translations to trademark filings, we help global organizations to manage their intellectual property portfolios worldwide. Our powerful filing solutions help deliver a seamless global filing experience.

  • File worldwide with one set of instructions
  • Translators with legal, linguistic and technical expertise
  • Deliver cost savings by filing with a centralized process
Legal Interpreting Services

Legal Interpreting Services

Our legal interpreting services connect you with professionals who marry their language expertise with legal knowledge across a range of contexts, including courtrooms, arbitration hearings, and legal consultations. Whether it's simultaneous interpreting for live proceedings or consecutive interpreting for witness testimonies, our interpreters ensure precise communication, respecting the sensitivity and confidentiality of any legal dialogue.

Interpreting Scenarios
  • Depositions
  • Trials
  • Hearings
  • Meetings
  • Arbitrations
  • Conference calls
  • Medical examinations
  • Insurance statements
Legal Transcription Services

Legal Transcription Services

Capturing every word with precision, we transform audio from trials, depositions, and legal proceedings into transcripts formatted the way you need them. Our team of expert transcribers is trained in legal terminology and dedicated to upholding the highest standards of data protection, ensuring that your sensitive information remains secure. With our state-of-the-art technology and rigorous quality control processes, you can trust us to deliver timely transcriptions for any legal context.

Types of legal transcription
  • Trial dialogue and trial transcripts
  • Certified transcript
  • Interrogations
  • Arbitration proceedings
  • Conferences
  • Hearings or interviews
  • Telephone recordings
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Frequently Asked Questions

New to legal translation services? We have answers.

What role do translation and localization play in the legal industry?

They help ensure accurate communication, meet legal linguistic requirements and minimize costly mistakes when operating in different jurisdictions

Why are language services important for the legal industry?

Language services enable international collaboration, legal compliance, and effective communication in multilingual environments.

How can language services benefit my legal business?

They can help your business expand across borders, manage the legal frameworks of different jurisdictions and avoid costly mistakes due to misunderstandings.

How do you ensure quality and accuracy in legal translations?

We use linguists with proven experience in the industry, combined with rigorous quality control and efficient checks and systems.

Can you handle urgent translation requests?

Yes, we offer expedited services for urgent legal translations, ensuring timely delivery with the same high quality.

How do you guarantee confidentiality with legal translations?

We prioritize client confidentiality with strict data protection measures, non-disclosure agreements, and secure file transfer protocols.

What are the costs associated with legal language services?

Costs vary based on language pair, document complexity, and turnaround time. Contact us for a personalized quote.

How do we choose the best legal translation services partner?

A reliable partner will tend to have a track record of expertise in the legal sector, a wide range of language capabilities, and a track record of success.

Can you provide specialist interpreters for legal settings?

Yes, we have experienced accredited interpreters specialized in legal settings for smooth communication during legal proceedings and meetings.