Legal translation services for legal firms, financial teams and private individuals

A standard legal translation accurately transposes a legal text from one language to another, adapting it to the legal system of the intended country. Top-quality legal translations help people in other languages to correctly read and interpret your contracts, judgements and other legal documents. 

A sworn translation is an official translation between languages that is stamped and signed by a sworn translator. Sworn translators are appointed by a court of appeal or the Cour de cassation in France. Sworn translations are required for certain legal and administrative documents. They are legally valid, meaning that they are accepted by courts and administrative bodies.

In other words: not all legal translations have to be certified by a sworn translator.

The best way to ensure the accuracy and compliance of official documents is to avail of the service of a specialised legal translator. A literal translation cannot work because each country has a different legal system. Only specialised legal translators know how to adapt a legal term or concept to the legal system of the country where the translation is being sent.

I provide legal translation services from English to French. This means that:

• I have detailed knowledge of legal language in English and French. 
• I can translate legal texts from civil law, company law, labour law, etc.
• I produce translations that adhere to the requirements of courts, notaries public and lawyers.
• I work to legal deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Remember: if a translation slightly changes the meaning of a legal document, the legal repercussions are considerable. Ensure this doesn’t happen by using a specialised translator like me.

Financial translation transposes accounting, fiscal and economic documents from one language to another. As a financial translator from English to French, I am trained in the technical language of financial statements and account agreements.

Financial documents must be carefully translated. Any change in meaning in a translation could lead to financial loss or legal repercussions for your company or business.

I typically translate:

• Carve-out documents
• ‬‬Codes of practice for the financial and banking sector 
• Loan agreements and agreements in principle
• ‬‬Investment agreements
• Documents relating to bond issues 

Beware: a mistranslation of a figure or a clause may lead to errors of management, commercial disputes or non-compliance with tax authorities.

The turnaround depends on several factors:

• The length of the document (a 5-page contract takes less time than a 100-page document)
• The complexity of the technical and legal terms
• The need for the translation to be certified by a sworn translator

Do you need an exact timeline? Contact me for a personalised quote.

A translation that is certified by a sworn translator based in France is accepted by French authorities. It may also be recognised in other countries. This depends on international agreements between France and those countries.

In some cases, a translation may need to be legalised or “apostilled”:

• Legalisation: authenticates an official signature (for example that of the sworn translator who has certified the translation). In France, legalisation usually happens at the local mayor’s office, the prefecture or the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
• Apostille: replaces legalisation with a simpler authentication process. An “Apostille certificate” may only be issued by member countries of the Hague Convention.

A word of advice: Find out which specific requirements apply to your situation. Ensure you have everything required by the business, court or administrative body where you are sending the translation.

It’s easy to get your free, personalised quotation. This is what my full process looks like:

1. Send me your document
   I will tell you how to securely send me your document and specific requirements (branch of law, financial sector, need for a sworn translation, deadline, preferred format, etc.)
    
2. I send you my quotation
   I analyse your needs and send you a detailed quotation stipulating the price, timeline for delivery, and specific translation requirements. Once you approve my quotation, I get to work immediately. 
3. I carefully review your document
   I review the document you want me to translate. This identifies and fixes any errors, inconsistencies or unclear passages in your document, ensuring the final translation is of optimal quality.

4. I produce a specialised translation
   I accurately translate your document while adapting the legal or financial terminology to the needs of the country where you are sending the translation. 
5. I send you a first draft for review (available on request)
   If necessary, you can request to see a first draft of the translation. You can then suggest any changes you’d like to make to the translation to suit your needs.
6. I finalise and stamp the translation
   Once you approve my translation, I sign it and stamp it if the translation must be officially certified. I then securely send it to you in digital and/or paper format. 
7. I send you my invoice and answer follow-up questions
   I invoice after the final delivery. However, I remain available for any questions or further requirements you may have.

Need a budget estimate right away? Contact me for a custom quotation