Certified legal translations prepared by UK‑based lawyer‑linguists and trusted by courts, solicitors, regulators and government bodies. Each translation is delivered with the precision, consistency and confidentiality required for legal and official use.
Specialist legal translators in the UK
Certified, court‑ready translations
Accepted by courts and regulators
Secure, confidential handling throughout 
A certified translation is a formally recognised translation that includes a signed statement confirming that the translation is accurate, complete and produced by a qualified professional. In the UK, this is the standard required by:
HM Courts & Tribunals ServiceSolicitors and law firmsUKVI and immigration authoritiesRegulators and government bodiesA certified translation includes the translated document, a signed certificate of accuracy, the translator’s credentials and the date of certification.
We provide certified translations across all major areas of legal, regulatory and official documentation.
Pleadings, orders and judgmentsWitness statements and affidavitsExhibits, bundles and supporting materialsRegulatory filings and submissions
Contracts and agreementsCorporate governance documentsFinancial and banking documentationPowers of attorney
AML/KYC documentationCompliance manuals and internal policiesGDPR and data‑protection materials
Birth, marriage and divorce certificatesAcademic transcriptsPolice certificatesImmigration and visa documentsCertified translations are typically needed when foreign‑language documents form part of a legal, regulatory or official process.
Common scenarios include:
Filing evidence with UK courtsSubmitting documents for immigration or visa applicationsProviding certified translations for regulators or tribunalsUsing contracts or corporate documents overseasCross‑border litigation or arbitrationPersonal documents required for official use
Different countries apply different rules to certified translations. We guide you through the specific requirements so your documents are accepted by courts, regulators and government bodies in the UK and overseas.
Certified translations with a signed certificate of accuracy (for use within the UK)Notarised translations, where a notary public verifies the translator’s identity and signature (typically required for overseas authorities)Apostilled translations, with an apostille issued by the FCDO for Hague Convention countriesSworn translations, required in jurisdictions such as Spain, Italy, France and GermanyWe support the languages most frequently requested in UK legal practice. Our core languages are listed below, and we can provide others on request.
Here’s how our certified translation service works from start to finish.
Upload your files through our secure system or email them to us. All documents are handled confidentially and stored safely.
We review your documents carefully and provide a clear, fixed quote with an accurate turnaround time before any work begins.
Your documents are translated by a specialist legal translator, ensuring correct use of legal terminology.
We deliver your translation securely by email. If you need hard-copy originals, we can post them on request.
We apply the certification required for your purpose, whether for court use, official submissions, or personal matters.
Every translation undergoes a thorough check for terminology, formatting, cross-references, and completeness before delivery.
Share your documents for a fixed quote and receive a court ready translation prepared by qualified lawyer-linguists.
Your documents are handled with the highest level of security at every stage of the translation process:
Secure, encrypted file transfer
GDPR‑compliant data handling
NDAs available on request
Translators bound by confidentiality
These safeguards apply equally to law firms, corporate clients and private individuals.
Accurate, reliable, and professionally handled legal translations. Highly recommended. The Legal Translation Service provided exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
I was impressed by the professionalism and speed of this legal translation team. I would highly recommend their services to any legal professional. and fully compliant with legal standards.
We regularly rely on this Legal Translation Service for sensitive immigration documents.Their accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery have made them a trusted partner for our firm.
Accurate, reliable, and professionally handled legal translations. Highly recommended. The Legal Translation Service provided exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
I was impressed by the professionalism and speed of this legal translation team. I would highly recommend their services to any legal professional. and fully compliant with legal standards.
We regularly rely on this Legal Translation Service for sensitive immigration documents.Their accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery have made them a trusted partner for our firm.
