Know the 8 types of legal documents that should always be translated
While all industries have translation idiosyncrasies, legal documents tend to be far more complex. Laden with legal terminology and technical details, translating them into English is never an easy task. Given the complexities associated with legal translation, they typically require extra effort and industry-specific expertise. A translator that is a generalist will encounter difficulty in translating your legal documents, which could result in delays.
Given that the legal industry is diverse, a quality legal translator will have experience with technical documents, a solid understanding of your type of law, and much more. This person will also understand the importance of keeping every nuance, hidden meaning, and phrase as close to the source document as possible. Due to the inherent complexities of legal translations, Legal translators are unlike any other type of translator.
Whether you work in the legal or manufacturing industries, or are a business owner, there are eight types of legal documents that you should always have translated into English.
1. Immigration. Many times, people immigrating to the United States don’t speak English fluently enough to understand the paperwork. By translating key immigration paperwork, your clients will have a better understanding of their rights, and will be able to comprehend the process more fully.
2. Litigation. In many situations you need access to case results and litigation in another language. With a legal summarization translation of the litigation, you’ll gain a better understanding of what happened in the case, putting you in a better position to help your client.
3. Legislation. When you work on cases across borders, it’s not always intuitive to understand the laws of another country. Legal translation of foreign litigation will provide you with a clear understanding of what is lawful or illegal in that country, enabling you to better prepare for your case.
4. Regulation. Similar to legislation, regulation translations ensures that you’re on top of what’s legal and what isn’t. Although used in many situations, it’s extremely beneficial when a client is expanding their business globally, or moving operations to another country. By knowing the regulations of that country, you’ll be able to help your client abide by that country’s specific regulations and avoid delays that could have a monetary impact.
5. Patents. When it comes to patents, you need to have an English copy of every product. Without a high-quality translation of the patents, you put your client and their business at risk.
6. Corporate. The translation of business documents is crucial in protecting your client both within the United States and abroad. If your legal team or your client’s company works in a foreign country, having corporate documents translated is imperative. Translating business documents saves significant time and misunderstandings by keeping all parties on the same page.
7. Financial. When it comes to finances, there’s no room for error. Legal translation of financial documents, such as bank agreements, investment agreements, and others, ensures all of the details are accurate. By keeping facts and figures consistent, you won’t lose the meaning behind the numbers.
8. Contracts. When your client signs a contract with someone from another country, it’s important that the contract is translated before the two parties shake hands. This ensures that everyone is in agreement to the specifics of the contract.
When it comes to legal documents, having an accurate translation is always a necessity. Without it, you risk conflict, disagreements, and even significant financial penalties, as well as misunderstandings.
At BURG Translations, we understand how important it is for your legal documents to stay intact throughout the translation process. We provide experienced legal translators that complete due diligence by researching every term, every phrase, and every meaning, providing you with the confidence of always receiving an accurate document.
If you’d like to learn more about how BURG Translations helps you ensure high quality legal translations, contact us today.
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