Legal translations
Legal translations that stand up to scrutiny in court proceedings.
Legal texts must function without a shadow of a doubt in the target country – in contracts, legal proceedings and when dealing with public authorities. oneword provides you with legal translations that ensure consistent use of technical terms and accurately convey the content, so that your documents remain reliable in every language.
When every word has consequences
Legal translations leave no room for interpretation. A misleading sentence in contracts, General Terms and Conditions or court judgements can have legal consequences and lead to queries and delays. In addition: legal systems differ. In legal texts in particular, even slight shifts in meaning can have major consequences. Concepts and references to laws, conventions or national legal systems must be rendered in the translation output in such a way that their content remains clear in the target jurisdiction.
With oneword, you receive legal translations that are based on the logic of the source and target languages, as well as on the requirements of solicitors, legal departments and legal experts.
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How to ensure your legal documents remain consistent
Legal translations by professional translators
We use professional translators who are familiar with legal texts – and who are sworn translators where required. This specialist expertise, combined with the use of terminology databases and translation memories, ensures technical terms and the tone of the legal language remain consistent – even across large-scale translation projects and multiple language combinations.
A secure translation process for sensitive content
Confidentiality is non-negotiable when it comes to legal documents. We work with clear access rights, defined final verifications and coordinated translation processes. On request, we can incorporate your specifications for tools and translation software.
Certified, apostille & formal requirements
Whether certified, apostille or country-specific requirements: we work with you to clarify the formal steps in advance and provide texts that are suitable for the subsequent procedures.
Urgent orders with clear deadlines
When deadlines are set, we quickly assess feasibility and plan the process so that you can deliver reliably.
We frequently translate these legal texts
Typical content for legal translations at oneword:
- Articles of Association and other contracts
- General Terms and Conditions, guidelines and compliance documents
- Indictments, written submissions and court judgements
- Powers of attorney, certificates and evidence
- Correspondence with public authorities, law firms and international partners
- Legal reports and publications
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Find out what our clients have to say about working with us.
"What really impresses us as a global company in our day-to-day work is the consistently high quality of the collaboration. AI translation using MTPE not only works well for us from a technical point of view, but also delivers reliable results when it comes to content. The connector between our CMS and oneTask, in particular, substantially enhances efficiency – so processes run stably and much more smoothly. "This saves time and gives us peace of mind in our day-to-day operations."
Andre Korff
Head of Communication Concepts IAM, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
"For over a decade, we have valued oneword as a reliable partner in a wide range of areas, including terminology and data management, machine translation and artificial intelligence, as well as a diverse range of translation and language services. For us, professional, trusting and mutually beneficial collaboration is the key to a stable partnership that delivers high-quality results."
Dr. Christopher Kurz
Head of Translation Management, ENERCON Global GmbH
"oneword has been working with us for many years now as an expert and reliable partner in translation management. Our collaboration is characterised by professionalism, commitment and high quality standards. We particularly value their technical expertise in project management, as well as their innovative strength and commitment to continuous improvement. Whether it’s AI, MTPE or international review processes, oneword delivers impressive solutions tailored to your needs."
Nikolina Čabraja
Manager Translation & Language Management, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
"At oneword, you quickly get the feeling that you’re working with people who really know their stuff – both in the traditional language services sector as well as in the field of AI-supported translation processes. Technical questions are not only answered, but also clearly categorised and thought through in a meaningful way. It’s at this intersection of language, technology and processes that their experience really shines through. This builds trust and makes working together a pleasant and productive experience."
Andre Korff
Head of Communication Concepts IAM, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
"oneword is always a reliable partner for us. Projects are always handled promptly and competently, whilst always keeping our often challenging deadlines in mind. At oneword, every member of the team is always willing to listen to our needs and works with us to find the right solution through constructive dialogue. What I really appreciate about oneword is that translation jobs are always delivered on time, if not ahead of schedule. Thank you for your valuable cooperation."
Christian Derse
Team Lead Technical Writer, medion GmbH
"We have been working closely with oneword for several years now. We have no hesitation in approaching oneword even with complex requests, as they possess a high level of specialist expertise and the team keeps our specific requirements firmly in mind, providing comprehensive and purposeful advice. The excellent customer service is also particularly worth highlighting."
Lucia Laurer
Translation Management, implantcast GmbH
Why oneword stands out in legal translations
Our legal translation services are designed to ensure that your documents can be used directly in the target country. When it comes to legal texts, reliability is key. We work with permanent contact persons who are familiar with your requirements and manage the translation process. Terminology and style are documented to ensure that your legal translations remain consistent across all language combinations. Furthermore, as a translation service provider certified in accordance with ISO 17100, we have a clear process in place – from initial request to delivery.
Terminology management for technical translation
Consistent technical terms in all languages save time and money.
Technical translation with correct specialised terminology
Save time and costs with standardised documentation
FAQs
Which documents require a legal translation?
Whenever legal terms need to be precise and clear – for example, in articles of association, indictments, court judgements or documents for public authorities.
Do legal translations need to be certified?
That depends on the purpose and the recipient. Certification is often required for documents submitted to public authorities or courts. We’ll help you choose the right one.
How long does it take for legal documents to be translated?
This depends on the volume, file format, language combinations and deadlines. For urgent orders, we will assess feasibility at short notice and agree the procedure with you bindingly.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
oneword operates with defined access rights, clear final verifications and a controlled translation process. We can enter into additional confidentiality agreements on request. In addition, confidentiality agreements are in place with all translators.
Are the differences between legal systems taken into account?
Yes. Particularly when dealing with different legal systems, our professional translators take care to render content in such a way that it is correctly understood in the target market – without altering the meaning of legal statements.
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