Professional sector-specific language support

Industry Translation Services for Specialist Documents

Professional translation for legal, medical, business, academic, immigration, financial, engineering and technology documents, with terminology, purpose and formatting reviewed before work begins.

  • 100+ languages supported
  • Certified options where required
  • Secure document handling
  • Standard and express options
Specialist terminology Wording reviewed in the context of your sector
Purpose-led translation Prepared around the audience and intended use
Flexible certification Certified formats available where requested
Digital delivery Completed files supplied in the agreed format
Industry translation explained

Translation shaped by subject, audience and purpose

Industry translation applies professional language knowledge to documents containing sector-specific terminology, formatting conventions or formal submission requirements.

A contract, medical report, research paper and technical specification may each require a different approach even when they use the same language pair.

The source files, intended reader, destination, terminology, required format and deadline should therefore be reviewed before the project begins.

  • Complete source review

    The language pair, document type, legibility, formatting and volume are checked first.

  • Terminology and context

    Subject-specific language is handled according to the document’s meaning and intended audience.

  • Formatting and structure

    Headings, tables, references and document structure are retained where the source permits.

  • Certification where needed

    Formal certification and printed delivery can be arranged when required by the recipient.

Translation services by industry

Choose your sector

Explore specialist services by document subject and intended use.

Showing 8 industry services

Legal Translation

Contracts, court documents, witness statements, powers of attorney, agreements, evidence and solicitor correspondence.

  • Legal terminology
  • Certified options
  • Document structure
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Medical Translation

Medical reports, patient records, prescriptions, results, hospital letters, insurance files and healthcare correspondence.

  • Medical terminology
  • Confidential handling
  • Reports and records
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Business Translation

Company reports, contracts, proposals, policies, presentations, HR materials, tenders and corporate communications.

  • Corporate tone
  • Consistent terminology
  • Editable files
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Academic Translation

Degrees, transcripts, diplomas, research papers, theses, dissertations, journal articles and university materials.

  • Academic terminology
  • Qualifications
  • Research content
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Immigration Translation

Documents for visa, settlement, citizenship, residency and other immigration-related submissions or legal advice.

  • Personal documents
  • Certification
  • Application evidence
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Technology & IT Translation

Software content, websites, technical documentation, user guides, digital platforms and IT-related business materials.

  • Software terminology
  • User documentation
  • Digital content
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Financial Translation

Bank statements, financial reports, audit records, regulatory documents and supporting financial evidence.

  • Figures and references
  • Financial terminology
  • Formal documents
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Engineering Translation

Technical drawings, specifications, manuals, inspection documents, reports and engineering project materials.

  • Technical terminology
  • Specifications
  • Structured documents
Explore engineering translation
Before translation begins

Information that helps us prepare the right service

The same source document may need different wording, formatting or certification depending on who will read it and why it is being translated.

Supply the complete file set and any written instructions from the receiving organisation. This helps clarify the scope before the order proceeds.

Source files and language pair

Send all relevant pages and identify the source and target languages.

Audience and intended use

Explain whether the translation is for an authority, client, patient, employee, reader or internal team.

Terminology and reference material

Provide approved terms, previous translations, glossaries or templates where available.

Format, certification and deadline

State the required file format, certification route, printed-copy requirement and target date.

A straightforward workflow

How an industry translation project works

Each project is reviewed for its language, subject, audience, format and intended use before the service and expected delivery are confirmed.

1

Send the documents

Upload the complete files in a readable format and identify the required language.

2

Confirm the requirements

Explain the sector, audience, intended use, formatting needs and deadline.

3

Translate and review

Terminology, names, figures, references and document structure are checked against the source.

4

Deliver the final files

Receive the completed translation in the agreed digital or printed format.

Committed to quality

Careful translation and secure document handling

Specialist documents often contain sensitive information, technical language, figures, references and formatting that must remain clear in the translated version.

  • Professional translation of the supplied content
  • Review before final delivery
  • Confidential handling of uploaded documents
  • Standard and express options where available
  • Certified PDF and printed-copy options where required

Accuracy in context

Terminology is interpreted according to the complete document rather than translated as isolated words.

Consistency across files

Repeated terms, names, headings, figures and references are checked across related documents.

Purpose-appropriate language

The final wording should suit its audience, whether formal, technical, academic, clinical or commercial.

Clear delivery requirements

The file format, certification, printed-copy needs and expected completion are agreed before work begins.

Need help choosing?

Not sure which industry service fits your documents?

Send the complete files and explain what they contain, who will receive them and where they will be used. The relevant service, certification route and delivery requirements can then be reviewed.

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Common questions

Industry translation FAQs

Answers about sectors, terminology, certification, source files, formatting and delivery.

What are industry translation services?

Industry translation services cover documents that use sector-specific terminology, structures or formal requirements. Examples include legal contracts, medical reports, academic records, financial statements and technical documentation.

Which industries do you support?

The website provides dedicated services for legal, medical, business, academic, immigration, technology and IT, financial and engineering documents, alongside other document and certified translation routes.

What documents should I send for review?

Send every relevant page in a readable scan, PDF, photograph or editable file. Include related documents, reference material and any instructions from the receiving organisation.

Can you use our approved company terminology?

Provide your glossary, style guide, previous translations, product terminology or approved wording with the source files so it can be reviewed as part of the project.

Can an industry translation be certified?

Certification can be supplied where the document and recipient require it. State who will receive the translation and provide their written instructions before ordering.

Can you retain tables and document formatting?

Headings, tables, references and the general document structure can be followed where the source format and project requirements allow. Supply editable files when formatting is especially important.

How long does an industry translation take?

Timing depends on the document length, subject, language pair, formatting, certification and deadline. Standard and express options can be confirmed after the complete files are reviewed.

Can several related documents be translated together?

Yes. Uploading the complete set together helps with consistent terminology, names, figures, references, formatting and project planning.

Ready to begin?

Send your specialist documents for review

Upload the complete files, identify the required language and explain the sector, intended audience and destination. The appropriate service, expected turnaround and delivery format can then be confirmed.