Why legal translation needs a specialist
In English contracts, "shall" creates an obligation and "may" creates an option. A translation that blurs the difference can change who is responsible.
What a specialist does
- Knows the legal system behind each term
- Keeps terminology consistent across the whole document
- Flags words that have no exact equivalent
- Handles the file with strict confidentiality
For important documents, always choose a translator who works with legal texts every day.