In business, as in life, communication is key.
About Me
I’m a lawyer-linguist with an eye for detail and a commitment to quality. I offer an expert French to English translation and English editing service, specialising in law, finance, business, international development and human rights.
For more information about how my skills and experience can benefit your business, please scroll down to read more about my professional journey, or simply…
“With a professional by your side,
nothing gets lost in translation.”
Choose a UK-qualified solicitor for your French to English translation and English editing needs. I cater for the legal and financial industries, businesses of all sizes, and the international development sector.
My Services
A lawyer by training, a linguist at heart, and a business owner by design.
Do you have a court hearing coming up? A contract signing? A meeting with potential investors? Or even an AGM? If you have French (or English) documents crucial to your success that need translating into Plain English, I can help.
I offer an expert French to English translation service, in addition to revision, editing, proofreading and contract abstraction. For more information on how I can help…
Specialisations
These are just some of the types of documents I can help you with:
Law
Articles of association
Case reports
Confidentiality agreements
Court documents
Distribution agreements
Franchise agreements
General conditions of sale
General terms of service
Judgments
Lease agreements
Legal correspondence
Legal opinions
Partnership agreements
Property deeds
Sale and purchase agreements
Shareholders’ agreements
Business
Business proposals
Contracts
Directors’ reports
ESG reports
Google ads
Internal communications
Marketing brochures
Press releases
Website content
Finance
Annual reports
Corporate tax returns
Financial reports
Fund brochures
Internal Anti-Money Laundering procedures
Internal Know Your Customer procedures
Key Information Documents
Transfer deeds
Valuation reports
To discuss your specific requirements, please get in touch.
How It Works
Choosing a service provider for your business needn’t be stressful.
No matter your level of experience with the language industry, you may be wondering how I work.
If you can’t find the answers to your questions below, please get in touch.
When you contact me, I will…
When you contact me with a translation or editing request, I will:
- Ask you for the document(s) or a sample with the number of words;
- Enquire about the purpose of the translation or publication;
- Find out about the target readership;
- Discuss your delivery and formatting requirements;
- Ask about the timing and your budget (if applicable);
- Answer any questions you may have;
- Provide you with a quotation for my services.
If you decide to hire me to work on your text, I will:
- Confirm the terms of our service agreement in writing;
- Ask you to send me copies of all the documents via a secure network;
- Research the subject area and use any reference materials or glossaries you may have;
- Translate, edit and proofread the document(s);
- Keep you updated and ask questions (where necessary);
- Deliver the final document(s) via a secure network;
- Be available once the translation or editing is complete to respond to your feedback.
Useful Links
For first-time buyers of translation or editing services:
‘Translation: Getting it Right’, a guide by the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
‘21 top tips to get the most out of your freelance editor or proofreader’, by the Chartered Institue of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
Please note: I use ITI’s Model Terms of Business.
However, I will always personalise the service to your meet needs.
My Professional Journey
I trained as a solicitor with the international commercial law firm Lovells (now Hogan Lovells) in London and Paris from 2001 to 2003. I gained experience of both contentious and non-contentious areas of law:
- Corporate insolvency and business restructuring;
- Energy and construction;
- Intellectual property and media;
- Capital markets and structured finance.
In 2003, I joined the dispute resolution department of a UK regional firm, Walker Morris.
During a career break between 2006 and 2007, I completed a Masters degree in human rights at the Lyon Institute of Human Rights, France. I supplemented this with an internship at the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.
In 2008, on returning to the UK, I retrained in legal aid work, gaining practical knowledge and experience of:
- Immigration and asylum;
- Criminal law;
- Housing and homelessness;
- Employment law.
I became a freelance translator in 2011, combining my legal and language background. With a commitment to professional development and client care, I joined ITI and CIEP. I am a member of the Law Society of England and Wales (non-practising solicitor).
Let’s discuss your project…
Contact Me
Looking for a legal language specialist for your project? To discuss your requirements and for a free quotation, please complete the form below. I will reply within 24 hours of receiving your message.
