The UK is home to speakers of many different languages – according to the 2021 census, just shy of 205,000 individuals in England and Wales gave their main language as ‘Chinese’. Of course, if dealing international that number rises to around 1.3 billion!

Notarised translation refers to the in-depth and meticulous translation of official documents from the source into the target language, which is then authenticated by a notary public. Generally, a notarised document is better accepted abroad, as it has been certified by a government worker. Any institution or organisation may request a notarised translation, and such…

As globalisation continues, most lawyers will undoubtedly encounter an increase in client diversity. And as all legal professionals are highly aware, communication and understanding are fundamental to good legal practice. Still, what is a lawyer’s responsibilities when faced with clients with limited English proficiency? And how can lawyers understand clients’ concerns, translate legal concepts into a different language,…