Contracts and agreements, translated to hold
Legal translation
A legal document whose translation carries the same legal effect, in a register that reads like it was drafted, not converted.
What it is / who it's for
A single mistranslated clause can change what a contract legally binds someone to. Norwegian and common-law systems don't share every legal concept one-for-one — literal, word-for-word translation is actively dangerous here. We translate for legal effect and register, checked by someone who reads contracts, not just language.
Who for
- · Law firms and in-house counsel
- · Corporate transaction teams
- · Individuals with contracts, powers of attorney or agreements crossing the Norway–English boundary
Document types
- · Contracts and agreements
- · Powers of attorney
- · Court filings and pleadings
- · Terms and conditions
- · Corporate constitutional documents
- · NDAs
Legal documents get our strictest handling: NDA on request, no cost, before you send anything.
What's included
- Translation by a linguist experienced with legal register
- Independent revision by a second, legal-aware reviser
- Terminology consistency within the document
- PDF delivery by email
- Legal advice on the content itself (we translate; we don't advise)
- Notarisation (see Certified translation if the receiving party specifically requires certified status)
kr 1 050
kr 840 ex. MVA
Over 2 000 words, or an ongoing volume of contracts? Get a quote →
NDA on request, no cost · a second legal-aware linguist checks every job · 14-day free correction window.
Process
- 01 Order & send the file
- 02 Translator with legal-register experience assigned
- 03 Translated, then independently revised for legal accuracy and register
- 04 Delivered, ready to sign or file
Literal translation is the dangerous kind, here.
Norwegian and common-law systems don't share every legal concept one-for-one — a term translated word-for-word can quietly change what a clause actually binds someone to. Our revisers read contracts, not just language, and check meaning against the source, not just wording.
Confidentiality matters more here than almost anywhere else on the site: an NDA is available before you send anything, at no cost, and every linguist on a legal job has already signed our standing confidentiality undertaking.
A second linguist checks legal meaning, not just wording.
Turnaround & pricing detail
| Standard | Express | |
|---|---|---|
| ≤250 words | 24 hours | 8 hours (+50%) |
| ≤500 words | 48 hours | 24 hours (+50%) |
| ≤1 000 words | 3 working days | 48 hours (+50%) |
| ≤2 000 words | 5 working days | 3 working days (+50%) |
Legal work is timed for revision depth, not translation speed — the independent legal-register check takes as long as it needs to, because a rushed read is exactly how a clause gets missed.
Frequently asked questions
Will the translation hold up legally?
We translate the document to carry the same meaning and legal effect as the source, checked by a second linguist experienced with legal text. We're not a law firm and don't give legal advice on the content — for an opinion on enforceability, that's a question for your lawyer.
Is my contract kept confidential?
Yes. A mutual NDA is available on request at no cost, and every linguist who works on your file has signed our confidentiality undertaking before they see it.
Do you handle ongoing legal translation, not just one-off contracts?
Yes — law firms and in-house teams with recurring volume should use the quote route so we can set consistent terminology and pricing across your matter.
What if my document doesn't fit a word band cleanly?
Round up to the nearest band when ordering, or send us the file first via the quote form and we'll confirm the exact scope.
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