Translating Settlement Agreements for Cross-Border Disputes

By Robbie Booth

Summary When parties settle an international dispute, the settlement agreement must communicate the same legal obligations in every language. A translation error can change the meaning of key provisions, create disputes over interpretation, or make enforcement more difficult. Professional legal translation helps ensure settlement agreements remain clear, consistent, and enforceable across different legal systems. If … Continued

Translating Arbitration Awards for Enforcement

By Kevin McQuire

Summary Winning an arbitration does not always mean the dispute is over. Before an arbitral award can be enforced in another country, courts often require an accurate translation of the award and supporting documents. Professional legal translation helps preserve the meaning of the arbitrator’s decision, supports recognition and enforcement proceedings, and reduces delays caused by … Continued

Translating Foreign Judgments for Recognition and Enforcement

By Jennifer McQuire

Summary If you need to use a court judgment from another country in the United States, an accurate legal translation is often one of the first steps. Courts generally require complete and reliable English translations before they can review a foreign judgment for recognition or enforcement. A certified legal translation does not guarantee that a … Continued