Language services provider launches legal translation division

Leeds-based language services provider thebigword is launching a legal and justice division to meet growing demand for high security translation and interpreting assignments.

The company has appointed Erica Baron as sales manager for the new division, which serves national and international clients.

These include various police forces, a Silicon Valley technology giant and a number of multinational law firms.

Baron was instrumental in winning the comapny’s tender to supply the Ministry of Justice and was closely involved in the implementation of Europe’s largest language services contract.

The new division is separate to the operations that serve the MoJ.

In her new role, she will lead and manage the new division, a growth area for the group.

Baron said: “We are seeing huge growth in demand for translation and interpreting work from the public sector and private sector.

“In law enforcement, agencies are requiring telephone interpreting services 365 days per year, 24 hours a day and I am very proud of the fulfilment levels thebigword are achieving.”

She added: “We are seeing an uplift in work which includes translating contracts and patent applications for international businesses.

“Everyone wants high levels of security, which we are able to provide through our network of fully vetted linguists. In addition to our patented highly secure translation environment which has also given us the opportunity to win work from a number of global banks.”

Larry Gould, founder and chairman of thebigword, said: “We have earned a strong reputation for our translation and interpreting services in the legal and justice sectors.

“We are proud to be helping to support the smooth administration of justice through our work with the MoJ.

“We are also proud to be helping law firms across the UK to break down language barriers in the provision of expert legal services to regional, national and international clients.”

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