Business interpreting services in London and remotely. For meetings, site visits and hearings.
A meeting with overseas partners, a medical consultation or a visit to an industrial site may need an interpreter. We arrange specialist freelance interpreters for businesses and their advisers, in person or remotely.
Meetings and events we cover.
We arrange interpreters for spoken communication across different industries and working environments.
| Setting | Typical requirements |
|---|---|
| Business meetings | Commercial negotiations, partner meetings, management discussions |
| Energy and infrastructure | Site visits, project meetings, technical discussions, inspections |
| Healthcare | Medical consultations, patient assessments, meetings with healthcare professionals |
| Financial and corporate | Board meetings, financial discussions, staff consultations, investigations |
| Conferences and events | Presentations, multilingual discussions, formal meetings |
Consecutive, simultaneous and remote interpreting.
The format depends on the number of people, the setting and how the conversation will run.
Consecutive interpreting
The speaker pauses while the interpreter translates what has been said. This works well for smaller meetings, interviews and consultations where participants can take turns.
Simultaneous interpreting
The interpreter translates while the speaker is talking, often using a booth and headset equipment. This is commonly used for conferences, presentations and formal proceedings. A full day of simultaneous interpreting normally requires two interpreters.
Remote interpreting
An interpreter joins the meeting through Zoom, Teams or another video platform. This can work for business meetings, consultations and hearings without everyone needing to travel.
Tell us how many people will attend and how the meeting will be run. We can advise on the interpreting format when preparing your quote.
Court and arbitration interpreting.
We arrange interpreters for witness evidence, hearings and preparation meetings, in person or remotely.
A witness may need consecutive interpreting when giving evidence. A party or tribunal member may need simultaneous interpreting to follow proceedings in another language. We can also arrange interpreting for meetings between witnesses and legal teams before a hearing.
We select interpreters with experience relevant to the proceedings. They work under NDA, and we check for conflicts before confirming a booking.
Where appropriate, we can provide the witness statement, key exhibits and case glossary in advance, with your consent. This helps the interpreter prepare the terminology. If we translated the documents, we can use the same agreed terms.
The interpreter translates what is said. Witness preparation and legal advice remain the responsibility of the lawyers.
Our arbitration translation services and legal translation services cover the written documents used alongside interpreted evidence.
Preparing for a multilingual meeting.
A little information beforehand helps us find an interpreter familiar with the subject and setting.
A technical site visit may involve equipment names and safety terminology. A medical consultation may require an interpreter familiar with clinical language. We can share relevant material or a glossary with the interpreter in advance, under NDA.
For ongoing projects, we can coordinate interpreting with the translation of supporting documents. Our energy translation services cover tenders, contracts and site documents. Our medical translation services cover patient records and reports that may be needed alongside consultations.
We confirm the interpreter by name before you commit to the booking. If an interpreter becomes unavailable through illness, we arrange a replacement.
What we need to arrange the booking.
Tell us about the meeting or event and we'll check interpreter availability.
Book as early as you can, particularly for specialist languages, lengthy events and simultaneous interpreting teams.
- The language or languages required
- The date, times and expected duration
- The venue, or the platform for a remote meeting
- The subject of the meeting and who will attend
- Whether you need consecutive or simultaneous interpreting
- Any background documents or specialist terminology
Common questions.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you provide an interpreter for a business meeting in London? | Yes. We arrange freelance interpreters for business meetings, negotiations, site visits and other professional settings in London. Tell us the language, date, venue, duration and subject. We'll check availability and confirm an interpreter before you commit. |
| Can an interpreter join a meeting remotely? | Yes. We can arrange remote interpreting for meetings, consultations and hearings using Zoom, Microsoft Teams or another suitable platform. The format can be consecutive or simultaneous, depending on the meeting setup. |
| What is the difference between consecutive and simultaneous interpreting? | In consecutive interpreting, the speaker pauses while the interpreter translates. In simultaneous interpreting, the interpreter translates as the speaker continues, usually through audio equipment. Consecutive interpreting suits many smaller meetings; simultaneous interpreting is often used for conferences and formal proceedings. |
| Can you arrange interpreting for court or arbitration hearings? | Yes. We arrange consecutive and simultaneous interpreting for court and arbitration hearings, including witness evidence, cross-examination and preparation meetings. We can also arrange remote hearing interpreters. Interpreters work under NDA and are checked for conflicts before booking. |
| How much does business interpreting cost? | The price depends on the languages, duration, subject, location and interpreting method. Simultaneous interpreting may require two interpreters and additional equipment. We provide a fixed quote based on your event details, with the interpreter confirmed before you commit. |
Tell us about your meeting. We'll check interpreter availability.
Give us the languages, dates, location or remote platform, and the type of meeting. We'll confirm the available options and provide a fixed quote.
- London and remote interpreting
- Specialist interpreters under NDA
- Consecutive and simultaneous options
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