Legal Documents We Translate
Our legal translators have experience across the full range of legal documentation. Whether it is a routine commercial contract or a set of court filings for a High Court proceeding, each project is handled by a subject-matter specialist in the target language.
Contracts & Agreements
Commercial contracts, service agreements, licensing agreements, employment contracts, and consultancy agreements. Translated with full attention to contractual terminology and enforceability in the target jurisdiction.
MOUs & Joint Venture Agreements
Memoranda of understanding, letters of intent, joint venture agreements, and partnership deeds. Often required in bilingual versions for cross-border business arrangements involving Indian and foreign parties.
Court Filings & Litigation Documents
Plaints, written statements, affidavits, vakalatnamas, court orders, and judgements. Prepared in formats accepted by the Bombay High Court, Supreme Court of India, and district courts across Maharashtra. Learn more about our court-certified translation services.
Property & Conveyancing Documents
Sale deeds, gift deeds, lease agreements, title documents, and property dispute records. Critical for property transactions and litigation where original documents are in regional languages such as Marathi or Gujarati.
Power of Attorney
General and specific power of attorney documents for property transactions, legal representation, and financial matters. Accepted by registrars and courts across India. See our dedicated power of attorney translation service.
Corporate & Regulatory Documents
Shareholder agreements, board resolutions, statutory filings, compliance documents, regulatory submissions, and NDAs. Trusted by in-house legal and compliance teams at MNCs operating in India.
Intellectual Property Documents
Patent filings, trademark applications, copyright agreements, and IP licensing agreements requiring translation for cross-border registration or litigation.
Arbitration & Mediation Records
Arbitration awards, mediation agreements, and dispute resolution correspondence. Accurate translation of these documents is critical to the legal standing of the outcome in international or domestic proceedings.
Legal Correspondence & Notices
Legal notices, demand letters, cease-and-desist correspondence, and inter-party legal communications. Translated preserving the formal register and legal weight of the original.
Who We Work With
Legal translation is not a single audience. Our work spans corporate legal departments, litigation counsel, and individual litigants. Each has different requirements, and we structure our service accordingly.
Law Firms & Litigants
Corporate law firms and individual litigants trust Wordsmith when local language documents must be translated accurately for court submission. A missed nuance in a court filing can alter the outcome of a case.
- Court filings for Bombay High Court and Supreme Court of India
- Litigation document sets for multi-party disputes
- Translation of regional language evidence for courts
- Principal-level court appearance to testify on translation accuracy
- Tight deadlines managed with a dedicated project coordinator
Our principals can appear in person at any court in India or abroad to testify on the accuracy of a translation. No other agency in Pune offers this. Read more about our Bombay High Court translation and Supreme Court of India translation services.
Corporate Legal & Compliance Teams
In-house legal, procurement, and compliance departments at MNCs require translation partners who understand confidentiality, scale, and legal precision. Our 300+ MNC client base reflects this trust.
- Large-volume contract and agreement translation
- Regulatory and statutory filing translations
- Cross-border M&A documentation
- Project-specific NDAs signed by all translators
- ISO 17100:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 certified processes
We also provide certified translation for legal documents that require notarised affidavits or agency letterhead certification for official use.
Our Legal Translation Process
Legal translation requires more than linguistic fluency. It requires subject-matter knowledge, a structured review process, and accountability. Here is how every legal project is handled at Wordsmith.
Document Review & Scoping
You share your documents via email, WhatsApp, or our contact form. We assess the language pair, subject matter, volume, and any deadline requirements. Hard-copy and handwritten documents are fully supported.
Translator Assignment
A translator with specific legal domain expertise in the relevant language pair is assigned. A project-specific NDA is signed before the translator sees a single document.
Translation & Legal Review
The translation is completed and reviewed by a second legal linguist for accuracy, consistency of terminology, and fidelity to the source document. No single-step translation for legal work.
Certification & Delivery
Where required, the translation is certified on Wordsmith agency letterhead or provided with a notarised affidavit. Delivered in the format your court or authority requires, on time.
Legal Translation Language Pairs We Cover
Legal documents in India frequently involve regional languages for court submissions, property records, and regulatory filings. Our network also covers the major international languages needed for cross-border corporate legal work.
We cover 120+ languages and 900+ language pairs. If your legal document is in a language not listed here, contact us, we almost certainly have a qualified specialist.
Why Law Firms and MNCs Trust Wordsmith for Legal Translation
Legal translation is a high-stakes activity. The proof points below are not marketing claims. They are specific, verifiable outcomes from over a decade of legal translation work.
Bombay High Court. Proven.
Wordsmith translated the full set of litigation documents for a leading FMCG company's Bombay High Court proceedings. The translations were accepted and the matter proceeded without a language-related challenge. This is not a reference we make lightly.
Principals Can Appear in Court
Wordsmith principals can appear in person at any court in India or abroad to testify on the accuracy of a translation. This level of accountability sets us apart from every other translation agency in Pune. Relevant for high-value litigation where translation accuracy may be contested.
ISO 17100:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Both certifications are held simultaneously. ISO 17100:2015 sets the international standard for professional translation services. ISO 9001:2015 governs the quality management system behind every project. On legal work, process discipline is not optional.
A Note on Pricing for Legal Translation
Many legal documents arrive as hard copies, handwritten originals, or scanned PDFs. Standard per-word pricing does not work for these. We offer per-page pricing for legal translation, which is the recognised model for this work. Contact us with your documents and we will provide a precise quote based on your specific project.
Every legal translator in our network holds a degree in law, linguistics, or a relevant subject-matter discipline. Generalist translators do not work on legal projects.
Legal documents contain commercially sensitive, personally sensitive, and legally privileged information. A project-specific NDA is signed before any translator receives your files.
Every legal translation is reviewed by a second qualified linguist before delivery. The review checks legal terminology, consistency, and fidelity to source. Single-step translation is not accepted for legal projects.
Litigation document sets and M&A closings often involve large volumes on short timelines. Our delivery capacity of up to 50,000 words per day allows us to meet court filing deadlines without compromising accuracy.
Law firms and corporate legal teams do not change translation partners frequently. When they keep coming back, it is because the work holds up. Our repeat order rate of 80 to 90% reflects that.
For legal work, the longevity of a translation partner matters. Wordsmith has been operating since 2013, with a physical office in Pune and principals who can be held accountable in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers to questions law firms and corporate legal teams ask us most often.
What types of legal documents do you translate?
We translate contracts, MOUs, shareholder agreements, NDAs, power of attorney, court filings, litigation documents, affidavits, property and sale deeds, regulatory submissions, intellectual property documents, and legal correspondence. We work across all major Indian and international legal document types in 120+ languages.
How much does legal translation cost in Pune?
Legal translation pricing depends on language pair, volume, complexity, and turnaround requirement. For hard-copy and handwritten legal documents, we offer per-page pricing, which is the standard model for legal work in India. Contact us with your specific documents for a precise project quote.
Is your legal translation accepted by Indian courts?
Yes. Wordsmith Language Solutions has a proven track record with the Bombay High Court and other courts across India. Where translation accuracy is contested, our principals can appear in court in person to testify. This applies to any court in India or abroad. See our dedicated court-certified translation services page for full details.
How long does legal document translation take?
Turnaround depends on the volume and complexity of the legal documents. A simple single-document translation can often be completed in 24 to 48 hours. Large litigation sets or multi-language contract projects require a project-specific delivery schedule. Contact us with your documents and deadline and we will commit to a realistic timeline upfront.
Do your translators sign NDAs for legal documents?
Yes. Every translator working on a legal project signs a project-specific NDA before they begin work. This is a standard condition of engagement for all linguists in our network of 5,000+ verified professionals, not something we offer only for high-value projects.
Can you translate legal documents from Marathi, Hindi, or Gujarati into English?
Yes. Marathi to English, Hindi to English, and Gujarati to English are among our highest-volume legal translation language pairs. We have specialist legal translators for each. These translations are accepted by courts across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and at the national level for Supreme Court submissions.