ISO 17100 Certified · ITI Member · CIOL Listed · UKVI Accepted · Security-Vetted Translators Available · London, UK — Est. 2011
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Why Translation AZ

Professional Interpretation Services

ISO 17100ITICIOLUKVI Accepted

Translation AZ provides professional interpretation services for regulated industries across the UK. When accuracy in a live conversation carries legal, medical, or regulatory consequences, the interpreter must do more than speak two languages – they must understand the terminology, the procedures, and the stakes.

We provide on-site, over-the-phone (OPI), and video remote interpretation (VRI) through our vetted network of specialist interpreters. Every interpreter is matched to the assignment's subject matter – a court hearing gets a legal interpreter, a medical consultation gets a healthcare interpreter, a regulatory audit gets a compliance interpreter.

How We Deliver Interpretation

  • On-Site Interpretation — Professional interpreters deployed to your location for court hearings, depositions, medical appointments, business meetings, conferences, and site visits. Available nationwide across the UK. Consecutive and simultaneous interpretation available depending on the setting.
  • On-Site Interpretation — Professional interpreters deployed to your location for court hearings, depositions, medical appointments, business meetings, conferences, and site visits. Available nationwide across the UK. Consecutive and simultaneous interpretation available depending on the setting.
  • Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) — Immediate access to qualified interpreters by phone. Available 24/7 for urgent situations – emergency medical calls, after-hours legal consultations, crisis communications. No appointment needed. Connect within minutes in 100+ languages.
  • Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) — Immediate access to qualified interpreters by phone. Available 24/7 for urgent situations – emergency medical calls, after-hours legal consultations, crisis communications. No appointment needed. Connect within minutes in 100+ languages.
  • Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) — Face-to-face interpretation via secure video connection. Ideal for medical consultations where visual cues matter, immigration interviews, HR meetings, and any situation where seeing the interpreter improves communication. HIPAA-compliant video platforms available.
  • Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) — Face-to-face interpretation via secure video connection. Ideal for medical consultations where visual cues matter, immigration interviews, HR meetings, and any situation where seeing the interpreter improves communication. HIPAA-compliant video platforms available.
  • Court & Legal Interpretation — Certified court interpreters for Crown Court, County Court, magistrates' courts, tribunals, and coroner's courts. Depositions, client-attorney meetings, witness preparation, and settlement conferences. NRPSI-registered and DPSI-qualified interpreters available.
  • Court & Legal Interpretation — Certified court interpreters for Crown Court, County Court, magistrates' courts, tribunals, and coroner's courts. Depositions, client-attorney meetings, witness preparation, and settlement conferences. NRPSI-registered and DPSI-qualified interpreters available.
  • Medical & Healthcare Interpretation — Trained medical interpreters for patient consultations, informed consent discussions, discharge instructions, mental health sessions, and clinical trial participant communications. NHS-experienced interpreters familiar with UK healthcare terminology and patient pathways.
  • Medical & Healthcare Interpretation — Trained medical interpreters for patient consultations, informed consent discussions, discharge instructions, mental health sessions, and clinical trial participant communications. NHS-experienced interpreters familiar with UK healthcare terminology and patient pathways.
  • Immigration Interpretation — Interpreters for Home Office interviews, asylum hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), sponsor licence audits, and UKVI compliance interviews.
  • Immigration Interpretation — Interpreters for Home Office interviews, asylum hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), sponsor licence audits, and UKVI compliance interviews.

Industries We Serve

  • Legal & Law Firms — Court hearings, depositions, client meetings, witness preparation, arbitration, mediation. Crown Court, County Court, tribunals, and police stations.
  • Legal & Law Firms — Court hearings, depositions, client meetings, witness preparation, arbitration, mediation. Crown Court, County Court, tribunals, and police stations.
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals — Patient consultations, informed consent, discharge planning, mental health sessions, clinical trial communications. NHS trusts, private hospitals, GP surgeries, and CROs.
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals — Patient consultations, informed consent, discharge planning, mental health sessions, clinical trial communications. NHS trusts, private hospitals, GP surgeries, and CROs.
  • Financial Services — Compliance meetings, regulatory audits, client consultations, insurance claims discussions. FCA-regulated firms, banks, and insurance companies.
  • Financial Services — Compliance meetings, regulatory audits, client consultations, insurance claims discussions. FCA-regulated firms, banks, and insurance companies.
  • Government & Public Sector — Home Office interviews, local authority meetings, social services, public consultations, and MOD briefings.
  • Government & Public Sector — Home Office interviews, local authority meetings, social services, public consultations, and MOD briefings.
  • Manufacturing & Engineering — Factory walkthroughs, safety briefings, equipment training, technical inspections, and supplier meetings with international partners.
  • Manufacturing & Engineering — Factory walkthroughs, safety briefings, equipment training, technical inspections, and supplier meetings with international partners.
  • Corporate & Business — Board meetings, shareholder meetings, HR consultations, employment tribunal preparation, training sessions, and international negotiations.
  • Corporate & Business — Board meetings, shareholder meetings, HR consultations, employment tribunal preparation, training sessions, and international negotiations.

Languages Available for UK Interpretation

We provide interpretation in 100+ languages. The most requested languages for UK interpretation assignments include:

Spanish, Polish, Romanian, Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Somali, Tigrinya, Turkish, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Albanian, French, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji), Vietnamese, Amharic, Swahili, and British Sign Language (BSL).

Consecutive vs. Simultaneous Interpretation

Consecutive interpretation: The speaker pauses after each segment, and the interpreter renders the message. Used in most legal proceedings, medical consultations, business meetings, and immigration interviews. One interpreter serves both parties.

Simultaneous interpretation: The interpreter renders the message in real time while the speaker continues. Used in conferences, large meetings, and multilingual events. Requires specialised equipment (headsets, soundproof booths) for on-site assignments, or dedicated channels for virtual events. We coordinate equipment rental and setup.

Quality and Credentials

  • NRPSI registered — National Register of Public Service Interpreters – the UK standard for public service interpretation
  • NRPSI registered — National Register of Public Service Interpreters – the UK standard for public service interpretation
  • DPSI qualified — Diploma in Public Service Interpreting – the recognised UK qualification for legal and health interpretation
  • DPSI qualified — Diploma in Public Service Interpreting – the recognised UK qualification for legal and health interpretation
  • ITI and CIOL members — Professional body membership ensuring adherence to codes of conduct and CPD requirements
  • ITI and CIOL members — Professional body membership ensuring adherence to codes of conduct and CPD requirements
  • Security vetted — BPSS, SC, and DV levels available for government and classified assignments
  • Security vetted — BPSS, SC, and DV levels available for government and classified assignments
  • Insurance coverage — Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Cyber Liability insurance. Certificates available upon request
  • Insurance coverage — Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Cyber Liability insurance. Certificates available upon request
  • Subject-matter matching — Every interpreter is assigned based on their expertise in the assignment's field – legal, medical, financial, government, or technical
  • Subject-matter matching — Every interpreter is assigned based on their expertise in the assignment's field – legal, medical, financial, government, or technical
  • Continuity of interpreter — For ongoing assignments, the same interpreter is assigned to maintain familiarity with terminology, case context, and client preferences
  • Continuity of interpreter — For ongoing assignments, the same interpreter is assigned to maintain familiarity with terminology, case context, and client preferences

How It Works

1. Request an interpreter – Contact us with the date, time, location (or confirm OPI/VRI), languages, subject matter, and any specific requirements (security vetting, NRPSI registration, etc.).

2. We confirm availability – We respond within 2 hours with interpreter qualifications, availability, and pricing. For urgent OPI requests, connection is available within minutes.

3. Interpreter assignment – A specialist interpreter matched to your subject matter and language pair. Briefing materials accepted in advance for complex assignments.

4. Delivery – On-site: interpreter arrives at your location. OPI: dial-in to our interpretation line. VRI: secure video link provided. For court assignments, the interpreter arrives with appropriate identification and NRPSI credentials.

Confidentiality

All interpreters sign non-disclosure agreements before every assignment. For medical interpretation, interpreters adhere to NHS confidentiality standards and Caldicott principles. For legal interpretation, interpreters understand attorney-client privilege and are screened for conflicts of interest.

Professional Indemnity and Cyber Liability insurance covers all interpretation assignments.

Need an Interpreter?

Contact us with your requirements. We respond within 2 hours – or connect via OPI within minutes for urgent needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you provide an interpreter?

OPI: within minutes, 24/7. VRI: typically same-day or next-day. On-site: typically 24-48 hours, depending on location and language. Same-day available in London and major cities.

Do you provide interpreters for UK court proceedings?

Yes. Our court interpreters are NRPSI-registered and DPSI-qualified, accepted by Crown Court, County Court, magistrates' courts, and all tribunal jurisdictions.

What is the difference between OPI and VRI?

OPI (over-the-phone interpretation) is audio-only – ideal for urgent situations, brief consultations, and situations where visual contact is not needed. VRI (video remote interpretation) adds a visual component – important for medical consultations where body language matters, immigration interviews, and any situation where seeing the interpreter improves communication quality.

Can you provide interpreters with security vetting?

Yes. Interpreters vetted to BPSS, SC, and DV levels for government, MOD, and classified assignments.

Do you provide simultaneous interpretation equipment?

Yes. We coordinate equipment rental and setup for conferences, large meetings, and multilingual events – including headsets, receivers, soundproof booths, and technician support.

Can you provide the same interpreter for recurring assignments?

Yes. For ongoing legal cases, regular medical appointments, or long-term projects, we assign the same interpreter to maintain continuity, familiarity with terminology, and consistency.

Need an Interpreter?

Contact us with your requirements. We respond within 2 hours — or connect via OPI within minutes for urgent needs.

Get a Free Quote