Legal Translation is the modality of technical translation that uses legal writing and terminology for the translation of materials produced by the practices of Law. It is the most complex technical translation modality, as the Science of Law undergoes constant changes in its legal practices, rules, and terminology.

Legal language is characterized by excessive formalism, a factor that increases the complexity of this type of translation, requiring the technical translator to have mastery of the Law style and language. We are experts in this type of translation for more than 15 years, producing high-quality legal materials in English and Portuguese.

Practices we specialize in:

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• Patents: specification, claims, abstract, drawings, sequence listing and appendices
• Patent Office Requirements
• Prior Art Documents
• Patent abstract
• Patent amendments
• Technical Opinion

CORPORATE LAW

• Articles of Incorporation or By-Law
• Contract Amendments
• Minutes of General Meeting or Members’ Meeting
• Register of members
• Registration documents with the commercial board and regulatory authorities
• Powers of Attorney and Powers of Representation

LABOR LAW

• Employment agreement
• Amendment to the Agreement
• Time Compensation Agreement
• Compensatory Time
• Receipts and Vouchers
• Supporting documents of employment relationship

MARITIME LAW

• Charter Party and Shipment Contract
• Vessel Certificates
• Environmental Audit Documents
• Nautical Charts
• Certificates, Orders and Declarations

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

• Administrative Agreements
• Public Notices or Calls for Projects
• Laws, decrees, ordinances, regulations, resolutions
• Administrative Proceeding
• Mailings

ACCOUNTING LAW

• Invoices
• Bill of Lading
• Certificates
• Tax and Accounting Books
• Manifests
• Tax Returns, Letters and Coupons

Energy resources are of primary importance for human development around the world. The term “energy” refers primarily to the generation of electricity in general, fuels, and petroleum products.

Currently, the Hydroelectric, Wind, Solar and Oil and Gas industries move a substantial portion of the world economy, generating a huge amount of documentation regarding these activities. We are experts in the technical translation of documentation for these industries.

Industries we specialize in:

WIND ENERGY

• Technical Reports and Manuals
• Contracts
• Technical Specifications
• Training Materials
• Environmental and Sustainability Reporting
• White Papers and other Annual Reports

HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY

• Technical Reports and Manuals
• Contracts
• Technical Specifications
• Training Materials
• Environmental and Sustainability Reporting
• White Papers and other Annual Reports

SOLAR ENERGY

• Technical Reports and Manuals
• Contracts
• Technical Specifications
• Training Materials
• Environmental and Sustainability Reporting
• White Papers and other Annual Reports

OIL AND GAS

• Technical Reports and Manuals
• Contracts
• Technical Specifications
• Training Materials
• Environmental and Sustainability Reporting
• White Papers and other Annual Reports

The term Life Sciences encompasses several other sciences and scientific subjects that comprise the study of living organisms, such as plants, animals, and human beings. Life sciences have been present in people’s lives for thousands of years, being responsible for technological advances around the globe.

Some fields of life science advances are seen in the segments of biotechnology, pharmaceutical production, cell therapy, clinical research, cell and molecular biology, and advances in medical procedures that are changing people’s lives. The field of technical translations has been following these advances closely, and NeoWords has accumulated great expertise in the translation of Life Sciences content.

Segments of Life Sciences that we specialize in:

• Vaccine Development
• Medication development
• Diagnostic Methods
• Pesticide development
• Gene therapies
• Artificial reproduction
• Medical equipment
• Clinical Trials
• Environmental and bromatological analyses
• In-vitro/in-vivo diagnostics
• Bioremediation
• Biofuel production 
• Technologies for use of marine resources
• Bioinformatics
• DNA Sequencing and Cloning

Financial operations around the world generates a huge amount of business opportunities. Many organizations seek international expansion in the pursuit of business, and consequently, they need to translate the documentation related to their financial operations.

As in legal translation, the translation of finance materials is characterized by formality and complexity of expressions and technical terminology, requiring specialized knowledge about the sector. We specialize in translating financial content, producing materials in the language of your need with quality and excellence.

Segments of Finance we specialize in:

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

• Letter of Intent 
• Procurement Contract
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Shareholder’s Agreements
• Side Letters
• Merger Protocol

ACCOUNTING CONSOLIDATION

• Management Report
• Balance Sheet
• Income Statement of the Fiscal Year
• Cash Flow Statements
• Audit Committee’s Opinion
• Audit Committee Report
• Independent Auditor’s Review Report

COMPLIANCE

• Internal policies, procedures, and standards
• Code of Conduct
• Records (investigation reports, training attendance lists, control results, etc.)
• Internal Risk Assessment
• Quality Control
• Contingency Mapping
• Integrity Tests
• Code of Ethics. 
• Payroll 

The constant changes in the business landscape and the countless opportunities that arise every day require people to communicate clearly and objectively, using advanced technology capabilities for their goals. Information technology then emerges as a science that uses computing to produce, transmit, store, access and use any type of data and information.

Individuals and organizations need to leverage their products and services at an international level, which is where we come in as experts in translating technology content. From website localization to software interfaces, we have the competence and experience to translate diverse types of materials related to information technology.

EXPERTS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• Localization of websites, software, and related content:
• Sample Files
• Tutorials
• Help Systems
• Online user documentation
• Collateral Marketing

Immigration refers to the entry of foreign individuals into a given country with the purpose of working, studying, or settling, whether permanently or not. With the strengthening of economies and international agreements between countries, immigration rates are increasing, creating many opportunities.

In each country, the process of immigration and obtaining travel visas follows different regulations and laws. All countries require applicants for study, work, or residence visas to provide proof of residence, education, employment history, criminal record and other data before travelling to the destination country. At this point, document translation is a crucial process for obtaining a travel visa.

We have been specializing in technical and certified translation for immigration processes for over 15 years. Our experience in this technical translation specialty is recognized by the main Immigration Departments in several countries, such as New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom, by Exchange and Travel Agencies and by Immigration Counsellors and Specialists, ensuring that you get all the documentation you need to meet the deadlines.

EXPERTS IN IMMIGRATION TRANSLATION

• Identification documents
• Diplomas and certificates
• School transcripts
• Statements, receipts, and declarations of funds
• Medical certificates
• Criminal record certificates
• Proficiency tests
• Employment Contracts