WHAT WE DO

High-quality legal translation is central to facilitating cross-jurisdictional deals and to the successful marketing of goods and services in new markets. A misrepresentation in a contract or a prospectus can give rise to lawsuits and significant financial losses. Gowlings’ Legal Translation team works with professionals across virtually all our practice areas to help protect clients from language-related liability.

Our Legal Translation team works in numerous languages and on all types of documents relating to public and private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border and international lease financings, securitizations and privatization transactions. Our practitioners bring to the firm their expertise in advertising, accounting, administration, litigation, tax, labour, real estate, insurance and Aboriginal affairs to meet or surpass clients' needs across Canada and around the globe.

ACCURACY AND COMPLIANCE ARE KEY

We provide legal translation services in a timely manner, while ensuring the quality and accuracy of our work. A legal opinion always supports our translations, particularly with respect to language requirements and securities issues.

Language laws are complex and compliance is essential. Gowlings’ Legal Translation team helps issuers and dealers meet their legal obligations.

DOING BUSINESS IN QUÉBEC

The province of Québec has detailed language laws governing labelling with respect to intellectual property as well as business agreements. Gowlings’ Montréal office has the expertise to assist businesses from around the world in navigating these requirements.