Translation Agency in London

Prism Linguistics is a UK translation agency working in London and across the country, with translation and interpreting in over 300 languages. Most of our London work is for the Home Office, the NHS, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, UK universities, solicitors and businesses based in or trading through the area.

Translation and interpreting services in London

London is the UK capital and one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world, with hundreds of languages spoken across its boroughs every day. At that scale, language support is woven into how countless organisations operate. Solicitors and legal firms across the city need certified translations for immigration, family and commercial matters. GP surgeries, health centres and clinics book interpreters so patients from every background can be understood, and council services along with local authorities support residents in dozens of languages. Schools and colleges work with multilingual families, and local businesses, from small firms to larger employers, need documents translated for customers and partners around the world. Prism Linguistics provides certified document translation, face-to-face interpreting, and telephone and video interpreting in more than 300 languages. Each assignment is handled by a qualified native-speaker linguist and then reviewed by a second linguist, so accuracy is checked before delivery. All work is confidential and compliant with UK GDPR. We cover every part of London, arranging linguists on site or remotely to suit the setting.

Document translation in London

Certificates, contracts, court bundles, medical records, financial statements, transcripts and marketing copy, translated by native linguists, reviewed by a second linguist, delivered in the format your recipient expects. Certified translations come with a signed declaration of accuracy on company letterhead, which is what UKVI, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, registry offices and UK universities normally require.

Interpreting in London

Face-to-face for hospital appointments, court hearings, solicitor conferences, council meetings and business meetings in London. Telephone interpreting for shorter or more urgent conversations, connected within minutes. Video where the parties are in different places but eye contact still matters.

Languages we translate in London

Over 300 languages and dialects: the common European, South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern and African languages have linguists on standby; rarer dialects sometimes need a day or two's notice to confirm the right person. The languages page lists what we cover, or ask us and we'll be straight about whether your language can be resourced inside your deadline.

Sectors we work with in London

• Legal:solicitors and chambers, including Legal Aid Agency funded work where applicable.
• Healthcare:NHS trusts, private clinics, insurers.
• Public sector:local authorities, registry offices, police, probation.
• Education:universities, colleges, schools, ENIC submissions.
• Business:corporate clients, exporters, professional services firms.
• Media:production companies, broadcasters, publishers.

Business and technical translation in London

User manuals, engineering specifications, software UI strings and knowledge-base articles. Same process as our other document work, with a translation memory kept for your account so updates only cost you for the new text. If you've got a glossary or a previous translation we should align with, send it over.

Certified translation in London

For UK official use (UKVI, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, registry offices and UK universities), certified translation is normally what's required. We provide that as standard: the translation plus a signed declaration of accuracy on Prism Linguistics letterhead, with the translator's name and the company stamp. Sworn or apostilled formats are available where a specific recipient needs them; just tell us at quote stage.

How to book translation or interpreting in London

Quotes back within an hour in UK office hours. Translation jobs assigned to a native linguist with the right subject background, then reviewed by a second linguist before delivery. Interpreting bookings matched on language, dialect, subject experience and availability for your time and place in London. Invoicing on the schedule that suits your accounts team: pay-as-you-go, monthly, or to a PO.

Get a quote

Send the document or describe the appointment through the quote form, call +44 (0) 20 3880 6688, or email info@prismlinguistics.co.uk.

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Translation agency London: FAQs

How much does translation cost in London?

It depends on the document length, the language pair and the turnaround you need. Short certificates are priced per document; longer material per project. Send the document through the quote form and we'll come back with a fixed price, normally within the hour during UK office hours.

Are your certified translations accepted by the Home Office and UKVI?

Yes. Certified translation is our standard for UK official use: the translated document plus a signed declaration of accuracy on Prism Linguistics letterhead, with the translator's name and the company stamp. That format is what UKVI, courts, universities and registry offices normally ask for.

Which languages does your London translation agency cover?

Over 300 languages, from major European and Asian languages to community languages with far fewer local speakers. The same network covers interpreting, so if a document job turns into a meeting that needs an interpreter, one team handles both.

Do you provide interpreters in London as well as document translation?

Yes. Face-to-face interpreters attend appointments across London, and telephone or video interpreting connects in minutes for shorter conversations. Bookings are matched on language, dialect and subject experience for NHS, court, council, business and private settings.