Legal Document Translation
Professional legal translation of any documents. Translators with law degrees. Notarized certification and apostille. Experience working with courts and the Russian MFA.
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Legal Translation
Cost
Contracts, agreements
Legal documentation
Court documents
Per document
Advantages
- Translators with law degrees
- Experience in international companies and law firms
- Knowledge of legal systems across different jurisdictions
- In-house notary for on-site certification
- Russian Ministry of Justice apostille in 7 days
- Consular legalization
- Confidentiality
- Working with courts, arbitration tribunals, and consulates
- Free courier delivery in Moscow
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Professional Legal Translation
Translation Agency "Universal" has been performing legal translations since 2013. We work with the largest Russian and international law firms, ensuring the highest accuracy and legal correctness of translations.
Types of Legal Documents
Contracts and Agreements
- ✓ Sale and purchase agreements
- ✓ Lease and leasing agreements
- ✓ Employment contracts
- ✓ Service and work contracts
- ✓ License agreements
- ✓ International contracts
- ✓ Agency agreements
Corporate Documents
- ✓ Company bylaws (LLC, JSC)
- ✓ Minutes of shareholder/participant meetings
- ✓ Sole participant resolutions
- ✓ Extracts from the Unified State Register
- ✓ Financial statements
- ✓ Audit reports
Court Documents
- ✓ Statements of claim
- ✓ Court judgments (Russian and foreign)
- ✓ Court orders
- ✓ Arbitration rulings
- ✓ Appeal petitions
- ✓ Settlement agreements
Notarial Deeds
- ✓ Powers of attorney (general, special)
- ✓ Wills
- ✓ Property division agreements
- ✓ Prenuptial agreements
- ✓ Child travel consent forms
- ✓ Notarized copies
Legal System Specialization
Our translators are familiar with the specifics of different legal systems:
Common Law
USA, UK, Canada, Australia. Case law, specific terminology (tort, equity, consideration).
Continental Law (Civil Law)
Russia, Germany, France, most European countries. Codified law, Civil Code, Civil Procedure Code.
Notarization and Legalization
For documents to be used abroad or in Russian government agencies, certification is required:
1. Notarized Translation Certification
A notary certifies the translator's signature, confirming that the translation was performed by a qualified specialist.
Cost: 250₽ per document
Timeframe: Same day as translation (in-house notary)
2. Russian Ministry of Justice Apostille
Required for Hague Convention countries (USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, etc.). The apostille is applied to the notarized translation.
Cost: from 5,000₽ (service + 2,500₽ state fee)
Timeframe: 3-5 business days
3. Consular Legalization
Required for countries that have not signed the Hague Convention (China, UAE, Egypt, etc.). The document is first certified by the Russian MFA, then by the consulate of the destination country.
Cost: from 15,000₽
Timeframe: from 10 days
Legal Translation Process
- Document Analysis
We determine the document type, legal system, and presence of specific terminology. - Lawyer-Translator Assignment
We assign a translator with a law degree and experience in your area of law (civil, corporate, procedural, etc.). - Translation
The translator performs the translation, adhering to legal terminology and the legal norms of the destination country. - Legal Review
A second lawyer-translator reviews the translation accuracy, terminology precision, and compliance with legal norms. - Notarized Certification
Our in-house notary certifies the translator's signature. No need to visit a notary's office. - Legalization (if required)
Russian Ministry of Justice apostille or consular legalization — we submit and collect the documents ourselves.
Legal Translation Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Legal translation (English) | 600₽/page |
| Legal translation (German, French) | 650₽/page |
| Notarized certification | 250₽/document |
| Russian Ministry of Justice Apostille | from 5,000₽ |
| Consular legalization | from 15,000₽ |
* Price per 1 translation page (1,800 characters with spaces)
Our Clients
Among our clients are leading law firms and corporations:
- → Pepeliaev Group
- → Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev and Partners
- → Gazprom
- → Sberbank
- → VTB
- → + 50 companies
Completed Work Examples
M&A Agreement Translation
Client: International law firm
Volume: 120 pages + appendices
Language: English → Russian
Deadline: 5 days
We translated a Share Purchase Agreement taking into account the specifics of Russian corporate law. The client was satisfied with the quality and delivery time.
Court Documents for Arbitration
Client: Russian company (claimant in international arbitration)
Volume: 200 pages of claim materials
Language: Russian → English
Deadline: 10 days
We translated the statement of claim, evidence, and expert opinions for ICC arbitration in Paris. Ensured legal accuracy and compliance with arbitration requirements.
"We ordered legal translation of company bylaws and meeting minutes for an M&A deal. The translation quality was top-notch, all terminology was precise, and the legal accuracy was impeccable. Highly recommended!"
— Dmitry, Partner at an international law firm
💡 Document Protection
We sign NDA (non-disclosure agreement) on request. Documents are stored in a secure archive with restricted access. We use encrypted data transfer channels.
For Business Clients
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How We Work
Document Receipt
We analyze the document type and legal system
Translation by a Lawyer
Translator with a law degree
Legal Review
Terminology and legal accuracy review
Notarized Certification
Notary certifies the translator's signature
For Business Clients
We work with companies of any scale — from startups to corporations. Official contract, full document workflow, dedicated manager.
Contract & NDA
Official translation services agreement. NDA to protect trade secrets.
Bank Transfer Payment
Wire transfer, deferred payment for regular clients. VAT-exempt.
Closing Documents
Completion certificate, invoice — full package for your accounting department.
Volume Discounts 3–10%
50+ pages — 3% off. 100+ pages — 5%. 300+ pages — up to 10%.
Dedicated Manager
Single point of contact for all projects. Timeline, quality, and budget control.
CAT Tools, Save up to 40%
SDL Trados, memoQ — translation memory reduces cost of repetitive content.
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