Professional interpreter
services in London
Qualified human interpreters for legal proceedings, medical appointments, immigration hearings, schools, casework, corporate meetings, and conferences. In-person and remote. 220+ languages.
Book an InterpreterMatched to your context — not just your language pair
Finding the right interpreter means more than matching a language. It means matching specialist knowledge, sector experience, and the appropriate interpreting mode to your specific situation. At TranslationsInLondon, we assign interpreters based on domain expertise — legal, medical, immigration, education, social care, and corporate — not simply availability.
Legal interpreting in London
Crown Court, Magistrates Court, Employment Tribunal, and County Court hearings. Solicitor–client meetings, witness interviews, and police station attendances.
- Criminal, civil, family, and employment law
- Immigration tribunal hearings
- Notarial appointments
- Solicitor–client consultations
Medical interpreting
GP appointments, hospital consultations, specialist assessments, mental health evaluations, and clinical trial settings. NHS and private healthcare across London and the UK.
- GP and outpatient appointments
- Mental health and psychiatric assessments
- Clinical trial and research settings
- End-of-life and palliative care
Telephone & video interpreting
Professional interpreting via telephone or secure video conferencing for clients unable to arrange in-person attendance, or for assignments outside London.
- Zoom, Teams, and other platforms
- Telephone interpreting
- Immigration and tribunal hearings online
- Remote medical and casework appointments
Human interpreters only. We do not use AI-generated interpretation, machine translation, or any automated language processing at any stage. Every assignment is staffed by a qualified human interpreter with relevant subject-matter expertise.
Where we provide interpreting services
Courts & Tribunals
Crown Court, Magistrates, Employment and Immigration Tribunal hearings. Solicitor meetings and police station attendances.
Immigration & Asylum
Home Office interviews, UKVI appointments, asylum support meetings, and immigration tribunal proceedings.
Medical & Healthcare
GP, hospital, specialist, mental health, and clinical trial settings. NHS and private. See also: medical translation →
Casework & Social Services
Local authority casework, social worker visits, child protection meetings, care assessments, and safeguarding conferences.
Schools & Education
Parent–teacher meetings, SEND assessments, school admissions, and pupil progress reviews across London schools and academies.
Notarial Appointments
Interpreter attendance for notary public appointments, document authentication, sworn statements, and apostille procedures.
Business & Corporate
Board meetings, negotiations, due diligence interviews, client presentations, and international business meetings.
Conferences & Events
Simultaneous interpreting for conferences and international events in London. Booth equipment coordination available.
Telephone & Video
Secure remote interpreting via telephone or video platform for clients across the UK and internationally.
Interpreting modes we offer
Consecutive | The interpreter speaks after the speaker pauses. Standard for legal hearings, medical appointments, meetings, and interviews. No equipment required. |
Simultaneous | Real-time interpretation as the speaker talks. Used for conferences and large international events. Requires booth equipment; typically staffed in pairs. |
Whispered (Chuchotage) | The interpreter whispers directly to one or two listeners. Suitable for small meetings where only one party requires interpretation. |
Telephone | Immediate or scheduled telephone interpretation for time-sensitive or remote requirements. Available for brief appointments or emergency situations. |
Video (VRI) | Professional interpretation via secure video conferencing. Suitable for remote hearings, online medical consultations, and virtual business meetings. |
How to book an interpreter
Please book at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability. For urgent or same-day requirements, contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate.
- Please provide the language pair, date, time, duration, location, and subject matter when booking.
- For legal proceedings, please indicate the court or tribunal and the nature of the hearing.
- For medical appointments, please indicate the clinical specialty and whether NHS or private.
- For remote assignments, please indicate your preferred platform (Teams, Zoom, telephone, or other).
- All interpreters sign confidentiality agreements and comply with our data protection policy.
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in London?
Contact us with your requirements and we will confirm availability and provide a clear quote — usually within 2–4 working hours.