Q1 2021

124 | Q1 2021 Oct20226 Improving Industry Standards Based in London, SW19 Translation Ltd is a professional translation agency providing certified translations recognised by the UK’s authorities. Having recently found success in the UK Enterprise Awards, we got in touch with Tina to find out more about the one of the best legal and medical translation specialists in the industry today. Established in 2011, SW19 Translation Ltd is a friendly team of in-house and freelance linguists, translators and proof-readers delivering the highest standard of translations on time and at a competitive price. To start, Tina provides a brief overview of the firm and offers more insight into its clientele. “SW19 Translation are supported by over 200 experienced and qualified linguists around the globe, who are all subject-matter experts and members of renowned accreditation bodies. As a business partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguist, we promote wellbeing within the industry, respect diversity and cultures and share examples of the best practices to improve industry standards. Specialising in the legal and immigration sector, our clients include public sector, solicitor firms, courts, the Home Office, the CPS, Police, the Foreign Office, and other government agencies.” Across the UK, the firm is in direct competition with several other specialist translation agencies, however as Tina inform us, its client- focused approach has enabled the firm to distance itself from the crowd. “Here at SW19 Translation, we go the extra mile for our clients that includes responding to urgent enquiries in the middle of the night thanks to our 24/7 service. Regardless of a client’s budget, we pride ourselves on our ability to meet the needs of our clients and build long-term relationships.” With a wealth of experience and knowledge under their belt, much of the firm’s success can be attributed to its members of staff as Tina points out. “All our linguists hold the necessary qualifications such as DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting) and Masters in Translation etc so clients across different sectors can be safe in the knowledge that our team are trained to the highest level.” Working closely with the most vulnerable, in recent times SW19 Translation have supported people who cannot speak English as Tina explains further. “While working alongside councils, we have provided translations and interpretations during the pandemic to those who are subject to injustice due to a lack of understanding.” Bringing the interview to a close, Tina discusses the main benefits of the firm’s location before outlining some of its plans for 2021 and beyond. “In the UK - London in particular - companies prefer to pay the extra money for high-quality translation and interpretation services. Ultimately then, given our location we have reap the rewards from this. Moving forward, our aim is to maintain our outstanding reputation we have worked tremendously hard to establish and if at all possible extend the number of clients we work with.” Company: SW19 Translation Ltd Website: www.sw19translation.co.uk