Commercial disputes can be terminology-heavy
Arbitrations may involve contracts, engineering, construction, energy, finance, shareholder disputes or other specialized fields. The interpreter should be selected with the dispute subject matter in mind, not only the language pair.
Witness and expert evidence
The assignment can include fact witnesses and experts, each with different terminology demands. Expert reports or exhibits may also require written translation before the hearing.
Remote and international proceedings
Arbitrations often involve participants in several locations. Time zones, platform access, hearing technology and confidentiality protocols should be confirmed in advance.
Multi-day continuity
Long arbitrations benefit from stable scheduling and terminology continuity. Where possible, the same interpreter or interpreting team should remain familiar with the matter across hearing days.
What to send when requesting availability or a quote
Provide the arbitration dates, seat or hearing location, remote platform if applicable, language pair, daily schedule, witness roles, subject matter and any confidentiality or qualification requirements.
Questions about arbitration interpreting
Can you support international arbitration remotely?
Yes, subject to platform, time-zone and proceeding requirements.
Can expert evidence be interpreted?
Yes. The technical field should be identified before staffing.
Can arbitration documents be translated as well?
Yes. Contracts, witness statements, expert reports and exhibits can be scoped separately.
Can the same interpreter attend every hearing day?
Continuity can be requested for multi-day matters when availability permits.