"A First Class Interpreter" The Right Honorable the Lord Woolf of Barnes,

former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales Royal Courts of Justice, U.K

Quality, Professional and Reliable Interpreting and Translation Service

Qualified linguist who has provided quality services to a wide range of clients for over 10 years. Available for your Turkish/English and English/Turkish language requirements. Confidentiality assured at all times.

Turkish Interpreter and Translator based in the UK

Located in SE England, in easy access to London, London Airports, Channel Ports and Channel Tunnel

Full Member, Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIoL)

Full Member, National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI)

London Regional Member, Institute of Translators and Interpreters

Major clients include UK Government, Border & Immigration Agency, Courts, CPS, Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies.

Interpretation and Translation Services available for:

Law (Civil, Criminal Justice, Commercial)

Business and Commerce

Finance and Economics

Tourism, Environment

Government, Public Sector & Voluntary Sector

General

Personal matters (civil ceremonies/ dealings with authorities/ educational/ documentation/certification etc)

Time in UK ; Time in Turkey

Services Available

Interpreting

• consecutive
• liaison
• whispered
• bilateral

E.g. for meetings, interviews, court work, training sessions, factory visits, accompanied visits etc.

Telephone Interpreting

Video Conferencing

Transcription

Translation

E.g. posters, leaflets, brochures, letters, web sites, witness statements, short reports, certificates, press reports and press releases etc

Further Information:

Interpreting for Business

Interpreting for Public Services, Legal, Voluntary Sector and Individuals

Translation for Business

Translation for Public Services, Legal, Voluntary Sector and Individuals

News

Delighted to be providing interpreting services to Turkish MPs Study Visit.

A group of Turkish Members of Parliament began a study visit to London on Monday 20 October 2008 and I am delighted to be providing interpreting services to them.

The group are learning from the UK’s experiences and developments in the use of Mediation within the UK Justice system.  Their work will help steer the Turkish Government’s own reforms on mediation and its Justice system.

The study programme was developed in partnership with the British Embassy in Ankara and includes, amongst other events, meetings at the House of Lords with former Chief Justice, Lord Woolfe of Barnes; the Ministry of Justice; The Royal Courts of Justice, and ACAS.

Mediation is an effective way of resolving disputes without the need to go to court. It involves using an independent third party - a mediator - who helps both sides to come to an agreement

The Ministry of Justice wants that Courts should be the last resort for people involved in civil or family disputes. Mediation is an alternative to litigation and can be cheaper, quicker and less stressful. It is a voluntary process where a neutral third party helps both sides to agree on the outcome of their dispute.

I am delighted and honoured to be able to provide interpreting services to such a prominent and distinguished study group.  I have worked in legal settings for a number of years now and this has given me considerable experience of law terminology that has been valuable to me in this programme and which gave the organisers the confidence to allow me to work with the group on this.  Knowing the importance the Turkish Government places on its reforms, I am particularly thrilled to be given such a role that really gives recognition to my own professional skills.

I also felt very privileged to provide the interpreting for the former Lord Chief Justice, The Right Honorable the Lord Woolf of Barnes' presentation to the group at the House of Lords, and was very happy to hear his very complementary words about my own work.

The study tour concludes on Friday 24 October.

This site will be of interest to:

• Anyone using, or wishing to use, Interpreters and translators

• Businesses seeking information on trade between the UK and Turkey

• Anyone with an interest in professional linguistic services

• Linguists seeking resouces to help them perform their duties

• Anyone with an interest in the Turkish Language, Turkish Culture, & links between the UK & Turkey.

This site is growing all the time. Come back regularly to see what's new.

Interpreter or Translator.... What's the difference? Which do I need? Many people get confused between the roles, Often people refer to a translator when they really need an interpreter. So what is the difference? An Interpreter works with the spoken word and a Translator deals with the written word. They are very different specialisms. Contact me for further information

A Quick A-Z Guide of Interpreting How do you get the best from an interpreter? What are the important points to look for? What are the different interpreting techniques and what should you be looking for? For newcomers to using interpreting services and experienced users alike, have a look at my quick a-z guide here

Criminal Justice - Use of qualified Interpreters is a standard requirement. Home Office guidance spells out need to use NRPSI qualified interpreters in face-to- face interviews. See the full report on the national agreement on the use of qualified interpreters in the legal system.

Every interpreter working in the courts and police stations should be selected from the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). CPS guidance on the use of interpreters.

For further information on all available services, see my services page or please contact me to discuss detailed requirements

News and Useful Information

See also:

Interpreters and Translators important in export work

Interpreters Blog - an insight to the life of an interpreter

It's not easy being a Linguist! - stories from around the globe

Resources for Linguists. See my links pages for links to online dictionaries and glossaries and useful organisations.

Breaking News for the language industry Now added to the news page - breaking news articles and special reports on all the issues of interest or concern to linguists. Updated daily and provided by Inttranews, a wire service specifically for the language market.

Trade Links with Turkey Useful links for contacting key organisations in the UK and Turkey can be found here. I can also help you with your language and cultural needs to help you do business. Even if your trade partner can speak English - having a linguist on your side helps deal with with the technical terms and avoid possible miscommunications. A linguist can also help avoid your trade partners gaining the upper hand in negotiations if they can speak both languages and you cannot. For a report on how linguists can help exporters see this link.

Looking for Visa Information? If you are looking for general visa information to travel to Turkey, investing in Turkey, buying property in Turkey, getting married in Turkey, or other Consular matters, have a look at the website of the Consulate General for the Republic of Turkey in London. Don't forget that I can also help interpret at at meetings, events and ceremonies as well as translating legal documents such as educational qualifications, Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Passports, legal and medical reports etc. Have a look at my services page for more information.

Turkish Culture. See my links page for information on Turkish culture.

50 Reasons to Love Turkey Ever wanted to see Turkish culture from the Turkish perspective? Have a look at this feature.

Job opportunities Please note that I do not currently have any job opportunties for linguists and do not expect this position to change in the future. I am sorry that time constraints prevent me from responding to requests for employment opportunities or to give advice on careers in the language sector.

Language support for solicitors. I provide interpreting and translation services to a wide range of solicitors and courts throughout the country and I am always happy to assist new clients. I am a fullmember of NRPSI - the required qualification for interpreters in the legal process. Solicitors/Legal representatatives looking for interpreters in close proximity to prisons in Kent may also be interested to know that the following prisons are in easy reach for me:

Blantyre House Horden Goudhurst Kent TN17 2NH

Canterbury 46 Longport Canterbury Kent CT1 1PJ

Cookham Wood Rochester Kent ME1 3LU

Dover Immigration Removal Centre The Citadel Western Heights Dover Kent CT17 9DR

East Sutton Park Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3DF

Elmley Church Road Eastchurch Sheerness Kent ME12 4DZ

Maidstone 36 County Road Maidstone Kent ME14 1UZ

Rochester 1 Fort Road Rochester Kent ME1 3QS

Standford Hill Church Road Eastchurch Sheerness Kent ME12 4AA

Swaleside Brabazon Road Eastchurch Isle of Sheppey Kent ME12 4AX

Calendar of events

30 October - 02 November 2008 OTOMOTIV 2008 - automotive parts and accessories exhibition Istanbul

03 - 09 November 2008 Modef furniture and decoration fair Istanbul

Do you have a forthcoming event which promotes Turkish Culture or UK/Turkish Trade? Send details to the webmaster for a free listing here.

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Page last updated

21 October 2008

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