Translation services for the public sector

We translate high-profile documents for a host of public sector organisations – from government departments to international institutions.
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Specialist translation services for global organisations

Our team of expert translators goes well beyond the word for word. They’re passionate about taking care of organisational and cultural context, nuance, style and tone of voice, and they have the credentials and experience to ensure that your documents convey the same message – and have the same impact – from one language to another.

From the transcreation of key straplines for comms campaigns to rendering the minutiae of legal documents, the key to an excellent translation is selecting the right professional for the job. Our years of experience in the sector have enabled us to build up a network of exceptional linguists able to rise to the challenges of translating for government and international organisations. Our expert translators get a real feel for how you speak, so they can speak that way too – in whichever language you need to use.

At Tate & Clayburn, we’re a creative and adaptable bunch. When timings shift, we can fit in with them – because we understand that the unexpected can, and often does, happen. We’re as responsive as an in-house translation department but with the capacity to expand and contract in step with your workflow. Whatever your language needs, let’s have a chat about how we can help. And if you’re looking for a one-stop shop, we can design your text too.

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Why choose Tate & Clayburn?

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Certified quality

We’ve achieved the globally recognised ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.
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Exceptional team

Our hand-picked experts are trusted by hundreds of discerning clients worldwide.
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Trust and confidentiality

We treat our clients’ data and intellectual property with the utmost care.
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Customer service

Our customers give great feedback – because we don’t rest until they’re thrilled with our work.
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Capacity and speed

We draw on all the resources we need to fit in with your schedule.
‘I’m delighted with our long-term cooperation with Tate & Clayburn. Their experts have supported my editorial team on several large editing and proofreading projects. They follow our quality assurance process to the letter, which means I can rely on them to deliver impeccable work. Collaborating with Peter, Rosie and the team gives me the flexible capacity I need at times of peak demand.’
— Rob ConatyEditorial Team Leader, Ecorys
‘Peter and his team at Tate & Clayburn were easy to work with and so accommodating in the multiple short-lead requests that I sent to them for a client of Hemsley Fraser’s. They delivered all of the documents back to me on time or early with clear and concise feedback on what their proofreaders had changed or had suggested to change to ensure all documents were accurate and cohesive across the project. I would not hesitate to use Tate & Clayburn again, nor would I hesitate to recommend them to any of my colleagues or outside organisations. I look forward to our next project together!’
— Yvey CollinsHemsley Fraser Group
‘We have been working with Tate & Clayburn for several years and can only recommend the company’s high-quality services.’
— Raphaël DelessertChief Operating Officer, Pilet & Renaud, Geneva, Switzerland
‘Excellent: fast, responsive and great price–quality ratio. Would recommend!’
— Emmanuelle ReynaudDirector, Research Master's and Strategy Department, Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management
‘This team is wonderful and helped us finalize our book for Cambridge University Press. Highly recommend!’
— Banu Ozkazanc-Pan, Ph.D.Academic Director, IE Brown Executive MBA and Director of Venture Capital Inclusion Lab
‘Tate & Clayburn’s work is of exceptional quality: their translations are precise, elegant and faithful. And it is such a pleasure to recognise your own style in another language thanks to the translator’s ingenuity! Their approach to deadlines is another plus: Peter always seeks to arrange the work based on our needs, and deadlines are always respected.’
— Bénédicte VidailletProfessor at University Paris-Est Créteil
‘Knowing that we have a reliable partner at hand to proofread, copyedit and translate in a fast and accurate way is a huge asset for L’OCCITANE in this constantly shifting landscape. Moving quickly without compromising quality and confidentiality is what we value most at Tate & Clayburn.’
— Marianna FellmannHead of Group Corporate Communications at the L'OCCITANE Group
‘Tate & Clayburn is an exceptional group of professionals who are the very best at what they do. They never fail to deliver excellent work, often meeting last-minute or tight deadlines – a highly valued partner to our organization.’
— Anna NoetzelGlobal Director of Communications, Mintel
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