JurTrans provides Greek-English contract translation services for businesses, law firms and private clients involved in commercial transactions in Greece, Cyprus and internationally. We translate contracts from Greek into English and from English into Greek, with particular attention to the legal meaning of the parties’ contractual obligations.

Commercial agreements frequently contain specialised terminology whose interpretation depends on the applicable legal system. A familiar expression in one jurisdiction may carry different implications in another. Accurate contract translation therefore requires an understanding of contractual concepts and the legal context in which they operate.

Commercial Contracts and Agreements

Our contract translation services cover agreements between businesses, commercial arrangements involving Greek or Cypriot parties and related contractual documentation. This includes contractual amendments, supplementary agreements and schedules forming part of a wider commercial relationship.

Contracts must be read as complete instruments. Definitions established in one clause can affect provisions elsewhere in the agreement, while exceptions may qualify obligations appearing several pages earlier. Translation decisions must therefore reflect the document’s internal structure and the relationships between its provisions.

Where an agreement has been amended, access to the earlier version may be necessary to establish the meaning of a revised clause. Consistency is also important where several related contracts govern different aspects of the same transaction.

Understanding Legal Concepts Across Jurisdictions

Greek and English contract law operate within different legal traditions. Expressions that appear similar may refer to concepts with different legal characteristics. Selecting an appropriate translation requires an understanding of the source concept and the meaning the proposed target-language wording will convey.

Particular care is needed with provisions concerning obligations, contractual remedies and the allocation of liability. Conditions affecting when a party must perform an obligation can also be difficult to translate accurately. A small change in wording may alter how the reader understands the parties’ agreement.

JurTrans approaches these issues through specialist legal-linguistic analysis. Led by lawyer-linguist John O’Shea, our practice has worked with Greek and English legal documents since 1997.

Contract Translation for Business Transactions

Our clients include companies entering into agreements with Greek or Cypriot counterparties and law firms advising businesses involved in cross-border transactions. We also assist with contracts that must be understood by shareholders, management teams or other individuals unfamiliar with the language of the original.

Understanding the purpose of the translation helps determine the appropriate terminology and presentation. A contract being translated for internal review may have different practical requirements from one intended to form part of a bilingual contractual arrangement. These requirements should be identified before translation begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can JurTrans translate a Greek contract into English?

Yes. JurTrans specialises in translating Greek contracts into English for lawyers, businesses and private clients. We also provide English-to-Greek contract translation for agreements involving Greek-speaking parties.

Can you translate contracts before they are signed?

Yes. Draft contracts and final agreements can be translated to allow the parties and their legal advisers to examine the proposed wording. Where the contract has legal or commercial implications, the parties should obtain advice from their own lawyers before signing.

Do you translate contracts involving both Greek and foreign companies?

Yes. Cross-border commercial agreements are an established part of JurTrans’s specialist work. It is helpful to provide the intended use of the translation and any relevant terminology or related agreements.

Request a Contract Translation Quote

To discuss your Greek-English contract translation requirements, email info@jurtrans.com. Please provide the document and indicate the language direction, intended use and required deadline. We can assess the nature of the agreement and the translation work involved.