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JurTrans provides specialist Greek legislation translation services for international law firms, corporate legal departments and organisations requiring English translations of Greek and Cypriot legislation. Our work covers statutes, regulations and other legislative materials used by lawyers and businesses operating across jurisdictions.
Understanding legislation written in another language can be essential when advising clients or examining their obligations under foreign law. The accuracy of the translation depends on detailed knowledge of the relevant legal system and the conventions governing legislative drafting.
Greek legislation frequently employs complex sentence structures and terminology developed within the Greek legal system. Individual provisions may contain multiple conditions or qualifications that affect the scope of the rule being expressed.
The translator must establish how those elements relate to each other before constructing the English text. Particular attention is required where exceptions limit the application of a general provision or where the meaning of a term is defined elsewhere in the legislation.
Legislative provisions also frequently refer to other laws or earlier amendments. These references may need to be checked to establish the meaning of the source text and identify the version of the law relevant to the assignment.
Although Greece and Cyprus share a language, their legal systems have developed differently. An expression used in Greek legislation may have a different legal meaning in Cypriot law. The applicable jurisdiction therefore forms an essential part of the translation context.
Legislation may also contain concepts unfamiliar to readers accustomed to English law. Selecting a familiar English term without considering its legal implications can result in a misleading translation.
Our approach draws on comparative legal analysis to establish how the source concept should be represented accurately. Where no satisfactory direct equivalent exists, an appropriate translation strategy must be selected for the intended readership.
John O’Shea has extensive experience translating major Greek legislative texts into English, especially through his work with Lex Graeca.
His published translations include the Greek Code of Civil Procedure, Greek Penal Code, Greek Code of Criminal Procedure and Greek Code of Private Maritime Law, as well as Greek corporate legislation.
This work has involved detailed analysis of statutory terminology and the development of consistent English expressions for legal concepts rooted in the Greek legal system.
John has also undertaken academic research into legislative translation and the difficulties created by unclear or inconsistent statutory drafting. Details of his publications are available on the JurTrans research and publications page.
JurTrans works with lawyers and businesses that need to consult Greek or Cypriot legislation in English. Translated statutory provisions may form part of legal research or support communications between legal advisers working in different jurisdictions.
The precise purpose of the translation should be established at the beginning of the assignment. Where legislation has been amended, identifying the relevant version is particularly important. The instructing lawyer can then use the translated material as part of their analysis of the applicable law.
Yes. JurTrans provides English translations of Greek statutes and regulations. John O’Shea has also participated in the publication of English translations of major Greek legal codes.
Yes. JurTrans provides specialist legal translation services involving Cypriot legislation. The translation takes account of the particular legal framework and terminology used in Cyprus.
A translation prepared by JurTrans should not automatically be regarded as an official or legally authoritative version of the legislation. Its status depends on the applicable legal framework and any requirements imposed by the receiving authority. Clients should establish whether an official or specially authenticated translation is required for their intended purpose.
For English translations of Greek or Cypriot legislation, contact info@jurtrans.com. Please identify the provisions concerned and, where relevant, the version or date of the legislation required. JurTrans can assess the scope of the assignment and provide a quotation.
If you would like further information about the specialised services we provide, or need a quote for a translation please feel free to contact us.