For organisations operating across borders, translation is more than a cosmetic task. It plays a direct role in legal, financial and operational risk management.
At GSI Associates, our translation and interpreting services are tightly integrated with our advisory, legal and financial work. We regularly see how poor translation can lead to serious consequences.
Legal and contractual risk
A single mistranslated clause can alter the meaning of a contract, affecting obligations, liabilities, deadlines or termination rights.
Financial misinterpretation
If financial statements, management reports or investor communications are inaccurately translated, stakeholders may make decisions based on the wrong information.
Negotiation and relationship issues
Inadequate interpreting during meetings can lead to misunderstandings, damaged trust and slower deal progress.
Operational confusion
When different teams use inconsistent terminology across languages, processes slow down and errors multiply.
To reduce these risks, organisations should treat translation as part of their control environment:
- Use qualified translators and interpreters with sector expertise
- Maintain glossaries and terminology lists for key concepts
- Implement review and quality-assurance steps for critical documents
- Align translation processes with legal, finance and compliance teams
If your organisation needs high-quality translation and interpreting services that understand legal, financial and regulatory context, GSI Associates can help.