Don’t let a language barrier hold you back, or stop you from doing business in new places. With a professional interpreter beside you (or on the screen or the end of the phone), you can express yourself clearly, understand every word and move forward with confidence.
Whether it’s a tribunal, a hospital appointment, a supplier negotiation or a family occasion, we’ll find the right interpreter and the right way to deliver the service.
Interpreting is about people, not just words
Good interpreting is human work. It takes skill, cultural understanding and the ability to stay calm and accurate when the conversation matters. Our interpreters are professionally qualified and we cover over 300 languages.
Every booking is looked after by a dedicated project manager. They get to know your requirements, brief the interpreter properly and stay on hand before, during and after your event. You’ll always have a real person to talk to, and nothing gets lost along the way.
We understand that interpreting often involves sensitive information and vulnerable people. Confidentiality and care are central to how we work.
Ways to work with an interpreter
Face-to-face interpreting
Sometimes there’s no substitute for having an interpreter in the room, whether that’s a one-to-one meeting, a group session, a legal interview or a court appearance. An in-person interpreter can read the room, pick up on body language and help everyone feel at ease.
We provide consecutive, whispered and simultaneous interpreting.
Good to know: Face-to-face interpreting includes travel time and costs. Bookings are charged by the hour with a minimum booking time, usually three hours. It’s an excellent choice when the situation calls for it, and we’ll happily advise if another option might suit you better.
Video remote interpreting
Video interpreting gives you much of the personal feel of an in-person interpreter, including visual cues and body language, without the travel. It’s a popular option, and a practical, efficient choice for meetings, consultations and hearings where everyone can join online.
All you need is an internet connection, a computer or mobile phone and a webcam. There’s no equipment to buy or hire, and we’ll provide support to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Good to know: Video interpreters are the same qualified professionals who work face to face, so it isn’t a ‘budget’ option. It simply saves on expenses like travel. Bookings are charged by the hour, usually with a three-hour minimum.
On-demand telephone interpreting
Need an interpreter right now? Our on-demand telephone interpreting service connects you to an interpreter within 60 seconds, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Handy for everyday tasks like council tax enquiries and business calls, it’s also invaluable in emergency situations at the hospital or police station.
Good to know: You only pay for the minutes you use, which makes it ideal for short, straightforward conversations such as a council tax query or a quick question for a customer.
Where interpreting can help
Our interpreters support people and organisations in all kinds of settings, including:
- Legal consultations, meetings and interviews
- Tribunals, including unfair dismissal and workplace harassment cases
- Court hearings and police interviews
- Hospital, dental and medical appointments
- Business negotiations and sales presentations
- Factory visits and business meetings
- Conferences and seminars
- Weddings and other family occasions
Experience you can trust
We’ve supplied teams of interpreters for major international events, including the Asian Games in Doha. Our interpreters have worked at the UN, at conferences around the world, on live television and at fashion shows. They’ve interpreted for the Pope, heads of state, Victoria Beckham and Andrea Bocelli.
Whether your event is a high-profile one or a quiet conversation that matters just as much to you, you’ll get the same care and professionalism.
Why trust Atlas with your interpreting
Human expertise where it matters
Interpreting relies on human judgement. Our professional interpreters understand the nuances of language, culture and communication, and we choose specialists with experience that’s relevant to your event, whether that’s legal, medical, technical or commercial.
A team that asks questions
We don’t simply send an interpreter and hope for the best. Before your booking, we’ll ask about the setting, the people involved, the terminology and anything sensitive, so your interpreter arrives properly prepared. Those conversations make all the difference on the day.
Quality and consistency
Atlas is ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified, with established processes for managing quality. We can also work from glossaries, approved terminology and background materials you share with us, so names and technical terms are handled consistently.
Confidentiality
Interpreting often involves confidential legal matters, private medical information and commercially sensitive discussions. Confidentiality is built into the way we work, and our interpreters are DBS (previously known as CRB) checked if the situation requires it.
Experience across sectors
Since 1991, we’ve supported businesses, public sector organisations and individuals across a wide range of industries, from legal and healthcare to manufacturing, financial services, entertainment and technology. That matters because good interpreting needs both language skill and an understanding of the subject.
A real person managing your booking
You’ll work with our experienced in-house project managers, who coordinate your requirements, select the right interpreter, manage the schedule and keep everything running smoothly. If something needs clarifying, we’ll pick up the phone or send you an email. We’re very much real people.
