Catherine Diallo

Certified German, French, and English Translator

Non-practising lawyer, LL.B., LL.M.

514-360-2814 (Eastern Time)
translation@catherinediallo.com

Supporting lawyers & notaries, business consultants, and international firms exceed client expectations and expand their reach to a global audience.

Law firms

Business
consultants

Financial service providers

Legal & HR
departments across all industries

As a certified translator and lawyer-linguist, I can help you with certified translations, proofreading and post-editing of highly sensitive documents involving mergers & acquisitions, investment, immigration, human resources, international litigation, legal documents, and more.

I specialize in legal, financial, and business translations. With an established networking of highly skilled French, English, and German translators, I am at your service to expand your global footprint. 

Services

Human
Translation

I translate your legal, business, and financial documents in accordance with the highest standards. I also adapt the translated text to local requirements and customs.

Bilingual
Editing

Do you already have a human translation and want to make sure it’s flawless? I’m happy to review the work for you to guarantee accuracy and style.

Translation
Consulting

Are you uncertain about which documents require a translation? I can advise you based on your specific needs and goals, helping you avoid any unnecessary spending.

Certified language combinations

English to German

German to English

French to English

French to German

Specialization

Text types include

*but are not limited to

Articles of Association
Birth Certificates
Business Continuity Plans
Business Plans
By-laws
Company Policies
Compliance Manuals
Contracts
Court Documents
Death Certificates

Diplomas
Disaster Recovery Plans
Ethical Codes
Financial Statements
Incident Management Plans
Information Security Policy
Investment Prospectuses
Legal Marketing Material
Marriage Certificates
Official Documents

Patient’s Provision
Personal Documents
Product Descriptions
Standard Operating Procedures
Technical Documents
Terms & Conditions
Vital Records
White Papers
Wills & Mandates of Incapacity

Pricing

I bill my services by the hour or by the project. I also offer discounts for 3- and 6-month retainers. 

Please contact me for a project-specific quote. I accept payments in US dollars, Canadian dollars, and Euros.

Blog

Translation isn’t simply about taking one word from a language and transcribing it into another. 

In my blog, I share the importance of accurate translations when it comes to global expansion, the process of working with a translator, the difference between a regular and certified translator, and more.

Translation Services Toronto Blog Post Cover Image: Woman sitting at a table with laptop, writing in a notebook.

FAQ

As every document is different, turnaround time can only be determined once I know more about the document. Please contact me to get a quote and an expected turnaround time.

Yes, there is an additional fee for an expedited turn around. 

Ultimately, it’s up to you. I usually send them via email in PDF format, but some clients prefer Word. Besides PDF format, I can also provide certified translations in hard copy.

I accept credit card payments, bank transfers, checks, and Interac e-transfer. 

Yes. If your referral leads to a one-time assignment, you will receive a 15% discount on your next translation. If it leads to a long-term agreement with advance payments, you will receive a 20% discount. 

Professional Affiliations

Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta Logo
Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario Logo
Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec Logo
ATINS / ATINE
CALT: Canadian Association of Legal Translators Logo
DAJV Logo
Afro-Deutsche Jurist:innen Logo
American Translators Association: The Voice of Interpreters and Translators Logo