The contract negotiation with a foreign partner, the notary appointment with foreign-language parties, the conference with an international audience: as soon as people speak live, there is no second chance for understanding. UniTranslate provides you with interpreters for more than 100 languages – on site throughout Switzerland or by telephone and video, coordinated from our office in Küsnacht ZH.
Consecutive, simultaneous, by phone or video: the right form
- Consecutive interpreting: The interpreter renders each passage after the speaker – ideal for meetings, negotiations and appointments in small groups, with no technical equipment.
- Simultaneous interpreting: The interpretation happens in real time, usually from a booth or with a mobile system – the right choice for conferences, general assemblies and events with many participants.
- Whispered interpreting: Simultaneous, but quietly for one or two people – when only a few participants need interpretation.
- Telephone and video interpreting: No travel, available at short notice – for international calls, brief consultations or conversations with parties abroad; also as remote simultaneous interpreting for webinars and hybrid events.
Not sure which form fits? Describe the occasion, number of participants and languages to us – we will recommend the suitable solution including any equipment, from the simultaneous booth to the mobile tour-guide system for factory tours.
Fields of assignment: from the meeting room to the notary’s office
Our interpreters accompany business negotiations, board and shareholder meetings, factory visits and training sessions, notarisation appointments at the notary’s office – for instance for company formations or property purchases with foreign-language parties – as well as specialist conferences and seminars. We are also happy to support you at appointments in an official context; which qualification the respective office requires for its proceedings is regulated differently and is decided, bindingly, by the official receiving authority – clarify the requirements there, and we will then propose the suitable profile.
The right profile instead of just any interpreter
A good interpreting assignment begins with the selection: someone accompanying an M&A negotiation needs a different vocabulary from someone interpreting a machine acceptance test at the factory. From our pool, we choose the person whose subject area, language combination and experience match your appointment – and for recurring appointments you get, whenever possible, the same person again, who already knows your company and your counterparts. Beyond the language, the interpersonal side counts too: an interpreter who knows the customs of both cultures notices when a “yes” is mere politeness, and helps you avoid misunderstandings before they arise – an underestimated advantage, especially in negotiations with partners from other business cultures.
Preparation is half the interpretation
Here is how it works: you send us the date, location, languages and topic of the appointment. Within 30 minutes during office hours you receive a quote with an available profile. Before the assignment, you brief the interpreter with agendas, presentations or draft contracts – they work their way into your terminology so that nothing gets stuck on the day itself. After the assignment, we also take care of the written side on request: translations of minutes, contracts or presentations from the same house, with the same terminology.
Discretion is part of the profession
In interpreted conversations, figures, names and intentions come up that must not leave the room – in takeover negotiations as much as in an HR interview or an estate-division appointment at the notary’s office. Our interpreters are contractually bound to confidentiality and, on request, sign your own non-disclosure agreement. More than 6000 satisfied customers – from SMEs to international corporations – rely on us getting both things right: the language and the discretion.
Describe your appointment to us – you will receive a quote with the right interpreting profile within 30 minutes: Request a free quote →
FAQ
How quickly can I book an interpreter?＋
For telephone and video interpreting, often at very short notice; for on-site assignments we recommend a lead time of a few days – depending on the language and subject area. During office hours you receive a quote with an available profile within 30 minutes.
Which type of interpreting suits my event?＋
For meetings, notary appointments and negotiations, consecutive interpreting is usually the best fit; for conferences with large audiences, simultaneous interpreting with equipment; for short or international calls, telephone or video interpreting. Describe the occasion to us – we will recommend the appropriate form.
Do you also provide interpreters for official or court appointments?＋
We provide experienced interpreters for many official occasions. Which qualification or accreditation the respective office requires varies – the final, binding decision always rests with the official receiving authority. Clarify the requirements there; we will then propose a suitable profile.
How does the interpreter prepare for my appointment?＋
You send us agendas, presentations, draft contracts or technical terms in advance. The interpreter works their way into the topic and terminology – that is the biggest lever for the quality of the assignment. All materials are, of course, treated confidentially.
Is the interpreter bound to secrecy?＋
Yes. Our interpreters are contractually bound to confidentiality; on request they additionally sign your own non-disclosure agreement – for M&A negotiations or HR interviews, for example.
