Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Financial Translation Partner in Selby
Established in 2005, Sonja Allen Translation specialises in delivering precise financial translations from English and French into German. With over two decades of industry experience, our founder Sonja Allen combines deep sector knowledge with linguistic expertise to ensure client communications maintain their original impact. Holding qualifications from the University of Passau and the Chartered Institute of Linguists, we provide specialist translations for investment documents, legal agreements, and market research materials.Our commitment to confidentiality and GDPR compliance ensures client documents remain secure throughout the translation process. Unlike automated services, all translations are completed manually to guarantee quality, with pricing tailored to project complexity rather than word count alone. Based in Selby, we serve clients across Germany, Switzerland, and the UK financial sectors.
Services
Financial Translations
Market Research
Legal Documents
Wellness Translations
Client Communication
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20 years of experience in financial and market research translations
- Effective client communication maintaining original document intent
- Specialist expertise in investment industry terminology
- GDPR-compliant document handling procedures
- 100% human translation quality assurance
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Linguists
- Ministry of Culture of Saarland
Services
Financial Translations
Specialist translation of fund fact sheets, investor communications, and financial reports between English/French and German. Maintains technical accuracy while preserving marketing intent for institutional and retail clients. Ensures compliance with financial regulations across target markets.
Market Research
Translation of market research questionnaires and consumer surveys. Preserves original question intent while adapting cultural references for accurate cross-border data collection. Supports both quantitative and qualitative research instruments for investor and consumer analysis.
Legal Documents
Accurate translation of legal agreements, terms and conditions, and privacy policies. Maintains precise terminology across jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulatory frameworks. Special attention to contractual obligations and liability clauses in financial contexts.
Wellness Translations
Translation of anatomy, physiology, and wellness-related content. Combines linguistic expertise with practical knowledge from professional massage therapy training. Ensures technical accuracy in health and wellbeing communications for consumer and professional audiences.
Client Communication
Translation of client letters, marketing emails, and fund updates. Maintains brand voice while adapting tone for German-speaking audiences. Special focus on regulatory communications and investor relations materials for asset managers and financial institutions.
People
Sonja Allen
Certified Translator
Qualified translator with 20 years' experience in financial translations. Holds Chartered Institute of Linguists diploma and German state certification. Former Threadneedle Investments employee with specialist knowledge of fund communications and GDPR compliance.
Questions
What is your turnaround time?
Typically 1,000 words per day depending on current workload.
How are prices calculated?
Based on word count, text complexity, and estimated completion time.
Are documents kept confidential?
Yes, all documents remain strictly confidential under GDPR compliance.
Do you use machine translation tools?
No, all translations are 100% human-generated for quality assurance.
What financial documents do you handle?
Fact sheets, fund reports, investor communications, and marketing materials.
Do you translate non-financial content?
Yes, including legal agreements, market research questionnaires, and wellness materials.
