Profile
Khan is a senior Urdu–English legal translator with over 14 years of professional experience in the fields of judicial translation, corporate law, and international legal documentation. He has provided certified translations for law firms, courts, ministries, and international organizations, ensuring linguistic precision and legal reliability across jurisdictions. Adeel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of the Punjab and a Master’s Degree in Legal Translation and International Law from the University of Edinburgh (UK). His expertise combines a strong foundation in Common Law systems and extensive hands-on experience in bilingual legal drafting. He has collaborated with organizations such as the Lahore High Court, Ministry of Law and Justice (Pakistan), UNDP, and World Bank regional offices, contributing to projects involving court rulings, contracts, arbitration records, and international agreements.-------------------------------------------------------------
Expertise Areas
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- Civil & Criminal Law
- Arbitration & Litigation
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Immigration & Notarial Procedures
- Family & Inheritance Law
- Administrative & Constitutional Law
- Financial & Banking Law
- Certified Legal and Apostilled Translations
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Education
- 2010 — M.A. in Legal Translation and International Law, University of Edinburgh (UK)
- 2006 — LL.B. in Law, University of the Punjab (Pakistan)
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Professional Experience
Senior Legal Translator — Kalite Legal (since 2021) Handles complex Urdu–English legal translation projects, including contracts, arbitration documents, and official legal correspondence, under ISO 17100 standards. Legal Translator — Ministry of Law and Justice, Pakistan (2011–2021) Translated laws, parliamentary documents, and bilateral agreements used in international cooperation and trade. Freelance Legal Linguist — UNDP & World Bank Projects (2007–2011) Provided accurate translations of human rights reports, judicial summaries, and financial regulations across multiple legal contexts.-------------------------------------------------------------
Skills
- Legal Terminology Mastery (Urdu–English)
- Comparative Common Law and Civil Law Expertise
- Bilingual Legal Drafting & Proofreading
- CAT Tools: SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, Wordfast, Smartcat
- Terminology Management & Glossary Creation
- ISO 17100-Compliant Translation Workflow
- Confidentiality & Data Protection (GDPR, ISO 27001)
- Cross-Border Legal and Institutional Communication
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Certifications & Memberships
- Certified Legal Translator, Ministry of Law and Justice, Pakistan
- Member, Pakistan Association of Translators and Interpreters (PATI)
- Member, Globalization & Localization Association (GALA)
- Member, International Federation of Translators (FIT)
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