Profile
M. Annageldiyeva is a senior Turkmen–English legal translator with more than 12 years of professional experience in translating, editing, and proofreading legal, governmental, and corporate documents. Her main areas of expertise include civil, commercial, and administrative law, as well as international treaties and arbitration documents. After graduating from Turkmen State University, Faculty of Law, Meryem completed a Master’s Degree in Legal Translation at the University of Leeds (UK). Her solid academic foundation in both law and linguistics allows her to produce translations that are precise, consistent, and fully compliant with international legal terminology and standards. Meryem has provided legal translation services to law firms, ministries, and international organizations, including the Asian Development Bank, UNDP Turkmenistan, and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, ensuring the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy.-------------------------------------------------------------
Expertise Areas
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- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Arbitration & Litigation
- Civil and Administrative Law
- Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- International Agreements & Treaties
- Immigration & Notarial Documents
- Banking & Financial Law
- Certified Legal Translations
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Education
- 2011 — M.A. in Legal Translation, University of Leeds (UK)
- 2007 — LL.B. in Law, Turkmen State University, Faculty of Law
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Professional Experience
Senior Legal Translator — Kalite Legal (since 2021) Translates complex Turkmen–English legal materials, including contracts, arbitration documents, and official certificates, in compliance with ISO 17100 standards. Legal Translator — Ministry of Justice of Turkmenistan (2012–2021) Responsible for translating laws, judicial rulings, and government decrees between Turkmen and English. Freelance Legal Translator — OSCE & UNDP Projects (2008–2012) Provided high-quality bilingual translations for international legal and regulatory development programs.-------------------------------------------------------------
Skills
- Legal Terminology Expertise (Turkmen–English)
- Comparative Law & Legal Drafting
- Editing & Proofreading for Legal Clarity
- 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 Communication
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Certifications & Memberships
- Certified Legal Translator, Ministry of Justice of Turkmenistan
- Member, Association of Translators of Turkmenistan
- Member, Globalization & Localization Association (GALA)
- Member, International Federation of Translators (FIT)
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