English–German Translation EN ⇄ DE

 Wordcraft by Irena Boettcher

About

I’m a former lawyer turned professional translator, with more than twenty-five years of experience working between English and German.

I specialise in legal and literary translation, where precision, responsibility, and sensitivity to language are essential.

My legal background informs the way I approach every project: analysing complex material quickly, working confidently with specialised terminology, and meeting demanding deadlines. These skills are central to my work with contracts, court documents, and other legal texts where accuracy is non-negotiable.

At the same time, I bring strong writing skills and a lifelong engagement with literature to my translations. As a copywriter as well as a translator, I focus on producing texts that read naturally in the target language — preserving tone, register, and voice rather than simply transferring words.

Based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, I work with agencies, publishers, authors, and businesses across Europe and the US, delivering reliable English–German and German–English translations shaped with care, clarity, and respect for the original text.

Services & Specialisations

I work between English and German, translating legal, literary, and selected creative texts with accuracy, clarity, and respect for the original.

Legal Translation | English  ⇄  German

Legal translation is my core area of expertise.

With a professional background in law, I translate legal documents with a clear understanding of terminology, structure, and legal context in both language systems.

Typical projects include:

• Contracts and agreements
• Judgments and court documents
• Company and compliance documentation
• Legal correspondence and official texts

My focus is on accuracy, consistency, and clarity, ensuring that legal documents are translated correctly and responsibly.

Literary Translation | English → German

I translate fiction with close attention to voice, tone, and rhythm, helping authors reach new audiences without losing what makes their writing distinctive.

Literary work includes:

• Novels and short stories

• LitRPG and fantasy fiction

• Contemporary literature and narrative non-fiction

Recent projects include long-running LitRPG series as well as standalone fiction titles for publishers and independent authors.

Business, Marketing & Creative Texts

In addition to legal and literary work, I support clients with clear, natural translations for business and creative content.

This includes:

• Business and corporate texts

• Marketing and website content

• PR materials and brochures

• Copywriting and transcreation, particularly for the gaming industry

Across all fields, my aim is the same: translations that are accurate, readable, and appropriate for their intended audience.

Have a project in mind?
You’re welcome to get in touch to discuss scope, timelines, or availability.

What clients say

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I’ve worked with over the years.