Why are Certified Translations so Expensive?
Sometimes, when clients ask for a certified translation, I put together a quote and the client is shocked by the […]
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I have previously served as an expert witness for arbitration regarding a large dispute over a translation. The translation itself was not a key part of the case, but was a part of the claim. I was invited to look at the translation and give my professional opinion on whether it was fit for purpose.
I have also been invited to review and assess translations for disciplinary procedures, translator recruitment or client-translator disputes. Contact me to see how I can help.
About David Smith 关于大卫史密斯
Articles 文章
From time to time I write articles about translation theory, practice, or business.
Translating Bank Statements
Translating Bank Statements Part 1 – Hong Kong Bank Statements The Translating Bank Statements for Hong Kong from Chinese to […]
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Chinese to English Translation Programs
Chinese to English Translation Programs In this article about Chinese to English translation programs, I’m going to give some of […]
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Blog 博客
Check out my blog to see what I've been doing recently
My Recent ITI Talk
September 22, 2025
I recently finished my talk on Technical Translation for the ITI. As often the case, it was well received, but […]
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What Exactly Changed
July 31, 2025
Suddenly, this industry could not be more different. Did buyers become accepting of lower quality in exchange for cheaper costs […]
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Machine Translation is here
December 5, 2024
Far and away my most popular article on LinkedIn over the past couple of years, was a quick note about […]
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