Work with Gerardo Franco!

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Full time

€45

Price per hour

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Years of experience

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Full time translator

€45

Price per hour

€0.16

Starting price per word

Gerardo Franco

a.k.a. Gerardo

Native Italian (IT) speaker in Nocera Inferiore, Italy

Make sure you read My legal services in my full profile.

Due to my background in both in-agency and freelance work, I am likely already familiar with the types of documents you require and I can have them notarized promptly.

Additionally, I have access to all the professional resources routinely used by Italian and international lawyers. While I cannot provide legal advice, I can help you gain insight into the specifics of your English documents or other relevant aspects.

Specializing in

Games localization Legal documents for businesses, law firms and notaries

Translation tools I use:

SDL Trados Studio MemoQ Memsource

Languages

English to Italian (IT)

10/10

Sworn

Certified

All language pairs

About Me

Law and Video Games

When I became a translator, I decided I would only translate what I love most.

Legal translation feeds my natural inclination towards logic. It is a field that challenges me to think critically about the world we live in.

Video game translation is an outlet for my creativity. It allows me to voice fascinating and faceted characters, recount complex narratives, explore mysterious lore.

At times, I am commissioned a video game IP contract or a rule-heavy RPG. Magically, the two worlds collide.

My journey

I have been office and project manager for a national legal translation agency in Rome, I have traveled to Poland to gain insight as a video game localization tester, and as of today I have translated hundreds of legal documents for businesses, law firms and notaries and localized dozens of AAA and indie video games. I work from my office, surrounded by law books, polyhedric dice and tech.

Why choose me?

My legal services

I harness my comparative legal studies to accurately translate complex legal documentation from English to Italian. I also act as a second pair of eyes when it comes to identifying any critical issues related to compliance with Italian or EU law in your English documents.

My video games services

I author stunning Italian translations to captivate and engage players and perform thorough LQA testing to polish your game to perfection. I have played hundreds of games, read specialized articles, studied game mechanics: in other words, if something looks unclear or uncoherent in your lore, UI or rules, I will find it and point it out to you. In addition, I follow the gaming industry very closely and always keep updated on the legal news.

My credentials

For a list of my legal translation certificates and references, visit gerardofranco.it (Italian only).
To view a selected compilation of the games I localized, contact me and ask for my Video Game Localization Portfolio.

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As a writer in my native language, this is how I would describe my style

Legal

Legal translation demands accuracy and consistency. These attributes are essential to convey binding content correctly, so they are non-negotiable.

I tipically adopt every nuance of Italian legal writing (formality, impersonality, high-register), providing explanatory notes as necessary. However, I can effortlessly adjust my style to suit you particular needs.

Video games

For dialogues and narrative, you have my arsenal of writing tool at your disposal: extensive vocabulary, an ear for verses and rhymes, unfettered creativity, and a unique system I’ve developed for handling dialects. Your game features intricate word puzzles? No worries: I will rebuild them from scratch, if needed.

I always find the best way around coding issues or UI limitations, and I always strive for maximum inclusivity: I swear none of your players will ever feel left behind.

My professional methodology for a standard translation project is

Before starting a project, I typically ask several questions about your translation preferences. You are free to answer these queries or, if you have limited time, to leave them unanswered. In the latter case, I will rely on my professional judgment.

Once the translation is delivered, I will always be available for any clarification or to implement any reasonable adjustments you may require.

Any additional references and materials you can provide are very welcome, as context is always invaluable in translation endeavours. For video games, access to a copy of the game and any available design documents is particularly appreciated.

My modus operandi for communicating with clients is

Once a project is confirmed and I have received the necessary initial information, I will proceed independently. Should I require your input, we will decide together on the best way to communicate, whether that is through a shared online document for feedback exchange or organizing a call once I have compiled enough queries.

You, on the other hand, are free to e-mail or message me at any time.

This is how I continue my learning in my area of expertise

I actively pursue professional development by participating in a range of courses, including ongoing education seminars for lawyers.

You can further explore my education, training and references by visiting gerardofranco.it (Italian only).

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Prices

	Language	Legal	Video Games
	ENGLISH > ITALIAN (IT)	€0.16per word	€0.12per word

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Education

University (2)

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Certificates (1)

University

University of Salerno

University

University of Genoa

Certificate

Please visit gerardofranco.it to view all my legal translation certificates.

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