MONICA MANUNTA BARNES

Legal Translation Solutions

English <> Italian | English <> French | French > Italian

 

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LIST OF SERVICES

Translation

Italian<>English, English<>French

Editing/Proofreading

Italian, English, French

Monolingual/Bilingual Translation Review and Validation

Italian, English, French

Glossary building and validation

Certified/sworn translations for court filings

Courtesy (unofficial) translations

Executive summaries for large corpuses of documents

INDUSTRIES

Energy

Oil & Gas

Infrastructure

Corporate finance

Real estate

Architecture

Professional services (consulting, tax, & legal)

Insurance

Fashion

Health & Life sciences

EXPERTISE

Litigation

Court briefs, transcripts, legal opinions, supporting documents; civil, criminal, tax, and administrative proceedings, from lower courts to Appeals and Supreme Court cases

Corporate governance

By-laws, articles of incorporation, shareholders’ agreements, notarial deeds, board-related documentation, corporate reports, Italian Chamber of Commerce disclosures

White collar

Anti-bribery, compliance, regulatory, code of ethics, organization models, Italian 231-related documentation, anti-money laundering, KYC documents, data protection law (GDPR and related)

Contracts

Construction contracts (EPC, O&M), energy sector supply contracts (PPAs), Italian energy release documentation

Finance/Capital markets

Facility agreements, derivatives-related documentation, investment fund rules and prospectuses, etc.

Corporate M&A

Financial reports, business plans, due diligence reports, SPAs, etc.

Tax

Tax litigation briefs, legal opinions, fairness opinions, transfer pricing documentation

Marketing

Website translation, marketing documents (bios, company profiles, brochures, credentials, etc.)

CLIENTS

My clients include a wide array of entities, ranging from international law and tax firms, language service providers and translation agencies, architecture firms, energy companies (both oil & gas and renewables), real estate investment funds, and government agencies.
Many of my clients are returning clients, and have been relying on my translation services since I started my business in 2014.
Here are a few testimonials from current and past clients:

Lorenzo Parola, Managing Partner, Parola & Associati, Milan (Italy)

“I have had the privilege of working with Monica on numerous legal translation projects, and I can say without hesitation that she is truly outstanding. Her command of both Italian and English—especially in the legal domain—is impeccable, and her attention to nuance, tone, and accuracy consistently exceeds expectations.
She combines linguistic precision with a deep understanding of legal concepts, delivering translations that are not only flawless but also elegantly crafted. Whether it’s contracts, regulatory documents, or complex legal opinions, she always delivers with professionalism, speed, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Quite simply, Monica is the best legal translator I have worked with, and I recommend her without reservation.”

Marilena Hyeraci, Of Counsel, international law firm, Milan (Italy)

“Monica is an excellent professional, meticulous and mindful of deadlines. She always exceeds expectations in delivering high quality translations even under very strict deadlines. A skillful and reliable translator you can trust without a doubt.”

Melissa Day, Chief of Operations, Prismatic Translations, Florida (USA)

“Monica is one of our best, most trusted translators. Over the many years we have been working with her, she has always provided exceptionally high-quality translations and has always met our deadlines. She is responsive, reliable, and a joy to work with.”

Andrea Bullo, Founding Partner, Bullo Ranieri Avvocati, Milan (Italy)

“My firm habitually relies on Monica for our legal translation needs, especially of our most sensitive work product. Monica pairs solid legal expertise with perfect command of English and of the specialized legal terminology used in international business. Her services have always been timely, fast, and effective. She is a precious resource.”

Francesca Petronio, Partner, international law firm, Milan (Italy)

“What sets Monica a apart is a rare combination of technical precision and contextual sensitivity, whether handling complex contractual language, court filings, regulatory correspondence, or detailed memoranda. Monica possesses an outstanding ability to navigate specialized legal terminology with confidence and consistency, ensuring that every document maintains its integrity across languages. Beyond the quality of the work itself, I have always valued the professionalism, discretion, and responsiveness that Monica brings together with her proactive approach to communication and incredibly remarkable speed of response.”

Bruno Cova, Partner, Greenberg Traurig, Milan (Italy)

“I highly recommend Monica. Over the years she has provided my clients and me with superior legal translation services of great accuracy and timeliness.”

ABOUT ME

I am a legal and business translator with a background in applied linguistics and more than 20 years of combined experience in international consulting companies, law firms, and freelance translation.

My professional background includes:

  • Summa cum laude BA in Applied Linguistics on the language of law (Italy–Milan, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)
  • Erasmus Exchange Student (France–Saint Etienne, Université Jean Monnet)
  • 10+ years’ experience in international consulting companies and law firms, including Allen&Overy, Dewey&LeBoeuf, and Paul Hastings
  • 10+ years’ experience as a freelance legal and business translator
  • Italian — native speaker
  • English — native speaker fluency
  • French — fluent
  • Dual citizenship — Italy–United States

WHY CHOOSE ME

 

Flexibility

 

  • Flexible schedule tailored to clients’ needs
  • Fees and turnaround times are quoted upon enquiry
  • Rush and weekend jobs upon request (fee surcharge applies)
  • Discounts available based on volume/ongoing projects

Expertise & Service

 

  • Solid, proven track record of experience in legal translations
  • Clear, collaborative process—always available for feedback
  • Independent, reliable, ethical, high-quality, cost-competitive human-powered service provider
  • References available on request

Confidentiality & Security

 

  • Secure translation tools that safeguard the confidentiality of clients’ documents and data
  • NDA available where required

CONTACT ME

Get in touch to discuss your needs and receive a quote

monica@mmbtranslations.com
+1 321 626 8984
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