Services
We are a language service provider to law firms, state agencies, and companies from all sectors.
They rely on our legal English knowledge, persuasive writing skills, and customer-centric copywriting.
The Winning Brief helps law firms, governmental agencies, and companies revise their English legal documents and translate Dutch and French documents into plain English. We apply ISO plain language principles to help you achieve clarity and to enable the reader to find and use your information easily.
Why Choose Us?
Because we understand the legal profession and the business of law. We’ve been serving the law industry for more than 15 years.
Because we know how important clear English writing is for you and your firm to build and enhance your credibility, reputation, and professionalism.
Because we know that you often have urgent deadlines. We stand by 24/7 to assist you so that you can respond to your clients promptly using clear, effective language.
ISO Plain Language Standard Revisions
We apply plain language principles to our English revisory, copywriting, and translation work.
Extensive knowledge of legal terminology
We have a long track record in producing high-quality revisory work covering many areas of law.
Confidentiality & Security
We are bound by a duty of non-disclosure to all our clients. Proper security is in place at all times. We are insured for cyber risks.
What we do
Translation
We translate legal documents into English, and we apply ISO plain language standard rules.
Coaching
We coach lawyers and professionals on English speaking, writing, and confidence-building.
Translations
Dutch or French into English
Our lawyer-linguists and translators are:
- Fluent in Dutch or French
- Knowledgeable in civil law and common law
- Experienced in interpreting contents according to specific legal contexts
Human Translations
The benefits of using our lawyer-linguists for your English translations are:
- Accuracy
- Creativity
- Understanding of the context (the case, background, strategy)
- ISO plain language standard
24/7 Service
We know that you often have pressing deadlines:
- No urgent charge
- No night-work charge
- No weekend or public holiday charge
- Fast response time
Editing
Clear Legal English
We apply ISO plain language standard rules when we revise and rewrite your documents. Here are some of them:
- Have empathy for your reader
- Use active voice
- Choose powerful action verbs
- Keep sentences short
Your Context, Your Goals
We revise your document according to your matter’s context and background. We use:
- Correct legal terminology
- Accurate word choice and interpretation
- Appropriate tone of voice
- Persuasive writing techniques
Our Legal Know-how
We’ve been assisting Belgian lawyers in legal English editing and translation for over 15 years. Our specializations:
- All branches of Belgian law
- Judicial procedural documents
- Legal opinions and articles
- Due diligence findings
Copywriting
MarCom
We write copy that engages, persuades, and converts. We can produce content for:
- Websites
- Newsletters and blogs
- Social media posts
- Video script
- Marketing materials
Correspondence
Do you want your reader to take a specific action? Do you have something special to say? Let us write these types of messages for you, so you can concentrate on what you do best.
- Networking & Cooperation
- Thank you letters
- Achievement messages
- Payment reminders and collection
Communications
We can write for you or guide you in writing these types of internal and external documents:
- Client and staff communications
- Business development
- Career advancement proposals
- Speech and speaking notes
- Strategic plans
Coaching
Our free Clear Legal English webinar will give you a head start on writing clearly and effectively about the law.
- Once a month
- Live
- Interactive
- Engaging
- Enriching
We tailor our coaching sessions to meet your language needs and career goals:
- Broaden legal terminology
- Build and boost your confidence
- Improve speaking fluency
- Write clearly and effectively
- Persuade your audience
- Instantly apply what you’ve learned
Flexible Format
You decide how you want your coaching sessions to be:
- One-to-one
- On-site
- Online (Teams, Zoom, Google Meet)
- In a group
- Frequency (once or twice a week)
- Duration (one to two hours)
Testimonials
Trusted by law students and professionals alike
Emma Hart
Eddie Johnson
Jonathan Doe
Mike Edward
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