The importance of the translator in international business transactions: Analysis of a practical case study on real estate acquisition in Athens

This research paper examines the critical role of the sworn translator as a guarantor of legal certainty and financial success during international commercial negotiations. Through a structured practical case study—the purchase of a commercial property in Greece by a Bulgarian IT company—the risks associated with language barriers and terminological differences are analyzed. It is demonstrated that the translator is not merely a passive intermediary, but a key factor in risk management.