Accessibility Statement 

This statement applies to content published on the domain: https://www.freshfields.com/ 

It does not apply to other content or websites published on any of its subdomains. These websites and their content will have their own specific accessibility statement. 

This website is managed by Valtech on behalf of Freshfields LLP. It is designed to be used by as many people as possible, including persons with disabilities. 

You should be able to: 

• zoom up to 200% without problems. 

• navigate most of the website using just a keyboard. 

• navigate most of the website using a modern screen reader and speech recognition software (on your computer or phone) 

This website is designed to comply with level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1. 

Compliance status 

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. See Non-accessible content for more details. 

The website was last tested in March 2025. 

Preparation of this statement 

This statement was prepared on 27 March 2025. 

The statement is based on a review of a representative sample of web pages tested using a combination of manual and automated testing. 

Feedback 

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Freshfields LLP website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers: 

• Phone: +44 20 7936 4000 

• Contact us | Freshfields (please refrain from providing sensitive information in the form, e.g. any information that would reveal personal financial information, information related to your health, or any other sensitive topic). 

We try to respond to feedback within 15 business days from the date of receipt of the enquiry. 

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology 

The Freshfields LLP website is designed to be compatible with the following most used assistive technologies: 

• the latest version of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari browsers; 

• in combination with the latest versions of JAWS and Dragon. 

Technical specifications 

The accessibility of the Freshfields LLP website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer: 

• HTML 

• WAI-ARIA 

• CSS 

• JavaScript 

Non-accessible content 

Despite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of the Freshfields LLP website, we are aware of some limitations, which we are working to fix. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions. Please contact us if you encounter an issue not listed below. 

Known limitations for the Freshfields LLP website: 

1. Audio Description: Some videos on this website do not have audio description. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.2.5 (Audio Description (Pre-recorded)). We plan to fix this by June 2025.
2. Navigation buttons: We are aware that some buttons are not visible when resized to 175% or viewed in mobile view. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.4 (Resize Text). We plan to fix this by June 2025.
3. Navigation links: We are aware that some links are not visible when resized to 400% or viewed in mobile view. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criteria 1.4.10 (Reflow) and 1.4.4 (Resize Text). We plan to fix this by June 2025.
4. Headings: Some text headings are not defined as such; this makes it difficult for screen reader users to navigate using shortcut keys. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationship). We plan to fix this by June 2025. 
5. User Interface Components: We are aware that some buttons and components do not have text that is visible to screen readers thus the purpose of these controls cannot be determined by the user. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value). We plan to fix this by June 2025. 
6. Video control – The controls for the video on the home page cannot be accessed with a keyboard. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criteria 2.1.1 (Keyboard) and 2.3.4 (Focus Order). We plan to fix this by June 2025. 
7. Search box - The search box at the top of the page does not have a label or instructions. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions). We plan to fix this by June 2025.