The Solicitor Directory

About This Statement

This accessibility statement applies to thesolicitordirectory.co.uk. This website is run by The Solicitor Directory. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.

How Accessible This Website Is

We've designed this website to be accessible to as many people as possible. You should be able to:

Change colours, contrast levels and fonts using your browser settings
Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We've also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standard. This means:

Text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 against its background
All interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard
Images have alternative text descriptions
Form fields have clear labels and error messages
The website has a logical heading structure
Focus indicators are visible for keyboard users

Feedback and Contact Information

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact us:

Email: accessibility@thesolicitordirectory.co.uk
Contact form: Contact us

We'll consider your request and get back to you within 10 working days.

Reporting Accessibility Problems

We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us:

Email: accessibility@thesolicitordirectory.co.uk

Please include:

The web address (URL) of the page where you experienced the problem
A description of the problem
The device and browser you were using
Any assistive technology you were using (e.g., screen reader)

Enforcement Procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the 'accessibility regulations').

If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information About This Website's Accessibility

The Solicitor Directory is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

Non-Accessible Content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:

Non-compliance with the Accessibility Regulations

Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software. We plan to either fix these or replace them with accessible HTML pages.
Some third-party content may not be fully accessible. We are working with our partners to improve this.

What We're Doing to Improve Accessibility

We are committed to improving the accessibility of our website. Our current plans include:

Regular accessibility audits using automated tools and manual testing
Training our team on accessibility best practices
Including accessibility requirements in our development process
Working with accessibility consultants to identify and fix issues

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 15 December 2025. It was last reviewed on 15 December 2025.

This website was last tested on 15 December 2025. The test was carried out using:

Automated testing with Lighthouse and axe DevTools
Manual testing with keyboard navigation
Screen reader testing with VoiceOver (macOS)
Colour contrast checking tools

Browser and Device Compatibility

This website has been tested and is compatible with:

Recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
iOS Safari on iPhone and iPad
Chrome on Android devices

If you experience any issues with a specific browser or device, please let us know.