With the enforcement date of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) fast approaching on June 28, 2025, professional services firms, especially in the legal sector, face a crucial reckoning. Recent sample data assessing the homepage accessibility of 10 UK law firm websites reveals an industry lagging behind in meeting even the most basic digital accessibility standards. While the EAA has yet to generate widespread urgency among some organizations, its implications for UK-based firms operating in the EU are substantial and fast-approaching.
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Introduction
Digital accessibility is no longer an optional consideration – it is an essential requirement for businesses and organisations aiming to serve all clients and users. There are over 100 million people in the European Union living with some form of disability, roughly one in four adults. Ensuring websites, applications, and digital documents are accessible to people with disabilities is not just a legal obligation but also a business imperative. Inaccessible digital content can exclude a substantial segment of the population, leading to lost clients and reputational damage.
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As the European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline approaches on 28 June 2025, the digital readiness of the UK’s legal sector is under increasing scrutiny. While public sector websites have long had to meet accessibility standards, the EAA now extends these obligations to many private sector organisations, including law firms that serve or trade with EU clients.
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