Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement will provide you with an overview of the service(s) described below,  with reference to the accessibility requirements set out in the applicable legal provisions (most notably the Accessibility Enhancement Act - BFSG).

This accessibility statement was created on 12 May 2026  and replaces the previous accessibility statement which was prepared on 25 June 2025.

Details

CMS Legal Services EEIG/EWIV

Neue Mainzer Straße 2 - 4
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Service description

The CMS.LAW website International provides public access to information about CMS’s international organisation of independent member firms.  

The Legal User Interface (LUI) feature is the digital interface of the CMS.LAW website through which users can access information about CMS, its member firms, legal services, publications and contact details, and subscribe to updates.

The website also provides a means of contacting professionals within the CMS organisation  of independent member firms.

The website is operated by CMS Legal Services EEIG/EWIV (“CMS Legal Services”) together with the CMS Member Firms.

Understanding the service

The service is provided digitally and may include the following key steps for users:

The CMS.LAW website is designed to be accessible and user-friendly, aiming to provide equal access to all visitors regardless of their abilities. The website incorporates features  to enhance usability for individuals with disabilities ensuring that key information about CMS’s   member firms is readily available.

Accessibility steps for users include clear navigation menus, consistent page layouts, and visible links for contacting professionals within the CMS organisation. Users can easily locate information about legal services, practice areas, and firm contacts through logical organisation and accessible page design.

Accessibility compliance

Efforts are underway to improve the CMS.LAW website  accessibility  with regards to the “Web Content Accessibility Guidelines” - WCAG 2.1 AA, per the requirements of the BFSG and the  Accessibility Enhancement Ordinance - BFSGV.

The CMS.LAW website  has been audited with the support of third-party accessibility experts to identify accessibility barriers.

CMS Legal Services is actively engaging with accessibility partners to further improve accessibility and implement compliant accessibility changes to the CMS.LAW website.

Market surveillance authority

The competent market surveillance authority for this service is:

Market Surveillance Authority of the Federal States for the Accessibility of Products and Services (MLBF) /  Marktüberwachungsstelle der Länder für die Barrierefreiheit von Produkten und Dienstleistungen (MLBF)

Telephone: + 49 (0) 391 567 6970
Email: [email protected]

Website: Marktüberwachungsstelle der Länder für die Barrierefreiheit von Produkten und Dienstleistungen

Key contacts to report issues:

CMS Legal Services EEIG/EWIV

Neue Mainzer Straße 2 - 4
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Email: [email protected]

Availability of this information

This accessibility information is made available in an accessible format and will remain publicly accessible for as long as the service is offered.