The verdict in three sentences
For a corporate law firm in Berlin, a credible bilingual website costs EUR 8,000 to 30,000 excl. VAT in 2026, depending on the number of practice pages, the depth of partner profiles and whether a secure client area is required. German professional rules shape the build: the Impressum must carry the specific disclosures for lawyers, advertising must stay factual under the Federal Lawyers' Act, and practice pages must avoid any promise of outcome. A realistic first year budget, including German and English practice pages, legal copywriting and maintenance, sits between EUR 12,000 and 38,000.
The line by line quote
Reference scenario: a firm of 6 partners and 14 associates, 18 pages in German and English, 8 practice areas. Average day rate EUR 850, a 2026 estimate for Berlin agencies working with professional services firms.
| Line item | Scope | Days | Amount excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery and site structure | Partner workshop, practice priorities, audiences | 2 | EUR 1,700 |
| Design and templates | Restrained identity, partner and practice templates | 5 | EUR 4,250 |
| Build of 18 German pages | Home, firm, 8 practices, team, insights, careers, contact | 6 | EUR 5,100 |
| English version | Separate URLs, hreflang, layout checks | 2 | EUR 1,700 |
| Legal disclosures | Impressum with bar and liability insurance details, privacy notice, cookie consent | 1 | EUR 850 |
| Technical SEO and accessibility | Metadata, speed, structured data, WCAG checks | 2 | EUR 1,700 |
| Legal copywriting (German) | Interviews with partners, 18 pages | 6 | EUR 5,100 |
| Legal translation into English | Specialist legal translator | 3 | EUR 2,550 |
| Total build | 27 | EUR 22,950 |
Copy is the line most firms underestimate. Partners rarely have time to draft 18 pages, and generic text helps neither rankings nor credibility. A legal copywriter who interviews each partner for 45 minutes produces precise pages on M&A, corporate, employment, tax, real estate and dispute resolution.
Price ranges by firm profile
| Profile | Pages | Timeline | Build budget excl. VAT | English version | Typical firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo practitioner, template site | 5 to 8 | 3 to 4 weeks | EUR 4,000 to 8,000 | + 15% to 25% | Single lawyer, niche practice |
| Boutique firm, custom design | 10 to 15 | 6 to 8 weeks | EUR 10,000 to 18,000 | + 15% to 25% | 3 to 10 lawyers |
| Mid-size corporate firm | 15 to 30 | 8 to 12 weeks | EUR 18,000 to 30,000 | + 20% to 30% | 10 to 40 lawyers |
| Secure client portal added | Document exchange, matter status | + 6 to 10 weeks | + EUR 15,000 to 40,000 | Included in scope | Firms sharing files with clients |
| Kolonell Premium foundation | Custom design, animation, advanced SEO | 21 to 30 days | EUR 1,200 to 2,300 | Scoped per project | Firms writing their own copy |
Kolonell is one option among others. Its Premium foundation suits firms that already have strong internal copy and want a polished, fast site without a full agency budget.
Professional rules and running costs
Lawyers in Germany may advertise as long as the information is factual and relates to their professional activity, and must not solicit individual mandates. The Impressum must name the competent bar (Rechtsanwaltskammer), the professional title and the state that granted it, the applicable professional rules, and the professional liability insurer with its geographic scope. Client names and matters appear only with written consent.
| Running cost | Frequency | Amount (2026 estimate) | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic maintenance | Monthly | EUR 80 to 150 | Security updates, backups |
| Standard maintenance | Monthly | EUR 150 to 350 | Small edits, insights publishing |
| Managed hosting in the EU | Monthly | EUR 20 to 80 | Hosting, SSL, monitoring |
| Bilingual insight article | Per article | EUR 400 to 900 | Article on a ruling or reform |
| Annual legal text review | Yearly | EUR 300 to 800 | Impressum, privacy and cookie updates |
Mini case study
Illustrative example, fictional firm: Dr. Lukas Brandt, managing partner of a 20 lawyer corporate firm in Berlin, gets a growing share of new mandates from foreign investors who read the site before calling.
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Kolonell builds websites that attract clients, optimized for the Sénégalese market. Free quote in 2 minutes.
- Build: EUR 22,950 as quoted above.
- Running costs: standard maintenance at EUR 250 a month (EUR 3,000 a year), hosting at EUR 40 a month (EUR 480), one bilingual insight a month at EUR 650 (EUR 7,800).
First year cost: EUR 34,230. If the site contributes to a single cross-border M&A mandate billed at EUR 60,000 in fees, it pays for itself almost twice. The firm starts with 8 practice pages and adds a client portal in year 2 if demand appears.
FAQ
How much does a corporate law firm website cost in Berlin in 2026?
EUR 8,000 to 30,000 excl. VAT for the build, depending on pages and design depth. A bilingual 18 page site with legal copy lands around EUR 20,000 to 25,000.
What must a German law firm Impressum include?
The bar, the professional title and the state that awarded it, the applicable professional rules and the liability insurer with its coverage area, alongside standard company details. A flawed Impressum can trigger warning letters, so budget about one day to get it right.
Can we name our clients?
Only with written consent, given confidentiality duties. Many firms describe anonymised matters instead, such as an acquisition of a EUR 40M software company.
How long does delivery take?
6 to 12 weeks for a boutique or mid-size firm, mostly driven by partner availability for copy interviews. A Premium foundation can be live in 21 to 30 days once texts are approved.
Are insight articles worth it?
Yes: they show expertise and win Google searches on precise legal questions. One bilingual article a month, at EUR 400 to 900, is enough for a mid-size firm.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your practice areas, number of partners and language needs, and we will send a line by line quote, an indicative budget and a launch plan. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
