The verdict in three sentences
For an 8-lawyer corporate law firm in Dublin, a serious website costs between EUR 15,000 and 45,000, with a timeline of 8 to 12 weeks. The value does not come from design but from indexable practice-area pages written by the partners and compliant with the Solicitors (Advertising) Regulations overseen by the Law Society of Ireland. Built well, the site can bring 6 to 12 qualified matters per quarter, which means a payback in under a year for a firm billing EUR 300 to 500 an hour.
What a corporate law firm website costs in 2026
Dublin firms serve a large international client base: US tech subsidiaries, EU fund managers, post-Brexit UK businesses. The site must speak to a general counsel in Boston as clearly as to a founder in Cork.
| Item | Essential package | Firm package | Premium package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page count | 12 to 15 | 20 to 30 | 35 to 50 |
| Languages | EN | EN + partial FR or DE | EN + 2 full languages |
| SEO practice-area pages | 4 | 8 to 10 | 15 or more |
| Lawyer profiles | 8 simple profiles | Profiles + publications | Profiles + publications + speaking |
| Online booking | Form | Synced calendar | Calendar + video + pre-qualification |
| Build budget | EUR 15,000 to 22,000 | EUR 24,000 to 34,000 | EUR 35,000 to 45,000 |
| Monthly care | EUR 150/month | EUR 300/month | EUR 600/month |
Professional legal translation alone runs EUR 0.15 to 0.25 per word: 20,000 words cost EUR 3,000 to 5,000. It is the most frequently underestimated line item, just as it is for bilingual FR/DE firms in Strasbourg.
Compliance: what the advertising rules allow and forbid
The Solicitors (Advertising) Regulations and the Legal Services Regulatory Authority framework allow advertising but constrain it. The site should be designed to pass any review without changes.
| Website element | Applicable rule | Recommended approach |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory details | Firm name, registered address, regulator reference | Footer and legal notice page |
| Practice areas | No claims of specialism that cannot be substantiated | Describe "areas of practice" factually |
| Fees | Section 150 cost notice required per matter | "How we charge" page: indicative hourly rate or fixed fee |
| Results and matters | Client confidentiality, no names without consent | Anonymised cases, rounded amounts |
| Personal injury | Strict limits on "no win, no fee" wording | Avoid entirely on a corporate site |
| Comparisons | No disparaging other firms | No competitor references |
| Data protection | GDPR, Data Protection Commission oversight | EU hosting, minimal forms, retention policy |
Online booking collects potentially sensitive information: host in the EU, keep forms minimal and set a retention period (for example 12 months for a contact with no follow-up).
Legal SEO: where inbound matters come from
A business owner or general counsel searches precisely: "corporate lawyer share purchase Dublin", "employment solicitor redundancy Ireland", "fund formation lawyer Dublin ICAV". Each query deserves its own page of 1,200 to 1,800 words, with an FAQ and a call to action.
Niche cross-border queries (Irish subsidiaries of US companies, EU passporting, cross-border debt recovery) face less competition than "corporate law firm Dublin" and convert better. Expect 4 to 6 months before first page-one positions, and plan 2 articles a month written or reviewed by a partner.
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Siobhan, managing partner of an 8-lawyer firm in Dublin 2, invests EUR 28,000 in a site with 10 practice-area pages, plus EUR 300 monthly care, so EUR 31,600 in year one. After 9 months the site generates 8 qualified enquiries per quarter, 3 of which become matters. With an average matter of 40 hours at EUR 380, each client brings EUR 15,200 in fees. Over a full year, 12 new matters represent EUR 182,400, and even at half that volume the investment is recovered within about 4 months of steady operation.
FAQ
How much does a corporate law firm website cost in Dublin?
Between EUR 15,000 and 45,000 depending on page count, languages and features. Add EUR 3,000 to 5,000 for full legal translation into a second language.
Can a solicitor publish fees on the website?
Yes, and it helps: an indicative hourly rate or fixed fees reassure prospects. A Section 150 notice of costs is still required for each matter under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015.
Can we talk about results online?
Yes, as anonymised case studies that respect confidentiality. Never name a client without written consent and avoid any promise of outcome.
How long until SEO brings in matters?
Expect 4 to 6 months for first rankings and 9 to 12 months to reach 6 to 12 qualified enquiries per quarter. Niche cross-border queries usually move faster.
Is the French equivalent comparable?
In Strasbourg, a bilingual FR/DE firm site costs EUR 12,000 to 30,000 under the French RIN rules. Dublin runs about 20 to 50 % higher because of local day rates.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your practice areas, target markets and indicative budget and we will propose a compliant site structure with an 8 to 12 week 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.
