The verdict in three sentences
For a 12-lawyer corporate firm in Luxembourg, a credible website costs between 6,000 and 15,000 EUR excl. VAT (2026 market estimate), with one page per practice area and a legal insights section. The decisive constraint is not technical: it is the Luxembourg Bar's professional conduct rules, which govern advertising and prohibit any promise of results or aggressive solicitation. The return on investment comes from well-ranked practice pages targeting searches by SME and mid-market executives, fed by 2 to 4 insight articles per month, in French, English and often German.
2026 budget: what a corporate law firm website really costs
The ranges below are market estimates observed in Luxembourg and the Greater Region in 2026 for a firm of 8 to 20 lawyers. They are not a Kolonell price list.
| Item | 2026 market range (excl. VAT) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Strategy, sitemap, practice content | 1,500 - 3,500 EUR | 6 to 10 practice pages, sober tone compliant with Bar rules |
| Custom design and digital identity | 1,500 - 4,000 EUR | Premium identity, real team photos, no stock images |
| Development and CMS | 2,000 - 5,000 EUR | Lawyer profiles, news, qualified contact form |
| Trilingual FR/EN/DE | 800 - 2,000 EUR | Expected by fund, banking and holding clients |
| GDPR compliance and security | 300 - 800 EUR | Cookie banner, privacy policy, encrypted form |
| Total project | 6,000 - 15,000 EUR | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Monthly SEO (market) | 500 - 1,500 EUR/month | Insight articles, internal linking, rank tracking |
At Kolonell, a Growth website ranges from 1,830 to 3,050 EUR and a Premium website from 3,050 to 5,340 EUR (1,200,000 to 3,500,000 FCFA), with Kolonell SEO plans Essential, Growth and Premium at 153, 305 and 534 EUR per month. The gap with the Luxembourg market mostly reflects the cost structure of a Dakar-based team, for a comparable feature scope.
Professional conduct: what the Bar allows on a law firm website
Lawyers in Luxembourg may advertise, but the Bar's internal rules set a precise framework built on dignity, truthfulness and confidentiality. A poorly written site exposes the managing partner to a remark from the Bar Council, or even disciplinary proceedings.
| Website element | Allowed | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Practice areas | Yes, presented fairly | Claiming to be a "specialist" without recognised basis |
| Fees | Information on how fees are calculated | Teaser prices or comparisons with other firms |
| Client references | With the client's express consent | Naming a matter or client without authorisation |
| Results | General, anonymised data | Promises or win percentages |
| Domain name | Firm or lawyer name | Generic name with no firm reference |
| Mandatory notices | Bar of registration, practice entity, RCS number | Omitting the Bar of registration |
| Contact | Form, appointment booking | Unsolicited automated follow-ups |
Many firms also notify the Bar Council when the site goes live. Plan for a review by the partner in charge of communication before each article is published.
Practice pages: the architecture that brings in executives
An SME owner does not search "law firm Luxembourg". They search "shareholders' agreement SARL", "dismissal of a senior executive" or "fund structuring RAIF". Each practice area deserves a 1,200 to 1,800-word pillar page, linked to 4 to 8 insight articles.
| Practice area | Typical target queries | Estimated monthly volume (Luxembourg, all languages) |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate law | shareholders' agreement, share transfer, capital increase | 300 - 700 |
| Employment law (employer side) | redundancy, dismissal with notice, staff delegation | 500 - 1,200 |
| Mergers and acquisitions | due diligence, warranty and indemnity | 100 - 300 |
| Commercial litigation | contract termination, debt recovery, summary proceedings | 200 - 500 |
| Investment funds | RAIF, SICAV, AIFM | 100 - 250 |
| Commercial leases | renewal, assignment, rent review | 200 - 400 |
Lawyer profiles complete the system: background, languages, publications and Bar, without superlatives. Search engines and AI assistants reward content signed by an identifiable professional.
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Mini case study
Hélène, founding partner of a 12-lawyer firm in Luxembourg, invests 11,000 EUR excl. VAT in a trilingual site and 900 EUR per month in SEO, i.e. 21,800 EUR in year one. Cautious assumption: the site generates 8 qualified enquiries per month from month six, 15% of which become matters. That is about 7 new matters over the last six months of the year. With an average fee of 6,000 EUR excl. VAT per corporate matter, generated revenue reaches 42,000 EUR, nearly twice the investment. From year two, only SEO remains to be funded, while the practice pages keep producing.
FAQ
How long does it take to launch a corporate law firm website?
Allow 6 to 8 weeks for a 15 to 25-page site, including 2 weeks for writing practice pages. A third language adds 1 to 2 weeks.
Can a firm display its fees on its website?
Yes, information on fee calculation methods (fixed fee, hourly rate) is generally accepted. Indicative hourly rates of 300 to 500 EUR excl. VAT are common in Luxembourg for corporate matters, but promotional offers must be avoided.
Do we need a legal insights blog?
It is the main visibility lever: 2 to 4 articles per month are enough to cover about a hundred business queries in a year. Each article should link back to the relevant practice page.
Can we publish client reviews?
Spontaneous reviews on third-party platforms are tolerated, but soliciting reviews and showcasing named testimonials require the client's express consent. In practice, around 80% of corporate firms prefer anonymised references by sector.
What budget should we plan for maintenance?
Plan 50 to 180 EUR per month for updates, backups and security, depending on the service level. Kolonell maintenance plans are 50, 110 and 180 EUR per month.
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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.
