The verdict in three sentences
For a corporate law firm in Madrid, a bilingual ES/EN website with practice pages, lawyer profiles and an insights section costs roughly 10,000 to 18,000 EUR in 2026, as a market order of magnitude for agency work. The site must stay informative and restrained: the Spanish Bar's code of conduct forbids misleading advertising, guarantees of outcome and comparisons with other firms. Plan 8 to 10 weeks of project time and GDPR-compliant hosting documented under the LOPDGDD.
What the budget actually covers
A general counsel at a US or UK group looking for Spanish counsel on an acquisition or an arbitration checks three things in two minutes: which practice areas are covered, which partners lead them, and whether the firm works seamlessly in English. The budget therefore goes into practice architecture and profile quality, not visual effects.
| Item | Madrid market range (EUR excl. VAT) | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|
| Restrained art direction and web brand system | 1,800 to 3,500 | Existing logo or rebrand, typography |
| Practice pages (4 to 8 areas) | 2,000 to 4,000 | Number of areas, copywriting or review |
| Team pages and lawyer profiles | 1,200 to 2,200 | Professional photos, bilingual CVs |
| Insights and legal updates module | 1,200 to 2,200 | Topic filters, PDF export |
| Full English version | 1,500 to 2,800 | Certified legal translation or in-house |
| Catalan or third language (optional) | 1,000 to 1,800 | Barcelona clients, regional authorities |
| Secure contact form and GDPR compliance | 800 to 1,500 | Notices, consent, encryption |
| Indicative total | 10,000 to 18,000 |
The English version is the most underestimated item. A machine translation of legal content reads poorly to an Anglo-Saxon general counsel: terminology such as "sociedad limitada", "junta general" or "concurso" needs a lawyer's review. Allow 15 to 20 % of the total budget for a clean EN version and test it on mobile, where more than 60 % of visits happen.
Professional conduct and personal data rules
A Spanish law firm website is not a sales page. The Estatuto General de la Abogacía and the Código Deontológico of the Consejo General de la Abogacía Española frame communication: factual information about the firm, its members and practice areas, with no comparison with peers and no announced success rates. Named client references require written consent, and most corporate firms avoid them.
| Website element | Allowed | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Practice areas and sectors | Yes, factual description | Superlatives such as "best firm" |
| Matter references | Anonymised, with consent | Client names without authorisation |
| Fees | "Agreed by engagement letter" | Promotional price lists |
| Insights and case law commentary | Yes, signed | Personalised advice online |
| International rankings (Legal 500, Chambers) | Exact edition cited | Old or misused badges |
| Contact form | Yes, with GDPR consent | Unencrypted collection of sensitive documents |
On the data side, the GDPR and Spain's LOPDGDD require clear information to data subjects, a record of processing and, for any transfer outside the EU, an adequate legal basis. The form must show the purpose, retention period and controller contact. Most Madrid firms choose EU hosting with daily backups and document the choice in their processing register.
Typical 8 to 10 week timeline
Weeks 1 and 2: workshop with partners, sitemap, list of practice areas. Weeks 3 and 4: ES mock-ups then EN. Weeks 5 to 7: development, lawyer profiles and the first insights. Weeks 8 to 10: translations, bilingual QA, speed tests and go-live. Delays almost always come from internal approvals, not technology: appoint one partner who decides within 48 h.
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Lucía Ortega, managing partner of a 9-lawyer firm in Madrid (corporate, arbitration, tax), an illustrative persona, compares two options. Option A: a Spanish-only site at 7,500 EUR, then an English version a year later for 6,500 EUR, 14,000 EUR in total with two QA cycles. Option B: a bilingual site delivered at once for 15,000 EUR. Option B costs 1,000 EUR more but avoids rebuilding templates. If a single mandate from a foreign client billed at 20,000 EUR in fees comes through the English site within a year, the extra cost is covered twenty times.
FAQ
How much does a law firm website cost in Madrid in 2026?
Allow 10,000 to 18,000 EUR excl. VAT for a bespoke bilingual site, as a market order of magnitude. A simple Spanish site on a theme can cost 4,000 EUR but carries little weight with international legal departments.
Do we really need an English version?
For international clients and cross-border deals, yes in most cases. It represents 15 to 20 % of the budget when the legal terminology is reviewed by a lawyer.
Can we display our fees on the site?
Conduct rules call for caution: the usual practice is "fees agreed by engagement letter". Promotional pricing can trigger a complaint before the Bar.
Where should the site be hosted?
In the EU, with documented processing and daily backups. Budget 200 to 600 EUR per year for serious hosting.
What timeline should we plan for?
8 to 10 weeks for a bilingual site, including at least 2 weeks for translation and QA. A Spanish-only site ships in 5 to 6 weeks.
Let's scope your project. Send us your practice areas and target languages and we will price the bilingual scope, the indicative budget and the go-live schedule. 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.
