The verdict in three sentences
A law firm sells on trust first: a sober site, readable expertise and a confidential contact channel are worth more than ten flashy pages. In Lagos in 2026, a law firm website costs between 400,000 and 1,500,000 NGN depending on the number of practice areas and depth of content. The return is measured in qualified leads: a well-built site turns an anxious visitor into a booked consultation.
What the price covers, page by page
A firm website is not just a brochure. Every page has a commercial role: reassure, prove expertise, make contact easy without exposing the client.
| Page / element | Indicative price (NGN) | Timeline | Ethics point | Qualified leads / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home + positioning | 150,000 - 300,000 | 2-3 d | No promise of outcome | 2-4 |
| Practice-area pages (each) | 70,000 - 150,000 | 1-2 d | Bar rules apply | 2-3 |
| Team & partner bios | 90,000 - 200,000 | 2 d | Verifiable credentials | 1-2 |
| Blog / legal articles | 120,000 - 300,000 | 3-4 d | No direct solicitation | 2-4 |
| Confidential contact form | 70,000 - 180,000 | 1-2 d | Encryption + data law | 1-3 |
| Legal notices & privacy | 40,000 - 70,000 | 1 d | Bar-required | - |
Three budget levels in 2026
The right level depends on firm size and visibility ambition. A solo attorney has different needs than a five-partner commercial firm.
| Package | Price (NGN) | Price (EUR) | Pages | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential showcase | 400,000 - 600,000 | 240 - 360 € | 5-6 | Solo attorney |
| Professional firm | 600,000 - 1,000,000 | 360 - 600 € | 8-12 | 2-4 partners |
| Premium firm | 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 | 600 - 900 € | 12+ + SEO blog | Commercial firm |
In Dakar, the equivalent 2026 order of magnitude runs from 400,000 to 1,200,000 FCFA, with the same logic of practice pages and a secure form.
Mini case study
Barrister Chidi, a commercial-law attorney in Lagos, invests 900,000 NGN in a professional-level site: 3 practice pages (companies, contracts, litigation), a team page and a blog. Before the site, he got 2 referrals a month by word of mouth. Six months later, with 4 well-ranked legal articles, he receives 11 qualified enquiries per month, 3 of which convert into files at an average fee of 500,000 NGN. The site pays for itself in under two months of new work.
FAQ
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Can an attorney legally have a website?
Yes, subject to bar ethics: no comparative advertising, no promise of results, and proper professional identification. The form must be a simple contact channel, not direct solicitation.
How long does a firm site take to deliver?
Expect 10 to 20 working days depending on page count. A 5-page essential showcase ships in 7-10 days; a premium firm with a blog takes about 3 weeks.
Is the contact form truly confidential?
Yes: HTTPS encryption, compliant data storage and encrypted email notification. No sensitive data is publicly exposed.
Does a legal blog really bring clients?
Yes, it is the main SEO lever. An article like "what to do about wrongful contract termination" captures local searches and positions the firm as a reference, generating 2-4 leads per month per high-performing article.
Should I budget for maintenance?
Yes, expect 70,000 to 130,000 NGN/month for security updates, backups and new articles. It is essential for a site handling client data.
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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.
