The verdict in three sentences
In Geneva, a law firm website from a local agency commonly costs 10 000 to 40 000+ CHF (2026 ballpark), freelancers ask 3 500 to 10 000 CHF, and published agency hourly rates often sit between 130 and 200 CHF. Kolonell offers 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, with native English and French copywriting, a bilingual EN/FR site from Premium, a project manager on Google Meet during Geneva office hours and 3 months of support. For an English-speaking partner whose firm pleads, negotiates and publishes in both languages, Premium covers the essentials for a fraction of the local budget, as long as quotes are compared line by line.
What does a law firm website cost in Geneva in 2026?
Geneva's legal market is unusual: international arbitration, commodity trading, private banking and wealth management, tax, international organisations law, immigration and residence permits, cross-border family matters. Many partners are English-speaking expats or work mostly with international clients, yet the local market reads French. Partners usually compare a Geneva agency, one from Lausanne or Zurich and a freelancer. The ranges below are a 2026 ballpark from public rate cards of Swiss digital agencies, hourly rates commonly published by Romandy studios and minimum project sizes on Clutch.co. They vary widely with scope.
| Provider | Build price (2026 ballpark) | Typical delay | Usually included | After launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established Geneva agency | 20 000 to 40 000+ CHF | 10 to 20 weeks | Brand strategy, custom design, CMS; translation often extra | Often 150 to 200 CHF per hour |
| Romandy studio | 10 000 to 20 000 CHF | 8 to 12 weeks | Semi custom design, one base language | Often 130 to 170 CHF per hour |
| Freelancer | 3 500 to 10 000 CHF | 4 to 10 weeks | Build, firm supplies the text | Depends on availability |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 700 CHF | 3 to 4 weeks | About 5 pages, native copy, domain in your name | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 500 CHF | 3 to 4 weeks | Practice area pages, lawyer profiles, insights | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 200 CHF | Usually 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | Bilingual EN/FR site, advanced design, deeper SEO | 3 months included |
With Kolonell, payment is by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery, and the domain is registered in the firm's name with every access handed over. Custom modules (secure client area, document exchange, intake back office) are quoted on request. Details are on our international website offer.
What does each tier cover for a Geneva firm?
| Firm need | Starter 2 700 CHF | Growth 4 500 CHF | Premium 8 200 CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages | About 5 | One page per practice area | Extended structure by practice and industry |
| Lawyer profiles | Team page | Individual profiles | Profiles with publications and languages |
| Languages | One language | One language | Bilingual EN/FR, native copy |
| Insights, publications | No | Yes | Yes, organised by practice |
| Contact | Simple form | Form per practice area | Routed forms, portal quoted |
| Delivery | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
What a Geneva law firm site specifically requires
- Real bilingualism: an English-speaking general counsel spots a word for word translation immediately. Kolonell writes each version natively instead of translating one into the other.
- Confidentiality: in arbitration, private banking or trading, no client name or matter detail should appear without written consent. References are described generically (type of dispute, industry, order of magnitude if the client agrees).
- Practice and industry pages: commercial arbitration, trading, tax, international law, each with the team, how a first meeting works and a direct contact.
- Lawyer profiles: bar admission, languages spoken, education, publications and teaching. Lawyers are subject to federal and cantonal professional rules, including on advertising, which the firm must check.
- Data protection: the nLPD has applied since 1 September 2023; privacy notice, forms and analytics must reflect it, and GDPR may also matter for a firm serving EU clients, many of whom live just across the border. WCAG 2.1 AA is the practical accessibility reference. This is not legal advice.
Our references can be checked: TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), notary and apostille services in New Jersey, uses a bilingual EN/FR site with per-file quote verification, booking calendar, live chat and back office. Orven Properties (orvenproperties.com), off-plan real-estate advisory in Dubai, runs a trilingual FR/EN/AR site with project pages and investor guides.
What is the total cost over 3 years?
Because a Geneva firm almost always needs both languages, the comparison uses a bilingual site. Common assumption: 200 CHF per month for hosting and maintenance from month 4. Kolonell maintenance after the 3 included months is quoted, so this is a budget line, not a price.
| Cost line over 36 months (bilingual site) | Geneva agency (mid range) | Freelancer | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build | 22 000 CHF | 7 000 CHF | 8 200 CHF |
| EN/FR copy and translation | 4 000 CHF | 4 000 CHF | Included |
| Support months 1 to 3 | 600 CHF | 600 CHF | Included |
| Months 4 to 36 (200 CHF per month) | 6 600 CHF | 6 600 CHF | 6 600 CHF |
| Domain and access in the firm's name | To negotiate | Not always | Yes |
| Indicative 3-year total | 33 200 CHF | 18 200 CHF | 14 800 CHF |
To compare quotes, ask in writing for: the list of pages and profiles, who writes each language and for what volume, the hourly rate after launch, the handover of domain and access, the delivery date and what remains quoted separately. Be wary of "translation included" with no volume, a domain in the agency's name or a maintenance retainer with no defined hours. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), one or two hours behind Geneva depending on the season, with a written weekly update.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example, not a real client: Mr Laurent, partner at a hypothetical five lawyer arbitration and trading firm on Rue du Rhône, has a Geneva agency quote of 30 000 CHF for a bilingual site, translation included. He compares it with Kolonell Premium at 8 200 CHF, native EN/FR copy included. With 200 CHF per month from month 4 (6 600 CHF) and 600 CHF of early support on the agency side, the local route costs 30 000 + 600 + 6 600 = 37 200 CHF over 3 years, against 8 200 + 6 600 = 14 800 CHF. The gap, 22 400 CHF, leaves room for a secure client area quoted on request later.
FAQ
How much does a law firm website cost in Geneva?
As a 2026 ballpark, Geneva agencies quote roughly 10 000 to 40 000+ CHF and freelancers 3 500 to 10 000 CHF. Kolonell offers 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF.
Is a bilingual English and French site included?
Yes, from Premium at 8 200 CHF, with native copy in each language. A third language can be studied on a quoted basis.
Does the site follow the nLPD?
We set up the privacy notice, consent and minimal forms following nLPD practice, in force since 1 September 2023; the firm validates the final wording. This is not legal advice.
What are the timelines?
Starter and Growth are delivered in 3 to 4 weeks; Premium follows a written schedule set at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
How does payment work?
Bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. The 3 months of post-launch support are included.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your practice areas, languages and launch date, and we will propose a fixed price tier, bilingual Premium at 8 200 CHF delivered in 4 to 6 weeks if it fits. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
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.
