The verdict in three sentences
A serious redesign of a commercial law firm website in London should be budgeted at EUR 10,000 to 25,000 excluding VAT (about GBP 8,500 to 21,500) in 2026, with a realistic timeline of 8 to 12 weeks. The main commercial lever is not the visual design but the depth of the practice area pages and insights, which in-house legal teams read before instructing a firm. Every piece of content must comply with the SRA Code of Conduct and Transparency Rules: a compliant site protects the firm as much as it sells it.
How much does a law firm website redesign cost in 2026
Price gaps come from the number of practice area pages, who writes the copy (the firm or the agency), multilingual needs and integrations. Here is a 2026 order of magnitude for a firm of 8 to 15 lawyers.
| Item | Essential package | Commercial firm package | Premium bilingual package |
|---|---|---|---|
| UX design and mockups | EUR 2,000 | EUR 3,500 | EUR 5,500 |
| Practice area pages (6 to 15) | EUR 1,800 | EUR 3,500 | EUR 5,000 |
| Lawyer profiles and team | EUR 800 | EUR 1,500 | EUR 2,200 |
| Insights and news section | EUR 1,200 | EUR 2,000 | EUR 3,000 |
| Online booking | EUR 1,000 | EUR 1,800 | EUR 2,500 |
| Second language version | not included | EUR 1,500 | EUR 3,500 |
| QA, technical SEO, launch | EUR 1,200 | EUR 2,000 | EUR 3,300 |
| Indicative total | EUR 8,000 to 10,000 | EUR 15,800 | EUR 25,000 |
Add managed hosting (EUR 30 to 90 per month) and a maintenance plan (EUR 150 to 350 per month) if the firm has no IT provider. A firm that writes its own practice pages usually saves EUR 2,000 to 4,000 but adds 3 to 5 weeks: partner review is almost always the bottleneck.
What the rules allow and forbid on a law firm website
In England and Wales, solicitors may advertise and approach clients, provided publicity is accurate and not misleading, and unsolicited approaches to members of the public are avoided. Since 2018, the SRA Transparency Rules also require firms offering certain services (conveyancing, probate, employment tribunal claims for employers, among others) to publish price and service information. Commercial firms must also display their SRA number and regulatory status.
| Content | Status | Point of attention |
|---|---|---|
| Practice areas and expertise | Allowed | Describe without promising an outcome |
| "Specialist" or "expert" claims | Regulated | Must be accurate and backed by real experience or accreditation |
| Insights, articles, case notes | Allowed | Strong credibility driver with in-house teams |
| Named client references | Regulated | Prior written consent, confidentiality comes first |
| Success rates, damages recovered | Avoid | Risk of misleading publicity |
| Disparaging comparisons with other firms | Avoid | Misleading and unprofessional |
| Indicative fees | Allowed, sometimes mandatory | Must be accurate under the Transparency Rules |
| Client testimonials and reviews | Use with care | Must be genuine and not selectively misleading |
In practice, the agency should plan a compliance review before launch. A partner signs off each page, and the compliance officer (COLP) checks the regulatory footer. Allow 1 to 2 weeks in the schedule for these approvals.
A realistic 8 to 12 week redesign schedule
Scoping (1 to 2 weeks) defines the site structure, the audiences (general counsel, CFOs, private equity funds) and keywords such as "corporate law firm London" or "restructuring solicitors City of London". Design and mockups take 2 to 3 weeks. Development runs 3 to 4 weeks in parallel with copywriting. QA, compliance review and migration of old URLs (301 redirects) take the last 2 weeks.
Online booking should be designed for B2B: a qualification form (matter type, urgency, conflict check), 30-minute slots reserved for first calls, Outlook sync. A well-designed module filters out 30 to 50% of off-target requests before a lawyer touches them.
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James, managing partner of a 12-lawyer firm in the City of London, receives 3 qualified enquiries a month through his current site. He invests EUR 17,500 in a redesign with 12 practice pages, an insights hub and online booking at EUR 1,800. Six months after launch, the site generates 7 qualified enquiries a month. With a 25% conversion rate and an average matter worth EUR 12,000 in fees, the 4 extra enquiries represent 1 new matter a month, or EUR 12,000. The project pays for itself in about six weeks of additional matters, excluding partner time (about 20 hours of review).
FAQ
How long does a law firm website redesign take in London?
Plan 8 to 12 weeks for a firm of 8 to 15 lawyers. The timeline depends mostly on copywriting and partner review, which often represent 40% of the schedule.
Can a law firm publish its fees online?
Yes, and for some services the SRA Transparency Rules make it mandatory. Many commercial firms publish indicative hourly rates (GBP 300 to 600 in the City) or fixed fees for standardised work.
Can we name clients on a law firm website?
Only with the client's prior written consent, confidentiality remaining the rule. In practice, 2 to 4 anonymised matters per practice area are enough to reassure an in-house legal team.
Does a London commercial firm need a multilingual site?
If more than 15% of matters involve a foreign counterparty, yes. A second language adds EUR 1,500 to 3,500 depending on whether the translation is supplied or produced by the agency.
What does maintenance cost after the redesign?
Budget EUR 150 to 350 per month for updates, backups and security, plus EUR 30 to 90 per month for hosting. A hacked law firm site is also a confidentiality and regulatory risk.
Let's scope your project. Send us your headcount, practice areas and deadline: we will price a compliant redesign with an indicative budget of EUR 10,000 to 25,000 and 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.
