The verdict in three sentences
A premium website redesign for a London business law firm costs between EUR 8,000 and EUR 18,000 in 2026, depending on page count, depth of custom design and whether you add a secure client portal. The real trade-off is not agency versus freelance, but a light refresh (EUR 4,000-7,000) versus a full redesign engineered for winning instructions. Then budget EUR 180 to 450/month of maintenance to stay GDPR-compliant and secure.
What a redesign costs by scope
Price depends first on functional scope. A firm that simply wants to modernise its image pays far less than one that wants qualified enquiries and a matter-tracking portal.
| Scope | 2026 price (EUR) | Timeline | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design refresh | 4,000 - 7,000 | 3-4 weeks | 5-8 |
| Standard redesign | 7,000 - 11,000 | 5-7 weeks | 8-15 |
| Premium custom redesign | 11,000 - 18,000 | 6-10 weeks | 15-25 |
| Secure client portal (option) | +5,000 - 12,000 | +3-5 weeks | - |
| Legal blog + editorial SEO | +2,500 - 6,000 | +2-3 weeks | - |
The most underestimated line item is content: writing up practice areas, partner biographies and legal notices takes time and drives the overall timeline.
Agency, freelance or no-code template
Three routes exist, with very different risk profiles. A no-code template (Webflow, Wix Studio) is fast and cheap but limited on compliance and advanced SEO. A freelance offers good value but fragile service continuity. An agency de-risks the project but costs more.
| Criterion | Agency | Freelance | No-code template |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 day rate (EUR) | 480 - 650 | 350 - 450 | - |
| Project budget | 8,000 - 18,000 | 4,500 - 9,000 | 1,500 - 4,000 |
| Average timeline | 6-10 wks | 5-9 wks | 2-4 wks |
| Monthly maintenance | 180 - 450 | 120 - 300 | 30 - 90 |
| GDPR compliance | Included | To be scoped | Firm's responsibility |
| Service continuity | Strong | Variable | Platform |
For a business firm whose image shapes the perception of expertise, an agency or a senior freelance remain the credible options. EU/UK hosting costs EUR 25 to 90/month and simplifies data compliance.
Mini case study
Mr Fabre, managing partner of a 9-lawyer business firm in London, is choosing between a EUR 6,000 refresh and a EUR 14,000 premium redesign with a qualification form and client portal. His firm signs on average 3 new instructions/month at an average fee of EUR 7,500. By lifting the contact rate from 1.2% to 2.4% on 1,800 visitors/month, he gains roughly 21 qualified enquiries/month instead of 11. Even at a cautious 8% conversion, that is 0.8 extra instruction/month, or EUR 6,000 of extra monthly revenue. The premium redesign pays for itself in under 3 months of added billing.
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FAQ
What is the realistic minimum for a law firm redesign?
Below EUR 4,500, it is a refresh, not a redesign. A genuine structural redesign starts around EUR 7,000 in 2026.
How much does a secure client portal cost?
Budget EUR 5,000 to 12,000 depending on features (document upload, messaging, strong authentication). It is the single biggest budget driver.
What annual maintenance should I plan?
Maintenance of EUR 180 to 450/month, or EUR 2,160 to 5,400/year, covers security updates, backups, compliance and small enhancements.
How long does a full redesign take?
Between 6 and 10 weeks for a premium redesign, plus 3 to 5 weeks for a client portal. Legal content is often the limiting factor.
Does GDPR really affect the budget?
Yes: processing records, privacy policy, cookie management and EU hosting represent EUR 500 to 1,500 of first-year scoping.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your page count, whether you need a client portal and your indicative budget, and we will frame your firm's redesign. 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.
