The verdict in three sentences
A law firm in Dublin redesigning a dated site spends between 6,500 and 13,000 EUR in 2026, with a 6-to-9-week timeline. The conversion lever is the practice-area pages (corporate, employment, property) that capture precise searches and reassure the client. GDPR compliance is not optional: legal notices, cookie management and a secure contact form are audited every time.
Partial or full redesign: what to budget
Not every firm needs a full redesign. Here is how to decide based on your site's condition, as a 2026 order of magnitude.
| Scope | Range EUR | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Partial redesign | 3,000 - 6,000 | New design, key pages, GDPR |
| Full redesign | 6,500 - 13,000 | Architecture, content, SEO, practice pages |
| Legal SEO blog | +2,000 - 4,000 | 8-12 articles, keyword strategy |
| Secure client portal | +2,500 - 5,000 | Document portal, authentication |
| Bilingual version | +1,500 - 3,500 | Relevant for cross-border clients |
| Maintenance | 90 - 180 EUR/mo | Security, backups, GDPR |
In Dublin, a bilingual or multi-jurisdiction version can open cross-border corporate clients: a real differentiator against single-language firms.
Agency vs freelancer: the day-rate math
The agency-versus-freelancer choice is not only about the sticker price, but about continuity and accountability.
| Criterion | Freelancer | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Day rate | 350 - 600 EUR | 500 - 800 EUR |
| Full redesign budget | 5,000 - 9,000 EUR | 6,500 - 13,000 EUR |
| Design + dev + SEO | Often one person | Multidisciplinary team |
| Timeline | Variable, single point | Framed, contractual milestones |
| Maintenance continuity | Availability risk | Stable maintenance contract |
| GDPR compliance | Depends on expertise | Audited process |
For a firm handling sensitive data, maintenance stability and GDPR guarantees often justify the budget gap in the agency's favor.
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Mini case study
Aoife, partner at a 5-partner law firm in Dublin city centre. The current site dates from 2016, has no practice-area pages and generates no web contacts. She commissions a full redesign at 10,500 EUR with 5 practice pages (corporate, employment, property, family, litigation) and a bilingual version. Year-1 cost: 10,500 EUR plus 140 EUR/month maintenance (1,680 EUR) = 12,180 EUR. Goal: capture searches like "corporate lawyer Dublin". After 5 months, the firm receives 6 qualified requests per month, signing 2 matters. Average corporate matter fees: 4,500 EUR. Two matters = 9,000 EUR, repaying 74% of the redesign within the first usable quarter.
FAQ
What does a law firm website redesign cost in Dublin in 2026? Expect 6,500 to 13,000 EUR for a full redesign, 3,000 to 6,000 EUR for a partial one. Tax and maintenance are added.
Do I need a page per practice area? Yes, it is the main SEO and conversion lever: each page targets a precise search and reassures the prospect about your specialization.
Is GDPR really mandatory? Yes. Legal notices, a compliant cookie banner, a secure form and a processing record are required. A breach exposes the firm to regulatory sanctions.
Agency or freelancer? A freelancer (day rate 350-600 EUR) is cheaper; an agency offers a team, milestones and stable maintenance, crucial for a firm.
Is a legal blog worth it? Yes, if you keep it up: 8 to 12 SEO articles (2,000-4,000 EUR) rank the firm on common questions and feed long-term search performance.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your practice areas, any bilingual need and your indicative budget, and we will scope a redesign that converts. 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.
