The verdict in three sentences
For a law firm in Dublin, a local agency costs, in 2026 ballpark terms, 7 000 to 35 000+ EUR depending on scope, a freelancer 2 500 to 9 000 EUR, and Kolonell, working remotely, 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR. The right choice depends on whether you need frequent in-person workshops and heavy integration with your case management system (lean local) or a clear, well-written practice-area site delivered in weeks with every access in your name (remote works well). Whatever you pick, the content on solicitor advertising and on data handling must be validated by the firm itself.
What really differs between a Dublin agency and a remote studio?
Ranges below are drawn from public rate cards of Irish and Eurozone agencies, minimum project sizes listed on Clutch.co profiles and freelance platform rates (Upwork, Malt, Clutch listings). Dublin sits in the upper half of Eurozone ranges, and scope moves the price far more than the address does.
| Criterion | Dublin agency | Freelancer | Kolonell (remote studio) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ballpark price | 7 000 to 35 000+ EUR | 2 500 to 9 000 EUR | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 EUR |
| Typical delay | 8 to 14 weeks | 4 to 8 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks (Premium 4 to 6, written schedule) |
| Meetings | In person in the city | In person or video | Google Meet at a time that suits you, written weekly update |
| Time zone | Same | Same | Team based in Senegal (GMT): same hours as Dublin in winter, one hour apart in summer |
| Legal copywriting | Often a separate line | Rarely | Native English copywriting included, reviewed by your solicitors |
| Support | Paid retainer | Variable | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
A local agency earns its premium when you need a team in the room, a large multi-office structure or bespoke development around your practice management software. A remote studio fits firms that can describe their practice areas, sectors and team clearly and want the budget spent on content and speed.
What a Dublin law firm website needs
- Practice area pages: corporate and commercial, employment, litigation and dispute resolution, property and conveyancing, family law, private client, regulatory, each with a clear description of the matters you handle.
- Sector pages if you serve tech, funds, aviation leasing, pharma or the public sector, written in plain language for in-house counsel.
- People pages: solicitors, barristers you work with if relevant, partners, with admissions and languages. Titles must reflect each person's actual qualifications.
- Advertising rules: professional conduct rules on solicitor advertising exist in Ireland (Law Society of Ireland, Legal Services Regulatory Authority). The firm must check every page against them; we do not write outcome claims or testimonials that the rules might restrict.
- Enquiry and conflict check flow: a form that collects the minimum needed to run a conflict check, routed per practice area, with a clear statement that sending the form does not create a solicitor-client relationship.
- Data protection and accessibility: enquiries contain sensitive personal data, so the GDPR applies, under the supervision of the Irish Data Protection Commission. The European Accessibility Act applies from 28 June 2025 to certain services, and WCAG 2.1 AA is the usual reference. This is not legal advice.
- Languages: Kolonell writes natively in English and French. Irish language pages are supplied by the firm or quoted separately.
A client portal or a custom integration with your case management or document management system is quoted on request.
How do the Kolonell tiers fit a Dublin firm?
| Need | Starter 2 700 EUR | Growth 4 500 EUR | Premium 8 200 EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages | Home, practice areas overview, team, about, contact | One page per practice area, people pages | Practice areas, sectors, insights hub |
| Enquiry flow | Contact form with disclaimer | Routed forms per practice area | Multi-step enquiry with conflict check fields |
| Insights | None | News page | Insights hub with author pages |
| Languages | English | English | Bilingual EN/FR |
| Design | Clean, fast | Custom layouts | Advanced animations, extended structure |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. Details on our international website offer.
Five checks before choosing
| Check | Local agency | Remote studio | What to insist on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written page list | Usually provided | Provided by Kolonell at quote stage | Page count and word count per page |
| Regulated wording | Reviewed by the firm | Reviewed by the firm | A named partner signs off each page |
| Form security | Varies | Secure forms, no plain email attachments | Data processing terms in writing |
| Year 2 cost | Often a retainer | Maintenance quoted after support | Itemised hosting and maintenance |
| Exit | Check transfer fees | Domain and access in your name | Ownership clause in the contract |
| Meeting rhythm | Weekly in person possible | Weekly written update plus calls | Fixed calendar at kickoff |
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Illustrative example. Aoife is managing partner of a hypothetical 12-solicitor commercial firm near Merrion Square. A Dublin agency quotes 19 000 EUR plus 280 EUR a month. Three years: 19 000 + 36 × 280 = 29 080 EUR.
Kolonell Growth at 4 500 EUR includes 3 months of support. Assuming the same 280 EUR a month afterwards, only for comparison (Kolonell maintenance is quoted): 4 500 + 33 × 280 = 13 740 EUR. The gap of about 15 340 EUR could fund a dedicated insights programme. If she wants a French version for clients in France and Belgium, Premium at 8 200 EUR adds bilingual delivery.
Real Kolonell work includes TR Signing Group, a notary and apostille service in New Jersey (bilingual EN/FR site, booking calendar, back office), and Orven Properties in Dubai (trilingual FR/EN/AR). To test us on your own brief, request a free quote.
FAQ
Is a remote studio suitable for a regulated law firm?
Yes, provided the scope is written and a partner validates the wording against advertising rules. Kolonell keeps the domain in your name and hands over 100 % of the access.
How much does a Dublin agency charge for a law firm website?
In 2026 ballpark terms, 7 000 to 35 000+ EUR depending on scope. Kolonell plans are 2 700, 4 500 and 8 200 EUR.
Can you integrate our case management system?
A standard link to your existing client portal is possible from Starter. Custom integrations are quoted on request because they depend on the provider.
How do meetings work?
Your project manager runs Google Meet calls at times that suit you and sends a written update each week. The team is on GMT, at most one hour from Dublin.
How quickly can we launch?
3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth, usually 4 to 6 weeks on Premium with a written schedule.
Let's scope your project. Send us your practice areas, team size and languages, and we will recommend a plan and a 3 to 6 week schedule. 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.
