The verdict in three sentences
For a law firm website in Geneva, a local agency makes sense if you want in-person workshops with the partners, portraits taken at your offices and a provider used to the governance of a large firm. A remote studio like Kolonell suits a small or mid-sized firm that wants a sober, bilingual FR/EN site delivered quickly, for a fixed price of 2 700 CHF, 4 500 CHF or 8 200 CHF, against 15 000 to 55 000 CHF locally. Choose on working criteria first, then on price.
This version is written for the English-speaking partners and lawyers of firms in Geneva, many of whom advise trading houses, international organisations and expatriate families.
Which criteria should you compare between a Geneva agency and Kolonell?
| Criterion | Geneva agency | Kolonell (remote) |
|---|---|---|
| In-person meetings with the partners | Yes | No, Google Meet calls at your hours |
| Portraits and office photos | Often organised by the agency | Not included: your photographer or a Geneva provider |
| French and English copy | Varies, sometimes outsourced | Native, bilingual FR/EN included on Premium |
| German or other languages | Depends on the agency | Supplied by you or quoted separately |
| Time zone | Same | Team in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours behind, weekly written update |
| Build price | 15 000 to 55 000 CHF, 2026 ballpark | 2 700 CHF / 4 500 CHF / 8 200 CHF, fixed |
| Timeline | 8 to 16 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Ownership and support | Depends on contract | Domain in your name, access handed over, 3 months of support (6 on Premium) |
These ranges are prudent: public rate cards of agencies in French-speaking Switzerland, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co, hourly rates shown by Geneva agencies (often 130 to 210 CHF per hour) and freelance rates on Malt, usually 5 000 to 14 000 CHF for a law firm site.
When is the Geneva agency the better choice?
To be clear: a local agency is often the better choice for a large business or arbitration firm with several departments, a validation committee and frequent publications. It is also the right call if you want a partner photo session coordinated by the same team, an intranet or a client extranet, or in-person positioning workshops in the heart of the Left Bank. Paying more then buys proximity and coordination.
When does a remote studio like Kolonell fit?
- A firm of 2 to 10 lawyers in business law, private law, tax, employment or arbitration, with a clear message to express.
- An international clientele: trading companies, international organisations, expatriate families, who read English as much as French.
- Content available: partner CVs, practice areas, existing portraits.
- A need for a fixed price and full ownership of the site.
Kolonell delivered the bilingual FR/EN site of TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a notary and apostille service in New Jersey, with case-verified quote requests and appointment booking: a real example of a bilingual legal services site run remotely. See the international website offer.
| Item | Starter 2 700 CHF | Growth 4 500 CHF | Premium 8 200 CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice areas | One summary page | One page per area | Pages per area and per client sector |
| Partners and associates | Team page | One profile per lawyer | Detailed profiles, linked publications |
| Publications | No | News section | Publications by topic |
| First contact | Short form | Qualified form, no case details | Journey per practice area, appointment booking |
| Languages | One language | One language | Bilingual FR/EN |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
A document-sharing extranet, a client portal or a booking tool connected to your practice management software are custom applications, quoted on request. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff, 50 % at delivery.
Which Geneva rules govern a law firm website?
- Advertising: the Federal Act on the Free Movement of Lawyers (LLCA) and the rules of the Geneva Bar Association (Ordre des avocats de Genève) govern advertising. The site must stay objective and informative; avoid superlatives and any promise of outcome.
- Professional secrecy: no client names without consent, no identifiable matters, and a form that asks only for the essentials, without case details at first contact.
- Data: the revFADP (nLPD) has applied since 1 September 2023, and the GDPR may apply if you target clients in the European Union. A clear privacy policy is essential.
- Accessibility: aim for WCAG 2.1 AA.
This is not legal advice.
Which questions should you ask before choosing?
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- Who writes the practice area pages, and who checks them against the advertising rules?
- Does the contact form run through servers whose location you know?
- What does adding a lawyer profile or a publication cost?
- Are the domain and hosting in the firm's name?
- What happens to access if you change provider?
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Sophie R. is a partner in a five-lawyer Geneva firm in business law and arbitration, half of whose clients write in English. The current site exists only in French. She compares:
- Geneva agency: 28 000 CHF, bilingual, workshops and portraits included, 12 weeks.
- Kolonell Premium: 8 200 CHF, bilingual FR/EN, 4 to 6 weeks, plus a half-day portrait session with a Geneva photographer at 1 400 CHF.
Kolonell route: 8 200 + 1 400 = 9 600 CHF, a gap of 18 400 CHF. In return, workshops take place by video and the firm coordinates the photographer itself.
FAQ
How much does a law firm website cost in Geneva?
As a 2026 ballpark, 15 000 to 55 000 CHF with an agency and 5 000 to 14 000 CHF with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF.
Can the site be bilingual in French and English?
Yes, bilingual FR/EN is included in Premium at 8 200 CHF. German is supplied by you or quoted separately.
Can you write the practice area pages?
Yes, native copywriting is included, based on your notes. Plan one or two review rounds by a partner to confirm compliance with the advertising rules.
Can Kolonell build a client extranet?
Yes, as a custom application quoted on request, outside the 8 200 CHF site. Many firms start with the site alone.
What timeline should we plan?
3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth, usually 4 to 6 weeks on Premium, with 6 months of support.
Let's scope your project. Send us your practice areas, the number of lawyers and your languages, and we will confirm a fixed-price tier in CHF delivered in 3 to 6 weeks. 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.
