The verdict in three sentences
A law firm in St Helier serves both local clients (property, family, probate) and international clients (trusts, funds, private wealth) who almost always discover it online. The pool of island agencies is small and expensive, so many firms turn to London agencies or a remote studio: Kolonell's grid (2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP) offers a fixed price, native English copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and a project manager in the same time zone. A Jersey agency remains the better option for shoots in St Helier, in-person workshops with partners and large-scale brand projects.
Why is choosing a supplier different in Jersey?
Three realities shape the decision. First, local supply is narrow: a handful of agencies and freelancers cover the whole island, and budgets reflect Jersey's cost of living. Second, the client base is international: a family office in Geneva or an investor in Hong Kong judges the firm on its site before any call. Third, the island's legal tradition is still marked by French, which survives in property law vocabulary, so a French version is useful for some firms.
| Criterion | Jersey agency | London agency | Freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time zone | Same | Same | Variable | Team on GMT: same time in winter, 1 hour behind in summer |
| Meetings in St Helier | Yes | Rare, travel billed | Rare | No, video calls |
| On-site photo or video | Yes, as an option | With travel billed | Rarely | Not offered |
| French version | Possible, extra cost | Possible, extra cost | Rare | Included in Premium |
| Price of a law firm site | 10 000 to 35 000 GBP | 12 000 to 40 000 GBP | 3 000 to 9 000 GBP | 2 300 to 6 900 GBP |
| Ownership of domain and code | Depends on contract | Depends on contract | Often unclear | In the firm's name |
| Timeline | 10 to 16 weeks | 10 to 20 weeks | 6 to 12 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks |
These ranges are a 2026 ballpark, based on public price pages of Channel Islands and London agencies, minimum budgets listed on Clutch.co and freelance rates published on Malt and Upwork. Remember Jersey's 5 % GST on local services.
What does each tier include for a Jersey firm?
| Item | Starter (2 300 GBP) | Growth (3 900 GBP) | Premium (6 900 GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Compact site with a few key pages | One page per area (trusts, funds, property, litigation) | Complete, richer structure |
| Languages | English | English | Bilingual English and French |
| Forms | Simple contact | Qualified by matter type | Qualified by area and language |
| Native English copywriting | Included | Included | Included |
| Project manager reachable in your time zone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support after launch | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Client portal or data room | Quoted on request | Quoted on request | Quoted on request |
The tiers are detailed on the international website offer.
How big is the gap over three years?
Shared assumptions: a bilingual Premium site, maintenance assumed at 150 GBP a month after support. That maintenance is a hypothesis applied to both columns; at Kolonell it is quoted on request after the 3 included months.
| Item (GBP) | Jersey agency | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 24 000 | 6 900 |
| French version | 2 500 (common extra) | Included |
| Maintenance, hypothesis 150 GBP/month over 33 months | 4 950 | 4 950 |
| Partner portraits | 1 500 | 1 200 (St Helier photographer, estimate) |
| 3-year total | 32 950 | 13 050 |
When does an island agency win?
Kolonell does not come to Jersey, does not do photo or video and does not run workshops in your office. A Jersey agency is the better fit if:
- your partners want in-person workshops on Bath Street or the Esplanade;
- the project is a full rebrand, reports and brochures included;
- you want partner videos aimed at financial intermediaries;
- you need a secure client portal integrated with your compliance tools, with on-site follow-up (at Kolonell, that is quoted on request).
Which questions should you ask both suppliers?
- Is the .je domain registered in the firm's name, with full access?
- Where is form data hosted, and for how long?
- Who writes the trusts and funds pages, and who approves them?
- How many weeks until launch?
- What does support cover, and what does it cost afterwards?
Which rules govern a Jersey law firm website?
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The site falls under the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018, supervised by the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner: privacy notice, lawful basis for forms, cookie management. The profession is overseen by the Law Society of Jersey, whose professional rules require accurate, non-misleading communication; be careful with any promise of outcome. For accessibility, aim for WCAG 2.2 AA. This is not legal advice.
As a real reference for an international clientele, Kolonell built the trilingual French, English and Arabic site of Orven Properties (orvenproperties.com), an off-plan real estate advisory in Dubai, with project pages and investor guides: a logic close to that of a Jersey firm addressing overseas clients.
To compare proposals in writing, request a free quote.
Mini case study
*Illustrative example.* Richard L., partner in a 12-lawyer firm in St Helier (trusts, property, litigation), receives a 27 000 GBP quote from a local agency for a bilingual site. He goes with Kolonell's Premium tier at 6 900 GBP and books an island photographer for 1 200 GBP. Total cost: 8 100 GBP, a gap of 18 900 GBP. If a trust structuring mandate brings in 6 000 GBP, two mandates from the site already cover its cost.
FAQ
Is a French version useful in Jersey?
It is for firms serving French-speaking clients or property buyers from France. It is included in the Premium tier at 6 900 GBP.
Does the time difference complicate things?
No, the team works on GMT: the same time as Jersey in winter, 1 hour behind in summer. Calls happen during your office hours.
How much does a site cost from an island agency?
The 2026 ballpark runs from 10 000 to 35 000 GBP depending on scope. Bilingual projects with video sit at the top of the range.
How is the work paid?
By bank transfer, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery, so 3 450 GBP then 3 450 GBP for the Premium tier.
Can Kolonell build a client portal?
Yes, quoted on request, because the scope depends on your tools and compliance requirements. The website itself stays at the fixed price.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your practice areas and languages, and we will propose a tier at 2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP delivered in 3 to 4 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.