The verdict in three sentences
For an international arbitration and corporate law firm in Doha, the website must first reassure a general counsel, a board or a state entity about the partners, languages, sectors and experience before the major arbitral institutions. A local agency often charges $15,000 to $40,000 for this work, while the fixed Kolonell grid runs from $2,900 (Starter) to $8,900 (Premium), Premium being the multilingual tier, with languages set in the quote. The gap lies in ancillary costs and maintenance, which should be priced over 3 years before deciding.
Build cost: Doha agencies vs a fixed grid
2026 ballpark, based on typical local agency quotes. QAR amounts are approximate conversions (about QAR 3.64 to $1).
| Option | Build cost | Usually included |
|---|---|---|
| Doha freelancer | $3,000 to $8,000 (about QAR 10,900 to 29,100) | Adapted theme, little copywriting, Arabic rarely polished |
| Mid-range local agency | $15,000 to $40,000 (about QAR 54,600 to 145,600) | Custom design, Arabic and English, on-site project management |
| High-end local agency | $45,000 to $120,000 (about QAR 163,800 to 436,800) | Brand strategy, photography, integrations |
| Kolonell Starter | $2,900 | Essential site, native English or French copywriting |
| Kolonell Growth | $4,900 | Fuller practice and partner pages |
| Kolonell Premium | $8,900 | Multilingual tier, languages and Arabic right-to-left scope set in the quote |
Every Kolonell tier includes a project manager reachable in your time zone, native English or French copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks (4 to 6 for Premium) and 3 months of support. Gated areas, client portals and integrations are priced on quote. Tier details are on the international offer.
What an arbitration firm's website must prove
A general counsel preparing a dispute checks before calling. Each page must answer a precise question, with no invented case and no unverifiable ranking.
| Page | What it proves |
|---|---|
| Partners and counsel | Background, bar admissions, advocacy languages |
| International arbitration | Experience under the rules of the major institutions (ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, ICSID), only where real |
| Corporate law | Contracts, companies, investment, within the firm's actual scope |
| Sectors | Energy, construction, infrastructure, according to actual experience |
| Seats and offices | Real places of practice, including the QFC where relevant |
| Publications | Dated articles and speaking engagements |
| Contact and first exchange | Minimal form, conflict check offline or on quote |
The professional conduct rules for lawyers in Qatar, and those of foreign lawyers' home bars, govern how a firm presents itself: stay factual. On data, Law No. 13 of 2016 on personal data privacy applies, with the QFC running its own rules. This is not legal advice.
Hidden costs and total cost over 3 years
Ancillary costs are often missing from the first quote: Arabic translation or copywriting by a third party, partner photography, conduct review by your own lawyers, hosting and integrations. The table applies the same assumptions to both options.
| Item over 3 years | Mid-range local agency | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build | $15,000 to $40,000 | $8,900 |
| Third-party Arabic copy | $3,000 to $6,000 | $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Partner photography | $2,000 to $5,000 | $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Support, first 3 months | Often included | Included |
| Maintenance, months 4 to 36 | $9,900 to $26,400 (market assumption, $300 to $800 a month) | On quote (same market assumption used here) |
| Integrations | On quote | On quote |
| Estimated total | $29,900 to $77,400 | $23,800 to $46,300 |
Partners' internal review time is the same in both cases and is not priced.
When a local agency remains the better choice
A Doha agency makes sense if you want in-person workshops every week, if your editorial team works Arabic-first, if a tender requires a Qatar-registered supplier or if the project involves heavy integrations with on-premise systems. In other cases, ask any provider:
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- who writes the Arabic, and who reviews it on your side;
- how biographies are updated when a partner leaves;
- which accessibility target is set;
- where the site is hosted and what data the form collects;
- what happens after the 3 months of support.
As a concrete professional services example, Kolonell built the website of TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a signing services company in New Jersey.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Lusail Gate Legal (fictional), a six-partner firm in Doha. A local agency quotes QAR 110,000, about $30,200. The Kolonell Premium option at $8,900, with $4,500 of third-party Arabic copywriting and $3,000 of photography, comes to $16,400. The difference at build stage is about $13,800, before maintenance.
FAQ
What does an arbitration firm website cost in Doha in 2026?
A mid-range local agency usually asks $15,000 to $40,000. The Kolonell grid runs from $2,900 to $8,900 depending on the tier.
Is Arabic included?
Multilingual scope belongs to the Premium tier at $8,900, with languages and right-to-left scope set in the quote. The Arabic copy itself is often written by a third party, $3,000 to $6,000 as a ballpark.
Can we cite our arbitration cases?
Only those that are public and that the client agrees to have mentioned, since confidentiality is the norm in arbitration. Confidential awards never appear on the site.
What is the delivery time?
Plan 3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth, 4 to 6 weeks for Premium. Internal review by the partners is often the real driver of the timeline.
Do we need a secure client portal?
Not to launch the site. A document exchange portal is priced separately, on quote.
Let's scope your project. A Premium multilingual site, Arabic scope set in the quote, partner and arbitration pages included, delivered in 4 to 6 weeks. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.
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.
