Industry ranking
Score of 94.1/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP demonstrates a highly favorable payment trend, with an average payment time of 24 days. A robust 97% of invoices are consistently settled within 30 days, indicating a strong trajectory of prompt and efficient payment practices. This pattern suggests a reliable and fast payment cycle for its suppliers.
The payment profile exhibits very low volatility, with only 5% of payments classified as late and minimal delays extending beyond 30 days (2% between 31-60 days, 1% over 60 days). This high predictability suggests a low risk of significant payment delays for suppliers. The company consistently adheres to prompt payment schedules, minimizing cash flow uncertainty.
Eversheds Sutherland presents a very low payment risk, making it an excellent partner for suppliers concerned with timely remuneration. Key decision factors include their consistent sub-30-day payment performance and negligible long-term overdue payments. Minimal risk mitigation strategies are required beyond standard contract terms, given their strong payment reliability.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | 29 May 2026 | 24 | 88% | 11% | 1% | 0% |
| 01 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | 26 Nov 2025 | 25 | 93% | 6% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | 22 May 2025 | 24 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 5% |
| 01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | 22 Nov 2024 | 24 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 0% |
| 01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 | 22 May 2024 | 28 | 94% | 3% | 3% | 0% |
| 01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 30 Nov 2023 | 60 | 86% | 9% | 5% | 14% |
| 01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | 22 May 2023 | 58 | 61% | 13% | 26% | 18% |
| 01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | 29 Nov 2022 | 61 | 59% | 11% | 30% | 14% |
| 01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 | 26 May 2022 | 64 | 54% | 13% | 33% | 12% |
| 01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 | 30 Nov 2021 | 69 | 45% | 15% | 40% | 14% |
| 01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 | 28 May 2021 | 68 | 45% | 18% | 36% | 14% |
| 01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | 30 Nov 2020 | 74 | 36% | 19% | 45% | 14% |
| 01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 | 01 Jun 2020 | 69 | 44% | 19% | 38% | 15% |
| 01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | 30 Nov 2019 | 68 | 42% | 16% | 42% | 15% |
| 01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | 30 May 2019 | 67 | 46% | 16% | 38% | 16% |
| 01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 | 30 Nov 2018 | 68 | 45% | 17% | 38% | 17% |
| 01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 | 31 May 2018 | 67 | 49% | 18% | 34% | 16% |
| 01 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 | 30 Nov 2017 | 69 | 50% | 14% | 36% | 13% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP shall pay the charges (excluding any disputed amounts) for trade suppliers within 30 days of receipt of an accurate and valid VAT invoice, unless agreed otherwise with a trade supplier.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
45
If there is a disagreement, nominated representatives of Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP and the supplier shall negotiate and settle the disagreement. The nominated representative is normally the Partner or member of staff that holds the relationship with the supplier. Any resolution is specific to and agreed upon with each supplier.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in London, incorporated in 2003. It traded as Eversheds LLP until February 2017, when it was renamed to reflect its position within the Eversheds Sutherland legal services network following an international merger. The entity operates as part of this wider group structure, which provides legal services. As a registered LLP rather than the trading operating business itself, its role sits within the group's international legal practice arrangements. No further detail on specific services delivered directly by this entity is available from the evidence provided.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · northdata.com