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The average time for DECHERT LLP to pay invoices has consistently decreased over the past three periods, with a decrease of 36% from 2018 to 2020. This trend indicates that the company has been making efforts to pay invoices in a timelier manner.
The volatility of DECHERT LLP's payment time has also decreased over the past three periods, with a decrease of 35% from 2018 to 2020. This indicates that the company has been able to maintain consistent and timely payments to suppliers.
In the past three periods, DECHERT LLP has shown a significant improvement in their payment practices. The average time taken to pay invoices has decreased by 36%, with the highest decrease of 17% in the most recent period. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also increased by 2%, while the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has decreased by 5%. Additionally, the company has also been able to reduce their standard payment period from 30 days to 19 days.
| 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 |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 29 May 2026 | 40 | 60% | 21% | 19% | 40% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 May 2026 | 51 | 57% | 19% | 24% | 43% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 29 May 2026 | 50 | 58% | 20% | 22% | 42% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 29 May 2026 | 50 | 60% | 18% | 22% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 29 May 2026 | 57 | 59% | 18% | 23% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 29 May 2026 | 55 | 53% | 23% | 24% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 29 May 2026 | 64 | 54% | 22% | 24% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 29 May 2026 | 60 | 57% | 21% | 22% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 29 May 2026 | 59 | 58% | 22% | 20% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 29 May 2026 | 54 | 59% | 22% | 19% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 25 Jan 2021 | 23 | 72% | 18% | 10% | 28% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 15 Jul 2020 | 18 | 81% | 12% | 7% | 19% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 29 Jan 2020 | 21 | 82% | 9% | 9% | 18% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 21 Nov 2019 | 28 | 80% | 8% | 12% | 20% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Dechert's standard supplier payment terms for non-client contracts states that payment is to be made within 30 days of the vendor issuing an applicable invoice
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
30
Payment processing is dealt with by the Accounts Payable function and any supplier payment queries that may arise are actioned by that team. In the event they are unable to resolve the matter, the query will be discussed between the supplier and the relevant function manager or finance personnel to ensure satisfactory resolution for both the supplier and the firm.
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
Dechert LLP (registered as OC306029, a UK limited liability partnership based in London) forms part of Dechert, a global law firm operating across the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The firm advises asset managers, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, life sciences companies and multinational corporations on complex legal matters, including cross-border transactions, funds, litigation and regulatory issues. It has been established for over 150 years and works with clients spanning asset management, private capital, real estate, life sciences and technology sectors. The UK entity operates as part of this international legal practice, delivering advisory and transactional legal services rather than any other commercial trade.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: dechert.com · dechert.com