BIRKETTS LLP

PaymentCheck Score 2025
79Good
0.6vs last year
#1839 in UK
#122 in Professional Services
#111 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
OC317545
Employee Count
819
Turnover
£85,251,000
EBITDA
£24,507,000

Additional Details

Industries
Professional Services
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
25 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
81%
31-60 Days
14%
After 60 Days
5%
Not Paid Within Terms36%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-04-23
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202514 Oct 20253181%14%5%40%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202523 Apr 20252581%14%5%36%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202424 Apr 20242975%19%6%43%
01 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 202306 Dec 20233074%20%6%44%
01 Dec 2022 - 31 May 202328 Jun 20233171%22%7%47%
01 Dec 2021 - 31 May 202230 Jun 20223468%24%8%45%
01 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 202123 Dec 20213754%37%9%58%
01 Dec 2020 - 31 May 202130 Jun 20213961%28%11%49%
01 Jun 2020 - 30 Nov 202031 Dec 20203853%35%12%50%
01 Dec 2018 - 31 May 201928 Jun 20192483%11%5%38%
01 Jun 2017 - 30 Nov 201728 Dec 20172863%30%7%9%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

An Accounts Payable BACS payment run is processed once a week. We make best endeavours to pay suppliers of disbursements within two days of receipt of funds from the client. At this point we are not including payment of suppliers of disbursements in the statistics.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes should be referred to the Fee Earner/Manager approving the expenditure. If it is unresolved, the matter should be referred to the Finance Director.

Other Payment Information

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.

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.

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.

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?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

BIRKETTS LLP is a leading law firm in the UK with offices in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, and Norwich. The firm offers a wide range of legal services to businesses, individuals, and institutions. BIRKETTS LLP is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

The sustainability program at BIRKETTS LLP includes reducing paper usage, using energy-efficient technology, and promoting recycling and waste reduction. The firm also encourages its employees to use public transportation or carpool to reduce carbon emissions.

BIRKETTS LLP offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including corporate and commercial law, property law, employment law, and dispute resolution. The firm also has dedicated teams for sectors such as agriculture, charities, healthcare, and technology.

The key people at BIRKETTS LLP include the managing partner, Jonathan Agar, and the senior partner, James Austin. They are supported by a team of experienced lawyers and legal professionals who are committed to providing high-quality legal services to their clients.

The registered office address of BIRKETTS LLP is 24-26 Museum Street, Ipswich, IP1 1HZ. Their website address is www.birketts.co.uk, where you can find more information about the firm's services, sectors, and people. BIRKETTS LLP also has a presence on social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter. Clients can contact the firm through their website or by calling their offices directly. Overall, BIRKETTS LLP is a reputable law firm with a strong commitment to sustainability and providing excellent legal services to their clients.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,216,000
Net Worth
£29,422,000
Total Current Assets
£43,228,000
Total Current Liabilities
£14,693,000