PINSENT MASONS LLP

PaymentCheck Score 2025
56Fair
21.0vs last year
#3659 in UK
#1385 in London

Company Information

Company Number
OC333653
Registered Address
30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES
Status
Active
Employee Count
Coming Soon
Turnover
Coming Soon
EBITDA
Coming Soon

Additional Details

Company Type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated On
18 December 2007
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
41 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:76 days
Max Contractual:76 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
47%
31-60 Days
39%
After 60 Days
14%
Not Paid Within Terms53%

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)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

PINSENT MASONS LLP exhibits an average payment time of 41 days, with less than half of invoices (47%) being settled within 30 days. A substantial 39% are paid between 31-60 days, indicating a consistent pattern of payments extending beyond standard net-30 terms.

Volatility Analysis

The 53% late payment rate, coupled with 14% of payments exceeding 60 days, points to a moderate level of payment unreliability. Suppliers should anticipate payments frequently extending beyond 30 days, posing a cash flow risk due to this inconsistency.

Summary Analysis

Given the average 41-day payment time and 53% late rate, suppliers should factor in extended payment cycles and potential cash flow delays. It is advisable to negotiate clear payment terms, potentially incorporating late payment clauses or adjusting pricing to mitigate the identified payment risk.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-05-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 202530 May 20254147%39%14%53%
01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 202418 Nov 20242771%22%7%29%
01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 202430 May 20242772%21%7%28%
01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 202316 Nov 20232774%19%7%26%
01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 202317 May 20232569%22%9%31%
01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 202229 Nov 20222470%19%11%30%
01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 202225 May 20223158%29%13%42%
01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 202129 Nov 20213351%34%15%49%
01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 202121 May 20213940%42%18%60%
01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 202030 Nov 20204531%45%24%69%
01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 202029 May 20202368%23%9%32%
01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 201915 Nov 20192774%25%1%26%
01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 201928 May 20192871%29%0%29%
01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 201820 Nov 20182674%26%0%26%
01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 201824 May 20182675%25%0%25%
01 May 2017 - 31 Oct 201730 Nov 20172676%24%0%24%

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

In the absence of any dispute notified to the supplier and unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Customer shall pay each invoice within ten Business Days of the second month following the month of receipt by the Customer.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

We are in the process of implementing new technology that will enable us to record agreed payment terms across supplier contracts. For the purposes of this report, we have assumed 30 day payment terms (which are generally shorter than those agreed) as the basis for reporting the percentage of invoices not paid within the agreed period.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

76

Dispute Resolution Process

If a supplier has any disputes or concerns regarding any aspect of our payment process, their first contact would be the contract owner in the business (whose details would be included in any engagement documentation or contract). In the absence of that, suppliers may contact our Accounts Payable department directly through the main switchboard. The aim of any conversation is always to resolve any issue in a timely and collaborative manner, in order to maintain a good working relationship. If those involved are unable to find a solution, then the issue would be escalated within the business operations group to managerial level and above. Our more substantial contracts often contain a dispute resolution process agreed with the supplier that describes various levels of escalation through to senior management, typically as follows: • issue referred to the parties’ respective contract managers for resolution within 5 business days; • if not resolved within 5 business days, issue escalated to Pinsent Masons’ business operations director and supplier’s account manager, and thereafter to one further level of senior management for resolution within a further 10 business days in total.

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

PINSENT MASONS LLP operates as an active limited liability partnership. This business structure is commonly adopted by professional services organisations in the United Kingdom.

The company was incorporated on 18 December 2007. Its registered office is at 30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES, and its company number is OC333653.

Limited liability partnerships, especially within professional services, typically provide specialised expertise and advisory services to clients in the UK market. These can encompass legal counsel, accounting, tax planning, or various forms of business consultancy, depending on the firm's specific focus.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£37,600,000
Net Worth
£268,300,000
Total Current Assets
£372,700,000
Total Current Liabilities
£96,200,000

Company Location