Industry ranking
Score of 99.5/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 27 Jan 2026 | 6 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | 5 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 28 Jan 2025 | 6 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 7 | 99% | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 30 Jan 2024 | 8 | 98% | 1% | 1% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 26 Jul 2023 | 6 | 98% | 2% | 0% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 30 Jan 2023 | 11 | 94% | 3% | 2% | 10% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2022 | 13 | 95% | 2% | 3% | 9% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 27 Jan 2022 | 24 | 83% | 11% | 6% | 23% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 19 Jul 2021 | 21 | 87% | 9% | 4% | 14% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 28 Jul 2020 | 17 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 10% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 22 Jan 2020 | 17 | 92% | 4% | 4% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 30 Jul 2019 | 19 | 89% | 6% | 5% | 15% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 22 Jan 2019 | 26 | 80% | 10% | 10% | 36% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 23 Jul 2018 | 23 | 84% | 9% | 7% | 42% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our most frequently used payment terms for qualifying contracts require payment within 30 days.
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
60
If there is a dispute relating to an invoice or a payment, we will work with the supplier to resolve the issue in a fair and timely manner. Disputes are resolved by discussion and agreement and are typically handled by the member of staff that holds the relationship with the supplier, in conjunction with the Procurement/Legal function (as required), and resolved in accordance with the terms of the contract. Invoices that are subject to dispute will not be paid until resolution. Once resolved, payment will be made in accordance with the terms of the contract.
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
Walter Scott & Partners Limited is an Edinburgh-based growth equity manager, founded in 1983. It invests in world-leading companies globally, typically holding positions for five years or longer, using a selective, team-based approach grounded in fundamental analysis. The firm provides bespoke equity portfolio management for institutional clients and fund investors worldwide, building diversified portfolios across sectors and regions. It was acquired by Mellon Corporation in 2006, which merged with Bank of New York in 2007, making it part of the Bank of New York Mellon group. It reports assets under management of $54.3bn and around 177 employees, with a client service presence also in Boston.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: walterscott.com · walterscott.com