BURNESS PAULL LLP
Company Information
- Company Number
- SO300380
- Registered Address
- 50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9WJ
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 576
- Turnover
- £83,265,000
- EBITDA
- £36,044,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://burness.com/
- Company Type
- Limited liability partnership
- Incorporated On
- 24 May 2004
- Industries
- Professional Services
- Region
- Scotland
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| 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 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | 20 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 10% |
| 01 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 | 30 Apr 2024 | 27 | 79% | 11% | 10% | 29% |
| 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 | 29 Feb 2024 | 21 | 85% | 8% | 7% | 21% |
| 01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 | 31 Aug 2023 | 21 | 81% | 9% | 10% | 24% |
| 01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | 23 Feb 2023 | 21 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 18% |
| 01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 | 31 Aug 2022 | 23 | 98% | 2% | 0% | 23% |
| 01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | 17 Feb 2022 | 27 | 81% | 14% | 5% | 29% |
| 01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 | 31 Aug 2021 | 25 | 98% | 2% | 0% | 23% |
| 01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | 26 Feb 2021 | 53 | 67% | 19% | 14% | 24% |
| 01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 35 | 79% | 11% | 10% | 21% |
| 01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 | 25 Feb 2020 | 34 | 82% | 9% | 9% | 19% |
| 01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | 15 Feb 2019 | 37 | 82% | 9% | 9% | 23% |
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
The most commonly used payment terms are 30 days. Terms other than those are agreed with suppliers on an individual basis. As with standard practice in other law firms, payments to suppliers of client disbursement costs are made by the firm following receipt of payment from clients for those costs, unless agreed otherwise with the 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
30
Dispute Resolution Process
The individual who requested goods or services is responsible for any initial disputes or queries with suppliers. They are also responsible for advising Accounts Payable that the invoice is in dispute and should be placed on hold. This allows Accounts Payable to provide an explanation if the supplier contacts them about payment. The individual would escalate the issue to their head of business services for resolution if they have not been able to agree a solution with the supplier.
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.
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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
Company Summary
Burness Paull LLP is a leading law firm based in Scotland, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. The firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including energy, financial services, and real estate.
The firm is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. This includes reducing paper usage, promoting energy efficiency, and encouraging staff to use public transportation or cycle to work.
In terms of services, Burness Paull LLP provides advice on corporate and commercial law, employment law, real estate, and dispute resolution. They also have a strong focus on renewable energy and have a dedicated team that advises clients on matters related to renewable energy projects.
The key people at Burness Paull LLP include Chairperson Peter Lawson, Managing Partner Tamar Tammes, and Head of Sustainability Tamar Tammes. The firm also has over 50 partners and 300 employees, all of whom are highly experienced and knowledgeable in their respective practice areas.
For more information on Burness Paull LLP and their services, you can visit their website at www.burnesspaull.com. Their registered office address is at 50 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9WJ, United Kingdom.
