SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN LLP
Company Information
- Company Number
- SO300895
- Registered Address
- 9 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 8FY
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- Coming Soon
- Turnover
- Coming Soon
- EBITDA
- Coming Soon
Additional Details
- Company Type
- Limited liability partnership
- Incorporated On
- 4 May 2006
- Industries
- Coming Soon
- Region
- Scotland
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Company Review
Trend Analysis
SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN LLP exhibits a strong trend towards prompt payments, with an impressive 90% of invoices settled within 30 days. The average payment time of 22 days further reinforces this consistent adherence to timely disbursements, indicating a predictable and favorable payment trajectory.
Volatility Analysis
While 90% of payments are highly predictable, 5% of invoices fall into the 31-60 day range and another 5% are paid over 60 days, introducing a degree of volatility. This small tail of late payments, specifically the 5% exceeding 60 days (classified as 'Late: 5%'), represents the primary risk factor for extended delays for a subset of invoices.
Summary Analysis
Overall, SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN LLP demonstrates a strong payment profile with a low overall risk for suppliers, given their average 22-day payment and 90% on-time rate. Key decision factors include the high reliability for the majority of invoices, while acknowledging 10% may experience delays, with 5% extending significantly. Suppliers are advised to maintain clear payment terms and consider proactive follow-up for invoices approaching the 30-day mark to mitigate potential delays within the extended payment bracket.
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 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | 18 Nov 2025 | 22 | 90% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| 01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | 28 May 2025 | 16 | 91% | 5% | 4% | 5% |
| 01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | 26 Nov 2024 | 19 | 88% | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| 01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 | 10 May 2024 | 18 | 89% | 6% | 5% | 7% |
| 01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 21 Nov 2023 | 17 | 89% | 7% | 4% | 5% |
| 01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | 02 May 2023 | 19 | 86% | 9% | 5% | 4% |
| 01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | 17 Nov 2022 | 17 | 85% | 9% | 6% | 7% |
| 01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 | 26 May 2022 | 21 | 83% | 12% | 5% | 8% |
| 01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 | 24 Nov 2021 | 21 | 82% | 12% | 6% | 15% |
| 01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 | 18 May 2021 | 20 | 82% | 12% | 6% | 15% |
| 01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | 23 Nov 2020 | 25 | 78% | 11% | 11% | 17% |
| 01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 | 19 May 2020 | 25 | 85% | 8% | 7% | 22% |
| 01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | 14 Nov 2019 | 24 | 83% | 11% | 5% | 26% |
| 01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | 28 May 2019 | 23 | 87% | 6% | 7% | 25% |
| 01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 | 16 Nov 2018 | 23 | 86% | 9% | 5% | 26% |
| 01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 | 31 May 2018 | 25 | 94% | 4% | 3% | 26% |
| 01 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 | 30 Nov 2017 | 25 | 78% | 18% | 4% | 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
Shepherd and Wedderburn pay suppliers on supplier agreed payment terms. Supplier payment terms range from 'on demand' to 90 days. The most common supplier payment terms are 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
90
Dispute Resolution Process
The person requesting third party goods/services is initially responsible for any complaints/disputes with suppliers, and, if required, escalated to the senior individual responsible for the expenditure. When a supplier queries a delayed payment, Accounts Payable are responsible for responding to these queries and will consult with appropriate staff responsible for the expenditure in order to provide a full explanation and/or make the payment. If a query is not satisfactorily resolved, it is escalated to the Head of Finance Operations or Finance Director for further consideration.
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
SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN LLP is an active professional services firm, operating as a limited liability partnership
This organisational structure and naming convention are characteristic of businesses offering expert advisory and consultancy services in the UK
The company holds the official company number SO300895 and was incorporated on 4 May 2006
It is located in Scotland, with its registered office at 9 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 8FY
Professional services limited liability partnerships in the UK market typically offer a broad spectrum of expert advice
Common services include legal counsel across various specialisms, financial advisory, accounting, tax consultancy, and strategic business guidance
