Their own payment-practices filing · gov.uk
How long does Newlaw Legal Limited take to pay its suppliers?
Self-reported figure from their statutory filing. How this is compiled.
On the public register · Companies House
Company record
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 23 Mar 2010
- Registered office
- HELMONT HOUSE, CARDIFF, CF10 2HE
Terms vs reality
Stated terms: 5–30 days. Reported average: 23.
At a glance
The key figures
Vs peers · latest reported averages
The pattern
Getting faster
Average days to pay across their last 6 statutory reports.
Where their supplier invoices land · latest period
The read · computed from their figures
Newlaw Legal Limited has filed 18 statutory payment periods (earliest H2 2017). Their latest report puts the average at 23 days against stated terms of 5–30 days.
The direction is faster: from 28 to 23 days over the window — about 5 days faster.
In the latest period 12% of invoices were paid outside their agreed terms, and 2% landed 61+ days out.
In their own words · from the filing
Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms of business are 30 days from the end of month following receipt of invoice. Direct marketing agreements have separate contractual agreed terms of 14 or 21 days. In addition to trade suppliers, the Firm also incurs disbursements on behalf of its clients. Disbursements are amounts payable to third parties on behalf of the client and which are invoiced to the client in accordance with terms agreed by the client. With limited exceptions, the standard payment terms with suppliers for disbursements are ‘pay when paid’. This means that the supplier is paid when the Firm is in receipt of funds in respect of disbursements. Once the Firm is in receipt of these disbursement funds then the SRA (Solicitor Accounts Rules) stipulate that these payments are made within 2 days
Dispute resolution
The Company is committed to dealing with its suppliers in a fair, honest and professional manner while seeking best value for the business. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by our Accounts Payable team, the query will be discussed between the relevant Head of Department and the supplier to seek a satisfactory resolution for both the supplier and the company.
Every statutory report on record
Most recent first.
| Period | Avg days | Outside terms | 61+ days | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 2026 | 23 | 12% | 2% | 29 May 2026 |
| H2 2025 | 30 | 26% | 7% | 25 Nov 2025 |
| H1 2025 | 29 | 22% | 5% | 27 May 2025 |
| H2 2024 | 30 | 26% | 9% | 28 Nov 2024 |
| H1 2024 | 28 | 30% | 7% | 31 May 2024 |
| H2 2023 | 28 | 29% | 8% | 27 Nov 2023 |
| H1 2023 | 28 | 30% | 8% | 30 May 2023 |
| H2 2022 | 27 | 38% | 6% | 29 Nov 2022 |
| H1 2022 | 26 | 17% | 6% | 31 May 2022 |
| H2 2021 | 21 | 21% | 6% | 30 Nov 2021 |
| H1 2021 | 28 | 30% | 5% | 28 May 2021 |
| H2 2020 | 32 | 22% | 10% | 27 Nov 2020 |
| H1 2020 | 30 | 32% | 8% | 21 Jul 2020 |
| H2 2019 | 26 | 21% | 6% | 29 Jan 2020 |
| H1 2019 | 45 | 22% | 22% | 26 Jul 2019 |
| H2 2018 | 32 | 19% | 11% | 25 Jan 2019 |
| H1 2018 | 27 | 16% | 7% | 25 Jul 2018 |
| H2 2017 | 26 | 14% | 7% | 19 Jan 2018 |
Working-capital effect
What a 23-day cycle ties up
Illustrative. On a hypothetical £12k/month account, at a 23-day vs a 5-day payment cycle.
Late Payment Act. The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act lets a supplier charge statutory interest and fixed compensation on invoices paid past agreed terms. Work out what a late invoice is worth → Whether it applies depends on your contract — check with an adviser.
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Report PL-07200038 · latest period to 30 Apr 2026
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