Guidance

Commercial Court hearing and trial dates

The earliest available dates (lead times) for hearings and trials at the Commercial Court, based on how long they are expected to last.

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
12 August 2015
Last updated
257 MarchApril 2022 — See all updates

The Commercial Court handles the most difficult and high value business disputes.

Smaller and less complex cases are handled by the Circuit Commercial Court which has its own lead times.

The lead times show how long the current wait for a hearing or trial is, based on how long they are expected to last.

Lead times for hearings and trials at the Commercial Court

Availability for applications and case management conferences

Length of hearing Availability
30 minutes Fridays from 813 AprilMay 2022
1 hour Fridays from 813 AprilMay 2022
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 813 AprilMay 2022
Half a day Fridays from 813 AprilMay 2022
1 day 3 May 2022
18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 2727, and 31 October 2022
Then from 710 November 2022
Over 1 day WeekWeeks of 73 Novemberand 24 October 2022
28 ThenNovember from2022, 2819 NovemberDecember 2022 and then from January 2023 onwards.

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days From October 2022 onwards
2 to 3 days From October 2022022 onwards
1 week From October 2022022 onwards
2 to 3 weeks October 2022
Then from 18 April 2023 onwards
4 weeks or more From 24 April 2023 onwards
Published 12 August 2015
Last updated 257 MarchApril 2022 + show all updates

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