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
206 AprilMay 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 20 May 2022
Then Fridays from 1310 MayJune 2022
1 hour 20 May 2022
Then Fridays from 1310 MayJune 2022
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 1310 MayJune 2022
Half a day Fridays from 1310 MayJune 2022
1 day 6, 20, 24, 25, 27 October 2022
Then from 1617 November 2022
Over 1 day WeeksWeek of 3 and 24 October 2022, 21 November 2022
Then from January 2023 onwards.

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days OctoberNovember and December 2022 onwards
Weeks of 13, 20 and 27 February 2023
Then from 6 June
3 days OctoberNovember and December 2022 onwards
Weeks of 13, 20 and 27 February 2023
Then from 6 June
1 week OctoberNovember and December 2022 onwards
Weeks of 13, 20 and 27 February 2023
Then from 6 June
2 to 3 weeks OctoberFrom 2022
Then from 6 June 2023 onwards
4 weeks or more From 6 June 2023 onwards
Published 12 August 2015
Last updated 206 AprilMay 2022 + show all updates

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