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
184 August 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 14 October 2022
1 hour Fridays from 14 October 2022
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 421 NovemberOctober 2022
Half a day Fridays from 421 NovemberOctober 2022
1 day 1, 2, 148, 14, 16, 20 and 1621 February 2023
Then from March 2023
Over 1 day FromWeeks of 13 and 20 February 2023
Then from 6 June 2023

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days WeekWeeks of 20 and 27 February 2023
3 and 10 July 2023
Then from October 2023
3 days WeekWeeks of 20 and 27 February 2023
3 and 10 July 2023
Then from October 2023
1 week Week of 1020 JulyFebruary 2023
303 OctoberJuly 2023
Then from 4October December 2023
2 to 3 weeks From January 2024
4 weeks or more From January 2024
Published 12 August 2015
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