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
226 NovemberDecember 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 13 January 2023
Then Fridays from 3 February 2023
1 hour 13 January 2023
Then Fridays from 3 February 2023
1.5 to 2 hours 13 January 2023
Then Fridays from 3 February 2023
Half a day 13 January 2023
Then Fridays from 3 February 2023
1 day 27 April 2023
2, 3, 4, 88, 18, 22 and 1523 May 2023
Then from 188 MayJune 2023
Over 1 day From week of 9 October 2023

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days FromWeeks week of 23 and 30 October 2023
Then from January 2024
3 days FromWeeks week of 23 and 30 October 2023
Then from January 2024
1 week FromWeeks week of 23 and 30 October 2023
Then from January 2024
2 to 3 weeks From weekJanuary of 13 November 20232024
4 weeks or more From week of 19 February 2024
Published 12 August 2015
Last updated 226 NovemberDecember 2022 + show all updates

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