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
37 FebruaryMarch 2023 — 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 321 MarchApril 2023
1 hour Fridays from 321 MarchApril 2023
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 321 MarchApril 2023
Half a day Fridays from 321 MarchApril 2023
1 day From 9 October 2023
Over 1 day Weeks of 9 and 30 October 2023
Week of 2011 NovemberDecember 2023
Then from 22 January 2024

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days WeeksWeek of 9 and 16 October 2023
Then from 1226 February 2024
3 days WeeksWeek of 9 and 16 October 2023
Then from 1226 February 2024
1 week FromWeek 19of 26 February 2024
2 to 3 weeks FromWeek 19of 26 February 2024
4 weeks or more From 19June February 2024
Published 12 August 2015
Last updated 37 FebruaryMarch 2023 + show all updates

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