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
419 April 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 28 April 2023
5 May 2023
Then Fridays from 19 May 2023
1 hour 28 April 2023
5 May 2023
Then Fridays from 19 May 2023
1.5 to 2 hours 28 April 2023
5 May 2023
Then Fridays from 19 May 2023
Half a day 28 April 2023
5 May 2023
Then Fridays from 19 May 2023
1 day 11, 16, 17 and 18 October 2023
Then from 23 October 2023
Over 1 day Week of 11 December 2023
Weeks of 22 and 29 January 2024
Week of 26 February 2024
Then from 11 March 2024

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days FromWeek of 26 February 2024
Month of March 2024
Then from June 2024
3 days FromWeek of 26 February 2024
Month of March 2024
Then from June 2024
1 week FromWeek of 26 February 2024
Month of March 2024
Then from June 2024
2 to 3 weeks From 15June April 2024
4 weeksMonths orof moreJune and July 2024
Then from January 2025
Over 4 weeksFrom JuneMay 20242025
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Last updated 419 April 2023 + show all updates

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