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
2326 NovemberOctober 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 8 and 15 December 2023
Then Fridays from 19 January 2024
1 hour 8 and 15 December 2023
Then Fridays from 19 January 2024
1.5 to 2 hours 8 and 15 December 2023
Then Fridays from 19 January 2024
Half a day 8 and 15 December 2023
Then Fridays from 19 January 2024
1 day From14, 1715 and 28 February 2024
5, 11 and 13 March 2024
Then from 15 April 2024
Over 1 day FromWeek of 22 April 2024
Week of 17 June 2024
Then from 14 October 2024

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days April 2024
June 2024
July 2024
Then from January 2025
3 days April 2024
June 2024
July 2024
Then from January 2025
1 week From January 2025
2 to 3 weeks From January May 2025
4 weeks From JanuaryMay 2025
Over 4 weeks From May 2025
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