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Admiralty registrar hearing and trial dates

The earliest available dates (lead times) for hearings and trials before the Admiralty registrar, based on how long they are expected to last.

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
5 July 2023
Last updated
155 May 2026 — See all updates

The Admiralty Court is part of the Business and Property Courts of the High Court of Justice. They handle shipping and maritime disputes. Cases are heard by one Admiralty judge. Other matters may be heard by the Admiralty registrar.

You can also find lead times for the:

  • Commercial Court, who handle the most difficult and high value business disputes
  • Circuit Commercial Court, who handle a wide range of smaller and less complex commercial, business and professional disputes

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 before the Admiralty registrar

Availability for applications, case management conferences and trials

Length of hearing Availability
30 minutes to 1 hour 1911, 12, 13 and 2019 May 2026
1,3, 216, 23 and 29 June 2026
11, 7, 13, 21, 27, 28 and 1329 July 2026
12, 13, 23, 26, 27, 28 and 29 October 2026
4 and 5 November 2026
7, 8 and 9 December 2026
Then from 114 JanuaryNovember 20272026
1.5 to 2 hours 1911, 12 and 2013 May 2026
23,16, 26,23 and 29 June 2026
13, 21, 27, 28 and 29 OctoberJuly 2026
512, November13, 202623,
26, 7,27, 828 and 929 DecemberOctober 2026
Then from 114 JanuaryNovember 20272026
Half a day 2011, 12 and 13 May 2026
23,16, 26,22 27, 28 and 2923 OctoberJune 2026
527, 28 and 629 NovemberJuly 2026
7,12, 813, 23, 26, 27, 28 and 929 DecemberOctober 2026
Then from 114 JanuaryNovember 20272026
1 day 2911, October12 and 13 May 2026
523 Novemberand 29 June 2026
829 DecemberOctober 2026
Then from 115 JanuaryNovember 20272026
2 to 3 days From11, 1112 Januaryand 202713 May 2026
6, 8, 13 and 14 July 2026
Week of 23 November 2026
Then from 30 November 2026
1 week FromWeek 11of 23 November 2026
Week of 30 November 2026
Then from 18 January 2027

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Last updated 155 May 2026 + show all updates

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