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
239 MayJune 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 Fridays from 171 JuneJuly 2022
1 hour Fridays from 178 JuneJuly 2022 (excluding 29 July 2022)
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays8 fromand 2415 JuneJuly 2022
Then Fridays from 7 October
Half a day Fridays8 fromand 2415 JuneJuly 2022
Then Fridays from 7 October
1 day From 2328 November 2022
Over 1 day FromWeek of 30 January 2023
Weeks of 13 and 20 February 2023
Week of 13 March 2023
Then from 15 May 2023

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days November and December 2022
Weeks of 13, 20 and 27 February 2023
Then from 6 June 2023
3 days November and December 2022
Weeks of 13, 20 and 27 February 2023
Then from 6 June
1 week Weeks of 13, 20 and 27 February 2023
Then from 6 June
2 to 3 weeks From 6October June 2023
4 weeks or more From 6October June 2023
Published 12 August 2015
Last updated 239 MayJune 2022 + show all updates

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