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.

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 17 February 2023
Then Fridays from 3 March 2023
1 hour 17 February 2023
Then Fridays from 3 March 2023
1.5 to 2 hours 17 February 2023
Then Fridays from 3 March 2023
Half a day 17 February 2023
Then Fridays from 3 March 2023
1 day From19, 920, October21, 22, 26, 27 and 29 June 2023
4, 6 and 10 July 2023
Then from 13 July 2023
Over 1 day Weeks of 99, 23 and 30 October 2023
Week of 20 November 2023
Then from 22 January 2024

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days Weeks of 9 and 16 October 2023
Then from 12 February 2024
3 days Weeks of 9 and 16 October 2023
Then from 12 February 2024
1 week FromWeeks 19of 9 and 16 October 2023
Then from 12 February 2024
2 to 3 weeks From 19 February 2024
4 weeks or more From 19 February 2024
Published 12 August 2015
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