Guidance
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.
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 | 1, 29, 30 and 31 August 2023 1, 4, 7 and 8 September 2023 25 and 26 October 2023 24 November 2023 21 December 2023 |
| 1 to 2 hours | 1, 30 and 31 August 2023 1, 4, 7 and 8 September 2023 25 and 26 October 2023 24 November 2023 21 December 2023 |
| Half a day | 30 August 2023 1, 4, 6, 7 and 8 September 2023 24 November 2023 |
| 1 day | 30 August 2023 24 November 2023 |
| 2 to 3 days | 29, 30 and 31 January 2024 1, 2, 26, 27, 28 and 29 February 2024 1 March 2024 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 April 2024 |
| 1 week | 29, 30 and 31 January 2024 1, 2, 26, 27, 28 and 29 February 2024 1 March 2024 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 April 2024 |
Published 5 July 2023