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
181 JulyAugust 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 Fridays from 620 October 2023
1 hour Fridays from 620 October 2023
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 1320 October 2023
Half a day Fridays from 1320 October 2023
1 day 17From and30 22 January 2024
Then from 29 January 2024
Over 1 day Week of 5 February 2024
ThenWeeks fromof 11 and 22 March 2024
Then from 22 April 2024

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days WeekFrom of19 15February to 18 April 2024
Then from 2 December 2024
3 days WeekFrom of19 15February to 18 April 2024
Then from 2 December 2024
1 week From 19 February to 18 April 2024
Then from 2 December 2024
2 to 3 weeks From 2 December 2024
4 weeks From January 2025
Over 4 weeks From May 2025
Published 12 August 2015
Last updated 181 JulyAugust 2023 + show all updates

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