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
151 JanuaryFebruary 2024 — 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 916 February 2024
1 hour Fridays from 916 February 2024
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 916 February 2024
Half a day Fridays from 916 February 2024
1 day 18,15, 24, 25 and 30 April 2024
14 and 16 May 2024
Then from 17 June 2024
Over 1 day FromWeeks of 21 and 28 October 2024
Then from 11 November 2024

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days April 2024
Week of 10 June 2024
Week of 421 NovemberOctober 2024
WeekWeeks of 204 Januaryand 202518
November Week2024 of
24January February 2025
Then from 31 March 2025
3 days AprilWeek of 10 June 2024
Week of 421 NovemberOctober 2024
WeekWeeks of 204 and 18 November 2024
January 2025
Then from 31 March 2025
1 week AprilWeek of 10 June 2024
Week of 2021 October 2024
Weeks of 4 and 18 November 2024
January 2025
Then from 31 March 2025
2 to 3 weeks From May 2025
4 weeks From May 2025
Over 4 weeks From May 2025
Published 12 August 2015
Last updated 151 JanuaryFebruary 2024 + show all updates

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