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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 2826, June29 and 30 July 2024
9, 10, 11, 14 and 18 October 2024
Week of 21 October 2024
8,8 12 and 1412 November 2024
5 December 2024
1.5 to 2 hours 26, 29 and 30 July 2024
9, 10, 11, 14 and 18 October 2024
Week of 21 October 2024
8,8 12 and 1412 November 2024
5 December 2024
Half a day 2826, June29 and 30 July 2024
9, 10, 11, 14 and 31 October 2024
Week of 21 October 2024
8, 12 and 14 November 2024
5 December 2024
12, 13 and 14 February 2025
1 day 26 and 29 July 2024
10, 11, 14, 21, 22, 23, 25 and 31 October 2024
12, 13 and 14 NovemberFebruary 20242025
12,Week 13of 7 April 2025
Week of 5 May 2025
30 and 1431 FebruaryJune 2025
1, 2, 3 and 4 July 2025
2 to 3 days 10, 11, 14, 21, 22 and 23 October 2024
Week of 3 February 2025
12, 13 and 14 February 2025
Week of 107 MarchApril 2025
Week of 75 AprilMay 2025
Week30 ofand 531 MayJune 2025
1, 2, 3, 4, 28, 29, 30 and 31 July 2025
1 week Week of 321 FebruaryOctober 20252024
Week of 103 MarchFebruary 2025
Week of 7 April 2025
Week of 5 May 2025
31 and 31 June 2025
1, 2, 3, 4, 28, 29, 30 and 31 July 2025

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