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
922 October 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 18 November 2024
1 hour Fridays from 18 November 2024
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 18 November 2024
Half a day Fridays from 18 November 2024
1 day 17 and 27 February 2025
3, 5, 6 and 19 March 2025
Then from 24 March 2025
Over 1 day From 27 January 2025

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days May 2025
Week of 2527 October 2025
Then from January 2026
3 days May 2025
Week of 2527 October 2025
Then from January 2026
1 week May 2025
Week of 2527 October 2025
Then from January 2026
2 to 3 weeks From January 2026
4 weeks From January 2026
Over 4 weeks From 23 February 2026

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