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
15 JanuaryDecember 20262025 — 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 6 February 2026
1 hour Fridays from 6 February 2026
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 6 February 2026
Half a day Fridays from 6 February 2026 (except for 13 February 2026)
1 day 627 April 2026
6, 11, 13 and 2114 May 2026
Then from June18 May 2026
Over 1 day FromWeek 5of 29 June 2026
Week of 20 July 2026
Then from October 2026

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days FromWeeks Novemberof 6 and 13 July 2026
Then from October 2026
3 days FromWeeks Novemberof 6 and 13 July 2026
Then from October 2026
1 week FromWeeks Januaryof 20276 and 13 July 2026
Then from October 2026
2 to 3 weeks From January9 2027November 2026
4 weeks From January 2027
Over 4 weeks From January 2027

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