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London Circuit Commercial Court hearing and trial dates

Details of the earliest available dates (lead times) for hearings and trials at the London Circuit Commercial Court based on how long they are expected to last.

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
12 August 2015
Last updated
152 JanuaryFebruary 2026 — See all updates

The London Circuit Commercial Court handles a wide range of commercial, business and professional disputes.

Larger and more complex cases are handled by the 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.

Availability for applications and case management conferences at London Circuit Commercial Court

Length of hearing Availability
30 minutes FridaysWeekdays from 239 JanuaryFebruary 2026
1 hour FridaysWeekdays from 239 JanuaryFebruary 2026
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 620 February 2026
Half a day Fridays from 620 February 2026
1 day From April 2026

Availability for arbitration hearings at London Circuit Commercial Court

Length of hearing Availability
Half a day Week of 20 April 2026
Week of 13 July 2026
Week of 5 October 2026
Week of 18 January 2027
Week of 19 April 2027
1 day or more Week of 20 April 2026
Week of 13 July 2026
Week of 5 October 2026
Week of 18 January 2027
Week of 19 April 2027

Availability for trials at London Circuit Commercial Court

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days FromWeek of 30 November 2026
Then from February 2027
3 days FromWeek of 30 November 2026
Then from February 2027
1 week WeeksFrom of 16 and 30 November 2026
Then from February 2027
2 to 3 weeks From February 2027
4 weeks or more From February 2027

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