Guidance

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
1330 AprilMarch 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 Weekdays from 2720 April 2026
1 hour Weekdays from 2720 April 2026
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 522 JuneMay 2026
Half a day Fridays from 5 June 2026
1 day FromWeek 22of 5 May 2026
Then from June 2026
Over 1 day From 2211 JuneMay 2026

Availability for arbitration hearings at London Circuit Commercial Court

Length of hearing Availability
Half a day Fridays from 195 June 2026
1 day or more 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 Week of 30 November 2026
Week of 15 February 2027
Then from April 2027
3 days Week of 30 November 2026
Week of 15 February 2027
Then from April 2027
1 week Week of 15 February 2027
Then from April 2027
2 to 3 weeks From April 2027
4 weeks or more From April 2027

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