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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 15 and 20 May 2024
17 and 19 June 2024
25 July 2024
7, 8 and 9 October 2024
1.5 to 2 hours 17 June 2024
25 July 2024
7, 8 and 9 October 2024
Half a day 17 June 2024
25 July 2024
7, 8, 9 and 22 October 2024
1 day 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 30 and 31 July 2024
7, 8, 22 October 2024
12, 13, 14 February 2025
2 to 3 days 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 30 and 31 July 2024
7, 8, 22, 23, 24 and 25 October 2024
Week of 3 February 2025
12, 13, 14 February 2025
Week of 10 March 2025
Week of 7 April 2025
1 week 28 June 2024
1, 2, 3, 4, 26, 29, 30, 31 July
1, 2 August 2024
22, 23, 24, 25 October 2024
Week of 3 February 2025
Week of 10 March 2025
Week of 7 April 2025
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