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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.

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
5 July 2023
Last updated
19 September 2025 — See all updates

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 16 October 2025
Week of 10 November 2025
16 December 2025
Then from 12 January 2026
1.5 to 2 hours Week of 10 November 2025
Then from 12 January 2026
Half a day Week of 10 November 2025
Then from 12 January 2026
1 day Week of 10 November 2025
27 November 2025
Week of 1 December 2025
Then from 12 January 2026
2 to 3 days Week of 10 November 2025
Week of 1 December 2025
Then from 12 January 2026
1 week Week of 10 November 2025
Week of 1 December 2025
Then from 12 January 2026

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