Guidance
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 | 26, 27 and 28 October 2026 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 23 and 24 November 2026 8 December 2026 Then from 14 January 2027 |
| 1.5 to 2 hours | 27 October 2026 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 23 and 24 November 2026 8 December 2026 Then from 14 January 2027 |
| Half a day | 27 October 2026 2, 3, 4, 5, 23 and 24 November 2026 14, 15, 18, 19, 25 and 26 January 2027 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 and 12 February 2027 10, 11 and 12 March 2027 Then from 3 May 2027 |
| 1 day | 27 October 2026 24 November 2026 14, 15, 18, 19 and 25 January 2027 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 and 12 February 2027 10, 11 and 12 March 2027 Then from 3 May 2027 |
| 2 to 3 days | 14, 15, 18 and 19 January 2027 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 and 12 February 2027 10, 11 and 12 March 2027 Then from 3 May 2027 |
| 1 week | From 3 May 2027 |