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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
12 February 2026 — 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 14, 15 and 16 April 2026
Then from 20 April 2026
1.5 to 2 hours 16 and 22 April 2026
18 May 2026
Then from 2 June 2026
Half a day 18 February 2026
2, 3 and 15 June 2026
Then from 22 June 2026
1 day 18, 23, 25, 30 and 31 March 2026
1 April 2026
3 and 23 June 2026
Then from 29 June 2026
2 to 3 days Week of 23 February 2026
18, 23, 25, 30 and 31 March 2026
1 April 2026
29 and 30 June 2026
Then from 1 July 2026
1 week Week of 23 February 2026
Week of 19 October 2026
Week of 26 October 2026
Week of 23 November 2026
Week of 14 December 2026

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Published 5 July 2023
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