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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 19, 26, 27, 30 and 31 March 2026
1, 20, 21 and 29 April 2026
20 May 2026
2, 3, 15, 16, 23, 29 and 30 June 2026
Then from 1 July 2026
1.5 to 2 hours 19, 26, 27, 30 and 31 March 2026
1 April 2026
16, 23, 29 and 30 June 2026
Then from 1 July 2026
Half a day 1, 19, 26, 27, 30 and 31 March 2026
15, 22, 23, 29 and 30 June 2026
Then from 1 July 2026
1 day 27, 30 and 31 March 2026
1 April 2026
23 and 29 June 2026
1, 8, 13 July 2026
Then from 14 July 2026
2 to 3 days 30 and 31 March 2026
1 April 2026
1, 6, 8, 13 July 2026
Then from 14 July 2026
1 week Week of 26 October 2026
Week of 23 November 2026
Week of 30 November 2026
Then from week of 22 February 2027

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Published 5 July 2023
Last updated 12 March 2026 show all updates
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