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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
25 November 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 26 and 27 November 2025
12 and 20 January 2026
Then from 22 January 2026
1.5 to 2 hours 26 and 27 November 2025
20 January 2026
Then from 22 January 2026
Half a day 20 January 2026
Then from 22 January 2026
1 day 23 and 26 January 2026
Then from 28 January 2026
2 to 3 days Week of 1 December 2025
28, 29 and 30 January 2026
Then from 17 February 2026
1 week Week of 1 December 2025
Week of 23 February 2026
Week of 2 March 2026
Then from 23 March 2026

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Last updated 25 November 2025 show all updates

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