Guidance

Commercial Court hearing and trial dates

The earliest available dates (lead times) for hearings and trials at the Commercial Court, based on how long they are expected to last.

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
12 August 2015
Last updated
21 July 2025 — See all updates

The Commercial Court handles the most difficult and high value business disputes.

Smaller and less complex cases are handled by the Circuit Commercial Court which has its own lead times.

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 at the Commercial Court

Availability for applications and case management conferences

Length of hearing Availability
30 minutes Fridays from 3 October 2025
1 hour Fridays from 3 October 2025
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 10 October 2025
Half a day Fridays from 10 October 2025
1 day 26 and 27 November 2025
9 and 11 December 2025
Then from January 2026
Over 1 day From 16 February 2026

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days Week of 16 February 2026
Then from 15 April 2026
3 days Week of 16 February 2026
Then from 15 April 2026
1 week Week of 20 April 2026
Week of 27 April 2026
Then from 6 July 2026
2 to 3 weeks From 6 July 2026
4 weeks From October 2026
Over 4 weeks From January 2027

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