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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
29 June 2026 — 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 10 July 2026
1 hour Fridays from 10 July 2026
1.5 to 2 hours Fridays from 9 October 2026
Half a day Fridays from 9 October 2026
1 day From 23 November 2026
Over 1 day From January 2027

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days From April 2027
3 days From April 2027
1 week From April 2027
2 to 3 weeks From April 2027
4 weeks From October 2027
Over 4 weeks From October 2027

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Published 12 August 2015
Last updated 29 June 2026 Show all updates

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