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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:
26 October 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 6 November 2026
1 hour Fridays from 6 November 2026
1.5 to 2 hours 27 November 2026
4 December 2026
Then from 15 January 2027
Half a day 4 December 2026
Then from 15 January 2027
1 day 12, 14, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28 and 29 April 2027
4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25 and 26 May 2027
Then from June 2027
Over 1 day From 4 May 2027

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days April 2027
Then from October 2027
3 days April 2027
Then from October 2027
1 week April 2027
Then from October 2027
2 to 3 weeks From January 2028
4 weeks From January 2028
Over 4 weeks From January 2028

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Last updated:
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