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 hearingAvailability 30 minutesFridays from 17 November 2023 1 hourFridays from 17 November 2023 1.5 to 2 hoursFridays from 17 November 2023 Half a dayFridays from 17 November 2023 1 day1, 6, 14, 15 and 19 February 2024 Then from 27 February 2024 Over 1 dayFrom 17 June 2024
Availability for trials
Length of trialAvailability 1 to 2 daysFrom 19 February to 18 April 2024 June 2024 July 2024 Week of 28 October 2024 Then from January 2025 3 daysFrom 19 February to 18 April 2024 June 2024 July 2024 Week of 28 October 2024 Then from January 2025 1 weekFrom 19 February to 18 April 2024 Week of 28 October 2024 Then from January 2025 2 to 3 weeksFrom May 2025 4 weeksFrom May 2025 Over 4 weeksFrom May 2025