Admiralty registrar hearing and trial dates

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	19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 and 29 October 2026 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 7 December 2026 Then from 11 January 2027
1.5 to 2 hours	19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 and 29 October 2026 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 7 December 2026 Then from 11 January 2027
Half a day	19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 and 29 October 2026 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 7 December 2026 Then from 11 January 2027
1 day	19, 20 and 21 October 2026 3 November 2026 Then from 11 January 2027
2 to 3 days	19, 20 and 21 October 2026 Then from 11 January 2027
1 week	From 11 January 2027