Guidance

Admiralty registrar hearing and trial dates

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

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
5 July 2023
Last updated
25 June 2024 — See all updates

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 28 June 2024
9, 11, 14 and 18 October 2024
Week of 21 October 2024
8, 12 and 14 November 2024
5 December 2024
1.5 to 2 hours 9, 11, 14 and 18 October 2024
Week of 21 October 2024
8, 12 and 14 November 2024
5 December 2024
Half a day 28 June 2024
9, 11, 14 and 31 October 2024
Week of 21 October 2024
8, 12 and 14 November 2024
5 December 2024
12, 13 and 14 February 2025
1 day 11, 14, 21, 22, 23, 25 and 31 October 2024
14 November 2024
12, 13 and 14 February 2025
2 to 3 days 21, 22 and 23 October 2024
Week of 3 February 2025
12, 13 and 14 February 2025
Week of 10 March 2025
Week of 7 April 2025
Week of 5 May 2025
1 week Week of 3 February 2025
Week of 10 March 2025
Week of 7 April 2025
Week of 5 May 2025
Published 5 July 2023
Last updated 25 June 2024 + show all updates

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