The Government has confirmed its long-awaited plans for a new £25m commercial court in the City, ending months of speculation about the new flagship facility.

As first revealed by Legal Week (2 November, see story), the new 145,000 sq ft site, will be at the former Rolls & Arnold building on London’s Fetter Lane. It will house 29 courtrooms, 12 hearing rooms, 44 public consultation rooms and additional office space over an initial 30-year lease agreement.