Guidance

Trial date windows for Chancery division

Details of dates when trials are likely to take place at the Chancery division of the High Court.

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
22 November 2016
Last updated
811 JuneJuly 2022 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

About trial date windows

Chancery cases are usually given a five-day window during which they are listed to start at the High Court.

Most trials begin on the first or second day of the window.

Length of trial Trial held within these dates Final day for appointment to fix trial date
1 to 2 days NovemberDecember 2022 to FebruaryApril 2023 48 JulyAugust 2022
Between 2 and 5 days AprilJune 2023 to JulyOctober 2023 48 JulyAugust 2022
Between 5 and 10 days JulyOctober 2023 to DecemberJanuary 20232024 48 JulyAugust 2022
Over 10 days OctoberNovember 2023 onwards 48 July2022August 2022

Next available date to list an application hearing before a High Court Judge:

Time estimate Next hearing date Final day for appointment to fix application date
Half a day or less OctoberNovember 2022 48 JulyAugust 2022
1 day November 2022 48 JulyAugust 2022
More than 1 day December 2022 48 JulyAugust 2022
Published 22 November 2016
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