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
913 AugustSeptember 2022 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

About trial date windows

Chancery cases are usually given a 5-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 11 January 2023 to 528 April 2023 123 SeptemberOctober 2022
2 to 5 days 3 July 2023 to 21 December 2023 123 SeptemberOctober 2022
6 to 10 days 2 October 2023 to 3129 JanuaryFebruary 2024 123 SeptemberOctober 2022
11 to 15 days From 11 January 2024 onwards 123 SeptemberOctober 2022
Over 15 days From April 2024 onwards 123 SeptemberOctober 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 5 December 2022 123 SeptemberOctober 2022
1 day 11 January 2023 123 SeptemberOctober 2022
More than 1 day 1113 JanuaryFebruary 2023 123 SeptemberOctober 2022
Published 22 November 2016
Last updated 913 AugustSeptember 2022 + show all updates

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