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
1310 SeptemberOctober 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 116 JanuaryFebruary 2023 to 2826 AprilMay 2023 31 OctoberNovember 2022
2 to 5 days 32 JulyOctober 2023 to 2131 DecemberJanuary 20232024 31 OctoberNovember 2022
6 to 10 days 21 OctoberNovember 2023 to 2927 FebruaryMarch 2024 31 OctoberNovember 2022
11 to 15 daysFrom 11 January 20243 October 2022
Over 1510 days From 9 April 2024 31 OctoberNovember 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 511 DecemberJanuary 20222023 31 OctoberNovember 2022
1 day 111 JanuaryFebruary 2023 31 OctoberNovember 2022
More than 1 day 131 FebruaryMarch 2023 31 OctoberNovember 2022
Published 22 November 2016
Last updated 1310 SeptemberOctober 2022 + show all updates

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