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
713 NovemberDecember 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 118 MarchApril 2023 to 2631 MayJuly 2023 16 DecemberJanuary 20222023
2 to 5 days 211 OctoberJanuary 20232024 to 3130 JanuaryApril 2024 16 DecemberJanuary 20222023
6 to 10 days 1112 JanuaryFebruary 2024 to 3024 AprilMay 2024 16 DecemberJanuary 20222023
Over 10 days From 9 April 2024 16 DecemberJanuary 20222023

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 30 January 2023 16 DecemberJanuary 20222023
1 day 1327 February 2023 16 DecemberJanuary 20222023
More than 1 day 627 March 2023 16 DecemberJanuary 20222023
Published 22 November 2016
Last updated 713 NovemberDecember 2022 + show all updates

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