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.

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 18 April 2023 to 31 July 2023 63 JanuaryFebruary 2023
2 to 5 days 115 JanuaryFebruary 2024 to 3024 AprilMay 2024 63 JanuaryFebruary 2023
6 to 10 days 124 FebruaryMarch 2024 to 2431 MayJuly 2024 63 JanuaryFebruary 2023
Over 10 days From 9 April 2024 63 JanuaryFebruary 2023

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 3013 JanuaryFebruary 2023 63 JanuaryFebruary 2023
1 day 276 FebruaryMarch 2023 63 JanuaryFebruary 2023
More than 1 day 27 March 2023 63 JanuaryFebruary 2023
Published 22 November 2016
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