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
73 FebruaryMarch 2023 — 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 26 MayJune 2023 to 31 October 2023 43 MarchApril 2023
2 to 5 days 1219 February 2024 to 2428 MayJune 2024 43 MarchApril 2023
6 to 10 days 9 April 2024 to 31 July 2024 43 MarchApril 2023
Over 10 days From 4 June 2024 43 MarchApril 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 618 MarchApril 2023 43 MarchApril 2023
1 day 182 AprilMay 2023 43 MarchApril 2023
More than 1 day 26 MayJune 2023 43 MarchApril 2023
Published 22 November 2016
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