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
35 MayJune 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 230 October 2023 to 212 DecemberFebruary 20232024 53 JuneJuly 2023
2 to 5 days 64 MayJune 2024 to 129 November 2024 53 JuneJuly 2023
6 to 10 days 815 July 2024 to 20 December 2024 53 JuneJuly 2023
Over 10 days From 1 October 2024 53 JuneJuly 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 73 JuneJuly 2023 53 JuneJuly 2023
1 day 32 JulyOctober 2023 3 July 2023
More than 1 day 230 October 2023 53 JuneJuly 2023
Published 22 November 2016
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