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
5 JuneJuly 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 3020 OctoberNovember 2023 to 21 FebruaryMarch 2024 331 July 2023
2 to 5 days 48 JuneJuly 2024 to 2920 NovemberDecember 2024 331 July 2023
6 to 10 days 151 JulyOctober 2024 to 2031 DecemberJanuary 20242025 331 July 2023
Over 10 days From 118 OctoberNovember 2024 331 July 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 32 JulyOctober 2023 331 July 2023
1 day 230 October 2023 331 July 2023
More than 1 day 3020 OctoberNovember 2023 331 July 2023
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