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
244 AugustSeptember 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 2018 NovemberDecember 2023 to 127 March 2024 12 SeptemberOctober 2023
2 to 5 days 821 JulyOctober 2024 to 2028 DecemberFebruary 20242025 12 SeptemberOctober 2023
6 to 10 days 2118 OctoberNovember 2024 to 28 FebruaryMarch 2025 12 SeptemberOctober 2023
Over 10 days From 1813 NovemberJanuary 20242025 12 SeptemberOctober 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 1630 October 2023 12 SeptemberOctober 2023
1 day 3027 OctoberNovember 2023 12 SeptemberOctober 2023
More than 1 day 2018 NovemberDecember 2023 12 SeptemberOctober 2023
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