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
42 SeptemberOctober 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 1829 DecemberJanuary 2023 to 273 MarchMay 2024 21 OctoberNovember 2023
2 to 5 days 21 October 2024 to 28 February 2025 21 OctoberNovember 2023
6 to 10 days 1813 NovemberJanuary 2024 to 2816 MarchApril 2025 21 OctoberNovember 2023
Over 10 days From 133 JanuaryMarch 2025 21 OctoberNovember 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 30 October 2023 21 OctoberNovember 2023
1 day 27 November 2023 21 OctoberNovember 2023
More than 1 day 1811 DecemberJanuary 20232024 21 OctoberNovember 2023
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