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
14 NovemberDecember 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 12 February 2024 to 24 May 2024 4 December 2023
2 to 5 days 29 December 2024 to 2816 MarchApril 2025 4 December 2023
6 to 10 days 13 January 2025 to 1623 AprilMay 2025 4 December 2023
Over 10 days From 331 March 2025 4 December 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 2711 NovemberJanuary 20232024 4 December 2023
1 day 295 JanuaryFebruary 2024 4 December 2023
More than 1 day 12 February 2024 4 December 2023
Published 22 November 2016
Last updated 14 NovemberDecember 2023 + show all updates

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