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
43 DecemberJanuary 20232024 — 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 1225 FebruaryMarch 2024 to 2428 MayJune 2024 42 DecemberFebruary 20232024
2 to 5 days 9 December 2024 to 16 April 2025 42 DecemberFebruary 20232024
6 to 10 days 13 January 2025 to 23 May 2025 42 DecemberFebruary 20232024
Over 10 days From 31 March 2025 42 DecemberFebruary 20232024

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 118 JanuaryFebruary 2024 42 DecemberFebruary 20232024
1 day 54 FebruaryMarch 2024 42 DecemberFebruary 20232024
More than 1 day 129 FebruaryApril 2024 42 DecemberFebruary 20232024
Published 22 November 2016
Last updated 43 DecemberJanuary 20232024 + show all updates

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