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
726 November 2024 — 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 310 FebruaryMarch 2025 to 2327 MayJune 2025 21 DecemberNovember 2024
2 to 5 days 720 JulyOctober 2025 to 2830 NovemberJanuary 20252026 21 DecemberNovember 2024
6 to 10 days 201 OctoberDecember 2025 to 3027 JanuaryMarch 2026 21 DecemberNovember 2024
Over 10 days From 1216 JanuaryFebruary 2026 21 DecemberNovember 2024

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 213 DecemberJanuary 20242025 21 DecemberNovember 2024
1 day 133 JanuaryFebruary 2025 21 DecemberNovember 2024
More than 1 day 3 FebruaryMarch 2025 21 DecemberNovember 2024

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