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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
54 JuneAugust 2025 — 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 112 OctoberJanuary 20252026 to 191 DecemberApril 20252026 1 JulySeptember 2025
2 to 5 days 1411 AprilMay 2026 to 3113 JulyNovember 2026 1 JulySeptember 2025
6 to 10 days 26 JuneJuly 2026 to 1321 NovemberDecember 2026 1 JulySeptember 2025
Over 10 days From 295 JuneOctober 2026 1 JulySeptember 2025

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 31 JulyOctober 2025 1 JulySeptember 2025
1 day 117 OctoberNovember 2025 1 JulySeptember 2025
More than 1 day 2715 OctoberDecember 2025 1 JulySeptember 2025

Updates to this page

Published 22 November 2016
Last updated 54 JuneAugust 2025 + show all updates

  2. Updated the lead times.

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2022-07-11 13:15
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2022-04-11 15:33
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