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Guidance

Trial date windows for the Business and Property Division

Details of dates when trials are likely to take place at the Business and Property Division of the High Court.

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published:
22 November 2016
Last updated:
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About trial date windows

Business and property cases are usually given a 5-day window during which they are listed to start at the High Court.

Length of trialTrial held within these datesFinal day for appointment to fix trial date
1 to 2 days1 December 2026 to 26 February 202730 September 2026
2 to 5 days4 May 2027 to 26 November 202730 September 2026
6 to 10 days25 October 2027 to 29 February 202830 September 2026

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Over windows10 updateddaysFrom 11 January 202830 September 2026

Next available date to list an application hearing before a High Court judge:

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    Applies to England and Wales

    About trial date windows

    Business and property cases are usually given a 5-day window during which they are listed to start at the High Court.

    Length of trialTrial held within these datesFinal day for appointment to fix trial date
    1 to 2 days11 January 2027 to
    24 March 2027    		2 November 2026
    2 to 5 days4 May 2027 to
    26 November 2027    		2 November 2026
    6 to 10 days25 October 2027 to
    29 February 2028    		2 November 2026
    Over 10 daysFrom 11 January 20282 November 2026

    Next available date to list an application hearing before a High Court judge:

    Time estimateNext hearing dateFinal day for appointment to fix application date
    Half a day or less16 November 20262 November 2026
    1 day1 December 20262 November 2026
    More than 1 day11 January 20272 November 2026

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    2026-10-06 11:56
    Trial windows updated

    2026-10-01 00:01
    Updates to page to change name from Chancery Division to Business and Property Division.