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
4 June 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 28 October 2024 to 20 December 2024 1 July 2024
2 to 5 days 29 April 2025 to 31 July 2025 1 July 2024
6 to 10 days 30 June 2025 to 19 December 2025 1 July 2024
Over 10 days From 1 October 2025 1 July 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 1 July 2024 1 July 2024
1 day 1 October 2024 1 July 2024
More than 1 day 21 October 2024 1 July 2024
Published 22 November 2016
Last updated 4 June 2024 + show all updates

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