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.

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 29 April 2024 to 31 July 2024 2 April 2024
2 to 5 days 9 December 2024 to 16 April 2025 2 April 2024
6 to 10 days 13 January 2025 to 23 May 2025 2 April 2024
Over 10 days From 31 March 2025 2 April 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 9 April 2024 2 April 2024
1 day 1 May 2024 2 April 2024
More than 1 day 4 June 2024 2 April 2024
Published 22 November 2016
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