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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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22 November 2016
Last updated:
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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 trial Trial held within these dates Final day for appointment to fix trial date
1 to 2 days 11 January 2027 to
24 March 2027		 2 November 2026
2 to 5 days 4 May 2027 to
26 November 2027		 2 November 2026
6 to 10 days 25 October 2027 to
29 February 2028		 2 November 2026
Over 10 days From 11 January 2028 2 November 2026

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 16 November 2026 2 November 2026
1 day 1 December 2026 2 November 2026
More than 1 day 11 January 2027 2 November 2026

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