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 March 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 3 June 2025 to 31 October 2025 31 March 2025
2 to 5 days 12 January 2026 to 30 April 2026 31 March 2025
6 to 10 days 9 February 2026 to 22 May 2026 31 March 2025
Over 10 days From 14 April 2026 31 March 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 March 2025 31 March 2025
1 day 30 April 2025 31 March 2025
More than 1 day 4 June 2025 31 March 2025

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Published 22 November 2016
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