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
15 MayJune 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 141 JulyOctober 2025 to 1419 NovemberDecember 2025 21 JuneJuly 2025
2 to 5 days 1614 FebruaryApril 2026 to 2631 JuneJuly 2026 21 JuneJuly 2025
6 to 10 days 142 AprilJune 2026 to 3113 JulyNovember 2026 21 JuneJuly 2025
Over 10 days From 29 June 2026 21 JuneJuly 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 43 JuneJuly 2025 21 JuneJuly 2025
1 day 301 JuneOctober 2025 21 JuneJuly 2025
More than 1 day 127 October 2025 21 JuneJuly 2025

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