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 1422 MayJune 2026 to 316 JulyNovember 2026 75 MayJune 2026
2 to 5 days 86 FebruaryApril 2027 to 30 JuneJuly 2027 75 MayJune 2026
6 to 10 days 68 AprilJune 2027 to 303 JulyDecember 2027 75 MayJune 2026
Over 10 days From 31 MayOctober 2027 75 MayJune 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 143 MayJune 2026 75 MayJune 2026
1 day 229 June 2026 75 MayJune 2026
More than 1 day 2220 JuneJuly 2026 75 MayJune 2026

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