Latest book publication for Blake Morgan Privy Council Appeals team

1st October 2025

Louise di Mambro OBE and Nicola Diggle of Blake Morgan’s Privy Council Appeals team contribute to latest volume of the Atkin’s Court Forms.

The 2025 release of Atkin’s Court Forms Second Edition, Issue 5(2) provides essential procedural guidance and practical tools for legal professionals handling civil appeals before the United Kingdom Supreme Court (“UKSC”) and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (“JCPC”) in accordance with the new Rules and Practice Directions and the new online case management Portal. This authoritative title is designed for practitioners navigating complex appellate routes and offers a clear, structured approach to filing appeals in the highest courts of the UK and select overseas jurisdictions.

This title covers:

  • Appeals to the UKSC, including applications for permission to appeal and references under the court’s devolution jurisdiction
  • Civil appeals to the Privy Council, particularly from countries and territories where the Privy Council serves as the final appellate court

The 2025 edition brings together updated prescribed forms and illustrative precedents that comply with the new JCPC and UKSC procedural rules and online case management Portal requirements. These resources are designed to help legal professionals draft effective, compliant documentation, reducing the risk of technical errors that can delay or derail appeals.

Some of the resources available include templates for Notices of Appeal, Applications for Permission to Appeal, sample documents for service and certification procedures and procedural checklists guiding practitioners through key stages of the appeal.

All forms are tailored to reflect the most recent procedures and include guidance notes for effective use.

Practical application

This title is an invaluable reference for a variety of individuals, whether it is a solicitor preparing an appeal, a barrister drafting submissions or local attorneys involved in appeals.

The carefully curated precedents and procedural overviews are particularly beneficial in high-stakes or cross-jurisdictional matters, where clarity and compliance are critical.

Blake Morgan Privy Council Team expert contributors

This edition includes contributions from specialist Privy Council agents Nicola Diggle and Louise di Mambro OBE of Blake Morgan, plus Adam Riley of 3 Hare Court Chambers, ensuring the forms and commentary reflect current professional standards and court expectations. Nicola Diggle leads the Privy Council team at Blake Morgan and has over 10 years of experience assisting overseas attorneys navigate appeals to the Privy Council. Louise di Mambro OBE was Registrar of the JCPC and UK Supreme Court between 2009 and 2022 and is now a consultant at Blake Morgan. Their practical insights help bridge the gap between written rules and day-to-day practice.

Copies of the book are available via Lexis. If you have any queries about our Privy Council Appeals team, please contact Nicola Diggle or Louise di Mambro.

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