Allan Compton QC of London Chambers 2 Bedford Row had a lot of furry co-workers during the pandemic, when his golden retriever Wilma had six puppies. Here, he tells Hannah Roberts about the hairy moments, and the joy the new family members brought…


Raising the puppies has been an extraordinary experience. They were born at home. The 'mid-woof' we had booked didn't turn up so we all mucked in and helped. Fortunately my eldest daughter qualified as a paramedic last year so she stepped in!

Wilma (the Mum) had six puppies. Number six was a lovely surprise as the vet had told us at a scan the day before we only had five.