Construction industry gossip: Hard day’s night

By Hansom2020-02-07T06:00:00

Gossip on the Grenfell inquiry, San Pellegrino and the dying tradition of the tea break

Comes with strings attached

Currently representing contractor Rydon in the second phase of the Grenfell inquiry, Marcus Taverner QC isn’t just a highly regarded silk with oodles of experience in construction issues. He likes to unwind after a hard day giving expert evidence by playing lead guitar with a band comprising members of his London-based chambers, Keating. There is even footage on YouTube of the outfit at the 100 Club on Oxford Street in 2011 doing a rendition of The Stranglers’ song Nice ‘N’ Sleazy. And the moniker of Taverner’s ensemble? Demolition.

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