PAUL THE OCTOPUS AND BURTON

Paul the Octopus sprang to fame for his predictions relating to the World Cup.  His fame continued after the football competition was concluded – many people and organisations sought his prediction services and other commercial opportunities.  The agreements relating to his predictions were drawn up in Burton – by Astle Paterson Solicitors in Horninglow Street.  The agreements relating to Paul appearing in books and on toys were also prepared here in Horninglow Street.

Paul lived in Germany. Those who sought his services came from all parts of the globe – which gave rise to the first legal point – was his activity governed by German law or by the country where his owners are based?  It was actually governed by English law.

Some of the agreements relating to Paul will continue after his death – in the form of royalty payments.  Thankfully, he is not liable to pay Inheritance Tax.

The agreements relating to Paul highlight an important feature for the business people of Burton and its environs – you don’t have to go to a large City practice for complicated commercial documents – the facility is right here in Horninglow Street.