About
A broader view A considered approach
Our legal advisory work has two principal areas: immigration and asylum, and contracts and contractual matters. Papinian also supports financial, business and operational needs.
Start with the situation
We begin with the context: what needs attention, what information is available and what decisions lie ahead. An individual question may point to a wider need.
Define a workable scope
The next step is to identify the relevant disciplines, agree priorities and clarify the proposed work. The scope should be understandable before an assignment begins.
Keep the next step in view
Advice should lead to a practical next step. As circumstances develop, the scope and related questions can be revisited to support continuity.
PAPINIAN
Professional principles
01
Clarity
Plain language, defined scope and a clear understanding of the next step.
02
Discretion
A considered approach to what information is needed and how sensitive matters should be discussed.
03
Perspective
Attention to the connections between a decision and its legal, financial and operational context.
03 / Leadership
A considered approach. A personal conversation.
William Abström
Jurist · Founder & Managing Director
William Abström holds a university degree in law focused on international law and a bachelor's degree in business administration focused on international business from Luleå University of Technology. He has also undertaken studies in political science. His work spans law, business, economics and human rights.
View William Abström's profileHuman rights and transitional justice
William is Chair of The Swedish Organization for Human Rights (SOHR). His work there includes international law, human rights and particular competence in transitional justice. As part of his work with SOHR, he is a trainer in a programme on peacebuilding through transitional justice mechanisms for activists and organisations working in human rights. The programme is delivered by SOHR with funding from the Anna Lindh Foundation.
Languages
Advisory services are available in Swedish, English and Arabic.
Start a conversation
Your next step, considered together.
Tell us what you would like to discuss. We can consider the appropriate scope and next steps together.