My expertise, your peace of mind
Rune Toalango Johannesen,
lawyer, economist and technologist
I am committed to the rule of law, and as your lawyer, my goal is to make sure you feel fully supported.
After more than 20 years of experience in business, I took up law as an adult from 2019 to 2022 at the University of Oslo. Between 2023 and 2025, I practised as a trainee lawyer, and in 2026, I was granted authorisation to practice as a lawyer and started Advokat T.
Previously, I earned an MBA from INSEAD and a master's degree in IT management. With three master's degrees in law, business administration, and technology, respectively, I have a solid interdisciplinary platform to understand your challenges and translate legal insight into practical business value.
As a business lawyer («advokat» in Norwegian), I both advise clients and appear in court in civil matters (commercial litigation, not criminal cases).
In my work as a lawyer, I draw on a versatile background from home and abroad in technology, business administration, and management. This breadth gives me a unique perspective when assisting my clients.
Education and experience
| 2026 - | Lawyer, founder and managing director of Advokat T AS |
| 2023 - 2025 | Trainee lawyer at Hjelseth Advokatfirma AS |
| 2019 - 2022 | Law degree programme at the University of Oslo (Master of Laws) |
| 2016 - 2023 | Managing director of Digitalenter AS, a recruitment and advisory company |
| 2014 - 2016 | Project leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) |
| 2010 - 2013 | Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Elopak Group |
| 2006 - 2010 | Consultant and senior consultant at Gartner |
| 2005 | Master of Business Administration (MBA) at INSEAD, France |
| 2003 - 2004 | Master of Science (MSc) in IT Management, University of Sunderland, England |
Licence to Practice and Client Protection
As a lawyer, I hold a state-issued authorisation from The Supervisory Authority for Legal Services («Advokattilsynet»). For you as a client, my license is a guarantee that your case will be handled professionally, ethically, and with high legal quality.
If you choose a lawyer with a license, you are protected by:
- Professional competence: Requirement of a Master of Laws degree, extensive practice, courses, and mandatory continuing education
- Strict ethical rules: I am subject to The Supervisory Authority for Legal Services and am obliged to follow the 'Code of Conduct for Lawyers' («Regler for god advokatskikk»)
- Financial security: Through mandatory security and liability insurance, you are financially secured against professional errors
- Full confidentiality: Your information is protected by a statutory duty of confidentiality that stands strong, also towards the authorities
- Secure handling of funds: All client funds are handled in accordance with strict accounting and auditing rules
- Right of appeal: Access to the Disciplinary Committee for Lawyers («Advokatnemnda») in disputes regarding fees or legal ethics
My authorisation as lawyer («bevilling») is your assurance that you will receive qualified and responsible legal assistance at a reasonable and sensible price.
Advokat T is a fully digital and modern law firm run by Rune Toalango Johannesen (49), business lawyer and owner. I provide legal assistance to businesses and private individuals, whether relating to business operations, employment law matters, or personal financial affairs.
Need a chat?
Business lawyers with fancy marble receptions also send hefty bills.
However, if you need solid legal backing without it costing you a fortune, Advokat T is here.
I offer effective legal business services to companies and individuals who value professional security, personal trust, and high availability.