Janina Taittinger Appointed as Head of External Relations and Business Development

Hannes Snellman has appointed Janina Taittinger as Head of External Relations and Business Development as of 12 August 2024. Janina heads our Client Relations Team and is a member of our extended management team.

Janina has the overall responsibility for the client experience and developing external relations, supporting our commitment to a high-quality service experience and the success of our clients with leading legal expertise, pragmatism, and dedication. She also oversees our brand, marketing, and communications.

Before joining us, Janina served as the Profit & Growth Director at Strawberry Finland. Having worked in international commercial and operational roles with high-end and lifestyle brands in the hospitality and luxury industry for over 15 years, she brings a wealth of experience in building long-term commercial strategies, providing a first-class client experience, listening to clients’ needs and expectations, as well as developing the service offering and ways of working in an ever-evolving business environment.

“I am thrilled and honoured to join Hannes Snellman, a firm with a unique legacy and a long, distinguished history. This is an especially exciting time in the company's journey, and I am eager to contribute to its continued growth and innovation. My leadership philosophy centres on bringing out the best in everyone around me, fostering a work environment that inspires, motivates, and drives us toward our collective goals. I look forward to collaborating with Hannes Snellman’s talented and visionary team to elevate the business to new heights.”

“We are excited to welcome Janina to our team and journey. With her strong background in demanding global client service business and her human, engaging, and coaching leadership approach, she is a perfect fit to support our strategic and leadership goals and further develop the high-end legal services that we at Hannes Snellman provide to our clients”, says Riikka Rannikko, Managing Partner of Hannes Snellman.

For further information, please contact:

Riikka Rannikko, Managing Partner, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, tel. +358 40 731 1611

Janina Taittinger, Head of External Relations and Business Development, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, tel. +358 50 460 6233