Florian Dirner is a Consulting Partner at ERM based in Munich, Germany. He advises corporate and private equity clients on environmental, health, safety, and sustainability considerations across the M&A lifecycle. With extensive experience supporting complex transactions, Florian helps organizations identify and manage risks, uncover value creation opportunities, and integrate ESG considerations into investment decision-making. He works closely with clients across sectors to deliver practical solutions that support successful transactions and long-term business performance.
ERM is proud to speak and exhibit at ReThink M&A 2026, one of Germany's leading events for mergers and acquisitions professionals, bringing together senior executives, corporate development leaders, investors, and transaction specialists to discuss the evolving M&A landscape, due diligence, value creation, and emerging market trends. The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Frankfurt and provides a valuable forum for sharing insights, building connections, and exploring strategies for successful transactions.
Meet ERM at ReThink M&A
In today's deal environment, investors and corporate acquirers face increasing pressure to identify risks early, accelerate decision-making, and maximize value creation throughout the transaction lifecycle.
ERM helps clients integrate environmental, health, safety, sustainability, and climate considerations into M&A decisions, helping them uncover risks, identify opportunities, and support long-term investment performance.
Our experts support clients with:
- ESG and EHS due diligence
- Transaction risk assessment
- Climate and sustainability risk analysis
- Post-merger integration support
- Operational value creation planning
- Regulatory and compliance assessments
- Asset portfolio optimization
Speaking Session
Join Florian Dirner and Anabel Lang from ERM for their session: Sustainability in M&A Transactions: How Can Risks Be Managed and Value Opportunities Realized?
The presentation will explore how organizations can build on traditional compliance- and risk-focused due diligence by incorporating a value creation perspective. Attendees will gain insights into how ESG and EHS assessments can not only identify and mitigate material risks and support informed decisions, but also uncover opportunities to enhance operational performance, accelerate strategic initiatives, and create measurable business value.
Connect with Our Team
Whether you are evaluating a potential acquisition, managing transaction risks, or seeking new approaches to value creation, we invite you to meet the ERM team at ReThink M&A 2026.
Schedule a meeting with Florian Dirner, Anabel Lang or Christopher Kiermayr during the event to discuss how ERM can help you create value and reduce risk across the transaction lifecycle.


