Latham & Watkins Advises Commerzbank on Financing of GHO Capital’s Acquisition of FotoFinder

Latham & Watkins LLP has advised Commerzbank on the financing of GHO Capital Partners’ acquisition of a majority holding in FotoFinder Systems. FotoFinder is renowned for its pioneering software and AI-enabled skin imaging technology, which plays a crucial role in skin cancer detection and dermatology. GHO Capital is a European specialist investor in global healthcare.

The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to standard regulatory approvals. FotoFinder is currently majority owned by EMZ Partners. Alongside GHO Capital’s equity commitment, EMZ Partners and management will reinvest to hold a minority position.

The Latham team was led by Munich finance partner Thomas Weitkamp, with associate Johanna Woerle. Advice was also provided on corporate matters by Munich partner Stephan Hufnagel, with associate Corinna Freudenmacher; on tax matters by Munich partner Ulf Kieker; and on US-related aspects by Latham offices in the USA.