Ronaldo Ishikawa
Partner | Capital Markets
Profile
Ronaldo has over 15 years of experience advising asset managers, investment banks, and institutional investors on some of the major real estate transactions in the Brazilian capital market. He has worked on structuring securitization operations and debt instrument issuances, as well as public offerings of structured investment funds such as real estate investment trusts (REITs), agribusiness funds (FIAGRO), infrastructure funds (FI-INFRA), and credit rights investment funds (FIDC). Ronaldo has been involved in over 150 capital market transactions in recent years and is widely recognized as one of the most experienced lawyers in real estate funds and CRI (Real Estate Receivables Certificates) transactions in Brazil. He holds a law degree from the University of São Paulo (USP) and an LL.M. from the University of Michigan (USA).
Notable Transactions
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Real Estate Receivables Certificate (CRI) Acquisition of GLP Logistics Portfolio – Approximate value R$750 million
Structuring of the CRI to leverage the acquisition of GLP's logistics portfolio of nine logistics condominiums in Brazil by Brookfield.
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Real Estate Receivables Certificate (CRI) Acquisition of Brookfield Commercial Portfolio – Approximate value R$1.3 Billion
Structuring of the CRI to refinance the acquisition of Brookfield's portfolio of commercial buildings, including some of the most relevant buildings such as Parque da Cidade, Torre B in the JK Iguatemi Shopping complex and Ventura in Rio de Janeiro.
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Real Estate Investment Fund (FII) Kinea Oportunidades Real Estate Real Estate Investment Fund - value approximately R$960 million.
Fund structuring, public offering, and advisory services in the acquisition of 4 corporate buildings from São Carlos Empreendimentos.
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Vinci Partners Real Estate Investment Fund (FII) VISC11 – Approximate value R$ 1.2 billion
Subsequent public offerings of FII units managed by Vinci Partners.
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Itaú Asset Infrastructure Fund (FI-Infra) IFRA11 – Approximate value R$ 1.1 billion
Subsequent public offerings of FI-Infra units managed by Itaú Asset, with offerings coordinated by Itaú BBA.
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Investment Fund in Agribusiness Production Chains (FIAGRO) Kinea KNCA11 – Approximate value R$ 2.2 billion
IPO and subsequent public offerings of FIAGRO shares managed by Kinea, with the offerings coordinated by Itaú BBA.
Recognitions
Chambers & Partners Brazil 2025
Investment Funds, Capital Markets (Debt and Equity), Real Estate Finance (Top Ranked, Band 1)
Chambers Global 2025
Investment Funds, Capital Markets (Debt and Equity)
Legal 500
Capital Markets, Real Estate
Leaders League
Private Equity (Fund Structuring); Real Estate and Capital Markets (Debt)
IFLR 1000
Highly regarded Investment Funds
Latin Lawyer 250
Capital Markets
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"Ronaldo is a foundational lawyer for the Brazilian capital markets and real estate sector."
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"Ronaldo Ishikawa delivers excellent work, answers presenting creative and well-structured solutions. He is also approachable, attentive and always available to questions.“
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"Ronaldo Ishikawa’s deep involvement and strategic perspective allow the firm to provide advice that is not only technically sound but also closely aligned with our commercial objectives.“
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"Ronaldo Ishikawa has extensive knowledge and consistently thinks beyond the obvious, bringing valuable ideas to the table. He is my top choice whenever we need outside-the-box solutions.“
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"Ronaldo is a very distinguished professional with the highest technical knowledge in the industry and able to bring innovative solutions. He is really assertive, a great differential in the industry."
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"Ronaldo Ishikawa demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the capital markets, providing clients with a sense of security through every stage of the transaction.“