Andrezza Oikawa

Business Structuring. Innovation. Compliance. Data Protection. ESG.

Steering Advocacia Correa de Castro & Associados as Head Partner, her expertise in international business development and government relations has been instrumental in structuring investment opportunities and navigating compliance, innovation and privacy complexities for cross-border partnerships. She'd excelled in sectors ranging from life sciences to infrastructure, fostering innovation through tax incentives and strategic institutional relationships.

Andrezza practices in South America and Eupore, incluing Data Protection Officer activities for major Brazilian multinational corparations with European operations. She leads compliance and data privacy initiatives, ensuring multinational compliance and setting industry standards. Her role at APDPO Portugal further solidifies her commitment to legal excellence and advocacy in data protection, reflecting a passion for upholding the integrity of international transactions and privacy law.

Brazilian Bar Association

Portuguese Bar Association

APDPO - Associação de Profissionais de Proteção e de Segurança de Dados (Portugal)

"O medo da Acusação de Assédio"

Bonijuris. Edição 691 (2024)

"The Embraer v. Bombardier Case”

Andrezza Hautsch Oikawa (AHO) e Alexia de Oliveira (ADO)

Livro: Comércio e as Relações Internacionais. Thoth, (2024)

Surpresas da LGPD: e a segurança jurídica” (Revista Bonijuris, Issue 670, 2021).

Article on legal certainty under Brazil’s LGPD.

“Privacy and Data Protection: a Journey with No Point of Return” (Migalhas, Jan 31, 2023).

Original: “Privacidade e proteção de dados: uma jornada sem ponto de retorno.”

“Reflections on Data Protection in the Business Context after the LGPD” (Consultor Jurídico – ConJur, Jan 28, 2022).

Original: “Reflexões sobre a proteção de dados no contexto de negócios.”

“AI, Human‑Centered Client Service and Legal Ethics” (ACC – Advocacia Correa de Castro Blog, Jul 24, 2025).

Co‑author: Luana Torques Cavalli. Original: “A Inteligência Artificial, e o Atendimento Humanizado e a Ética no Direito.”

“ANPD Regulates International Data Transfers under the LGPD” (ACC Blog, Aug 23, 2024).

Co‑author: Leticia Menegaço de Camargo. Original: “ANPD regulamenta a Transferência Internacional de Dados.”

“Key Points in ANPD’s New Resolution on the DPO” (ACC Blog, Jul 17, 2024).

Co‑author: Leticia Menegaço de Camargo. Original: “Alguns pontos de atenção na Nova Resolução da ANPD sobre Encarregado de Dados.”

"Aplicação de multas da LGPD demanda cuidados, mas há sanções ainda mais traumáticas"

Estadão (2023)

“Os drones e os dados pessoais: há regulamentação para o tratamento de imagens?”

Portal JOTA (2021).

“Personal Data Protection as a Decisive Factor in Business Development” (ACC Blog, Mar 3, 2020).

Original in English on firm website.

“Postponement of the LGPD by Provisional Measure 959” (Gazeta do Povo, 2020 — firm news item with link).

Original: “Adiamento da LGPD pela MP 959.”

'Coronavírus e proteção de dados pessoais"

Folha de São Paulo. (2020).

"O adiamento da LGPD pela MP 959" .

Gazeta do Povo (2020)

“A proteção de dados pessoais como fator determinante no desenvolvimento de negócios”

Migalhas (2020).

"Os Impactos dos Mecanismos de Compliance para a Concessão de Crédito"

Coautoria com Clóvis Alberto Bertolini de Pinho

Estadão (2019)

Grupo Boticário, Embraer, Grupo Madero, Valmet, Rentcars, Grupo Britania/Philco, Nissan do Brasil, DAF, Mobilize Financial Services, Perkons, Arteche, Peroxidos/Solvay, Uninter, Tothbe, Voa Tecnologia, ZainaLofts7, Swedish Match, Blue Tree Hotels, AMC, eCondos, Fundação Copel, Seconci, Grupo Methal Company, Agro Methal, SBR - Saneamento Brasil.

Advised multinational corporations on structuring cross-border investments and joint ventures, ensuring compliance with Brazilian and international regulations.

Led LGPD and GDPR compliance programs for major companies in technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors, including risk assessments, governance frameworks, and international data transfer strategies.

Served as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for multiple organizations, implementing privacy-by-design principles and incident response protocols.

Negotiated complex international contracts involving technology licensing, distribution, and foreign direct investment, mitigating regulatory and tax risks.

Developed ESG and sustainability governance frameworks for corporate clients, aligning business practices with global standards and reporting requirements.

Represented clients in strategic discussions with regulatory authorities on data protection, digital law, and innovation policies.

Advised on AI governance and ethical compliance, including drafting internal policies for responsible AI use and algorithmic transparency.

Co-authored legal publications and delivered lectures on privacy, compliance, and digital transformation at national and international conferences.

Senior Partner – Advocacia Correa de Castro & Associados

Curitiba, Brazil | 2015 – Present

Leads the firm’s Data Protection, Compliance, and International Business practices.

Advises multinational corporations and domestic companies on cross-border transactions, foreign investment, and regulatory compliance.

Oversees LGPD and GDPR compliance programs, acting as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for key clients.

Develops ESG governance frameworks and advises on AI ethics and digital law.

Chief Operating Officer – Paraná Development Agency (Invest Paraná)

2019 – 2020

Directed investment promotion strategies, attracting foreign direct investment to the state of Paraná.

Negotiated with international stakeholders to structure large-scale industrial and technology projects.

Investment Promotion Coordinator – FIEP System

2017 – 2019

Managed international trade and investment initiatives, fostering partnerships between Brazilian and global companies.

Supported innovation and industrial development projects aligned with Industry 4.0.

Academic Roles

Professor of Law at PUCPR, Universidade Positivo, and Unicuritiba, teaching International Business Law, Compliance, and Data Protection.

Frequent speaker at national and international conferences on privacy, compliance, and digital transformation.

University of San Francisco - USF

LL.M

1999 - 2000

Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC

Master of Law

2000 - 2002

Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Parana - PUCPR

J.D

1994 - 1998

Recognized Lawyer

Chambers and Partners

2025

Nominated Lawyer in Privacy & Data Protection

Leaders League

2025

Nominated Lawyer in Digital Law, Compliance

Analise 500

2024

Nominated Lawyer in Digital Law, Compliance

Análise 500

2023

Nominated Lawyer in Digital Law, Compliance

Análise 500

2022

Business Structure. Innovation & Technology. Compliance. Data Protection. ESG.

Latim America, Europe