At the Russia exhibition and forum dedicated to Artificial Intelligence Day, Alexander Vedyakhin, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors at Sberbank, announced the launch of GigaLegal, an intelligent legal assistant designed to support specialists working with legal documents and Russian law. The introduction marks a significant step in applying advanced AI to legal workflows within large enterprises and public-sector projects.
The new system, GigaLegal, is intended to streamline the daily tasks of legal departments, procurement teams, real estate professionals, and other specialists. By automating routine drafting, organizing client work, and analyzing judicial practices, it aims to cut turnaround times for contracts and improve overall efficiency. The tool is positioned to reduce manual errors and free up expert time for higher-value activities, enabling teams to handle more cases with greater consistency.
Real estate professionals, in particular, may benefit from rapid insights into client scenarios and quicker verification of purchase and sale agreements. GigaLegal is described as a capable partner that helps professionals assess risk, compare contract terms, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, all within a cohesive workflow environment.
Vedyakhin emphasized that the enterprise-grade AI assistant could help organizations increase productivity by simplifying processes and reducing error rates. The result, he suggested, would be stronger performance for legal teams and greater value delivered to clients and stakeholders, particularly in fast-moving markets where timely information is crucial.
The executive noted that the adoption of AI technologies in the legal sector is expected to elevate the expertise available to professionals, facilitating a qualitative upgrade in how legal work is conducted. In this view, lawyers who adopt AI tools with practical, responsible use will gain a competitive edge in the labor market as demand for efficient, data-informed decision making grows across industries.
GigaLegal was developed with the GigaChat API, a software interface enabling seamless integration of GigaChat into third-party applications and business products. This integration is designed to fit into existing enterprise systems, allowing organizations to embed AI-assisted capabilities directly into their legal and operational processes. The design philosophy centers on collaboration between human expertise and machine-assisted analysis, maintaining rigorous standards for accuracy and accountability. In brief, the platform aims to empower professionals to work smarter, not harder, by providing timely, context-aware guidance without replacing professional judgment. This approach aligns with broader industry trends that seek to augment human capabilities with AI while preserving critical oversight and ethical considerations. Citation: Sberbank press materials on GigaLegal and AI in law.