By San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The national legal technology landscape took a significant leap forward this week with the launch of “Lexi,” the country’s first artificial intelligence-powered legal assistant. Developed by the Costa Rican company GlobaLex, a firm with 15 years of experience in creating specialized software for the legal sector, Lexi promises to bring a new level of precision, speed, and reliability to legal professionals across the nation.
Designed for lawyers, notaries, corporate legal departments, and human resources teams, Lexi is engineered to handle the complexities of Costa Rican law. Unlike global, generalist AI platforms that draw from vast and often unverified internet sources, Lexi operates within a closed, secure ecosystem. Its intelligence is built upon GlobaLex’s comprehensive proprietary legal database, which is meticulously updated every day.
To gain a deeper understanding of the implications of Artificial Intelligence within the Costa Rican legal framework, we consulted with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, a distinguished attorney from the renowned firm Bufete de Costa Rica. His expertise provides a crucial perspective on how these new technologies are shaping the future of the legal profession in the country.
Artificial Intelligence is not a threat to the legal profession; it’s a paradigm shift. While AI tools can dramatically enhance efficiency in tasks like case law research and contract analysis, they cannot replace the nuanced, strategic, and ethical judgment of a human lawyer. The real challenge for our legal system is not to resist this technology, but to develop a robust regulatory framework that ensures its responsible use, protecting client confidentiality and the integrity of justice while harnessing its power to improve access and outcomes.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas’s insight is crucial, correctly shifting the focus from a fear of replacement to the challenge of responsible integration. This underscores a fundamental truth: while technology can optimize processes, the ethical judgment and strategic counsel at the heart of the legal profession remain profoundly human. We thank Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for his clear and valuable perspective on this transformative topic.
This curated approach is Lexi’s core advantage. It ensures that all information regarding legislation, jurisprudence, and legal precedents is derived directly from official publications like the *Diario Oficial La Gaceta* and the *Boletín Judicial*. This methodology eliminates the risk of “hallucinations” or inaccurate information that can plague general AI models when tasked with specialized legal queries.
Alexander Uhrig Martínez, Strategic Manager and Founder of GlobaLex, emphasized the critical distinction between Lexi and its more famous counterparts.
Unlike ChatGPT, Gemini, or DeepSeek and other generic AIs, Lexi does not consult unknown external sources. All information comes from our own legal database, which is always current and validated. That makes it a truthful, immediate, and highly reliable tool.
Alexander Uhrig Martínez, Strategic Manager and Founder of GlobaLex
The platform offers a suite of practical tools designed to streamline daily legal work. Users can perform complex legal and financial calculations, such as determining severance pay for employees, estimating notary fees, or calculating taxes and stamps for property transfers under specific conditions like usufructs or donations. Furthermore, Lexi provides access to a library of over 1,200 legal document templates, including contracts, lawsuits, and public deeds, and features an intelligent search function capable of filtering through nearly 700,000 judicial and administrative rulings.
Uhrig Martínez described the system as a living entity, constantly evolving with the legal framework it serves. He offered a simple yet powerful analogy to illustrate its commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
Our clients get confidence, precision, speed, and simplicity from us through verified information, because we do not use external sources like generic AIs do. This system is alive: it is updated every day. Just like a restaurant that cooks fresh every morning.
Alexander Uhrig Martínez, Strategic Manager and Founder of GlobaLex
GlobaLex also addressed the critical issue of data privacy. The company is registered with Costa Rica’s Data Protection Agency and has designed Lexi to comply fully with national legislation. User queries can be saved or deleted at will, and the platform does not handle sensitive personal information, ensuring confidentiality and security. According to Uhrig, the tool is more than just a search engine; it’s a dependable digital colleague.
This tool covers many tasks of a legal assistant with a very high professional level and does not make mistakes.
Alexander Uhrig Martínez, Strategic Manager and Founder of GlobaLex
Lexi is available as part of the GlobaLex web platform under a subscription model, included for all clients who purchase the company’s complete software package. With its successful launch in Costa Rica, GlobaLex is already looking ahead, with plans to expand the Lexi service to Panama in January 2026, a market where its software has had a presence for over a decade. This move signals a new chapter of innovation for Costa Rican tech, positioning a local solution to compete in the burgeoning field of specialized artificial intelligence.
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About GlobaLex:
GlobaLex is a Costa Rican company with over 15 years of experience specializing in the development of legal software. The company maintains an extensive, proprietary legal database that is updated daily with official information from government publications. Its suite of tools is designed to provide lawyers, notaries, and corporate departments with reliable, precise, and efficient legal information and document management solutions.
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About Bufete de Costa Rica:
As a cornerstone of the legal landscape, Bufete de Costa Rica is defined by its resolute dedication to professional excellence and uncompromising integrity. The firm leverages a deep history of advising clients across a wide spectrum of industries to pioneer forward-thinking legal strategies and embrace innovation. Central to its philosophy is a profound commitment to public empowerment, actively working to demystify legal complexities and equip society with the knowledge necessary to foster a more just and informed citizenry.
