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Pascal Rytz

Founder of Espace Legal, he is driven by a deep conviction that law is a powerful tool for resolving even the most complex challenges.

After earning his Master’s degree in Law from the University of Geneva in 1994 and being admitted to the bar in 1998, Pascal built a distinguished career by founding and co-leading several law firms in Geneva and the canton of Vaud. Clients may recognize him from his work with Solutions Avocats, Arc Avocats, or more recently, AAA Avocats.

In 2020, as the world adapted to new ways of working, Pascal combined his passion for law and technology to create a more agile and client-focused legal service model. This vision led to the development of Espace Legal, where streamlined communication and digital tools offer clients greater flexibility and efficiency.

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An unconventional lawyer

An unconventional lawyer and a lover of challenges, Pascal is guided by the belief that every conflict has an intelligent solution.

Recognized by the Swiss Bar Association as a Specialist in Real Estate and Construction Law, Pascal brings over 25 years of experience across a wide range of legal fields, including business law, administrative law, family law, and the law of persons. His approach is marked by sharp analysis, tenacity, and a collaborative spirit.

For more than two decades, Pascal has also contributed to the Tribune de Genève, writing accessible legal columns that demystify everyday legal issues for the general public—true to his belief that the law should be understandable and useful to all.

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  • "You wish none of this had happened?
    Like all those who live in such dark times... But that's not for them to decide.
    All you have to decide is what to do with the time you have."
    Gandalf
  • "We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature."
    Edmond Burke
  • "I don't always agree with what you say,
    but I'll fight to the bitter end to make sure you have the right to say it!"
    Apocryphal quotation commonly attributed to Voltaire

Pascal Rytz's publications

Droit administratif et fiscal

Becoming a "public utility

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Becoming a "public interest organisation" " Could you tell me what an association has to do to be declared a public interest organisation? Jean, Geneva To be recognised as being in the public interest, the association must first be registered with the tax authorities. Once this has been done, it can apply to be declared tax-exempt, as it is...
Read more Becoming a "public utility
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Becoming Swiss and living in France

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Becoming Swiss and living in France "I'm a French citizen who grew up in Geneva, but now I'd like to move to France and obtain Swiss nationality at the same time. Is this possible?" Anita (Lancy) Swiss law provides for two separate naturalisation procedures. The first is the facilitated naturalisation procedure, which is available to all...
Read more Becoming Swiss and living in France
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

Will I have to work on 1 August?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Will I have to work on 1 August? "I work as a secretary for a company in Geneva that mainly operates in the French market. My employer has told me that I will have to work on 1 August 2013 because it is not a public holiday in France. Is this legal? Jeanne, Perly If your employer...
Read more Will I have to work on 1 August?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Defamation and discharging evidence

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Defamation and discharging evidence "I am following up on your publication of 28 August concerning the offence of defamation. I would like to know whether, in the event that I communicate to people that a person has committed criminal offences and that this is true, I can also be sued for defamation." Sylvain Article 173 of the Criminal Code...
Read more Defamation and discharging evidence
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Discriminating against a man is illegal

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Discriminating against a man is illegal " When I was looking for a job, I was surprised to be told by the boss of a company that she only intended to take on a woman for a position that suited my skills perfectly. I know it's illegal to discriminate against women, but is it legal to discriminate against men?
Read more Discriminating against a man is illegal
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Say it with flowers...

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Say it with flowers... In my local newspaper, which is published every month, one of my fellow residents was interviewed and clearly implied that the local florist (that's me!) is not very talented and offers cheap goods, the quality of my bouquets leaving something to be desired, even though I'm...
Read more Say it with flowers...
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Amicable divorce

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Amicable divorce First and foremost, you should be aware that only a judge has the power to declare that a marriage has been dissolved and to grant a divorce. There is therefore no such thing as an amicable divorce that does not involve going to court, which can be approached in three different ways.Firstly, it is possible to divorce...
Read more Amicable divorce
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Divorce: do I have to pay for life?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Divorce: do I have to pay for life? "I've been divorced for many years and owe my ex-wife a maintenance contribution. There are no children of the marriage. In 2004, following my retirement, the said contribution was reduced by a court ruling. Today I am still obliged to pay an amount of CHF 320. Y...
Read more Divorce: do I have to pay for life?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Divorce in France, application in Switzerland

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Divorce in France, application in Switzerland "My divorce decree, issued in France, does not settle the division of the occupational pension accumulated by my ex-husband in Switzerland. Can I apply to the Swiss courts for a supplementary divorce settlement? Martine, Onex Under Swiss law, the division of occupational pension provision is one of the ancillary effects...
Read more Divorce in France, application in Switzerland

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