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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 pénal et de la circulation

Proper use of the stop strip

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
On the proper use of the hard shoulder "When I tried to get onto the motorway in a traffic jam, I ended up on the hard shoulder and overtook a few cars. The police then arrested me for serious misconduct. What happened? Patrice, Geneva The hard shoulder is not a...
Read more Proper use of the stop strip
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Brandy: don't get stuck with a plum

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Brandy: don't get stuck with a plum I have a beautiful plum tree in my garden and I'd like to try making brandy with part of my harvest. A friend told me that making your own alcohol is forbidden in Switzerland. I thought the days of prohibition were long gone! What about...
Read more Brandy: don't get stuck with a plum
Droit du travail

Employing domestic staff

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Employing domestic staff "A Swiss family is offering me a full-time job with multiple tasks: looking after the children, cooking, cleaning, etc. In return, I will live in their house and can eat there every day. In return, I will live in their house and can eat there every day. The salary we are discussing is only a few hundred francs a month,...
Read more Employing domestic staff
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

Off work due to pressure

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Off work due to pressure I underwent surgery for a herniated disc in October 2016, which led to six months off work followed by a "rollercoaster" recovery. As a result of these absences, my manager put me under pressure, forcing me to put my...
Read more Off work due to pressure
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

In the event of any defects...

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
In the event of any defects... " In 2014 I bought a flat off-plan. It cost CHF 720,000, plus around CHF 40,000 in additional costs. The total works contract with the contractor states that I must pay a final deposit when the keys are handed over. The contract stipulates...
Read more In the event of any defects...
Droit des personnes et de la famille

In the event of separation of cohabitees

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
When cohabitees separate I'm thinking of separating from my unmarried cohabitee. I've heard that the new law provides that I can receive a contribution towards my maintenance in the same way as if I were married. Is this true? M, Vaud Marriage creates a relationship of solidarity between...
Read more In the event of separation of cohabitees
Droit du travail

I'm on sick leave and have signed my termination...

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
While on sick leave, I signed my termination... While on sick leave, I agreed to sign a termination agreement with my employer. I then heard that I could not be dismissed during the protection period, but I was not informed of this. Is the agreement I reached...
Read more I'm on sick leave and have signed my termination...
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Divorced and pregnant

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Going through a divorce and pregnant "I'm going through a divorce and my husband lives abroad; we no longer have any contact. I have a new friend and I'm expecting a child. When I read a lawyer's advice in a regional daily newspaper, I got a fright: the article said that if a child is born in...
Read more Divorced and pregnant
Droit des personnes et de la famille

What is separation of property?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
What is separation as to property? "I read your article published on 8 February about the ordinary matrimonial property regime. If I've understood correctly, a marriage contract can be signed to opt for the separation as to property regime instead of the joint ownership regime. How does this work?
Read more What is separation of property?

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