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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 des personnes et de la famille

What if I took my wife's name?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
What if I took my wife's name? A dashing septuagenarian, I'm finally planning to ask my long-sought bride to marry me, but I'm a bit at a loss as to which surname would be best suited to our union. How does it work these days? C, Nyon Since 2013, Swiss law has...
Read more What if I took my wife's name?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

If you are an adult student, who is responsible for your debts?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Who is responsible for debts when you are an adult student? "My 18-year-old daughter is doing an apprenticeship and wants to leave home, but I've heard that parents remain responsible for their children's actions and debts after they come of age. What exactly is the situation? Suzanne, Chêne-Bougeries Since 1 January 1996, the age of majority in...
Read more If you are an adult student, who is responsible for your debts?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Speeding

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Speeding Two different procedures may be initiated when road traffic offences are committed, in particular for drink-driving or speeding: a criminal procedure aimed at punishing illegal behaviour with a penalty that may be a fine, a ticket, a pecuniary penalty...
Read more Speeding
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Invoices: what is the payment deadline?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Invoices: what is the payment deadline? "I'd like to know what the rules are on the payment period for invoices, which I thought was 30 days. However, on several occasions I've received invoices that have to be paid within 15 days or even less. Can you tell me what the regulations are and what the...
Read more Invoices: what is the payment deadline?
Droit des affaires : entreprises et sociétés

Making chocolate without being chocolate...

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Making chocolate, without being a chocolate maker... " I'd like to start making chocolate. I have no problem setting up a business. What about any constraints on the actual manufacture of the chocolate and the label? Vanessa, Onex The matter is essentially governed by two ordinances issued by the Federal Department of Home Affairs, namely the Ordinance on the...
Read more Making chocolate without being chocolate...
Droit des poursuites et de la faillite

Getting a lawsuit struck off

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I've asked my creditor to write off the claim after I've paid him my debt with interest and costs. Can I force him to do so? Michel, Geneva Under the law on debt collection and bankruptcy (LP), any person who considers himself to be the...
Read more Getting a lawsuit struck off
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Should you help your parents?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Should you help your parents? "Someone told me that I'd have to pay a maintenance contribution to my parents if they needed it. My parents have hardly taken any care of me, so I wouldn't find such a prospect at all amusing. Can you shed some light on this for me?" Corinne, Grand-Saconnex It's true that when you...
Read more Should you help your parents?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Do I have to read all the terms and conditions?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Do I have to read all the terms and conditions? I never read the terms and conditions when I buy something, for example on the internet, because it's far too long and boring! What's more, I understand that if I have a problem, I could argue that certain clauses are bizarre. Am I right, or should I follow the recommendations of my...
Read more Do I have to read all the terms and conditions?
Droit du travail

Cleaning lady and holidays

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Cleaning lady and holidays All employees, whether part-time or full-time, are entitled to paid holidays. This principle is laid down in Articles 329a et seq. of the Swiss Code of Obligations, which state that the employer must grant the employee at least 4 weeks' holiday per year, during which...
Read more Cleaning lady and holidays

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