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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

Swiss son, Thai mother: what reunification?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Swiss son, Thai mother: what reunification? I am the father of a child born in Thailand to a Thai mother to whom I am not married. If our child comes to live with me in Switzerland, will she be able to join us by applying for family reunification? Colin, Geneva The law states that Swiss nationality is automatically...
Read more Swiss son, Thai mother: what reunification?
Droit des poursuites et de la faillite

Form of the lawsuit

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Form of proceedings Initiation of proceedings against a person who refuses to pay a sum of money begins with a request for proceedings to the relevant Office, which will then serve the debtor with a summons to pay. The debtor then has a short period of ten days from receipt of this summons to...
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Droit pénal et de la circulation

Obligation to testify

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Obligation to testify Legal adviceCriminal proceedingsDivorcedivorce&people&familyWritten byIdeative "My brother-in-law is the subject of criminal proceedings against him, in which my testimony is required. I'm very uncomfortable with the idea and would like to know whether I'm obliged to go to a hearing. "L, Lausanne The circle of participants in criminal proceedings...
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Droit des personnes et de la famille

If my wife hits me, can I divorce her without her consent?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can I divorce my wife without her consent? "Having been violently assaulted by my wife, I had to flee my home. I had to go to A&E and was under the care of a doctor for a fortnight. Can I start divorce proceedings without her consent and without waiting two years? If so, this...
Read more If my wife hits me, can I divorce her without her consent?
Droit de l’immobilier et de la construction

Locked-in rental guarantee

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Blocked rent guarantee "Can the owner of a flat withhold part of the amount blocked for the rent guarantee when the keys are returned, even though she has not carried out any work and we have had to pay for the taps to be changed and the bath to be re-glazed? Patricia,...
Read more Locked-in rental guarantee
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Alternating custody: how do you go about it?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Alternating custody: how do you go about it? "I've been separated from my wife for several years. When we separated, I was awarded custody of my son. Despite the good relationship with my wife, we still want to divorce and ask for alternating custody, so how do we go about it? Thierry, Vaud The rule is that in...
Read more Alternating custody: how do you go about it?
Droit des successions

Keeping grandma's lease

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Keeping grandma's lease "My son, aged 20, has been living with my mother, who is 83, for around 18 months. She's been renting the flat for 40 years. I am my mother's sole heir. My son is not registered on my mother's lease, but he would like to take over the...
Read more Keeping grandma's lease
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Road traffic: the same rules for everyone?

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Road traffic: the same rules for everyone? "I cycle a lot and I wanted to know to what extent the highway code applies to bicycles too. Do I have to follow the same road signs? And can I ride on the pavement?" Andrea, Geneva Under article 1 paragraph...
Read more Road traffic: the same rules for everyone?
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

Unemployment: when will I be paid?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Unemployment: when will I get paid? "A number of people have been made redundant in my company and I'm very much afraid that I'm next on the list. I've never been unemployed and I've been told that there's a risk that I won't get paid straight away. Is this true? Anouchka, Geneva In case...
Read more Unemployment: when will I be paid?

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