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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 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
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...
Read more Form of the lawsuit
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...
Read more Obligation to testify
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?

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