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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 obligations et des contrats

Is this restaurateur acting within his rights?

18 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Is this restaurant owner acting within his rights? "I booked a table at the restaurant for an evening of wine tasting with several friends, but unfortunately some of them cancelled at the last minute. He finally agreed to compensate them...
Read more Is this restaurateur acting within his rights?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

What "it's the law" means

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
What "it's the law" means" For me, when something seems compulsory, I say that "it's the law", but a friend recently took me up on the subject with some subtle distinctions that I'm afraid I didn't quite understand. Could you enlighten me for our next discussion on...
Read more What "it's the law" means
Droit du travail

CLA and CTT

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
CCT and CTT Certain employment contracts are in fact subject to mandatory rules deriving either from collective labour agreements (CCT) or from standard employment contracts (CTT). Such agreements may be drawn up for a single company or for a group of...
Read more CLA and CTT
Droit pénal et de la circulation

What exactly is a day's fine?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
What exactly is a day's fine? "I was convicted of driving a motor vehicle without a driving licence. My learner's licence had expired a month earlier. I was given a suspended sentence of 20 day fines for 2 years and a fine of CHF 200.
Read more What exactly is a day's fine?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Burnt by my iron

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Burnt by my iron " Steam escaped from the reservoir of my iron, even though it was closed properly. My hand was burnt. Since then, the iron I bought a year ago has stopped working. What are my rights? Marie, Lully In the event of a defect in an item sold, it's up to the buyer to...
Read more Burnt by my iron
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Tickets sold out, shows cancelled. But what about me?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Tickets sold out, shows cancelled. What happened to me? I bought a ticket for a show on a retailer's official website. On my way to the Beaulieu concert hall in Lausanne, I was surprised to learn from third parties that the performance had been cancelled! The seller of the ticket knew my contact details and would not...
Read more Tickets sold out, shows cancelled. But what about me?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Baby's on the way: what to plan for?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Baby on the way: what to plan for? "I've been living with my partner for many years. We're going to have a child soon and I've heard that it's advisable to make an acknowledgement of paternity and an agreement to obtain joint parental authority, if possible before the birth; is this true?" Tania, Geneva...
Read more Baby's on the way: what to plan for?
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

Rent cuts: not for everyone!

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Rent reduction: not for everyone! "While surfing the internet, I read that a fall in the reference mortgage rate of 0.25% currently entitles you to a rent reduction. In practical terms, how can I find out whether this will apply in my case and what the calculation criteria are?" Eliane,...
Read more Rent cuts: not for everyone!
Droits réels : propriétés et possessions

Lease terminated after the death of my spouse. Is this legal?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Lease terminated after the death of my spouse. Is this legal? "My spouse has died. We weren't married and we were flatmates. The landlord told me that I was not entitled to keep the flat on my own and asked me to leave. Did he have the right to do that? Ariane, Vaud It's important to...
Read more Lease terminated after the death of my spouse. Is this legal?

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