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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 poursuites et de la faillite

Deeds of default: the statute of limitations

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Deeds of default: the statute of limitations "The issue that concerns me is the validity of deeds of default after bankruptcy. We hear that these deeds are cancelled after 20 years. Is this really the case? Can the validity of these deeds be extended? After 20 years, the...
Read more Deeds of default: the statute of limitations
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Acquiring Swiss nationality

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Acquiring Swiss nationality Swiss nationality is transmitted according to the principle of "droit du sang", as in most European countries, i.e. by descent, and not according to the principle of "droit du sol" linked to place of birth, as is the case on the American or Australian continents....
Read more Acquiring Swiss nationality
Droit de l’immobilier et de la construction

Purchase of property by foreigners

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Buying property by foreigners "I'm not Swiss, but I work in Geneva for an international organisation that has given me a legitimation card. I'd like to buy a house and I've heard that there are special rules; is that true?" Peter, Geneva There are indeed special rules for buying...
Read more Purchase of property by foreigners
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Litigious accident: the injured party must prove fault

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Accident in dispute: the injured party must prove fault "I had a car accident with another motor vehicle. In my opinion, it was the other driver who was at fault. This person's civil liability insurance company tells me that it is up to the injured party to prove that the other driver was at fault. Is this correct?
Read more Litigious accident: the injured party must prove fault
Droit pénal et de la circulation

What is the Criminal Court?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
What is the Criminal Court? The press has mentioned that the attackers in Saint-Jean were tried by the Criminal Court. I'd like to know what exactly that means. Do the courts have the same names and jurisdiction in each canton? Isn't there a federal law that regulates these matters? The press has mentioned that...
Read more What is the Criminal Court?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

30 km/h zones: who has priority?

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
30 km/h zones: who has priority? "I was driving in a "30 km/h zone" when a pedestrian insulted me for not letting him pass. He claimed that he had the right of way. Is this the case? And what about limited zones...
Read more 30 km/h zones: who has priority?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Blue zone, white lines: compliant?

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Blue zone, white lines: compliant? "I received a ticket for forgetting to put my parking disc in a blue zone in a shopping centre car park. This zone is signposted, but the parking lines are white. Don't the lines have to be blue? Can I dispute this?
Read more Blue zone, white lines: compliant?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Company cars: who is liable for fines?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Company cars: who is liable for fines? "I received a "notice to the keeper" for our French company car for exceeding the speed limit by more than 15km/h when it was limited to 40km/h. The offence was recorded in November 2007. The offence was recorded in November 2007, so isn't it time-barred? Yes, it is.
Read more Company cars: who is liable for fines?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Second-hand cars: a fool's bargain

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Second-hand car: a fool's bargain I recently bought a second-hand car for CHF 7,500. After buying it, I went to a number of different garages and was told by everyone I spoke to that the car had been recalled and was no longer in production due to gearbox problems...
Read more Second-hand cars: a fool's bargain

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