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Real estate and construction law, business law, law of persons and family Law

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 pénal et de la circulation

A butterfly classified as very dangerous

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
A butterfly classified as very dangerous I have a butterfly knife at home, but I was recently told that it is a prohibited weapon in Switzerland. It seemed to me that our weapons legislation was rather tolerant and that it was easy to acquire firearms. Is it true that a simple knife is banned? Vincent,...
Read more A butterfly classified as very dangerous
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Can a fax be used as evidence?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can a fax be used as proof? I'm in dispute about an item I ordered in a shop. I'd like to know whether a fax can be considered valid evidence?" Gilles, Vaud In a court case, each party has a number of ways of proving the truth of its arguments: fax codes,...
Read more Can a fax be used as evidence?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Is it possible to have a child sitting in the front?

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Is it possible to have a child sitting in the front seat? "I usually carry my son in the front passenger seat of my car, with a booster seat; some of the mums at school claim that this is forbidden, on the grounds that he's not yet 12. One of them claims to have this information from the police. What does...
Read more Is it possible to have a child sitting in the front?
Droit administratif et fiscal

An employee does not have to pay business tax

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
An employee doesn't have to pay business tax "I work in the restaurant trade in Geneva; my employer deducts business tax from my salary once a year. It seems to me that this tax is payable by the employer. Does he have the right to do this? Stéphane, Geneva Local business tax is a tax that helps businesses to...
Read more An employee does not have to pay business tax
Droit du travail

Does moving house entitle you to a day off?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Does moving house entitle me to a day off? "I employ around ten people in my company. Four months ago, one of my employees took a day off work to move house. He has to move again today and wants to take another day off for this...
Read more Does moving house entitle you to a day off?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

A gym contract in COVID-19 time

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
A gym contract in times of COVID-19 "I signed up for a gym class for 2019-2020 and in September I signed a contract for a monthly fee of CHF 250. However, because of COVID-19, the classes have not been given since mid-March and the person in charge has asked me to pay...
Read more A gym contract in COVID-19 time
Droit des poursuites et de la faillite

An unjustified order to pay

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
An unjustified summons to pay "I received a summons to pay CHF 10,000, but this sum is not due. As a result, my extract from the debt collection register is no longer blank, even though I have always paid all my debts. What can I do about this? "Henri, Veyrier When you...
Read more An unjustified order to pay
Droit du travail

An employment certificate after the fact?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
An employment certificate after the fact? "I've asked my former boss for an employment certificate, but he's refused on the grounds that the employment relationship ended just over a year ago. What do I have to do to get it? Alex, Carouge. The law on...
Read more An employment certificate after the fact?
Droit des affaires : entreprises et sociétés

A partner cannot leave a simple partnership just like that

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
A partner can't leave a simple company just like that "We're three friends and we've decided to sell crêpes and waffles at public events. We haven't yet taken the necessary steps to register our business or sign a contract with each other. There were no problems until...
Read more A partner cannot leave a simple partnership just like that

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