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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 bancaire et droit des assurances

Am I adequately compensated for the use of my car?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Am I adequately compensated for the use of my car? "As a sales rep, I use my private car for work. I receive an allowance of 62 ct. per kilometre. How do I know if this allowance is calculated fairly, taking into account the sharp rise in petrol prices? If I have a car accident...
Read more Am I adequately compensated for the use of my car?
Droit des successions

Inheritance: my rights as a partner

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Inheritance: my rights as a cohabitee " My partner of 5 years has a child from a previous relationship. We are currently discussing the possibility of marriage. I'd like to know whether I could inherit his estate if he died. Under what conditions could he appoint me as his...
Read more Inheritance: my rights as a partner
Droit des successions

Inheritance and usufruct

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Inheritance and usufruct When one of the spouses dies, the matrimonial property regime is first liquidated and then the estate is divided. However, if the deceased was married under the regime of separation as to property, there is no matrimonial property regime to be liquidated, as each...
Read more Inheritance and usufruct
Droit des successions

Succession and lease

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Inheritance and tenancy Under article 560 of the Swiss Civil Code, as soon as an inheritance is opened, the heirs acquire all the rights and obligations of the deceased. This mechanism is reflected in the old adage "the dead seize the living, his closest heir".in this context, the heir not only takes possession of the...
Read more Succession and lease
Droits réels : propriétés et possessions

Squatters

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Squatters When I returned home after a year abroad, I discovered a squatter living in my home who doesn't want to leave of his own accord! Do I have the right to evict him by my own means, obviously without violence? T. Vaud To put an end to the illegal occupation of a...
Read more Squatters
Droit des successions

His brother inherits, but not his sister. Is this legal?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
His brother inherits, but not his sister. Is this legal? My uncle has no descendants and has named my mother's brother as sole heir to his entire fortune. Is it possible to name just one heir in a family? T, Geneva First of all, we need to distinguish between legal and instituted heirs: legal heirs are...
Read more His brother inherits, but not his sister. Is this legal?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Child car seat

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Child car seat Article 57 of the Federal Road Traffic Act allows the Federal Council to require car occupants to use restraint systems such as seat belts. Our government made use of this delegation of powers a long time ago, by enacting Article 3a of the Ordinance on...
Read more Child car seat
Droit des personnes et de la famille

If a spouse dies, what AHV pension is payable?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
If a spouse dies, what AHV pension will I receive? When I turned 65, I received my AVS pension. Four years later, my wife reached retirement age and part of my AVS was allocated to her. If she dies before me, what pension will I receive? J. Geneva He...
Read more If a spouse dies, what AHV pension is payable?
Droit du travail

If I'm made redundant, what should I do?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
If I'm made redundant, what should I do? "I'm very worried that my new employer will decide to make me redundant and it makes me sick just thinking about it, because I have a family to support. How can I protect myself? S. Under Swiss law, an employer is free to terminate an employee's...
Read more If I'm made redundant, what should I do?

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