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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

Parents' liability for damage to property

by Pascal Rytz
Parental liability for damage to property The extent of liability arising from an unlawful act is governed by article 41 of the Code of Obligations (CO), which obliges anyone who causes damage to another to compensate for it.According to your explanations, an unlawful act has been committed because your son has infringed the property rights of...
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Parents' liability for damage caused to third parties

by Pascal Rytz
Parental liability for damage caused to third parties Article 333 of the Civil Code makes the head of the family liable for damage caused by minors for whom he or she is responsible. This legal provision requires the head of the family to supervise certain people living in his or her household appropriately, in order to...
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Parental responsibility in the event of injury

by Pascal Rytz
Parental liability in the event of injury The world of Julie readers is a small one... The fact that your son has been injured unquestionably constitutes a wrongful act within the meaning of Article 41 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO), which we examined in these columns last week.Article 46 of the CO stipulates that in the event of...
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