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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

Debt collection

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Debt recovery Recovering what you owe can sometimes be a real obstacle course. You have to start by giving the debtor formal notice to pay the sum due by a specific date, if only to set the starting point for late payment interest, which is legally 5% per annum, a rate that is not...
Read more Debt collection
Droits réels : propriétés et possessions

Termination of lease for non-payment

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Termination of a lease for non-payment Unfortunately, owners of residential or commercial premises are sometimes faced with tenants who fail to pay their rent on time. But while Swiss law provides for rights that are often discussed, it also imposes obligations on both landlords and tenants, so when a...
Read more Termination of lease for non-payment
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

Rent reduction if renovation

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Rent reduction for renovation According to article 260 of the Swiss Code of Obligations, the lessor only has the right to renovate or modify the rented property if the work can reasonably be imposed on the tenant and the lease has not been terminated. Renovation or alteration work may therefore only be undertaken during the term of the lease...
Read more Rent reduction if renovation
Droit de l’immobilier et de la construction

Rent reduction: not always hot!

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Rent reduction: not always hot! At the beginning of the year, I told my landlord about a fault with the oven in the flat I was renting. Despite my repeated phone calls, no-one intervened to repair it. As a result, I couldn't heat my food for several months. Fed up with this negligent attitude, I terminated the tenancy...
Read more Rent reduction: not always hot!
Droit des poursuites et de la faillite

Redeeming a deed of default?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Buying back a deed of default? "I've heard that it's possible to buy a deed of default from a creditor... If so, what are the procedures to be followed with regard to the creditor, the debtor and the debt enforcement and/or bankruptcy office? Jean, Geneva At the end of a...
Read more Redeeming a deed of default?
Droit des affaires : entreprises et sociétés

Company buy-out: employee rights

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Company takeover: employee rights "My company has just been taken over by another company. As my contract is open-ended, what will happen to my bonus, overtime and salary conditions with my previous employer?" Valérie, Givrins What is commonly known as a company takeover is in fact a case of...
Read more Company buy-out: employee rights
Droit des affaires : entreprises et sociétés

What about the Trade Register?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The Commercial Register " We often hear about the Commercial Register and the companies that are registered there. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Gérard, Carouge The Commercial Register compiles the necessary information on companies and businesses set up in Switzerland; it enables the identification of...
Read more What about the Trade Register?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

What about guarantees?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
What about a deposit? "I'd like to buy a new car by monthly instalments. The seller would like to ask me for a commitment from my parents and is talking to me about a surety bond or "porte-fort". What does this mean in legal terms? Maria, Geneva A surety bond is a contract by which a person undertakes to pay the creditor...
Read more What about guarantees?
Droit administratif et fiscal

What about licence fees for TV on the Net?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
What about licence fees for TV on the Net? "I often listen to the radio, so I pay the BILLAG radio licence fee. However, I don't have a television and therefore don't pay the BILLAG licence fee for receiving television programmes. Am I allowed to watch...
Read more What about licence fees for TV on the Net?

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