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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 des personnes et de la famille

Can I reduce the pension paid to my daughter?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can I reduce the pension I pay my daughter? "I have a 9-year-old daughter from my first marriage and I pay my ex-wife a pension of CHF 1,100 for her. At the time of the divorce, my ex-wife earned a lot less than she does now, as she has taken further training in the meantime. I would...
Read more Can I reduce the pension paid to my daughter?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Can I claim old child benefit?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can I claim old child benefit? "My parents divorced when I was a baby. My father received my child benefit for almost 12 years without ever paying it to me. Now I'm 22, can I still claim it? Ana, Geneva Child benefit is paid to people with one or more dependent children....
Read more Can I claim old child benefit?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Can I lose my job if I take part in a parade?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can I lose my job if I take part in a strike? I read with interest your recent column on the criteria for a strike to be considered legal. I've always been reluctant to take part in marches organised by my union for fear of being sacked: what exactly am I risking? C. Geneva You have to distinguish between...
Read more Can I lose my job if I take part in a parade?
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

Can I share my commercial premises?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can I share my commercial premises? "I'm renting a commercial arcade and I'm lucky enough to have someone willing to share it with me by paying me a sum of money each month that will help me out. However, I want to keep the lease on my own. Can the landlord object to this transaction? Gérard, Genève You are about to...
Read more Can I share my commercial premises?
Droit de l’immobilier et de la construction

Can I take legal action against my landlord?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can I take action against my landlord? "In your article last Monday, you explained how to take action against an odour nuisance neighbour. I too suffer from this kind of nuisance but I don't have the means to take legal action. Can't I ask my local authority to take action?
Read more Can I take legal action against my landlord?
Droits réels : propriétés et possessions

Can I have my neighbour's hedge trimmed?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can I have my neighbour's hedge trimmed? "My neighbours' hedge has been overhanging our property for several months. Unlike in previous years, they haven't trimmed it since September and it's becoming a real nuisance. In addition to the aesthetic and shading inconveniences, the plants are encroaching on our property and we're...
Read more Can I have my neighbour's hedge trimmed?
Droit des successions

Can I make my cat my sole heir?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can I make my cat my sole heir? "I'm the owner of a magnificent show cat and I'm in good financial health, but as I'm on my own, I'd like to know if there's a legal provision that would allow me to name my favourite companion as my sole heir? Michèle, Geneva According to art. 467...
Read more Can I make my cat my sole heir?
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

Can I ask for my flat to be renovated?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can I demand that my flat be renovated? I'm getting on in years and the bathroom in the flat I've rented for many years now is not adapted to my age. Can I force my landlord to replace the existing bath with a shower, which would be much more practical for me? C. Vaud...
Read more Can I ask for my flat to be renovated?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Can I request a DNA test on the father of my twins?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can I demand a DNA test on the father of my twins? My partner left me just as I was about to give birth to our twins. Since they were born, he has refused to have any contact with me, especially to help me provide for them. He seems to have doubts about whether he is the children's father. Can I force him...
Read more Can I request a DNA test on the father of my twins?

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