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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 pénal et de la circulation

Can you call someone crazy with impunity?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can you call someone crazy with impunity? When someone is told they are crazy, can they lodge a complaint? If so, how far can the complaint go? Marc, Chavannes According to article 177 of the Criminal Code, anyone who, by word, writing, image, gesture or by any other means, insults a person is punishable by...
Read more Can you call someone crazy with impunity?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Can you use up your sickness benefit?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can you use up your sick pay? As an electrician by trade, I find myself without pay after 2 months of sickness because my employer has stopped paying me on the grounds that, according to him, I have used up my "credit" of sick pay. Does he have the right to do this while I'm still sick? A,...
Read more Can you use up your sickness benefit?
Droit administratif et fiscal

Can a fictitious tax domicile be reported?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can a fictitious tax domicile be reported? A wealthy neighbour bought flats in my condominium, where he lived for four years before moving out. He was not domiciled in the municipality and therefore paid no tax there. I'd like to know whether wealthy people can get a tax credit for...
Read more Can a fictitious tax domicile be reported?
Droit des poursuites et de la faillite

Can bankruptcy be postponed?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Is it possible to postpone bankruptcy? "I run a limited company whose financial situation has deteriorated recently. I've heard about adjournments of bankruptcy. How does it work? Jean, Lancy There are various ways of helping companies threatened with bankruptcy to recover or even survive. The federal law on...
Read more Can bankruptcy be postponed?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Can he sell our business without my signature?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can he sell our business without my signature? "My husband, from whom I've been separated for 9 years, is refusing to divorce me, and I'm not insisting in order to preserve our good relationship. We have a business in another canton that is being sold. Can my husband sell it without my signature on the deed?
Read more Can he sell our business without my signature?
Droit des affaires : entreprises et sociétés

Can she take the equipment?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can she take the equipment? "I run a business as a general partnership. My partner has told me that she wants to leave and take half the equipment. Does she have the right to do this, given that I'll be continuing to run the business on my own and therefore need the equipment? Anne, Versoix The company...
Read more Can she take the equipment?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Can she take our son away from me?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Can she take our son away from me?" Thank you for your article dated 3 April 2017. I would like to know what I can do if my wife, from whom I am separated, moves with my son from Geneva to Valais, without asking my opinion and presenting me with a fait accompli. How can I...
Read more Can she take our son away from me?
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

Planning permission: neighbours not given special notice

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Planning permission: neighbours not given special notice "When planning permission is put out to public enquiry, does the local authority have to notify the neighbours of its favourable opinion on a request that would involve a departure from the regulations? Shouldn't it be up to each individual to read the...
Read more Planning permission: neighbours not given special notice
Droit des personnes et de la famille

A father separated from his son: how do you maintain the link?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Father separated from son: how do you maintain the link? "I've been separated for almost 2 years from my wife, who's leaving the canton to settle more than 90 minutes away with our 4-year-old son. To maintain a 'normal' relationship with him as a father, I've taken some time off...
Read more A father separated from his son: how do you maintain the link?

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