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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

Not just anyone can be served with a summons!

9 July 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I went away on a trip for a few months and on my return I was surprised to receive a "notice of seizure" from the debt collection office. They explained that proceedings had been brought against me and that a summons to pay had been served on the friend who was looking after my flat and feeding...
Read more Not just anyone can be served with a summons!
Droit de l’immobilier et de la construction

Welcome to the development zone!

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I've been looking for a house to buy at a reasonable price for a long time, and I was lucky enough to be offered a preview of a flat in a development zone in Geneva. I was just about to sign a reservation agreement when my application was rejected on the sole grounds that I live in the canton of Vaud,...
Read more Welcome to the development zone!
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Freedom of expression is a (legal) weapon

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I was struck by your column last Saturday, in which you explained that a gun made using a 3D printer could be considered a weapon and that, without authorisation, you risked criminal sanctions. However, I had heard of the case of a journalist who had made such a gun but had not been...
Read more Freedom of expression is a (legal) weapon
Droit des affaires : entreprises et sociétés

Partial loan: lucrative idea or trap? What is a partial loan? What is its purpose?

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I'm planning to lend some property developer friends some of my savings to maximise their returns. They've offered to do me a favour by signing a "part loan", but I have no idea what that entails. Can you give me some advice? D., Chêne-Bourg The partial loan is indeed a financial tool...
Read more Partial loan: lucrative idea or trap? What is a partial loan? What is its purpose?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Am I of legal age abroad too?

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I moved to the United States to study for a few months. I've just turned 18 and I know that in this country, the age of majority is 21. I'm wondering whether, as a Swiss national, I can claim the age of majority applicable in my country of origin... K. As...
Read more Am I of legal age abroad too?
Droit du travail

Right to disconnect

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I'm a sales assistant in a sports shop. My boss has an unpleasant tendency to contact me during my holidays or holidays to ask me questions about just about everything... Am I at risk if I don't check her messages? I've heard about a "right to disconnect", how do I...
Read more Right to disconnect
Droit de l’immobilier et de la construction

Landscaping your garden is not without risks

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
My neighbour has built a shed in his garden that requires planning permission. Apparently, he never applied for permission. After some heated exchanges with the authorities following a report, nothing has happened for a long time. I'm wondering whether the passage of time can benefit my neighbour and whether he...
Read more Landscaping your garden is not without risks
Droit du travail

I'm being made to toil like an elf...

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I work for a toy company that experiences a considerable peak in activity around Christmas. Can I be expected to work until I'm exhausted in order to meet last-minute orders? Does the law say anything about production methods or working conditions in this context? Finally, certain practices...
Read more I'm being made to toil like an elf...
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Who's chasing the thief? Gendarme or policeman

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
During a discussion, my young son solemnly announced that he wanted to make a career "in the Geneva police by becoming a gendarme to fight crime". I pointed out to him that the gendarmerie was not part of the police force, but he insisted that it was. I did a bit of research and as a result I couldn't...
Read more Who's chasing the thief? Gendarme or policeman

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