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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 successions

Opening an estate

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Opening an estate There are two main forms of will under Swiss law: the so-called "holographic" will, by which is meant handwritten, and the so-called "public" will, which differs in that the former must be written out in full by hand by its author, whereas the latter must be...
Read more Opening an estate
Droit des poursuites et de la faillite

Where can I sue my debtor?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Where can I continue my debt? "I work as a healthcare professional in Geneva. I want to take legal action against a patient who hasn't paid his bill. What address should I note on the debt collection request, given that he works in Geneva as an employee and lives in neighbouring France? If it's the address in France, how...
Read more Where can I sue my debtor?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Where is my legal address?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Where is my legal domicile? "I've often been asked whether I'm domiciled in Switzerland. What does it mean to be domiciled in Switzerland? Is it enough to have an address there? Annie, Thônex Domicile establishes a person's attachment to a certain territorial area, and is used in particular to establish...
Read more Where is my legal address?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Remove my photo from Facebook

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Remove my photo from Facebook "Someone posted my photo on Facebook. Can I ask for it to be removed? Ana, Onex In recent years, social networking sites have become extremely popular. Swiss legislation on the protection of personal rights is far from outdated, and its flexibility makes it possible to deal with this new phenomenon. The...
Read more Remove my photo from Facebook
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

Eleven weeks of hell in Lancy

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Eleven weeks of hell in Lancy "I'm a tenant in a ten-storey building and the owner has decided to bring all the kitchens and bathrooms up to standard. During the 11 weeks of work announced, all the building's tenants will be deprived of their bathrooms (toilets and washbasins) and...
Read more Eleven weeks of hell in Lancy
Droit pénal et de la circulation

You can oppose a criminal court order

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
You can oppose a criminal court order" I read an article about criminal court orders for trespassing against people who fail to comply with bans on entering Swiss supermarkets. I am outraged by this procedure. Doesn't Article 6 of the ECHR state that everyone has the right...
Read more You can oppose a criminal court order
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

I've been offered a new lease...

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I've been offered a new lease... I have a lease that is renewable from year to year, and some time ago my management sent me a proposal for a new five-year lease with a rent increase indexed to inflation, which I didn't accept. Despite this, my property management company persists in wanting to increase my...
Read more I've been offered a new lease...
Droit bancaire et droit des assurances

My bank card has been stolen

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
My bank card has been stolen" My debit card issued by a local bank has been stolen. It was a Saturday and I wasn't able to alert my bank quickly. On the same day, the thieves withdrew the sum of CHF 5,000 from another bank's ATM. And who...
Read more My bank card has been stolen
Droit pénal et de la circulation

I was refused a breathalyser!

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I was refused a breathalyser! "The other evening, I went out for a couple of drinks with a friend. As I didn't have a car and had no intention of driving, I wanted to know what my blood alcohol level was, so that next time I'd know how much I'd had to drink....
Read more I was refused a breathalyser!

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