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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 administratif et fiscal

Do you no longer have the right to quit your job?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Don't you have the right to quit your job? I didn't get on so well with my boss that I ended up slamming the door on my job. The unemployment fund informed me that I would have to pay a penalty. I think that's unfair when we're required to pay insurance every month against this kind of...
Read more Do you no longer have the right to quit your job?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

MPUC or divorce?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
MPUC or divorce? "I've been married for over 15 years and want to separate from my husband. After getting information from both sides, I've been advised different solutions, such as protective measures or divorce. I don't understand the difference. Should I choose? F, Geneva It's important to know that...
Read more MPUC or divorce?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

The price on the Internet was not the right one

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The price on the Internet was not the right one " I'm in the same situation with a watch I bought on the Internet as the one you described on 9 October: apparently the price indicated by the seller was much lower than the one he intended to indicate, and he has contacted me to get the item back or to have it...
Read more The price on the Internet was not the right one
Droit bancaire et droit des assurances

My flight is cancelled the day before departure

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
My flight was cancelled the day before departure" I was due to take the Easyjet flight to Tel Aviv on 8 July, but I was informed by e-mail that it had been cancelled the day before, because a large number of pro-Palestinian activists were arriving at Ben Guiron airport on the same day. This can happen when there's a strike or an eruption...
Read more My flight is cancelled the day before departure
Droits réels : propriétés et possessions

My neighbour wants to stop me planting trees...

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
My neighbour wants to stop me planting trees... " My neighbour keeps telling me that I'm not allowed to plant trees within two metres of my fence. Is this true? What are the minimum distances? Christine, Vaud In the canton of Vaud, the Rural and Land Code (CRF) governs this issue.
Read more My neighbour wants to stop me planting trees...
Droits réels : propriétés et possessions

My neighbour doesn't trim his hedge

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
My neighbour doesn't trim his hedge" I own a villa on a 4-villa estate. One of the owners doesn't bother at all about the upkeep of his hedge, so I've had to trim it back to keep it clean. What are his obligations under the...
Read more My neighbour doesn't trim his hedge
Droit des obligations et des contrats

My phone had a fault

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
My phone had a fault "I received a new mobile phone with a fault. Can I get my money back? Marc, Vaud The seller has a warranty obligation towards the buyer in the event of defects in the item sold, even if he was unaware of them....
Read more My phone had a fault
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

My landlord and my privacy

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
My landlord and my privacy I recently terminated my tenancy agreement on time. The landlord came to check the state of the flat and wanted to take photographs with a view to re-letting it quickly after my departure. Personally, I refused to allow images showing the interior of the apartment to be...
Read more My landlord and my privacy
Droit du travail

My boss and my extended holidays

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
My boss and my extended holiday Over the Easter holidays, I found out that my flight home had been cancelled and that the first available seat on the next plane was two days after my planned return to work! My employer is usually understanding, but he still told me that the days...
Read more My boss and my extended holidays

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