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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

Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

Judicial series

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The legal holidays "I had to defend myself in legal proceedings and I received a ruling from the Tribunal while I was on holiday for the end-of-year celebrations. The ruling gave me 30 days to appeal. I've heard that there are holidays during the festive season, so what exactly does that mean?
Read more Judicial series
Droit administratif et fiscal

Are the makers of Switzerland back? 

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Are the makers of the Swiss back? I was surprised to read in my Tribune de Genève this week that there is apparently a "Handbook on nationality" that sets out criteria for refusing entry to Switzerland to people who have committed traffic offences: what exactly are these criteria? P, Vaud The...
Read more Are the makers of Switzerland back? 
Droit des personnes et de la famille

The makers of Swiss: the continuation

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I read with interest your recent explanations about the "Naturalisation Handbook". To become Swiss, does one still have to know how to make fondue, as in the film mentioned in the title of your column? A. Geneva Foreign nationals living in the canton of Geneva are...
Read more The makers of Swiss: the continuation
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Companies also have a right to honour

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Companies also have a right to honour: "I've just set up a humanitarian association with a few good friends. In our search for funds, we sent a large number of sponsorship applications to major companies in Switzerland. One of them categorically refused to make any contribution to our project....
Read more Companies also have a right to honour
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Consumer rights

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Consumer rights " I bought a batch of chocolate bunnies in a luxury store to give to the children in my family over the Easter weekend. I gave in to the temptation of biting into one and was stunned to discover that it didn't taste like a quality confection....
Read more Consumer rights
Technologie, esport et intelligence artificielle

The rights to my first book

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The rights to my first book "I'd like to put my first book on the market and I'm wondering how I can defend my copyright and publishing rights against misuse". Jacques, Geneva In Switzerland, any work of the mind, i.e. any literary or artistic creation of an individual nature, is protected...
Read more The rights to my first book
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Civil status data is rarely disclosed to third parties

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Civil status details are rarely disclosed to third parties "My father lives with his partner. I didn't know that he had remarried and I don't know if this is true. I didn't know that he had remarried and I don't know if this is true. And how can I be sure of the answer if it's...
Read more Civil status data is rarely disclosed to third parties
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

The different ways of guaranteeing a lease

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The different ways of guaranteeing a tenancy To help my friend find accommodation, I co-signed his tenancy agreement thinking I was acting as guarantor, but I now realise that we appear on the document as "tenants jointly and severally liable". Does this change anything for me? A,...
Read more The different ways of guaranteeing a lease
Droit du travail

Periods of notice and protection

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I've been working for a company in Lausanne for almost three years now and have been unable to work for a month for health reasons. My colleagues have informed me that I may be dismissed. Is the notice period one or two months?" Alexandre,...
Read more Periods of notice and protection

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