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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 successions

The benefit of inventory

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The benefit of the inventory When someone dies, a number of administrative formalities have to be undertaken. Under Swiss law, if the estate is accepted, the heirs inherit the assets as well as the liabilities...
Read more The benefit of inventory
Droit de l’immobilier et de la construction

The lessor of a property is not always the owner

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The lessor of a property is not always the owner "I'd been renting a second home for several years. The contract was concluded verbally. When I terminated it, I learned that the landlord was not the person to whom I had been paying the rent, but her daughter, who is now claiming back the sums I have already paid....
Read more The lessor of a property is not always the owner
Droit du travail

I slammed the office door. What am I risking?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I slammed the office door. What am I risking? After a violent altercation with an unbearable colleague, I left my company premises in the middle of the day to calm down. I haven't been back since the day before yesterday, still in a rage. Now I'm afraid my employer will...
Read more I slammed the office door. What am I risking?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Does the 3rd sex legally exist?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Does the 3rd sex legally exist? A young woman I know recently explained to me that she is "non-binary", in other words, if I've understood correctly, she doesn't feel either male or female. She explained to me that in some European countries, it is possible to remove gender from identity papers or to have a person's gender...
Read more Does the 3rd sex legally exist?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

The restaurant's attitude struck me as unfair

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The restaurant's attitude struck me as unfair: the prices were displayed in both Swiss francs and euros, with a surprisingly favourable exchange rate. At the end of the meal, I told the waiter that I would pay for the meal in euros (in cash). He refused. The discussion with the restaurant manager did not go well...
Read more The restaurant's attitude struck me as unfair
Droit des obligations et des contrats

The villa in Ticino rented out to a third party

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Villa in Ticino rented to a third party "I wanted to go on holiday in Ticino this summer, so I looked into renting a villa on the shores of Lake Lugano. After exchanging emails with the owner of a charming house about the terms and conditions of the rental (price, deposit, location, furniture available), the owner...
Read more The villa in Ticino rented out to a third party
Droit pénal et de la circulation

The sale and purchase of anti-radar devices is banned in Switzerland

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The sale and purchase of anti-radar devices is banned in Switzerland " I bought a GPS that warns me of fixed speed cameras and police controls, which are signalled in real time by other motorists and not detected by the device itself. Apparently, this type of device is legal in France, but not...
Read more The sale and purchase of anti-radar devices is banned in Switzerland
Droit administratif et fiscal

The sale of alcohol is highly regulated

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The sale of alcohol is highly regulated " What rules need to be taken into account when selling alcoholic beverages in a restaurant? " Stéphane, Versoix Your question is very general, so this answer will necessarily be too! The three main laws that need to be taken into account are the Federal Act...
Read more The sale of alcohol is highly regulated
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Guardianship has changed its name

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Guardianship has changed its name "I recently learned that people who are incapable of discernment can no longer be placed under guardianship, as this institution has disappeared. If this is true, what happens to these people and who takes decisions for them? Yvonne, Champel The Federal Chambers of Parliament noted...
Read more Guardianship has changed its name

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