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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 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 bancaire et droit des assurances

Is this commission excessive?

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I inherited a property that I didn't want to keep. A friend recommended an independent broker. The three of us met in a café to discuss selling my property, as I knew nothing about this field. I found the broker to be competent and his motivation convinced me to sign up with him...
Read more Is this commission excessive?
Droit des successions

Sincere condolences and hello debts!

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I lost my grandfather this summer. My mum and I are his sole heirs. Last week we found out that my grandfather hadn't paid all his bills and that he'd hidden a number of debts from us, even leaving certificates of default! We thought that these debts were extinguished with...
Read more Sincere condolences and hello debts!
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
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Elections and foreigners

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I enjoy strolling through the streets of Geneva, which have recently been plastered with countless posters for the forthcoming 'municipal' elections. I suppose it's too late to stand, but I might be interested in doing so in future elections. A friend told me that you can be elected even if you're a foreigner...
Read more Elections and foreigners
Droit des obligations et des contrats

How can I lend my car without risk?

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I live in Geneva and have a car that's in good condition but quite old. I've just had a great opportunity to buy a new one, which I've also registered in Geneva. I'd like to lend my old car to a relative who lives in the canton of Vaud for probably a year. Following your last article, I...
Read more How can I lend my car without risk?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

A hairball for life?

23 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
My neighbour has had a cat for several years, which he initially adopted with enthusiasm. Today, the purring on his lap has been replaced by long naps on the doormat. These signs suggest that this animal is being neglected, despite its poor state of health. What are its owner's obligations, particularly in terms of...
Read more A hairball for life?

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