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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 pénal et de la circulation

The white line is like a wall

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The white line is like a wall" I was driving along a cantonal road when I had to slow down because a group of cyclists were riding quietly in front of me in single file. I didn't dare overtake them because I couldn't do so without encroaching on the white line, which created a traffic jam and...
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Droit pénal et de la circulation

The white line, in France and Switzerland

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The white line, in France and Switzerland I found your column "the white line is like a wall" on the web published on 9 June 2014 in which you stated that on the road, crossing the white line is forbidden in all circumstances. It seems to me that in France, the rule...
Read more The white line, in France and Switzerland
Droit administratif et fiscal

There are many limits to canine freedom

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
There are many limits to canine freedom In the canton of Geneva, walks in the forest are invigorating times when our four-legged companions can finally enjoy themselves to the full. However, some onlookers claim that they should be kept on a lead even in the wild... Is this true? Z. Outings in the woods can indeed be...
Read more There are many limits to canine freedom
Droit pénal et de la circulation

The legality of overtaking by the right

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The legality of overtaking on the right " During a debate between friends, we couldn't agree on the legality of overtaking on the right when driving. While some argued that it was simply forbidden, others claimed that this type of manoeuvre did not always result in a penalty....
Read more The legality of overtaking by the right
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Is it legal to search my bag?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Is it legal to search my bag? A short while ago, I had the unpleasant surprise of having my rucksack checked in a food shop in Petit-Lancy by a cashier who searched right down to the bottom of the bag. Is this legal? L, Geneva A search of a person or their belongings...
Read more Is it legal to search my bag?
Droit des successions

The donation in question

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Donations in question " In the case of a donation from a parent to a child (of legal age) and if the latter is married, does his or her spouse have a right to these assets in the event of divorce? Pascal, Geneva It should be remembered that when spouses do not choose a particular matrimonial regime, they are automatically subject to the...
Read more The donation in question
Droits réels : propriétés et possessions

The distance between trees and neighbours

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Distance between trees and neighbours "I'd like to know if I can plant trees less than 3 metres from my neighbour's property. We're talking about trees that should be over 6 metres tall and I don't want to get into trouble with my neighbours." W., Geneva The question of planting trees and...
Read more The distance between trees and neighbours
Droit administratif et fiscal

Whistleblowing

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Whistleblowing " Hello, I'm wondering how do I go about reporting a boss who doesn't pay the social security contributions for his employees who work at 100% but are only registered at 50%? "C., Geneva Whistleblowing is a mechanism that allows any citizen to question the authorities about a situation that they consider inappropriate....
Read more Whistleblowing
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Private defence and criminal procedure

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Private defence and criminal procedure As explained in these columns, criminal procedure at federal level is governed by the Swiss Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP): when a person is questioned by the police or the Public Prosecutor's Office, it is important to know in what capacity he or she is being questioned, as this will give rise to...
Read more Private defence and criminal procedure

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