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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 affaires : entreprises et sociétés

Setting up a limited liability company is subject to certain rules

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
There are rules to setting up a limited liability company " Two friends and I would like to set up a limited liability company. However, I have no idea how this works. Can you tell me more about it? Jean, Bernex A limited liability company is a personal capital company formed by one or more persons...
Read more Setting up a limited liability company is subject to certain rules
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Contribution to the maintenance of a child

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Contribution to the maintenance of a child " According to my divorce decree, I have to pay a contribution to the maintenance of my son to his mother. I have been retired for a few months now and receive an old-age pension and a supplementary pension for my child. My ex-wife has requested that this...
Read more Contribution to the maintenance of a child
Droit administratif et fiscal

Connecting to the world has become compulsory

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Every year, I have the same problem with a certain Serafe organisation that keeps coming back, even though I've never had a television, radio or similar device because I prefer books! As far as the news is concerned, I read the Tribune, full stop. Thanks to...
Read more Connecting to the world has become compulsory
Droit du travail

Have you heard of youth leave?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Have you ever heard of youth leave? A young apprentice working for my small company has asked me to offer him an extra day's leave in order to take a counsellor's course and accompany children to holiday camps. I'm a bit puzzled by this because I've never heard of this type of leave before: what's in it for me?
Read more Have you heard of youth leave?
Droit des obligations et des contrats

Calculation of time limits

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The calculation of time limits "There's a question that's been bothering me for a long time. How are expressions such as 'payable in eight days, thirty days, one month' to be understood, and what happens when nothing is written down? Jessica, Carouge When a payment is due, it's essential to know at what point the creditor can...
Read more Calculation of time limits
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

The cost allocation key

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The service charge apportionment key " My service charges increase from year to year by 10 to 30 %! Before 2017, each tenant received their hot water meter reading and had to pay what they had used. Now, the total hot water bill for the dozens of tenants in my building is divided up according to the surface area of the...
Read more The cost allocation key
Droit administratif et fiscal

Does the SNB have the right to act alone?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Does the SNB have the right to act alone? "How is it legally possible for the Swiss National Bank to decide on its own to deprive tens or even hundreds of thousands of people of their job opportunities, without even referring to our country's government or the parliament elected by the people?" Ben, Neuchâtel Art. 99...
Read more Does the SNB have the right to act alone?
Droit administratif et fiscal

The independence of judges at the Federal Supreme Court

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
The independence of judges at the Federal Supreme Court Is it normal for a Vaud judge on our Federal Supreme Court to rule on a Vaud case? Do the other cantons allow such a practice? Daniel The right to be judged by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal is guaranteed by Article 30 of the Federal Constitution, so it is mandatory in any case...
Read more The independence of judges at the Federal Supreme Court
Droit de l’immobilier et de la construction

Tax on rental value

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Tax on rental value " I own the flat I live in. How does the so-called "rental value" tax work, and how is it calculated?" Yves, Geneva As the owner of a property, you are not only subject to wealth tax, but also to tax on the rental value of your...
Read more Tax on rental value

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