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Real estate and construction law, business law, law of persons and family Law

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

I fear eviction

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I'm afraid of eviction" I'm divorced and my new boyfriend is separated from his wife, but not divorced. We live together in a house he inherited from his parents. If my friend dies (he has no children), who will inherit his house? What risk do I run of finding myself...
Read more I fear eviction
Droit pénal et de la circulation

I should have taken a taxi!

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I should have taken a taxi! I was checked on a bus without a ticket and fined, which I paid immediately, but now I'm getting another penalty notice! I'm shocked to be punished twice and I don't understand why public transport enjoys such a privilege......
Read more I should have taken a taxi!
Droit des poursuites et de la faillite

I received a bill five years after the consultation!

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I received a bill five years after the consultation! In January 2019, I was treated by a psychologist for a few weeks. I thought I had paid all the bills sent to me by this doctor. However, on 15 December 2023, I received three new invoices corresponding to the first three sessions I had...
Read more I received a bill five years after the consultation!
Droit du travail

I demonstrated and I'll be paid even less!

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I demonstrated and I'll be paid even less! I took part in the Women's Strike last Wednesday. My boss had no problem freeing me for an afternoon, but he's now telling me that it will be deducted from my holiday pay! It seems to me that this exists in Switzerland too...
Read more I demonstrated and I'll be paid even less!
Droit de l’immobilier et de la construction

My guarantee was a bit hot!

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
My guarantee was hot! In May 2022, I bought a flat in a quiet, peaceful housing estate in Geneva. During the Easter holidays, I was shocked to discover that the oven installed by the general contractor was no longer working. I contacted the general contractor, who told me that the "supplier's guarantee" had expired....
Read more My guarantee was a bit hot!
Droit des obligations et des contrats

I was ill on holiday!

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I was ill on holiday! "I fell ill during my two-week holiday. I had to go and see a doctor and I couldn't fly. Can I get those sick days back? Mélissa, Carouge In Switzerland, the Code of Obligations (CO) guarantees four weeks' holiday a year...
Read more I was ill on holiday!
Droit du travail

I have a volunteer contract

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I have a volunteer contract " I work for an association with which I have signed a volunteer contract. I don't earn a salary, but I sometimes get meals or access to events. The association is offering to pay for training to obtain a licence, on condition that I remain a member for another 3 years and...
Read more I have a volunteer contract
Droits réels : propriétés et possessions

I've trimmed my neighbour's hedge: am I allowed to?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I've trimmed my neighbour's hedge: do I have the right to do so? I live in a villa overlooking a private road that belongs to both neighbours. Everyone is obliged to trim their hedge to the boundary of their property, which is marked by a low wall and a trellis. One of the owners does not comply with this boundary, and his hedge...
Read more I've trimmed my neighbour's hedge: am I allowed to?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

I received a badly drafted penalty notice

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I received a badly-written penalty notice " I received a fine for speeding in the canton of Geneva. The ticket does not indicate the make of the vehicle, only its registration number. What's more, the letter is addressed to Mrs instead of Mr. Is this grounds for a complaint? Is this grounds for a complaint? Jacques, Geneva Breaking the rules...
Read more I received a badly drafted penalty notice

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