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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 personnes et de la famille

How long will child support payments last?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Until when do we have to pay alimony? "Are men obliged to continue paying maintenance to our ex-wife if she is cohabiting with another man and has no dependent children? Do I have any chance of getting this payment cancelled?" Jean-Claude, Carouge Under article 130 of the Civil Code (CC), the obligation...
Read more How long will child support payments last?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

I want a divorce, my husband won't let me

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I want a divorce, my husband doesn't want it " I want to start divorce proceedings, but my husband refuses. What are my rights and the consequences of his refusal? Can I still start proceedings despite my husband's refusal? I have also asked my husband to leave the house...
Read more I want a divorce, my husband won't let me
Procédure, médiation et arbitrage

I'm getting married. Am I entitled to paid leave?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I'm getting married. Am I entitled to paid leave? "I'm getting married in June. I informed my employer of this and asked him how many official days of leave I was entitled to on this occasion. He told me that I was entitled to two days, but that I would probably not get them...
Read more I'm getting married. Am I entitled to paid leave?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

I'm passionate about weapons

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I'm passionate about guns I'm passionate about guns, particularly collectors' guns, and I own a piece of land in the Geneva countryside far from any habitation. I would like to point out that I hold the necessary permits to possess these weapons and am trained to handle them. Would it be possible for me to practise shooting on the aforementioned land?
Read more I'm passionate about weapons
Droit pénal et de la circulation

I refuse to testify

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
I refuse to testify Testimony is an essential piece of evidence in criminal and civil proceedings, and witnesses have a fundamental obligation to answer questions truthfully. If they give false evidence, they could be liable to a fine or even a prison sentence...
Read more I refuse to testify
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!

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