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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 du travail

Fixed-term contracts: what security is there?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Fixed-term contracts: what security is there? I currently have a fixed-term employment contract with a company that is about to be sold. The project to which I am assigned will probably be stopped once the takeover is effective. This is my second fixed-term contract with the same company. How can I defend my job?
Read more Fixed-term contracts: what security is there?
Droit des personnes et de la famille

Spending spouse: who can represent the couple?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Spending spouse: who can represent the couple? "My husband is a big spender and that worries me. Can he represent me in all his dealings with our family, or does he also need my authorisation? Hélène, Geneva Under art. 166 of the Civil Code (CC), each spouse represents the marriage for day-to-day...
Read more Spending spouse: who can represent the couple?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Driving with a foreign licence?

19 June 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Driving with a foreign licence? I've been living in Switzerland for over a year now, and I'm wondering whether I'm allowed to drive a vehicle with my French driving licence. And what about my wife, who has a Kosovan driving licence? A. Geneva According to Article 5 of the Ordinance governing the admission...
Read more Driving with a foreign licence?
Droit pénal et de la circulation

Suspended sentence

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Suspended sentence A suspended sentence is a measure that suspends the execution of a sentence for a set period of time, often subject to certain conditions such as rules of conduct or support measures designed to reduce the risk of re-offending. The idea is as follows: a sentence is handed down but its execution...
Read more Suspended sentence
Droit des successions

Conciliation: two heirs

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Conciliation: two heirs " I was served with a summons to appear at a conciliation hearing, following a request from my neighbour for a neighbourhood problem concerning the house that belonged to my late husband and of which my two adult children and I are the sole heirs. Shouldn't my neighbour also...
Read more Conciliation: two heirs
Droit des successions

Swiss account, holder in France

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Account in Switzerland, holder in France My 85-year-old father is of Swiss nationality and lives in France, where he has owned a property in which he has lived for over 20 years. However, having worked in Switzerland all his life, he has a Swiss bank account with a balance of...
Read more Swiss account, holder in France
Droit des poursuites et de la faillite

Blocked bank account

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
Blocked bank account " Following an unpaid bill of around one thousand francs, the bank informed me that it was temporarily blocking my account and had sent the statement to the Debt Enforcement Office. The latter had obviously contacted the banks to find out if they held an account in my name, with orders to freeze it if necessary. Is this...
Read more Blocked bank account
Droit de l’immobilier et de la construction

How do you know if the rent on a property is unfair?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
How do you know if your rent is unfair? "I live in a flat in the centre of Geneva. The management company uses the fact that the flat is furnished to justify the rent. The furniture is old and cheap. What are the criteria for calculating whether the rent for a flat is excessive?
Read more How do you know if the rent on a property is unfair?
Droit du travail

How do you break a fixed-term contract?

19 March 2025
by Pascal Rytz
How do you break a fixed-term contract? "I have been on a fixed-term contract for 3 months, until 15 November 2017. I have found a permanent position elsewhere but my employer does not want to break my current contract. Is there a termination clause allowing a fixed-term contract to be ended early when...
Read more How do you break a fixed-term contract?

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