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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

Pleasure lease

by Pascal Rytz
Bail à bien plaire Article 253 of the Civil Code defines a lease as a contract under which the lessor undertakes to transfer the use of an asset to the lessee, in return for rent. In order for a contractual relationship to be classified as a lease, three conditions must be met: the transfer of the use of an item, during the term of the lease, and the transfer of the use of the...
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Did he have the right to record the session?

by Pascal Rytz
Did he have the right to record the meeting? "Last week I attended a General Meeting of a French-speaking association. One of the participants put a recorder on the chairman's table without warning or asking permission. Did he have the right to do so? One participant objected, and the meeting voted to authorise the recording. Is this legal?
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Association and membership fees

by Pascal Rytz
Association and membership fees " I have received a notice for a general meeting of my association. The management writes that only members who have paid their annual subscription before the general meeting may attend. Can they demand this if the articles of association say nothing about it? Francis, Plan-les-Ouates The association is governed by articles 60 et seq. of the...
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