About the Author
Michael J Moser practices as arbitrator, mediator and counsel in international disputes, frequently involving Asian parties. He is currently Chairman of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and also serves as Co-Chair of the China Arbitration Forum, Vice President of the Asia Pacific Regional Arbitration Group and a Vice Chair of the Arbitration Committee of the IBA. Mr Moser is a Chartered Arbitrator and has acted as arbitrator or counsel in both ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Rules and in cases under the rules of the ICC, SIAC, SCC, LCIA, JCAA, AAA and other institutions in Asia, Europe and North America. He is also a member of the panel of arbitrators of CIETAC and was the first foreigner to be appointed as an arbitrator in China. A resident of China for more than 30 years, he speaks fluent Chinese. Mr Moser has written widely in the area of dispute settlement and is General Editor of The Journal of International Arbitration. He holds a JD degree from the Harvard Law School and a PhD degree from Columbia University. He is a partner with the firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP and an adjunct professor at the City University of Hong Kong and the University of Zurich.