Michael Moser

Partner

Michael J. Moser is a partner in O'Melveny's Hong Kong office and co-chairs the Firm's China practice.

Resident in China since 1980, Michael has advised clients on a wide variety of transactions including mergers and acquisitions and direct investments. He also has experience in the resolution of Chinese-foreign business disputes.

Michael is a recognized authority in international arbitration and has acted as arbitrator or counsel in more than 100 cases. He is Chairman of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Co-Chair of the China Arbitration Forum, Vice President of the Asia Pacific Regional Arbitration Group (APRAG) and a Vice Chair of the IBA Committee on Arbitration. He is a member of the panel of arbitrators of CIETAC and a number of the world's leading international arbitration institutions. He was the first foreign national to be appointed as an arbitrator in China.  Michael was the first Hong Kong member appointed to the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).

Michael is Adjunct Professor of International Arbitration Law at the City University of Hong Kong and Dozent in Law at the University of Zurich.

Professional Activities

Appointments, LCIA; Chartered Arbitrator; FCIArb; FHKIArb and FSIArb.
Author, Numerous books and articles on Chinese law and international arbitration
Language, Mandarin Chinese