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Sunu Pillai is a Partner in the Construction and Energy Practice Groups at Saul Ewing LLP in Pittsburgh, US. He counsels construction and energy industry clients on issues throughout the project life-cycle, from contract formation through dispute resolution. Having worked in the construction industry as an engineer, project manager and expert witness consultant prior to his legal career, Sunu has a deep understanding of issues related to construction disputes and is attuned to the business needs and priorities of his clients. He has represented both owners and contractors in projects including utility scale solar, offshore wind, battery storage, steel, waste water treatment, transportation, schools and commercial buildings. Sunu is an arbitrator with American Arbitration Association for construction-related cases. He is a Fellow with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and is an approved mediator with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.