Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has expanded its national energy practice with the appointment of Shab Puri as a partner in their San Francisco office. Puri's extensive experience includes advising clients in the energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors on project development, transactions, and key commercial agreements. His specialization in engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, supply chain management, and long-term service agreements adds significant value to the firm's capabilities. The move aligns with DWT's strategic growth plan in critical infrastructure areas, aiming to meet the demand for energy and datacenter work from institutional technology clients. Puri's arrival is seen as a step towards strengthening the firm's transactional capabilities, particularly in energy-related permitting, infrastructure, and development work in California and nationally. With a background spanning over two decades, Puri has worked on various high-value deals supporting the development of critical energy infrastructure, including projects in conventional and renewable energy sectors like solar, battery storage, biomass, wind, and hydrogen. His expertise in structuring complex agreements, navigating regulatory challenges, and optimizing operational frameworks has been instrumental for clients. Having previously worked at K&L Gates and founded a boutique law firm focusing on clean energy matters, Puri's addition enhances DWT's reputation in the energy sector. His role in supporting clients navigate the evolving energy landscape and execute large-scale energy projects aligns with the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions in the industry.