To be placed on the Shortlist for 2009, a firm must have risen to the challenges of the past year and emerged as leaders in their jurisdictions or in particular areas of practice, and their achievements must have been outstanding.

As a shortlisted law firm, Jiménez Cruz Peña was particularly highlighted for - tak[ing] the market by storm - with - a wave of positive market feedback - from - rivals and clients alike - with only six years as a player in the Dominican legal market. The firm was specifically noted for its abilities in the areas of project finance and dispute resolution.