Atty. Bogdan Catanu

Atty. Bogdan Catanu

Partner at Woods, Bodgan Catanu’s practice focuses on complex commercial disputes. He has extensive experience in high-stakes contractual matters, class actions, and corporate litigation.

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Bogdan Catanu is an attorney, practforg at Woods s.e.n.c.r.l.. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Partner at Woods, Bodgan Catanu’s practice focuses on complex commercial disputes
  • He has extensive experience in high-stakes contractual matters, class actions, and corporate litigation
  • He has pleaded before the first instance and appeal tribunals of the province of Québec
  • He acted as lead counsel in several commercial arbitrations, notably a $200 million supplier–distributor UNCITRAL arbitration
  • He was recently co-lead counsel for certain bondholders of Nemaska Lithium Inc. in claiming a $93 million make-whole payment
  • He played a leading role in defending BCE Inc.’s privatization worth approximately $52 billion against a challenge by bondholders
  • He later defended the purchasers sued by BCE Inc. for a $1.2 billion break fee
  • He contributed significantly in the ABCP market litigation
  • In 2014, Bogdan was named one of Canada’s “Rising Stars: 40 Leading Lawyers Under 40” by Lexpert®
  • He is also listed by Benchmark Canada as a Litigation Star and in the Canadian Legal Lexpert directory
  • He teaches civil litigation at the University of Montreal Law Faculty. https://woods.qc.ca/en/team/bogdan-catanu

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Bogdan Catanu's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
- 2026

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