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.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney
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Bogdan Catanu is a business, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, and adr attorney, practicing 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).
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About 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
- 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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Business & Corporate Law
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt
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Class Action
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Civil Litigation
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Mediation & Arbitration
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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