Rhian C. Cull
Director
Boston
rcull@goulstonstorrs.com+1 617 574 2289Rhian C. Cull
Director, Boston
rcull@goulstonstorrs.com+1 617 574 2289Related Expertise
Rhian is a construction attorney trusted by national and international clients for her advice on complex projects. Drawing on her experience in London, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, Rhian advises on cross-border developments as well as projects across the U.S. and Canada in the hospitality, energy, water, and transportation sectors.
Rhian guides clients throughout every stage of a construction project— from basic design, bid or build— to more complex methods and public-private partnerships. Clients appreciate that Rhian stays involved throughout the project and offers real-time guidance and dispute avoidance.
Rhian helps clients structure procurement strategies and drafts RFPs, bid documents, and tailored construction, design, and consultant contracts. She also prepares and analyzes claims, and represents clients in resolving construction disputes through DRB, mediation, arbitration, and litigation—delivering practical, end-to-end guidance that protects client interests at every stage.
Related Representative Matters
Iovino Enterprises joint venture in the successful defense of multiple challenges to the JV’s winning bid of over $1.2 billion for the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project that will protect lower Manhattan from flood risk due to coastal storms. Our team defeated multiple applications for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions sought in separate proceedings by a losing bidder and by community groups at both the trial court and appellate court levels.
Tricon Residential in connection with all aspects of construction and development, including land and homebuilding, for numerous built-to-rent (BTR) and single-family-rental (SFR) housing projects across the U.S., including California, Nevada, and Texas.
A large global nonprofit institution in connection with construction law matters related to the company’s headquarters located in Washington D.C.
Vicinity Energy in the drafting and negotiating of an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for a reverse osmosis water treatment plant in Philadelphia, PA.
Pembroke Real Estate LLC, an international real estate advisor that acquires, develops and manages properties and places—specializing in mixed-use and office environments in the world’s leading cities—in connection with construction, development, leasing and other aspects of the Commonwealth Pier Revitalization Project, a transformative project that will modernize and reposition the existing building and Commonwealth Pier for its next generation of use as a vibrant place for work, retail, events and active public waterfront experiences within Boston’s Seaport District.
Northland Investment Corporation, an industry-leading real estate private equity firm, in connection with construction law matters related to the company’s portfolio of 13 residential and commercial properties across the United States. Our team works closely with Northland through each step of the construction and procurement process, including: selecting, negotiating and drafting contracts; advising on standard industry contract forms and how to leverage each for the greatest benefit; permitting and licensing issues; environmental and other regulatory compliance matters; requirements for insurance and surety bonds; change orders, schedule disputes and payment disputes; labor and employment issues; investigations, disputes and litigation; inspections and warranty issues; claims for construction defects; and mechanic’s liens.
Cale Street Partners, a London based real estate investment firm, in the $775M construction loan for Winthrop Center in Boston, MA. Our team conducted a risk assessment on the construction and design documents and provided permitting, condominium and transactional advice.
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Recognition
Chambers USA Guide
June 5, 2025
Accolades
- 2025 Go To Construction Lawyer, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
- Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA)
- Best Lawyers in America® (2022-2026): Litigation - Construction
- Chambers USA, Construction, Massachusetts, 2023-2025 (Band 3)
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2023-2025
Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Boston Bar Association
- British American Business Council of New England, Inc.
- Design-Build Institute of America
- Law Society of England and Wales
- Law Society of Hong Kong
- Massachusetts Bar Association
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- England & Wales
- Hong Kong
Education
University of Cambridge ( LL.M. , 1991 )
University of Essex ( LL.B. , 1990 )