Rachael L Lichman
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Banking & Finance
Band 4
About
Provided by Rachael L Lichman
Practice Areas
Rachael L. Lichman is a debt finance partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Rachael represents public and private borrowers and issuers, financial institutions and other institutional investors in connection with a wide variety of secured and unsecured financing debt transactions, including acquisition financings, senior and subordinated debt, working capital credit facilities, bridge loans, asset-based and reserve-based financings and term loans, as well as with secured and unsecured high-yield debt offerings, and private placements of securities. Another significant component of Rachael's practice is debt restructurings and workouts, including liability management transactions and debtor-in-possession financings. Rachael also regularly advises clients on debt compliance matters and structuring strategic transactions in light of existing debt arrangements.
Career
Admitted to Texas and New York Bar.
Personal
Duke University, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2005; University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., with Highest Honors, 2008
Chambers Review
USA
Rachael Lichman is highlighted for her work with borrowers. She regularly handles cross-border mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She's really smart and commercial."
"Rachael's great, she's a very practical lawyer."
"She's really smart and commercial."
"Rachael's great, she's a very practical lawyer."