Ilham is a seasoned Senior Associate specializing in project development and project finance at Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (affiliated with Rajah & Tann Asia). Holding a recent master degree from New York University School of Law, he was honored with a scholarship from the esteemed LPDP, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia.

Acknowledged as a rising luminary within the legal sphere, Ilham's exceptional prowess has garnered recognition through prestigious accolades such as the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2021 and Thomson Reuters' Asian Legal Business. He is also listed as Tier 1 key lawyer in Projects and Energy by Legal500 Asia Pacific 2023, and recognised as a Banking and Finance expert by LexisNexis.

His tenure at AHP commenced in 2018, having previously amassed five years of invaluable experience at another internationally affiliated law firm. Ilham has proficiently represented prominent banking institutions, multinational corporations, and state-owned enterprises in navigating the intricate landscapes of Indonesia's critical infrastructure projects. His proficiency extends to encompass diversified realms including mining, structured financing, debt restructuring, and acquisition financing.

Ilham's expertise is comprehensive, encompassing advisory services for project development and construction frameworks, meticulous drafting and negotiation of multifaceted financial instruments (including inter-creditor agreements, facility agreements, common terms agreements, cash account management agreements, and an array of Indonesian law security documents), as well as the meticulous preparation of project documentation (power purchase agreements, concession agreements, EPC contracts, and O&M contracts).

Across recent years, Ilham has been instrumental in steering transactions that have garnered a total of 13 Deal of the Year awards from an array of esteemed industry publications, reflecting his unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation within the legal domain.