Julien Barba is the General Counsel and Interim Chief Legal Officer of TIBO Enterprises, with extensive experience in public business law, energy regulation, and cross-border infrastructure development. A member of the Paris Bar, he holds a Master’s degree in Regulation and Competition, as well as a degree in Public and Corporate Law. He has also completed advanced training in international regulatory, strategic, and regional affairs, including specialized international relations training at CHESD in Kinshasa.
Julien’s career spans leading international law firms, in-house roles within global energy groups, and advisory work for public institutions and private investors. He has extensive experience structuring, negotiating, and financing energy and infrastructure projects, including power generation, natural gas, renewables, mining, telecommunications, and transport assets. His work regularly involves concession agreements, supply contracts, and regulatory frameworks in the Congolese market.
As Chief Legal Officer, Julien Barba architects the legal and governance framework that underpins TIBO Enterprises’ long-term strategy and contractual discipline. He advises executive leadership on regulatory risk and strategic transactions, ensuring that TIBO’s investments and operating platforms are built on robust legal foundations. Through his leadership, TIBO advances disciplined growth while navigating complex legal, regulatory, and geopolitical landscapes.
Get to know the CLO
A Book That I would Recommend
L’Afrique Peut-elle Se Développer, by Jean-Michel Severino.
It's a clear, no-nonsense look at what really drives long-term investment and growth across Africa.
Our College Mascot Was
None - Paris Nanterre University
None - Panthéon Assas. University Paris
When I'm Not Working
Outside of my professional work, I explore the DRC
and create drone video montages that showcase
extraordinary undocumented sites.
If I Was Faced To Change Professions
I would become a Geographer or a Documentary Explorer.
It's still a dream of mine.
One Proud Accomplishment
I’m especially proud of having worked on projects that bridge international standards with local legal systems, helping deliver sustainable infrastructure in complex African markets.
A Leader That I Admire
Jacques Delors for his pragmatic leadership
and his ability to build strong institutions through consensus
and strategic thinking.
My First Job Ever
I started out as a research clerk intern, supporting junior lawyers on public law and regulatory matters,. It shaped my discipline and long-standing interest in institutions and governance.
