Hamilton Lane announced that it is expanding its Europe-based presence with the addition of Paul Waller to the newly-created role of Partner in its London office. Waller will focus primarily on client development and overall firm marketing initiatives. He will also draw upon his extensive experience and background in private equity investment and alternative assets to provide strategic support to the firm.

Waller, who recently retired from 3i after 35 years, brings a wealth of investment knowledge and a broad network throughout Europe and the Middle East, as well as Asia and North America. At 3i, Waller served as a Managing Partner of the firm, with responsibility for investor relations and fundraising.