Freshfields advises Macquarie Asset Management on its acquisition of units from La Caisse in Maple Infrastructure Trust

Global law firm Freshfields has advised Macquarie Asset Management (“MAM”), via Macquarie Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Fund 4 (“MAIF4”), on its acquisition of units from La Caisse in Maple Infrastructure Trust, an Infrastructure Investment Trust (“InvIT”) that owns and operates toll roads across India. The acquisition completed on 11 September 2026. Post completion of the transaction, MAM and La Caisse jointly own controlling stakes in Maple’s investment manager and project manager. 

As part of the transaction, MAIF4 has committed US$450 million, which includes $US150 million of additional equity earmarked for future acquisitions by Maple. La Caisse has also committed US$150 million to support future growth.

The Freshfields team was led by partner Arun Balasubramanian and counsel Kathleen Chua.