NEWARK – May 4, 2026 – FBT Gibbons continues to grow its national Real Estate platform with the addition of Matthew D. Fielding in its Newark office. Fielding strengthens the firm’s real estate bench in the Northeast, advising financial institutions, developers, and corporate clients on complex commercial real estate and finance transactions.

Fielding brings more than a decade of experience structuring, negotiating, and closing sophisticated real estate transactions. His practice encompasses acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, portfolio transactions, and real estate-backed financings, including construction loans, term loans, and mezzanine facilities. He regularly represents national and regional financial institutions as well as developers throughout every stage of a transaction—from initial structuring and diligence through closing and post-closing administration.

Working with both lenders and developers, Fielding has advised on a wide range of commercial real estate assets, including industrial, office, multifamily, student housing, senior living, laboratory, and mixed-use developments. His work includes large-scale construction and term financings, portfolio transactions, and the financing of both adaptive reuse and ground-up development projects. He also guides clients through leasing matters, joint venture structures, and risk allocation across the full lifecycle of real estate assets.

“Matthew brings deep, hands-on experience across the full spectrum of real estate transactions, from acquisitions and dispositions to leasing and complex financing structures,” said Christina Sprecher, leader of FBT Gibbons’ Real Estate practice group. “His ability to represent both lenders and developers gives him a practical, balanced perspective that further enhances how we advise clients and execute deals, particularly as we continue to expand our real estate platform in the Northeast.”

“Newark continues to attract significant real estate activity, and it’s an ideal base for serving clients across the broader Northeast,” Fielding said. “FBT Gibbons offers a platform with real momentum in the market, and the chance to be part of a team that’s intentionally growing its real estate capabilities made this move particularly compelling.”

FBT Gibbons’ Real Estate Practice Group provides strategic counsel backed by a deep understanding of the real estate industry. With more than 100 attorneys, we represent developers, owners, equity investors, home builders, lenders, and governmental entities in all aspects of real estate ownership, financing, development, management, and disposition. Our attorneys take a proactive, business focused approach, helping clients navigate complexity, resolve issues efficiently, and close transactions with confidence. Our experience spans all property types, from raw land to complex mixed use and retail developments and includes projects across the United States and select international markets. We routinely handle financings, joint ventures, equity investments, restructurings, REAs, and sale leaseback transactions.

About FBT Gibbons

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 800 lawyers across 26 offices, the firm is positioned to support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. FBT Gibbons provides legal counsel enriched with valuable business and market context, particularly in corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters within the energy, finance, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. The firm is committed to delivering excellent service to its clients, colleagues, and the communities in which it operates. To learn more, visit FBTGibbons.com.