FBT Gibbons Deepens Northeast Real Estate Bench with Addition of Matthew Fielding as Partner

May 5, 2026 - 08:24

NEWARK - May 4, 2026 - FBT Gibbons has added Matthew D. Fielding as a partner in its Newark office, further strengthening the firm's national real estate practice. Fielding will focus on advising financial institutions, developers, and corporate clients through complex commercial real estate and finance transactions.

His arrival deepens the firm's bench in the Northeast, a region where demand for sophisticated real estate legal counsel continues to rise. Fielding brings extensive experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and structured finance deals. He has worked on transactions spanning office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use properties, often involving multiple parties and layers of financing.

The addition reflects FBT Gibbons's broader strategy to grow its real estate platform and provide clients with deeper regional expertise. Fielding's background includes representing both lenders and borrowers in secured lending arrangements, as well as advising on joint ventures and equity investments. His practice also covers loan workouts and restructurings, which have become increasingly relevant in the current market cycle.

FBT Gibbons has been steadily expanding its real estate group over the past year, adding partners in several key markets. The firm's leadership noted that Fielding's track record in the Northeast aligns with client demand for counsel who understand the nuances of local markets and regulatory environments. His appointment is effective immediately.