FBT Gibbons has announced a significant expansion of its Northeast real estate capabilities with the addition of Matthew Fielding as a partner in its Newark office. The move signals the firm’s continued commitment to capturing the surge of real estate activity in New Jersey and the broader Tri-State area.
Fielding joins the firm’s national Real Estate platform, bringing over a decade of experience in navigating high-stakes commercial transactions for financial institutions, developers, and corporate entities.
Fielding’s expertise arrives at a pivotal time for the New Jersey market, which has seen a shift toward sophisticated adaptive reuse and large-scale industrial projects. His practice is comprehensive, covering:
- Acquisitions & Dispositions: Managing the full lifecycle of property sales and purchases.
- Structured Finance: Negotiating construction loans, mezzanine facilities, and term loans for national and regional lenders.
- Joint Ventures: Advising on equity structures and risk allocation for developers.
His portfolio spans a diverse array of asset classes critical to the New Jersey economy, including multifamily housing, industrial warehouses, laboratory spaces, and senior living facilities.
The Newark office serves as a central pillar for FBT Gibbons’ Northeast strategy. According to Fielding, the city’s current economic climate makes it a prime location for the firm’s expanding footprint.
“Newark continues to attract significant real estate activity, and it’s an ideal base for serving clients across the broader Northeast,” Fielding stated. “FBT Gibbons offers a platform with real momentum in the market.”
Christina Sprecher, leader of FBT Gibbons’ Real Estate practice group, emphasized that Fielding’s unique dual perspective—representing both lenders and developers—is a major asset. “His ability to provide a practical, balanced perspective further enhances how we advise clients and execute deals,” Sprecher said.
With the addition of Fielding, FBT Gibbons bolsters a real estate group that already boasts more than 100 attorneys nationwide. The firm, which recently rebranded following significant growth, focuses on the “middle market”—supporting everything from large multinationals to high-growth startups.
The Newark expansion is part of a larger trend of law firms deepening their “bench” in New Jersey to handle the state’s complex zoning, financing, and development requirements as the Newark skyline and surrounding transit hubs continue to evolve.
