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Mathew P. Barry

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mbarry@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (518) 701-2768  
- Albany, NY Office
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Mathew Barry
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Mathew is the managing partner of the firm’s Capital Region offices in Albany and Saratoga and is a co-leader of the firm’s Financial Institutions Industry Team. He provides his clients with over twenty years of experience on complicated commercial real estate and lending matters and represents both community-based and large national financial institutions in all facets of commercial lending and related commercial real estate transactions.

Mathew also represents clients in the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial properties. He routinely handles large multi-lender transactions that include traditional and non-traditional lenders throughout the Northeast. Mathew represents clients on complex construction projects, C&I transactions and financings, refinancings, syndicated loans, lines of credit, issuance of letters of credit, participations, equipment financing, SWAP transactions and workout matters. His practice also includes the representation of lenders on loans/leases to solar and hydro-electric facility operators.

Mathew is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a designated closing counsel under the SBA’s 504 Loan Program. Mathew routinely closes SBA 7(a) and 504 loans across New York State for both lenders and borrowers.

  • Represented a national lender on a $75 million syndicated transaction involving collateral in multiple states.
  • Represented a large financial institution on a $50 million syndicated transaction involving hydro-electric facilities in seventeen states.
  • Represented a national lender in a $40 million hydropower equipment lease transaction involving facilities in eight states.
  • Represented purchaser of multiple gas stations in New York.
  • Represented a lender in a $38 million construction project in Lake Placid, New York.
  • Represented a lender in a $23 million construction loan involving traditional and non-traditional lenders and an industrial development agency.
  • Routinely closes dozens of SBA (504 and 7(a)) loans annually.
Insights
February 26, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court Lets Kirschner Stand: Syndicated Loans are Not Securities

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling in Kirschner v. JP Morgan Chase Bank.
January 31, 2024

Bank Term Funding Program to Expire on March 11

The Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Funding Program will end on March 11, ending a program that helped calm markets after last year’s collapses.
October 31, 2023

FinCEN Issues Scam Alert Involving the Corporate Transparency Act

FinCEN has issued an alert about fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities subject to the CTA.
September 27, 2023

Syndicated Loans are Not Securities, Court Rules

In decision Kirschner v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled a $1.8 billion leveraged loan was not a security.
September 26, 2023

Proposed Regulation Would Force Banks to Issue Billions in Long-term Debt

Federal regulators are considering requiring banks to issue billions of dollars in long-term debt to guard against more bank failures.
March 14, 2023

Bank Collapses Shake Financial and Tech Sectors

The past week delivered three major shocks to the financial and tech worlds: the collapse of Silvergate Bank, SVB and Signature Bank.
March 6, 2023

Proposed UCC Amendments Set Guidelines for Security Interests in Digital Assets

The potential adoption of Article 12 by the UCC will provide controllable electronic records” (CERs) to secure digital assets
March 6, 2023

LIBOR Phase-Out: Time for Lenders to Act

This serves as a reminder for lenders to transition LIBOR based interest rates to a new benchmark interest rate before June 30th
News
September 29, 2026

40 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars® Lists

The list recognizes accomplished attorneys who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
August 20, 2026

123 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 10 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geogr
February 18, 2026

Firm’s Growing Capital District Offices Highlighted in News Article

The Saratoga Business Journal quoted Mathew P. Barry, managing partner of the firm’s Capital District offices.
October 2, 2025

Mathew P. Barry Featured in Albany Business Review Leader Board Series

The publication introduces readers to the newest top executives in the Capital Region.
September 29, 2025

36 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars® Lists

Super Lawyers is a national ranking service of accomplished attorneys who have achieved a high degree of professional achievement.
August 21, 2025

More Than 100 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers provides trusted, peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals, helping clients find credible, experienced counsel.
July 22, 2025

Media Outlets Cover New Capital Region and Buffalo Office Managing Partners

Media outlets highlight new office leaders in Buffalo and the Capital Region, strengthening Harris Beach Murtha’s presence.
July 16, 2025

Harris Beach Murtha Announces New Office Managing Partners in Albany, Saratoga and Buffalo

Mathew P. Barry is managing partner of the Capital Region offices and Melanie C. Marotto is a managing partner of the Buffalo office,
Events
External Publications

Professional and Civic

  • Albany County Bar Association, President 2022
  • American Cancer Society (Capital Region), Board of Directors (2015 -Present)
  • Real Men Wear Pink Participant (2017-2018)
  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Participant (2013 – Present)
  • Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Board of Directors (2015 – 2019)

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers, Banking Law, since 2021
  • Best Lawyers, Mortgage Banking Forclosure Law, since 2027
  • Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law, since 2026
  • Best Lawyers, Commercial Finance Law, since 2024
  • Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Banking Law, 2014-2018
Admissions
New York
Education

Albany Law School

JD 
2003
cum laude

Union College

BA 
2000

Capabilities

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Commercial Real Estate

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Co-Leader for:

Financial Institutions

Member of:

Financial Institutions
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Mathew Barry

Mathew P. Barry

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mbarry@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Mathew Barry

Mathew P. Barry

mbarry@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (518) 701-2768
Albany, NY Office

Profile

Mathew is the managing partner of the firm’s Capital Region offices in Albany and Saratoga and is a co-leader of the firm’s Financial Institutions Industry Team. He provides his clients with over twenty years of experience on complicated commercial real estate and lending matters and represents both community-based and large national financial institutions in all facets of commercial lending and related commercial real estate transactions.

Mathew also represents clients in the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial properties. He routinely handles large multi-lender transactions that include traditional and non-traditional lenders throughout the Northeast. Mathew represents clients on complex construction projects, C&I transactions and financings, refinancings, syndicated loans, lines of credit, issuance of letters of credit, participations, equipment financing, SWAP transactions and workout matters. His practice also includes the representation of lenders on loans/leases to solar and hydro-electric facility operators.

Mathew is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a designated closing counsel under the SBA’s 504 Loan Program. Mathew routinely closes SBA 7(a) and 504 loans across New York State for both lenders and borrowers.

Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Member of:

Commercial Real Estate

Industry Teams

Co-Leader for:

Financial Institutions

Member of:

Financial Institutions
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Admissions

New York

Representative Matters

  • Represented a national lender on a $75 million syndicated transaction involving collateral in multiple states.
  • Represented a large financial institution on a $50 million syndicated transaction involving hydro-electric facilities in seventeen states.
  • Represented a national lender in a $40 million hydropower equipment lease transaction involving facilities in eight states.
  • Represented purchaser of multiple gas stations in New York.
  • Represented a lender in a $38 million construction project in Lake Placid, New York.
  • Represented a lender in a $23 million construction loan involving traditional and non-traditional lenders and an industrial development agency.
  • Routinely closes dozens of SBA (504 and 7(a)) loans annually.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • Albany County Bar Association, President 2022
  • American Cancer Society (Capital Region), Board of Directors (2015 -Present)
  • Real Men Wear Pink Participant (2017-2018)
  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Participant (2013 – Present)
  • Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Board of Directors (2015 – 2019)

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers, Banking Law, since 2021
  • Best Lawyers, Mortgage Banking Forclosure Law, since 2027
  • Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law, since 2026
  • Best Lawyers, Commercial Finance Law, since 2024
  • Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Banking Law, 2014-2018
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