Law Firm Sidley Austin Joins Miami Rush With New Brickell Office

Sidley Austin LLP is opening its first Miami office, joining a rush of law firms expanding in South Florida to capitalize on a growing roster of tech and finance tenants in the region.

Sidley, a global firm with large offices in New York and Chicago, will lease 60,000 square feet (5,600 square meters) across three floors at 830 Brickell, the company said in a statement Wednesday. The 55-story tower is scheduled for completion later this year and is already nearly 70% leased.

The building, developed by OKO Group and Cain International, has signed tenants including Microsoft Corp. and private equity firm Thoma Bravo. Cushman & ...