TEAM LEWIS, also styled LEWIS and earlier known as Lewis PR, is a global marketing and public relations agency founded in 1995 by Chris Lewis, who is CEO. The firm lists 27 offices, with its global headquarters in London, and offers PR, digital marketing, creative and strategy services. In September 2025 it acquired the UK division of Instinctif, adding capital markets, public policy and crisis work.
What does TEAM LEWIS do?
TEAM LEWIS sells public relations, digital marketing, creative, strategy and training services. Its site lists industry teams in B2B, automotive, cybersecurity, technology, consumer technology, healthcare, energy, financial services and supply chain.
The firm also runs Orbital, which it describes as a secure suite of AI agents grounded in a client's brand context and data and run inside its global studio network. Orbital studios are listed in Boston, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Munich, Eindhoven and London. The firm says its TEAM LEWIS Foundation work reaches more than 3,000 community causes.
Who founded TEAM LEWIS and who leads it?
Chris Lewis founded TEAM LEWIS in 1995 and is CEO, as named in the firm's September 2025 announcement of the Instinctif deal. The founding year comes from agency directory listings that repeat the firm's own description. EPR did not verify other executives for this profile.
Who owns TEAM LEWIS?
TEAM LEWIS describes itself as independently owned in its AgencySpotter listing, and EPR found no holding-company parent. The firm grows by acquisition, most recently buying the UK division of Instinctif on September 24, 2025.
What did the Instinctif acquisition add?
The Instinctif UK division brought specialist capital markets, corporate reporting, public policy, risk and crisis, and sustainability reporting expertise to TEAM LEWIS. Instinctif was rebranded in 2014 from College Hill and traces its origins to the 1970s, according to the TEAM LEWIS announcement.
The business keeps the Instinctif brand in the near term. Marketing-Interactive reported that more than 60 Instinctif UK staff joined, taking TEAM LEWIS UK to about 150 people and the global team to about 700. The announcement covered the UK division only. See the PR agency M&A tracker for other deals.
Who are TEAM LEWIS's clients?
TEAM LEWIS features case studies for Google, Skyscanner, Schneider Electric, Kick It Out, McBride, Allen & Overy, Air Astana and The Music Man Project. Its homepage also shows JLab, Chery and testimonials from Chery UK, Bolt/Hopp and Lightsource bp.
In 2026 the firm announced two new mandates: Veriff named it agency of record for U.S. growth on June 9, and PetScreening selected it for PR and brand strategy on April 8. Both come from headlines on the firm's own site.
What recognition has TEAM LEWIS received?
TEAM LEWIS calls its work award-winning, but EPR did not verify a named award or ranking for this profile and lists none. Readers who want independent signals can look at the agency-of-record wins above.
How does TEAM LEWIS compare with other tech PR firms?
TEAM LEWIS differs from its closest tech peers mainly in ownership and reach. The table uses details from the EPR directory and profiles.
Hotwire and Nelson Bostock Unlimited sit inside larger groups, while Highwire and TEAM LEWIS are described as independent. Highwire is based in San Francisco, whereas TEAM LEWIS spans 27 offices. For ranked comparisons see the top technology PR agencies, and for the home market see London PR firms.
TEAM LEWIS FAQ
Is LEWIS the same as TEAM LEWIS?
Yes. The firm uses both names, and a business-data listing says it was formerly known as Lewis PR.
Where is TEAM LEWIS headquartered?
The firm's London page describes the London office as its global headquarters, and it has a U.S. office in Boston.
Did TEAM LEWIS acquire Instinctif?
TEAM LEWIS acquired the UK division of Instinctif on September 24, 2025. The announcement did not cover Instinctif's offices outside the UK.
Does TEAM LEWIS have a parent company?
No parent company was identified in the sources EPR reviewed.
Facts last verified October 15, 2026 against company releases and trade press.
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