TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FSD Pharma Inc. (CSE: HUGE) (OTCQB: FSDDF) (FRA: 0K9) ("FSD" or the "Company"), announced today the signing of a consulting agreement with Joseph L. Romano, a well-respected lawyer with a strong track-record in personal injury law. Mr. Romano has been working with medical cannabis since 2006, assisting people coping with chronic pain to have access to medical cannabis, a viable alternative to opioid based medications.

Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Romano will provide consulting on the inner workings of third party actions, WSIB claim handling, first party coverage and no fault benefits across Canada. Mr. Romano will also assist in identifying strategic acquisitions that will enhance shareholder value.

Commenting on the agreement, Dr. Raza Bokhari, Executive Co-Chairman and interim CEO said, “We are very excited to engage Mr. Romano in advance of our anticipated sales license. This is a very timely and important agreement for FSD Pharma to maximize the opportunities in the Canadian market for our products and fits well with our strategy of establishing the company as a leader in medical cannabis.”

In consideration for his services, FSD will pay Mr. Romano consulting fees, warrants and shares in the company, subject to compliance with all applicable securities laws and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About FSD Pharma

FSD Pharma is focused on the development of the highest quality indoor grown, pharmaceutical grade cannabis and on the research and development of novel cannabinoid-based treatments for several central nervous system disorders, including chronic pain, fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome. The Company has 25,000 square feet available for production at its Ontario facility with an additional 220,000 square feet currently in development (with an estimated cost of $250 per square foot to be completed in 2019).

FSD facilities sit on 72 acres of land with 40 acres primed for development and an expansion capability of up to 3,896,000 square feet.

FSD's wholly-owned subsidiary, FV Pharma, is a licensed producer under the Cannabis Act and Regulations, having received its cultivation license on October 13, 2017. FV Pharma's vision is to transform its current headquarters in a Kraft plant in Cobourg, Ontario into the largest hydroponic indoor grow facility in the world. FV Pharma intends to cover all aspects of this exciting new industry, including cultivation, legal, processing, manufacturing, extracts and research and development.

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