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Psychedelic Regulatory Consulting

Psychedelic regulation is evolving faster than most compliance functions can track. Organisations that operate without current, jurisdiction-specific regulatory advice do so at significant risk. Psilonautica provides that advice.

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Active Expertise In
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
10+
Years of psychedelic industry experience
6
Jurisdictions with active regulatory expertise
12
Clients advised across 12 countries
10+
Experienced contractors across the globe
The Challenge

Regulatory hurdles are not going away

Federal and state frameworks can be contradictory in the US, while a variety of national approaches are emerging across Europe and Australasia.

1

Jurisdictional variation

A legal operating model in one country is often actively unlawful in another. Cross-border organisations cannot rely on generic legal advice.

2

Rapid, unpublicised change

Guidance documents, scheduling decisions, and licence conditions can change without significant advance notice. Regulatory monitoring is an active, ever-evolving exercise.

3

Asymmetric cost of non-compliance

A regulatory breach can result in loss of licence, prosecution, or reputational damage that far exceeds the cost of preventative advice. The risk-reward calculation is clear.

4

General counsel is insufficient

Most legal advisors lack specialist knowledge of psychedelic-specific frameworks. Technically correct advice can be strategically wrong for this sector.

Our Work

Specialist regulatory counsel for the psychedelic sector

Psilonautica provides regulatory consulting that combines scientific and clinical expertise with direct experience of the regulatory bodies and frameworks that govern this space. We advise on structure before you commit to it.

Regulatory Pathway Analysis

Mapping viable routes to legal operation, clinical authorisation, or product approval for your model and target jurisdictions before you commit to a structure.

Compliance Gap Review

Assessing your operating model against applicable regulations. We identify areas of exposure before they become enforcement issues, with a clear remediation roadmap.

Jurisdiction-Specific Guidance

Detailed advice on UK Home Office licensing, Oregon Measure 109, Colorado Proposition 122, Australian TGA scheduling, and clinical trial regulations across multiple markets.

Regulatory Monitoring

Tracking regulatory developments and notifying clients of changes that affect their operations, so you are never caught off-guard by a policy shift.

Submissions Support

Advising on and reviewing materials submitted to regulatory bodies before they are filed.

Multi-Jurisdiction Work

Cross-border models require understanding how frameworks interact, not just where they exist. We advise regularly on international structures where jurisdictions converge and conflict.

How We Work

Our Approach

Clear, structured engagement from first contact to outcome is the way we work with all clients.

1

You book an introductory call to assess your needs

We understand your operating model, target markets, and immediate regulatory questions before committing to scope.

2

We send you a plan of how we'd address those needs

A written scope, timeline, and fee structure agreed before any work begins. No surprises.

3

We gather experts and explore your goals

The right advisors for your specific jurisdiction, service type, and stage, tailored for your goals.

4

We achieve measurable results

Clear outputs delivered on schedule: pathway maps, compliance reviews, submission drafts, or monitoring reports.

The Team

Advisors with direct regulatory experience

Our regulatory work is led by researchers and practitioners with real relationships in the bodies that govern this space.

James Bunn

James Bunn

Founder · Operations & Compliance

Background in law with hands-on operational experience across the psychedelic and cannabis space. Manages regulatory navigation, team leadership, and compliance across Psilonautica's international client base.

Dr. Eddie Jacobs

Dr. Eddie Jacobs

Ethicist · Regulatory Support

PhD in psychedelic therapy ethics from Oxford. Postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. Contributed to regulatory submissions, policy reports, and clinical trial design since 2019.

Dr. Rayyan Zafar

Dr. Rayyan Zafar

Psychopharmacologist · Advisor

Neuropsychopharmacologist and postdoctoral researcher at Imperial College London. Senior Research Officer at Drug Science and research advisor to biotech firms and psychedelic clinics across multiple jurisdictions.

Common Questions

What to expect

Questions clients typically raise before engaging us on regulatory matters. Ask us anything else directly.

Our active expertise covers the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. For other jurisdictions, we advise on a case-by-case basis and indicate clearly where local specialist counsel may also be required.

No. Psilonautica is a consultancy, not a law firm. Our regulatory consulting is strategic and evidence-based. For formal legal opinions or representation, we can advise on appropriate specialist legal counsel.

Yes. Multi-jurisdiction analysis is one of the areas where specialist counsel is most valuable, because the interaction between frameworks is not always intuitive. We help you identify where requirements converge and where they conflict.

An introductory call to understand your operating model and immediate questions, followed by a written scope, timeline, and fee structure. No open-ended retainers unless that suits you.

Let's help you achieve your goals

Whether you are assessing a new jurisdiction, preparing a licence application, or reviewing an existing operating model, we will help you understand where you stand.

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