KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP
919 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022 - 3852
TEL (212) 715-9100 47, Avenue Hoche
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France
October 13, 2000
Investec Funds
225 South Lake Avenue
Suite 777
Pasadena, California 91101
Re: Investec Funds
Post-Effective Amendment No. 28
File No. 33-75340; ICA No. 811-8360
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Gentlemen:
We hereby consent to the reference to our firm as Counsel in this
Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registration Statement No. 33-75340 on Form
N-1A.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP