Exhibit (j)(2)
December 21, 2000
Pilgrim SmallCap Asia Growth Fund, Inc.
7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034
Re: Pilgrim SmallCap Asia Growth Fund, Inc.
(File Nos. 33-59363 and 811-7287)
Dear Sirs:
We hereby consent to all references to our firm in Post-Effective Amendment No.
9 to the Registration Statement of Pilgrim SmallCap Asia Growth Fund, Inc. In
giving such consent, however, we do not admit that we are within the category of
persons whose consent is required by Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Dechert
