Exhibit (i)

CONSENT OF COUNSEL

We hereby consent to the use of our name and the references to our firm under the captions “Legal Counsel” and “Counsel” included in or made a part of Post-Effective Amendment No. 47 to the Registration Statement of Ashmore Funds on Form N-1A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

/s/ Ropes & Gray LLP

Ropes & Gray LLP

Boston, MA

February 26, 2018