Consent of Dechert LLP related to Form of Legal Opinion of Dechert LLP

EX-99.(14)(III) 4 d165534dex9914iii.htm CONSENT OF DECHERT LLP RELATED TO FORM OF LEGAL OPINION OF DECHERT LLP Consent of Dechert LLP related to Form of Legal Opinion of Dechert LLP

CONSENT OF DECHERT LLP

We consent to the filing of our tax opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of William Blair Funds to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to the discussion of the opinion and references made to our Firm therein and in any amendments thereto.

/s/ Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP

100 Oliver Street

Boston, MA 02110

May 21, 2021