Consent of Dechert LLP.

EX-99.12(A)(1) 8 d129678dex9912a1.htm CONSENT OF DECHERT LLP. Consent 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 John Hancock Investment Trust 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

June 28, 2024