Exhibit 23.5 CONSENT OF SG BARR DEVLIN We hereby consent to the use of our opinion in this Registration Statement on Form S-4 and to all references to our firm included in or made a part of this Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933 or the rules and regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder. /s/ SG BARR DELVIN New York, New York April 20, 1998