We have not made any other enquiries concerning the Company and in particular we have not investigated or verified any matter of fact or representation (whether set out in any of the Documents or elsewhere) other than as expressly stated in this opinion. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalised terms have the meanings assigned to them in the Prospectus or Schedule 1, as applicable. LIMITATIONS Our opinion is limited to, and should be construed in accordance with, the laws of Bermuda at the date of this opinion. We express no opinion on the laws of any other jurisdiction. This opinion is limited to the matters stated in it and does not extend to, and is not to be extended by implication, to any other matters. We express no opinion on the commercial implications of the Documents or whether they give effect to the commercial intentions of the parties. This opinion is given solely for the benefit of the addressee in connection with the matters referred to herein and, except with our prior written consent, it may not be transmitted or disclosed to or used or relied upon by any other person or be relied upon for any other purpose whatsoever; provided that, we consent to the inclusion of this opinion as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement and to the use of the name of our firm in the Registration Statement; as Bermuda attorneys, however, we are not qualified to opine on matters of law of any jurisdiction other than Bermuda, accordingly we do not admit to being an expert within the meaning of the Securities Act. ASSUMPTIONS AND RESERVATIONS We give the following opinions on the basis of the assumptions set out in Schedule 2 (Assumptions), which we have not verified, and subject to the reservations set out in Schedule 3 (Reservations). OPINIONS 1. Incorporation and Status: The Company is incorporated as an exempted company limited by shares and existing under the laws of Bermuda and is a separate legal entity. The Company is in good standing with the Registrar of Companies of Bermuda. 2. Common Shares: The Common Shares are validly issued, fully paid,non-assessable shares of capital of the Company. 3. Authorisation: The Company has taken all necessary corporate action to authorise the issuance of the Common Shares pursuant to Bermuda law. Yours faithfully /s/ Appleby (Bermuda) Limited Appleby (Bermuda) Limited |