In connection with this opinion, we have also assumed that (i) except with respect to CityCenter Holdings, LLC, MGM Dev, LLC, MGM Detroit Holdings, LLC, MGM Lessee, LLC, MGM Lessee II, LLC, MGM Lessee III, LLC, Nevada Property 1 LLC, Nevada Restaurant Venture 1 LLC, Nevada Retail Venture 1 LLC, MGM Yonkers, Inc., MMNY Land Company, Inc. and NP1 Pegasus LLC, each of the Subsidiary Guarantors has been duly organized and is validly existing and in good standing in the jurisdiction in which it was formed, (ii) each of the Subsidiary Guarantors has the full power and authority to execute and deliver the Indenture and the Guarantees and to perform its obligations thereunder, and (iii) all action required to be taken by each of the Subsidiary Guarantors for the due and proper authorization, execution and delivery of the Indenture and the Guarantees and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby has been duly and validly taken.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, and subject to the assumptions and qualifications set forth herein, and having regard to legal considerations we deem relevant, we are of the opinion that (assuming the due authentication by the Trustee):
(1) The Notes constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.
(2) The Guarantees issued under the Indenture constitute valid and binding obligations of the Subsidiary Guarantors, enforceable against the Subsidiary Guarantors in accordance with their terms.
The opinions expressed above with respect to validity, binding effect and enforceability are subject to the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity, including principles of commercial reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity) and except that rights to indemnification and contribution thereunder may be limited by federal or state securities laws or public policy relating thereto.
The foregoing opinions are limited to matters involving the law of the State of New York, the Delaware General Corporation Law and the federal law of the United States.
We hereby consent to the reference to us under the heading “Legal Matters” in the Base Prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement and in any related prospectus supplement and to the filing of this opinion as Exhibit 5.1 of the Registration Statement. By giving this consent, we do not admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
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Very truly yours, |
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/s/ Milbank LLP |