Sky News has learnt that a consortium led by Bronzewood Capital, the private equity arm of advisory firm Buchler Phillips, has secured the status of preferred bidder for Fairline Yachts.

In a significant development for the British luxury yacht industry, an investment vehicle founded by a former Tottenham Hotspur Football Club executive is stepping in to save Fairline Yachts.

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