Judge urges Web Summit founders to mediate legal disputes to avoid years of court battles.

A High Court judge has urged the co-founders of tech conference Web Summit—Paddy Cosgrave, Daire Hickey, and David Kelly—to settle their legal disputes through mediation rather than prolonging a costly and time-consuming court battle. The ongoing case involves multiple allegations, including breaches of fiduciary duties and shareholder oppression. The judge warned that the litigation could drag on until 2028, with potential appeals extending the process further. The parties are advised to seek a resolution to avoid losing valuable years.