Coldplay has resolved a legal dispute with ex-manager Dave Holmes by agreeing to an undisclosed seven-figure settlement, following a bitter lawsuit where Holmes sought £10 million in alleged unpaid commissions. The band, led by Chris Martin, countersued Holmes for £14 million, alleging mismanagement of tour budgeting. The settlement, aimed at preventing private details from becoming public, has cost Coldplay millions, prompting them to move on. The legal battle involved claims of overspending on tour expenses, including extravagant equipment purchases, leading to the involvement of Chris Martin's friend in managing the band temporarily.