Two of Robert Maxwell's sons today featured in bankruptcy proceedings, more than 20 years after the media tycoon died.

Two of Robert Maxwell's sons today featured in bankruptcy proceedings, more than 20 years after the media tycoon died.

Neither Kevin nor Ian Maxwell appeared at a bankruptcy court hearing in London and a lawyer told the judge that a claim against the brothers had been settled.

Wendy Parker, who appeared for a company making the claim, told Deputy Registrar Danny Schaffer that parties had agreed settlement terms.

She gave no detail of the claim or the amount of money involved.

Outside court Miss Parker said she had been representing a firm called DCF (UK) Ltd.

DCF (UK) Ltd is based in Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, and offers "financial intermediation", according to the Companies House website.

The brothers were named as Maxwell KFH and Maxwell IRC on listings. Miss Parker said they were Kevin and Ian Maxwell.