The Audio Long Read Best of 2025 … so far: an English gentleman, a crooked lawyer: the secrets of Stephen David Jones
Aug 22, 2025
Delve into the intriguing life of Stephen David Jones, a charming solicitor with a shadowy side. Discover how trust and deceit impact relationships, particularly through his dealings with clients like Ewan Mackay. Explore the enigmatic legacy of Jones, from his prestigious beginnings to his controversial practices in Nevis. Uncover the troubling web of deception that ties him to a mysterious death and the chaos surrounding his financial mismanagement. Finally, reflect on his path to redemption amid family turmoil and the justice system's failures.
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Trust Placed In Lawyer's Hands
- Ewan Mackay trusted Stephen Jones to set up offshore trusts for his family's assets in Nevis.
- Jones's firm Jirehouse became sole trustee, giving Jones direct control over those assets.
Crafted Gentlemanly Persona
- Jones cultivated an elite, English-gentleman image to reassure new wealthy clients.
- That cultivated persona masked gaps in his background and later misdeeds.
From Brethren Church To Offshore Law
- Stephen's early life in a strict evangelical family shaped his devotion to faith and confidence.
- He moved from elite law firms to missionary work and then to creating Jirehouse and offshore operations.
