Francois Uys Attorneys

'Good service' UNTIL you pay them - then NOTHING!

So, I read these reviews, and when I decided to use Uys Inc to handle my sequestration. What I experienced, was similar to the reviews, UNTIL Uys INC had my money. Everything changed. Zero feedback. Zero progress. Now, 11 months later, battling to get a refund, no case number, stories of ‘file missing’, ‘resignations’, ‘****** phone’ and then to top it off, after consulting a firm to assist me in investigating why I am not paid, I got threatening WhatsApp messages from Mr Uys himself! My story and timeline, FACTUAL (I jave written proof / screenshots of all these facts): I enquired in Aug 2025 to have myself sequestrated. I was promptly assisted, e-mails answered quickly, a quote provided, and I made a FULL payment on 11 August 2025 (R59875). I was sent paperwork, which was completed. In Oct 2025, I followed up via e-mail on progress. I received an email stating there is some missing paperwork, it will be sent to me. This means, zero progress so far- 2 months into this ordeal. I sorted the new paperwork and dropped it off at the offices to prevent delays. I heard nothing afterwards from Uys INC. I followed up Nov 2025. Response “We are waiting for a court date” I followed Feb 2026, again “We are waiting for a court date”, and mentioning of a new court that is being used solely for sequestration cases. I followed up in Mar 2026, stating that I am displeased with the situation, getting a response “We are waiting for a case number / court date and there is nothing we can do” In May 2026 I follow up again, no written response, just an e-mail with a stamped court document (dated 23 Dec 2025) which explains new procedures etc. I read through the document, writing to Uys that this will most likely not suit me, and I request a statement of my account. I am not provided this, but offered a sit down to discuss my ‘case’. I agreed - this happened 21 May 2026. In the meeting, I stand my ground about the delays, the lack of feedback, still no-account statement, and the fact that I do have some experience in this matter, and I believe they did not effectively handled my case. I was explained the ‘new’ procedures. I asked for some time to review all the information, as well as a statement, and make a decision as I have lost faith in Uys INC. Finally, I receive a statement showing a credit balance of R41160 - stating “Please do provide us with your stamped bank confirmation letter to process a refund of the above amount herein” On the 4th of June 2026, in writing, I notified Uys Inc that I selected not to continue with the case, attached my banking confirmation, and waited. Now the fun started…. I followed up on payment 8 Jun 2026. I was told someone resigned, they will attend to it. During the course of the next 2 weeks, I was told “The file is missing”, “We were looking for the wrong file”, and so forth and forth. Eventually, my file was found, and was sitting with the case manager. Again, I followed up 2 days later (25 June 2026) - with a promise to get back to me. I received a WhatsApp message from the office stating that the file is with Mr Uys himself, and I should direct my enquiries to him. I called Mr Uys and spoke to him once - him stating he will call the office. After this, Mr Uys took NONE of my calls, calls to the office was not fruitful, with statements like “We cannot get hold of Mr Uys, but you please keep on trying as we will”. I kept trying to reach Mr Uys, all calls unanswered. I turned towards a private investigations firm. The investigator tried Mr Uys (no answer), and then proceeded to call the offices of Uys Inc. Then I received a threatening WhatsApp message from Mr Uys (11.30 at night). Eventually Mr Uys came back to me, offering me options including 'R20k' as goodwill gesture out of his 'own' pocket. So R 40k for doing NOTHING? I do not think so. I responded with a demand for a refund, which he said "We will wait for the LPC" I notified them (Legal Practice Council) of Mr Uys tactics, practices, ************s, threats, and asked to investigate the competence of this matter.