Abstract
This essay outlines the various options for a future cooperation between the EU and the UK in the field of recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters. After examining some alternatives, it focuses especially on the 2007 Lugano Convention, which appears to be a good tool for this purpose. However, pursuant to Art. 72(3) of the Convention itself, the EU has recently objected to the UK's application of accession. The Author explains the reasons why the EU's position is appropriate from the point of view of the Member States' interests, and upholds the Hague Conference of Private International Law as the best venue where cooperation between the EU and the UK can be strengthened.