The first examples of the asymmetric ene-type spiro-cyclization catalyzed by cationic palladium(H) complexes with a new PN-ligand bearing achiral gem-dimethyl oxazoline unit were demonstrated. Spiro-products were synthesized from ether substrates with common, medium and large membered rings with high enantiomeric excesses in almost quantitative yields. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.