An efficient method for the preparation of 3-sulfonylated 3,3-disubstituted oxindole derivatives has been developed. The protocol involves a base-catalyzed addition of sulfinatesalts to 3-halooxindoles, affording a wide range of 3-sulfonylated 3,3-disubstituted oxindoles in good to excellent yields under mild conditions. A preliminary trial of asymmetric catalytic version was conducted and gave promising