An efficient synthesis of the C22–C40 domain of the azaspiracids is described. The synthetic route features a Nozaki–Hiyama–Kishi (NHK) coupling and chelation controlled Mukaiyama aldol reaction to access an acyclic intermediate and a double-intramolecular-hetero-Michael addition (DIHMA) to provide the FG-ring system bridged ketal.