Answer problem question following the ILAC method of answering legal problem questions.

Question 1: (7 Marks) Advise the parties whether a partnership exist between them in the following situations:

Gibran worked in a suburban boutique law firm as a graduate lawyer under the 4 | P a g e supervision of Mr. Delosa, the principal of the firm. Because of his passion for law and hardworking attitude, Mr. Delosa liked Gibran and called him "partner". Gibran received a share of the annual profits of the business as an encouragement on top of his monthly salary for his work in the firm